Simon Mainwaring

August 27, 2018 by Simon Mainwaring

While many brands compete in the yoga and fitness apparel space, Lululemon has positioned itself as an industry leader by building community around its brand. The apparel company has cultivated a loyal following, connecting consumers with the tools and experiences they need to be their best selves. Since its beginnings in Vancouver, Lululemon focused its […]

August 3, 2018 by Simon Mainwaring

Papa John’s Recent PR Crisis It can take years to build brand reputation and only one moment to tarnish it. While no company wants to make mistakes or attract negative publicity, mistakes happen. The list of mishaps – from Facebook to H&M, to United to Pepsi, to Dove to Tesla – prove that no company …

July 27, 2018 by Simon Mainwaring

CASE STUDY: NUTIVA In a hyper-competitive superfood market, where consumers are increasingly seeking new, non-sugar based, healthy food and beverage alternatives. While in line with the overall rise in healthy lifestyles, small and mid-size brands need to find ways to break through the clutter, adopt and engage with a loyal following. As the nation’s fastest …

July 19, 2018 by Simon Mainwaring

Employees make your business work. With the U.S. unemployment rate hovering around 4 percent and limited skilled labor, acquiring top talent is competitive. What’s more, recent Gallup polls found that roughly half of America’s fully employed are seeking a new job and only 13 percent of them consider their work to be meaningful. So, the …

July 2, 2018 by Simon Mainwaring

Companies continue to follow the expanding trend towards purposeful branding. With the overwhelming amount of content – be it online, on television, print or out of home media – today’s consumers are bombarded with advertisements. By leveraging your brand to make a measurable social impact, combined with meaningful storytelling you can build consumer trust and …