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August 9, 2016 by Simon Mainwaring

[VIDEO] How to Use Transparency to Protect and Build Your Business

VIDEO How to Use Transparency to Protect and Build Your Business

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April 18, 2016 by Simon Mainwaring

As brands around the world recognize the benefits, and increasing necessity, of being a force for good in the world, the most critical consideration is to ensure that your actions, commitment and messaging come from a place of authenticity. The enduring partnership between John Varvatos and Stuart House is a model for meaningful impact achieved …

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March 22, 2016 by Simon Mainwaring

Strategically aligning with non-profit or for-profit partners has long-proven a successful way to break into new markets, access new consumers, or amplify and strengthen one’s own brand image. Today, we see industries and business models converging at ever-increasing speeds merging the lines between profit and purpose. Brand building by association, however, can have untended consequences …

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November 30, 2015 by Simon Mainwaring

With increasing coverage of the environmental and social challenges that we all face as citizens, business or governments, brands can no longer take a back seat in recognizing their impact and contributing towards tackling the critical issues of our time. The opportunity to become part of the solution for those issue(s) most pressing to your …

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September 30, 2014 by Simon Mainwaring

There is perhaps no more an inspiring leader of the environmental movement than Rick Ridgeway of Patagonia. In his capacity as the VP of Environmental Affairs, he has been charged with implementing the company’s core mission that reads—‘build the best product, cause no unnecessary harm, and use business to inspire and implement solutions to the …

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September 23, 2014 by Simon Mainwaring

Originally published in CMO.com As the drivers of brand reputation expand beyond marketing to include supply chain, employee wellness and engagement, and the impact on both local communities and the planet at large, companies are on the hook to reframe their brand stories in terms of global stewardship for positive social change. With 55 percent …

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