Simon Mainwaring

We First provides consulting and training to help companies tell the story of their good work in ways that build their business

Purpose

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I thought this was a great collection of social media principles to live by when it comes to engaging your community and motivating them to work with your brand to fulfill a common purpose. I also wanted to add a few of my own and please feel free to add more in your comments. 1. […]

I thought this was a great collection of social media principles to live by when it comes to engaging your community and motivating them to work with your brand to fulfill a common purpose. I also wanted to add a few of my own and please feel free to add more in your comments. 1. …

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APCO Worldwide just completed a global study into corporate and consumer relations and launched a Champion Brand Index which rates companies on their ability to inspire customers to promote their brand. APCO’s Index measures corporate brand value among more than 500 of the world’s largest corporate brands in 15 large economies that together make up nearly …

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As We First moves into its new offices in heart of Silicon Beach in Venice, California, I wanted to share perhaps the most important item in the new space. These are the We First Values, Beliefs and Manifesto mounted on the wall. It’s amazing how important these things are to remind us what we are …

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Biz Stone, co-founder of Twitter, just gave a fascinating interview that strikes at the heart of debates around the purpose of social media. Ever since Facebook purchased Instagram to shore up its mobile credentials in anticipation of its IPO, debate has raged as to the true intentions of such founders and whether their powerful platforms were …

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TBWA recently released a fantastic global research report called “The Future of Social Activism” that provides potent insights into the opportunities available to brands that want to drive engagement and loyalty with Millennials. Millennials have always been a darling of brands due to their disposal income, tech savviness and appetite for all things new, but …

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One of the most valuable and insightful reports that comes out each year is Edelman’s Good Purpose Report. The only global study of its kind, it provides invaluable insights into brand behavior, consumer expectations and fresh opportunities that exist between the two. The 2012 Report reveals several insights that could constitute enormous competitive advantages for brands …

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