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“The more things change, the more they need to stay the same. You need to be very clear as to how you communicate your purpose to your customers” Simon Mainwaring
“The more things change, the more they need to stay the same. You need to be very clear as to how you communicate your purpose to your customers” Simon Mainwaring
Read MoreIt’s official. 2015 wasn’t just the hottest year on record. It left 2014 far behind according to NASA and NOAA that independently released figures this week. NASA reported that the earth was with a.13 degrees Celsius compared to an average annual variation normally measured in 100ths of a degree. NOAA saw an even greater rise …
Read MoreSocial media has given consumers unprecedented power and connectivity, transforming the role they can play in amplifying a brand’s story. Once a brand acknowledges this power, the strategies it needs to adopt to engage customers become readily apparent. One of the most important strategies is for brand’s to make customers the hero of the story, …
Read MoreHow do brands build or maintain a leadership position within their customer community? How do brands consistently engage and inspire audiences? What can brands do to shape culture, shift behavior and ultimately contribute to bettering our world? The domain of inspired activism is no longer restricted to non-profits and NGO’s, but has moved into the …
Read MoreIf a brand truly wants to become a fast-growing category leader, it must do more than connect with customers across social media – it must inspire them to be an extension of their marketing department and build the brand. To achieve this, a brand must start inside the company before focusing on external-facing communications. Without …
Read MoreDavid Bowie was that rare and gifted musician whose artistry elevated him to a household name for more than four decades. Here are ten observations of what we can learn from his brand. While authenticity remains constant, it’s expression can change. Chart your own course and culture will follow. Notoriety is found at blurred boundaries. …
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