Simon Mainwaring

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

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November 30, 2015

How Brands Collaborate to Tackle Our Most Pressing Global Crises

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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 […]

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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Book Review: X: The Experience When Business Meets Design by Brian Solis

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Bestselling author, renowned digital analyst and futurist, Brian Solis has released his 7th book, X: Where Business Meets Design. Over three years in the making, X explains the importance of creating memorable moments for customers in every encounter they have with a brand, and how this is the defining element of future success. X provides …

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Twitter and Truth: Social Media for Social Movements

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At Twitter Flight 2015, the company’s Developer Conference, newly reappointed CEO Jack Dorsey reinforced a commitment to transparency and open dialogue. From Business Insider, “Twitter stands for freedom of expression,” Dorsey declared. “Twitter stands for speaking truth to power.” From notable social movements as to #OccupyCentral and #HeforShe, Twitter, the originator of the hashtag, continues …

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Chipotle Under Attack: The Rising Cost of Consumer Activism and How to Avoid it

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No brand is exempt from the rising tide of scrutiny from consumer and media activists. Armed with information from the web and connectivity through social media and smartphones, consumers have become increasingly knowledgeable and vocal about what brands are selling and how they are making it. This has meant brands must become more authentic, transparent …

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How and Why Brands Inspire, Shape Culture, and Shift Consumer Behavior

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There is a growing imperative for brands to transcend their products, services, and category to positively shape culture. This is being driven by several key factors including: Brands cannot survive in societies that fail Millennials are demanding brands play and active social role and are rewarding them with their purchases. (Nielsen) Social responsibility mitigates the …

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