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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February 4, 2013

Top ten reasons the Dodge RAM ‘God Made A Farmer’ ad was the best Superbowl spot this year

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http://youtu.be/AMpZ0TGjbWE While the ‘Best Superbowl ad’ will always be a subjective exercise, to me there was one clear winner this year and here’s ten reasons why: 1. It was memorable for three powerful reasons. First, the repetition of the phrase “So God made a farmer.” Second, Paul Harvey’s evocative narration. Third, stylistically it cut through its […]

http://youtu.be/AMpZ0TGjbWE While the ‘Best Superbowl ad’ will always be a subjective exercise, to me there was one clear winner this year and here’s ten reasons why: 1. It was memorable for three powerful reasons. First, the repetition of the phrase “So God made a farmer.” Second, Paul Harvey’s evocative narration. Third, stylistically it cut through its …

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January 29, 2013

How corporate purpose turns Millennials into brand ambassadors

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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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January 17, 2013

How social innovation builds your brand and bottom line

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Facing an increasingly fractured and fast-changing marketplace, companies are showcasing their social innovation credentials as a way to engage their customer communities and demonstrate the meaning and value they add to their lives. Strategically this is effective because the one thing that remains timeless in an timely marketplace is the story that a brand tells …

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January 14, 2013

Will Facebook’s mission be compromised by the pressure for profit?

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Guest post by Ekatarina Walter, author of “Think Like Zuck.” The letter from Mark Zuckerberg that was included with Facebook’s May 2012 IPO prospectus begins by stating: “Facebook was not originally created to be a company. It was built to accomplish a social mission – to make the world more open and connected.” Facebook’s IPO …

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January 11, 2013

Using social media, data and rewards to inspire customers to do good

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This week I came across a great new app that elegantly combines the seemingly competing drives of self-interest and social good. In essence Oreoco allows individuals to align their lives with their personal values, and then track them to compete with peers to earn rewards. Oreoco is focused on sustainability. It lets you make a …

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January 8, 2013

The case for branded social innovation and what brands are listening

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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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