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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December 5, 2012

Of these top ten trend predictions for 2013, one is by far the most disruptive

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JWTIntelligence has released its top ten predictions for 2013, each of which is worth reviewing and considering not just because all may be relevant to your business, but because all ten trends are connected in this increasingly complex social business marketplace. Consider for a moment how each of the following ten trends are related to […]

JWTIntelligence has released its top ten predictions for 2013, each of which is worth reviewing and considering not just because all may be relevant to your business, but because all ten trends are connected in this increasingly complex social business marketplace. Consider for a moment how each of the following ten trends are related to …

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December 3, 2012

Who will win the war for eyeballs between TV and social media

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Many people are wondering who will win the advertising war between TV and social media. It seems like TV is as popular as ever and yet so many people have their eyes glued to their Facebook, Twitter or Instagram accounts? So who will win? Which has more impact on sales and customer engagement ? Where should you …

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November 29, 2012

Top ten characteristics of brands that will succeed in 2013

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As we prepare to downshift our minds for the holidays I thought it might be fun to create a snapshot of what brands that succeed in 2013 will look like. It may help to orientate our minds as they do a lot of important unconscious work over the holiday break. Its so rare these days …

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November 27, 2012

#GivingTuesday: A day when companies must lead by example

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#GivingTuesday is more than just a day for individuals to give thanks and ask others to do the same. It’s a time for companies to step up and really put their shoulders behind their core values and the communities on which their own well-being depends. In a world of media-savvy and hyper-connected consumers, brands that …

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November 26, 2012

Due to Thanksgiving, something special for you from We First

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I hope everyone had an amazing Thanksgiving! I had a fantastic time in Australia with my Mum. So this morning I just caught up with a bunch of emails and requests from folks saying they missed the Social Branding Blueprint special offer because they were away for Thanksgiving. So to be fair we’re making the …

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November 19, 2012

What social customers will demand from your brand in 2013

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Since 2011 much has been written about the role of social media in the rise of citizen activism around the globe especially during the Arab Spring revolutions that swept through the Arab States and tragically continues today in Syria. Domestic activism followed shortly after starting in the United States with the #occupywallstreet movement that spread …

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