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January 22, 2018 by Simon Mainwaring

Today’s increasingly savvy consumers expect brands to do more than make quality goods and services. People want to support companies that actively work towards building a better world. In fact, nearly 90 percent of consumers say they would rather purchase a good or service that gives back to society than a comparable product that doesn’t […]

Today’s increasingly savvy consumers expect brands to do more than make quality goods and services. People want to support companies that actively work towards building a better world. In fact, nearly 90 percent of consumers say they would rather purchase a good or service that gives back to society than a comparable product that doesn’t …

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Filed Under: CSR, Facebook Tagged With: #OptOutside, Ben & Jerry's, Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Facebook, FedEx, Gen Z, IBM, Mark Zuckerberg, Patagonia, REI, Tesla, TOMS, UGC, Walmart

July 19, 2017 by Simon Mainwaring

Brands that demonstrate how they are building a better world speak to growing consumer demand for companies that not only offer excellent products and services, but also actively improve society. As a result, these contributions are becoming ever more intertwined with business success. To engage consumers around larger cultural issues, brands must align with current …

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Filed Under: Causes, Purpose Tagged With: #AerieReal, Aerie, American Eagle, Ben & Jerry's, Center for Western Priorities, Dave Matthews Band, Department of the Interior, national monuments, NGO, Paris Climate Agreement, Patagonia, REI

December 29, 2016 by Simon Mainwaring

With just a few days until we enter a new year, let’s take stock of some of the most pivotal movements, initiatives and events that shaped our 2016 – Here’s to the top 10 in Purposeful Brands: 1. Ben and Jerry’s Endangered Pints Iconic ice cream brand has made climate change real for consumers – …

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Filed Under: Brands, Purpose Tagged With: Airbnb, Apple, Barbie, Ben & Jerry's, COP21, Mattel, Oscars, Richard Branson, VW, WE Day

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