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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It’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 […]

It’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 …

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Social 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, …

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How 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 …

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If 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 …

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David 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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As the nature and structure of brands continue to evolve towards new business models (products as services) and more robust sustainability commitments (sustainable mass transportation), so too has their role expanded beyond purely self-serving economic gains to influencing social and environmental regulation. Today’s progressive brands recognize the need for private sector’s involvement and voice across …

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