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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One of the most fascinating aspects about the launch of Google+ is the way it reframes how we, as individuals, interact with our communities. As Brian Solis so rightly points out, the initial Facebook model of creating a single social graph of up to 5000 friends must now be compared to a series of what […]

One of the most fascinating aspects about the launch of Google+ is the way it reframes how we, as individuals, interact with our communities. As Brian Solis so rightly points out, the initial Facebook model of creating a single social graph of up to 5000 friends must now be compared to a series of what …

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I wanted to share a new app which I think makes a powerful statement about where the emphasis needs to be in the social business marketplace.  It’s called We&Co and launched in Atlanta this week. Building on Foursquare’s API, We&Co shifts the emphasis from place to people by simply enabling people to say “thank you.” What’s …

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In We First I promote brand and cause partnerships because they provide benefits to both parties. Building on Part 1 of this story that examined the benefits to brands, today we examine what is the benefit to a cause that partners with a company? I had the great pleasure of speaking with Mark Horvarth, founder of …

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http://youtu.be/pXtlCjG5_Wk In We First I champion brand and cause partnerships because they provide benefits to both parties. So what is the value to a brand that supports a cause and what value does a cause find in such a partnership? I recently had the pleasure of speaking to Connie Burke, of General Motors North Central …

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One of the greatest challenges companies face in adjusting to the impact of social media, is knowing where to start? Many corporate leaders and employees have the right intentions, but it can be overwhelming when you consider how everything is affected from leadership styles, to organizational structure, to employee engagement, to customer service an marketplace. …

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The advent of the social business marketplace represents a startling opportunity for CEOs, both in turns of the upside for their corporations and shareholders, and for the positive impact that brands can have on their customer community and the world at large. But to get there CEOs must make several critical changes that are each …

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