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November 17, 2020 by Simon Mainwaring

Business leaders that innovate around impact can disrupt categories, gain market share and scale growth. That’s certainly the case for Adam Lowry, the former co founder of Method and is now executive chairman of Ripple Foods.

Business leaders that innovate around impact can disrupt categories, gain market share and scale growth. That’s certainly the case for Adam Lowry, the former co founder of Method and is now executive chairman of Ripple Foods.

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: growth, impact

September 30, 2020 by Simon Mainwaring

Through hard times and good, brands that cultivate meaningful relationships with key stakeholders survive and thrive. That’s the case with youth culture mainstay, Vans.

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: CSR, growth, impact, purpose, vans

August 20, 2020 by Simon Mainwaring

As business is being challenged to become more purposeful, fresh business models and innovations are unlocking new ways to take better care of all stakeholders and the planet.

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: impact, purpose

June 24, 2020 by Simon Mainwaring

The murder of George Floyd has sparked an upswell of protests throughout America and the world. People of all ethnicities are showing support for the Black Lives Matter movement. Citizens are demanding police reform and an end to racial injustice. Many brands have spoken out about their support for Black communities and racial equality.  While …

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Filed Under: Brands, Future, Government Tagged With: Big Brands, impact, Nike

February 12, 2020 by Simon Mainwaring

Today’s consuh Jacobs, Raiders running back, addressing his younger self. Jacobs grew up in Tulsa, Oklamers are bombarded with advertising. If your messaging doesn’t excite, intrigue, inspire or move your audience they will tune you out. To capture eyeballs and build consumer goodwill you must connect with people on an emotional level that goes deeper …

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Filed Under: Brands, Consumers Tagged With: Brand Impact, impact

November 20, 2019 by Simon Mainwaring

Today’s consumers want to support companies that share their beliefs. Brands are heeding the call, increasingly looking to position themselves as purpose-driven leaders. That said, not all purposeful campaigns resonate with consumers. Life is Good has a 25-year history of building community around its core values and purpose. I had the opportunity to speak with …

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Filed Under: Brands Tagged With: impact, TOMS

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