Simon Mainwaring

We First provides consulting and training to help companies tell the story of their good work in ways that build their business

social branding

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Today’s consumers want to support companies that share their values. In fact, 76 percent of consumers say they would boycott a brand whose actions go against their beliefs. The growing consumer demand for purposeful leadership has caused a wave of companies to build their brands not only around quality products and services, but also around […]

Today’s consumers want to support companies that share their values. In fact, 76 percent of consumers say they would boycott a brand whose actions go against their beliefs. The growing consumer demand for purposeful leadership has caused a wave of companies to build their brands not only around quality products and services, but also around …

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There is perhaps no more an inspiring leader of the environmental movement than Rick Ridgeway of Patagonia. In his capacity as the VP of Environmental Affairs, he has been charged with implementing the company’s core mission that reads—‘build the best product, cause no unnecessary harm, and use business to inspire and implement solutions to the …

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The web, social media, and smart phones have created a media landscape that is more fractured than ever. At the same time, they have facilitated a dialogue between companies and consumers that has led to new demands for authenticity, transparency, and accountability. As a result, smarter marketers and big brands are making three key strategic …

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There is no name more synonymous with social business than IBM and we are extremely fortunate that Chris Crummey will be sharing his expertise at the We First Brand Leadership Summit on Oct 7-8th in Los Angeles. Chris leads a global team of thought leaders focused on the areas of social business and digital experience. …

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Every marketer faces a dizzying array of choices in terms of strategy, tactics, and tools through which to reach their customers and inspire them to buy your products. As the media landscape becomes more fractured and the tools more varied, it’s more important than ever to stay focused on the right priorities that will ensure …

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We are so excited this year that Marc Mathieu of Unilever can open the presentations at the We First Summit at the SLS Hotel, Beverly Hills, on October 7-8 in Beverly Hills. Marc is responsible for the development of Unilever’s new marketing strategy — Crafting Brands For Life — that will support the company’s sustainability …

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