Can Nonprofits Explain Their Brand Purpose?
Organizations need a strong identity to connect with donors these days. The Girl Scout Cookie program is the largest girl-led entrepreneurial program in the world, and more than 1 million members participate every year. The sales are a fundraiser for local troops, but also support the mission of ANA member Girl Scouts of the USA […]
A New Campaign from WWF Is Hard to Watch — That’s the Point
WWF’s new fight against climate change sends a stark message When WWF decided to produce an ad touting the urgency of combating climate change, the nonprofit organization settled on a unique, yet compelling marketing strategy. Produced in partnership with the TRY Advertising Agency headquartered in Norway, the resulting “Broken Records” campaign, released during the Summer Olympics in […]
Navigating Purpose Through the Next Four Years and Beyond
by Anne Bahr Thompson With Donald Trump set to step into the presidency for a second term in January, brands arelikely facing an even more polarized socio-political environment. The stakes for beingpurpose-led have never been higher, as public expectations—and scrutiny—aroundcorporate commitments will continue to intensify. Purpose has evolved to be more thansimply a marketing communications […]
How Brands Can Reduce Carbon Emissions in Advertising?
SUSTAINABILITY IN MEDIA PLANNING Worldwide, carbon emissions must be reduced by two-thirds over the next decade to avoid hitting a dangerous global warming threshold. The ad industry, particularly digital advertising, is a major contributor to rising carbon emissions. Every thousand ad impressions, of which there are billions each day, emit between 50-1500+ grams of CO2 due to the energy used by […]
Informing Brand Attributes: A History of Family Farming in Brazil Drives Nossa Familia Coffee
Augusto Carneiro, founder and chief friendship officer of Nossa Familia Coffee, not only highlights his Brazilian heritage in the company’s coffee but also champions Nossa Familia’s commitment to sustainability and charitable causes. Launched in 2004, Nossa Familia Coffee has been catering to java enthusiasts in Portland, Oregon, and throughout the United States online. 2016 the company became Oregon’s first Certified B Corp coffee […]
Tito’s Handmade Vodka Gives Back…
Under its “Love, Tito’s” umbrella, an iconic vodka distillery gives back and empowers employees… Tito’s Founder, Bert “Tito” Beveridge, has been supporting important causes almost as long as he’s been distilling his award-winning vodka. He has also cultivated an atmosphere that empowers employees to support the charitable programs identified by Tito’s executive team and local causes […]
The Future of Media is Segmentation
A COMMENTARY BY MARCELO SALUP, CEO of PERFORMIST Who are these people? I started my career in the creative department. First in Madrid, then I moved to Miami, got work at DM&B as regional creative director. Then, one year, I just transitioned from “Regional Creative Director” to “Regional Media Director”. That year I made an […]
Are You Using AI to Interrupt or Interact? Redefining Consumer Relationships
In the era of digital transformation, marketing strategies are constantly evolving, and with the advent of AI, the possibilities seem endless. AI has become a pivotal tool in the arsenal of marketers, enabling unprecedented levels of personalization, efficiency, and insight. However, as we stand at this crossroads, it’s crucial to pose a fundamental question: What […]
Hijacking Hearts, Not Screens: The Stealth Revolution in Marketing
In an era where digital landscapes are cluttered with advertisements, the challenge for marketers is not only to capture attention but to hold it meaningfully. When steered by a nuanced strategy, technology holds the promise of revitalizing marketing and advertising, making these disciplines relevant and essential threads in the fabric of consumer-brand relationships. This is […]
”Woke Up Call”: Universities Need a Brand Reboot.
Many of America’s most renowned colleges and universities have been in the headlines for all the wrong reasons. In the wake of turmoil over colleges’ responses to the latest social and geo-political uproar, a much deeper fissure has been laid bare that has the potential to break the brands that elite schools count on to […]