MARKETING MAKES A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE™
How Brands Can Recognize the Past While Looking Toward the Future
The Smokey Bear Wildfire Prevention campaign is the longest-running PSA campaign in U.S. history, a partnership of the USDA Forest Service, the National Association of State Foresters, and the Ad Council. Smokey’s first ad appeared in 1944, with the character pouring a bucket of water onto a fire, accompanied by the slogan “Smokey Says — Care […]
The Inspiration Nonprofit Marketers Offer All Brands…
Few understand the challenges of effective marketing on a budget as well as nonprofit organizations do. From budget limitations and ROI scrutiny to audience challenges and accountability pressures, every penny spent on nonprofit marketing must yield results, particularly when fundraising. As a result, nonprofits prize the value of compelling marketing—whether through original content and emotional […]
International Women’s Day: Brands Making a Difference in the Lives of Women
To commemorate International Women’s Day on March 8, and as part of The Marketing Makes a World of Difference™ collaboration between The Internationalist and the ANA, we are sharing resources, articles, and case studies from around the world to highlight how brands have made a difference in a range of issues affecting women. International […]
Mike Nichols of Gainbridge® Outlines the Strategic Partnerships of a Values-Based Organization…
Mike Nichols’ career has been at the intersection of business, sports, and philanthropy—an inspiring but not typical combination. As Chief of Sponsorship and Activation at Group 1001, an Indiana-based financial and insurance collective that includes brands like Gainbridge®, Delaware Life, and Clear Spring, he “brings to life” the group’s values with partnerships that focus on […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ally Financial’s Pioneering Commitment is Changing How Brands Consider Investments in Women’s Sports
Women’s sports have been soaring in popularity, yet they still receive less than ten percent of media coverage. Too often, media investments for women’s sports are only included as an add-on to men’s packages. Ally Financial took a pioneering step in May 2022 by committing to spend equally on men’s and women’s sports within five […]
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 […]