Brands struggle to sustain ‘purpose’ commitments
As high-profile brands such as Apple, Diageo and Johnson & Johnson fall out of the top 100 for ‘purpose’, it seems many companies are flirting with the idea and not following through.
Consumers are willing to pay more for purposeful brands
Michelle KeaneyConsumers are starting to put their money where their mouth is when it comes to responsible consumption, says Michelle Keaney, partnership director at The Marketing Academy and founder of Three Point Zero.
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How marketers can put social purpose into practice
Charlotte RogersBrands need to replace the outdated concept of CSR with a social purpose that is intrinsically linked to their core objectives.
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Ben & Jerry’s: Why standing for a cause can build stronger customer bonds
Charlotte RogersHaving a social purpose is helping brands such as Ben & Jerry’s, owned by Unilever, build a relationship with customers beyond sales transactions.
How Diageo kept bartenders’ spirits up during lockdown
Matthew ValentineDiageo launched a global online training programme for bartenders to keep one of the most social work communities together during lockdown.
Investing in digital skills and brand penetration: Your Marketing Week
Russell ParsonsAt the end of every week, I look at the key stories, offering my view on what they mean for you and the industry. From Unilever investing in digital skills to the lessons from Premier Inn, it’s been a busy week. Here’s my take.
Facebook’s Nicola Mendelsohn on why marketing in 2020 is a ‘marathon, not a sprint’
Charlotte RogersAfter a year of upheaval for Facebook, from ad boycotts to rows over hate speech, Nicola Mendelsohn is focused on the future, the value of resilience and the rise of discovery commerce.
Facebook, Nike, McDonald’s: Everything that matters this morning
Marketing Week ReportersGood morning and welcome to Marketing Week’s round-up of the news that matters in the marketing world today.