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Charlotte RogersBrands need to replace the outdated concept of CSR with a social purpose that is intrinsically linked to their core objectives.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.
Redefining purpose and P&G’s focus on product: 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 unpicking what purpose means to P&G’s quest for “product superiority”, it’s been a busy week. Here is my take.
How the global ad industry is evolving to meet data privacy expectations
Marketing Week PartnerMarketing departments are acting now to meet growing privacy expectations, with a focus on internal organisational improvements.
Grub Club wins £1m media investment from Sky’s sustainability ad fund
Molly InnesThe dog food brand has won the top prize from Sky’s Zero Footprint ad fund, now in its third year.
Is an inability to understand audiences holding back women’s sport?
Molly InnesBrands and broadcasters should be developing fan bases more to transform attention into revenue for women’s sport.