How marketers can put social purpose into practice
Brands need to replace the outdated concept of CSR with a social purpose that is intrinsically linked to their core objectives.
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Pernod Ricard CEO: Consumers will know if your CSR activity is ‘bullshit’
Michael BarnettSpeaking to Marketing Week to promote The Venture, Chivas whisky’s $1m competition for social enterprises, the wine and spirit maker’s chief executive Alexandre Ricard claimed today’s consumers will uncover any lack of authenticity in corporate social responsibility efforts.
Greenpeace on ‘policing’ the world’s biggest brands and what marketers can learn from its unconventional advertising
Thomas HobbsBrands that don’t match words with deeds when it comes to their impact on society face the threat of vigilante justice, with Greenpeace having forced brands such as Tesco, Lego and Waitrose to change their ways over recent years.
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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.
Bridging skills gaps and Pepsi’s new logo: Your Marketing Week
Lucy TesserasAt the end of every week we look at the key stories, offering our view on what they mean for you and the industry. From Pepsi ushering in a “new era” with its logo revamp to revealing the biggest skills deficit in marketing teams, it’s been a busy week. Here is my take.
CMOs from NatWest, Boots and TikTok named Marketing Week Awards judges
Marketing Week ReportersAn unrivalled group of marketers in number, seniority and expertise will determine the shortlist and winners of this year’s awards.
Marketing Week Meets the CX50: Rachel Kerrone, Starling Bank
Marketing Week ReportersThe challenger bank’s director of brand and marketing tells Marketing Week how important customer experience was when building the brand from scratch, and why doing right by customers is a competitive advantage when times are tough.
How the metaverse could change our lives
Marketing Week PartnerThere are countless ways the metaverse may affect how we live, work and play – but with the future still unwritten, how should marketers plan for it?