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Transformational CSR: When a pro-bono client metamorphizes into a cultural change agent within an agency

Waxing UnLyrical

For most companies, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) means giving back to the surrounding community. Companies choose to give because it’s the right thing to do, and it directly impacts the communities in which their employees live and work. For creative marketing agencies, CSR often takes the form of pro-bono services.

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Measuring CSR: #measurePR with John Friedman

Waxing UnLyrical

John’s long been a proponent of measurable communications, and in addition to his pretty hectic day job (the man gets to fly between DC & Paris, France, so I don’t feel that bad for him), he’s cofounder of the Sustainable Business Network of Washington , and the Huffington Post’s CSR and sustainability blogger.

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Danish CSR Initiative on Social Media Meets Criticism

Mindjumpers

5 Tips To Great Blogging » Danish CSR Initiative on Social Media Meets Criticism Posted by Jonas Klit Nielsen Aug 5th, 2010 Tweet The Danish CSR initiative called ‘ Lys i Afrika ‘ (Light in Africa) that was launched on Facebook 12 May has been met with heavy criticism. There should be no doubt as to your intentions!

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Corporate social responsibility all year round

Sherrilynne Starkie

Being a good corporate citizen and support of community causes comes to the fore at this time of year. They have a duty to support the communities in which they operate and in those they serve. world’s 15 largest markets are willing to recommend companies they perceive are delivering on their CSR programs. Related articles.

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Relationship Advice: Your Nonprofit Organization and Building Community Organization Partnerships

Waxing UnLyrical

William Comcowich, in a PR Daily article , recommends eight goals of a successful corporate social responsibility (CSR) program: 1. To encourage social responsibility, create a culture of giving back to the larger community. Include volunteering in your communications process, mainly research and planning.

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Content Marketing and Social Media: 25 Insights and Stats from Three Research Reports

Webbiquity SMM

Per the report, “Social media and community building (17.8%) overtook blogs (14.7%) as the most popular type of content marketing.” Somewhat surprising: the top challenge identified, by far, is a shortage of resources (talent, time, and budget: 44.4%). The economy (16%) and analytics (12%) trail considerably at second and third.

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How American Express Created a Movement of 2,8 Million People

Mindjumpers

We’ve seen pages that create strong communities, and even movements. When brands work with CSR initiatives, Facebook can work as a hub to gather and connect people around a community. People are willing to engage in their interests online based on personal values. The challenge.

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