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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. For creative marketing agencies, CSR often takes the form of pro-bono services. No longer would SA associates think of CSR as just being about giving money or time, if they ever had. Many were moved to tears of joy.

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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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Multicultural & Inclusive Marketing: Why Retailers Must Embrace the Multicultural Majority

The Realtime Report

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) programs can increase market share, drive customer loyalty, and attract top talent. However, while CSR and DEIB benefit brands and customers, they are not the same as multicultural and inclusive marketing.

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Corporate social responsibility all year round

Sherrilynne Starkie

world’s 15 largest markets are willing to recommend companies they perceive are delivering on their CSR programs. Top Canadian corporate CSR initiatives (according to MacLeans.ca ): Canadian Tire’s approach to sustainability goes beyond being a ‘green initiative’— it’s embedded into how the company operates. *. Related articles.

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

Webbiquity SMM

Unfortunately, only 23% of employees financially support volunteering days, though organizing corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs benefit brands, their employees, and their communities alike.

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7 inspiring examples of corporate social responsibility

Sprout Social

Corporate social responsibility (or CSR, for short) is an accountability model businesses use to integrate social and environmental causes into their operations. Takeaway : You don’t need to have made good on all your CSR efforts before you can start talking about them. It can impact your bottom line as well.