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

The Realtime Report

Derek Chew, CEO of Fullmoon Digital , explains that it is more critical than ever for companies to understand their audience through a multicultural lens. Chew explains, “We’re a ‘debug’ digital consultancy, which means we figure out what’s wrong and improve it.

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Relationship Advice: Your Nonprofit Organization and Building Community Organization Partnerships

Waxing UnLyrical

Fink, founder and chief executive of the investment firm BlackRock, states in a New York Times article , “Society is demanding that companies, both public and private, serve a social purpose. To prosper over time, every company must not only deliver financial performance, but also show how it makes a positive contribution to society.”.

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Convince and Convert Blog: Social Media Strategy and Social Media.

Convince & Convert

As the world continues to watch the devastation caused by the BP oil spill, it shines the light much brighter on the impact that major companies have on society while increasing consumer concerns about business practices. If a company is “doing good,” don’t be shy about talking about it. Don’t be Shy.

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How to Develop an Authentic eCommerce Brand to Drive Holiday Sales

Pixlee

To inspire customers who are thinking about purchasing, add an Instagram homepage gallery or product visual review to your website, like the example below: Hylete, a community-backed athletic apparel company features UGC on their homepage. Jessica Thiefels is founder and CEO of Jessica Thiefels Consulting, a content marketing agency.

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Convince and Convert Blog: Social Media Strategy and Social Media.

Convince & Convert

When I discuss this concept with companies, however, too often I hear something in the realm of “we don’t know what to provide our customers that would be helpful.&# Try to return something to your own company. 5 excellent points that a company can (should!) Buy your own product. Jay, I'm impressed!