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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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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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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.

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The Little Give

Dave Fleet

The Little Give is a CSR program, initially created by Edelman’s Vancouver office, that sees Edelman Canada offices split into teams and work to help charities in our communities. The Little Give. This year, the Toronto office is supporting ten great organizations that work to improve the lives of youths in various ways.

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

Mindjumpers

When brands work with CSR initiatives, Facebook can work as a hub to gather and connect people around a community. In yesterdays’ newspaper I read about a Facebook page where people help each other to find missing pets and another page that connects parents and allowing them to meet other parents in their neighborhood. The challenge.

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