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  How brands can navigate today’s ‘messy’ consumer journeys

How brands can navigate today’s ‘messy’ consumer journeys

For a long time, we have believed in and planned linear consumer journeys. This is an example of a linear consumer journey: Something comes to the attention of the consumer. They develop an interest in it. Then they desire it. Eventually, they act by

Council Post: How Brands Can Bring Authenticity To Social Media: Three Tips

Council Post: How Brands Can Bring Authenticity To Social Media: Three Tips

Social media continues to be an intriguing, exciting and personable way to gain exposure for your brand and your mission. As most networks continue to grow their number of active users and optimize the user experience, methods to grow rapidly change. Although

Outdoor Drinkware Brands Join Forces to Drive Supply Chain Sustainability

Outdoor Drinkware Brands Join Forces to Drive Supply Chain Sustainability

This week, four outdoor drinkware brands — Klean Kanteen, MiiR, Stanley and YETI — announced a first-of-its-kind partnership to identify opportunities and actions that will reduce carbon emissions across their shared manufacturing supply chain. Deemed the

Dove Calls On Brands To Stamp Out Retouched Social Images

Dove Calls On Brands To Stamp Out Retouched Social Images

Uncover bold strategies from global marketing leaders at Brandweek Europe, 10 Nov. in London. In-person and virtual passes are available. Register now. Since the launch of its much-lauded campaign “Real Beauty” in 2004, personal care brand Dove has

The Do's And Don’ts Of Social Media Management

The Do's And Don’ts Of Social Media Management

Are you looking for better ways to manage social media accounts without missing out on anything important? Social media platforms play a vital role in our lives today. From staying connected with friends to sharing personal updates, they provide countless

Should Brands Be Allowed at Global Climate Talks?

Should Brands Be Allowed at Global Climate Talks?

In a resort town on the tip of the Sinai peninsula, global leaders are gathering this week to hash out how, exactly, they’re going to meet the climate goals they set last year in Glasgow. The meeting is officially titled the Conference of Parties 27, or

Branding the CFO

Branding the CFO

As readers of this newsletter are by now aware, a CFO has a constantly evolving list of responsibilities, ranging from the traditional forecasting and scenario planning to more recent additions, including building a relationship with the company’s CIO and

How brands can turn corporate social action into real action

How brands can turn corporate social action into real action

The following is a guest piece by Gartner analysts Augie Ray and Chris Ross. Opinions are their own. Was your business founded to restore or protect the environment? Probably not. Was your organization started to educate children or feed those who can’t

What Will Brands Gain From The Newest Advertising Channels?

What Will Brands Gain From The Newest Advertising Channels?

A lot has been happening in the advertising market recently, which makes an interesting analysis for everyone involved. Following the publication of Q3 earnings at the end of October, we have seen a noticeable deceleration among some of the biggest players in