The new dynamics between brands and consumers, driven by social media, are proving to be a powerful impetus for change. Simon Mainwaring brandchangeconsumer Change image and share on social
The advent of Google+ and the emergence of the personalized web means this is more true than ever. Brands, and their advertising partners, must wake up to this challenge and define themselves with clarity, consistency and authenticity. Otherwise they just might find themselves shouting in a ghost town. Simon Mainwaring adventadvertiseauthenticity share on social
Some critics have challenged what the return on investment is for engagement in social media. Others have complained that the metrics don't exist to demonstrate value. Simon Mainwaring challengecomplaincritic Change image and share on social
If capitalism is to remain a healthy, vibrant economic system, corporations must participate in taking care of the society and the environment in which they live. Simon Mainwaring capitalismcarecorporation Change image and share on social
The most potentially transformative impact of social media is its ability to encourage brands to marry profit and purpose. The reason brands participate is that such outreach earns those companies social currency enabling them to start or participate in conversations that connect them to consumers in meaningful ways. Simon Mainwaring abilitybrandcompany share on social
There is an overwhelming amount of information available to us all on the web each day, not to mention what is shared with us by our family, friends, fans, and followers. This necessitates the need to filter through all that information and to decide for ourselves where to put our attention. Simon Mainwaring amountattentionday share on social
When a positive exchange between a brand and customers becomes quantifiable metrics, it encourages brand to provide better service, customer service to do a better job, and consumers to actively show their gratitude. Simon Mainwaring activelybrandconsumer share on social
Companies, to date, have often used the excuse that they are only beholden to their shareholders, but we need shareholders to think of themselves as stakeholders in the well being of society as well. Simon Mainwaring beholdencompanydate Change image and share on social
Today's consumers are eager to become loyal fans of companies that respect purposeful capitalism. They are not opposed to companies making a profit; indeed, they may even be investors in these companies - but at the core, they want more empathic, enlightened corporations that seek a balance between profit and purpose. Simon Mainwaring balancecapitalismcompany share on social
Brands must become architects of community. Simon Mainwaring architectbrandcommunity Change image and share on social