Social technology gives leaders a vital new platform with which to connect their companies to the myriad stakeholders who have an interest in their well being. – Simon Mainwaring
The social business marketplace is effectively forcing brands to engage with consumers on the basis of something that is meaningful to them. More often than not, this takes the form of some core value that finds expression in a non-profit cause. – Simon Mainwaring
Theres an adage that is an apt description of the new dynamic at work between brands and consumers connected through social media: People support what they help to build. But now that many brands are launching community-driven cause marketing campaigns, the challenge becomes what to do next? – Simon Mainwaring
Lets hope brands recognize that the true power of this technology is not its reach but its ability to communicate substance that adds meaning to our lives. Otherwise, brands will be investing in technology that consumers simply wont buy. – Simon Mainwaring