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Marketing & Communications

How brands are successfully communicating their sustainability efforts — and how their stakeholders are asserting their own needs and preferences

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Climate Uneducation in the US, Part 3: Colleges, Universities Need Academic Advisors

It would make sense for something that has become universally pertinent to already be incorporated into most disciplines. Right? ... View More

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Purpose: The 5th ‘P’ in the Sustainable Food & Beverage Marketing Mix

The classic marketing mix, the 4 Ps — product, price, place and promotion — provide a good framework with which food and beverage marketing teams can insert sustainability into the conversation. Adding a fifth P, purpose, will provide a foundatio... View More

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How2Recycle Label Will Now Offer Real-Time, Localized Packaging Disposal Instructions

New, dynamic label features The Recycling Partnership’s Recycle Check QR code and utilizes data from its national database to demystify recycling across the US. ... View More

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Campaign Reminds Companies to Include ‘Mother Nature in the Boardroom’

The moving short film, featuring Dr. Jane Goodall as the voice of Mother Nature, highlights the urgent need for decision-makers to keep the planet at the heart of economic discussions. ... View More

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Researchers, Brands Broadening Public’s Understanding of Regenerative Ag

A new report highlights the public’s lack of understanding of regenerative agriculture and its benefits; illycaffè and Kiss the Ground continue to help scale messaging that fills this gap. ... View More

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Cutting Through Confusion: How Green Seal Simplifies Sustainable Shopping

We spoke with CEO Doug Gatlin to learn how Green Seal developed a certification mark that simplifies consumer decision-making and sets a foundation for the industry to advance toward a healthier product future. ... View More

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New ‘Climate Label’ Requires Companies to Invest in Climate Solutions

Talk is cheap: The first-of-its-kind certification requires internal carbon pricing and funding for GHG-reduction projects as criteria — aiming to accelerate corporate climate investment. ... View More

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Industry Players Continue Multi-Pronged Effort to Reduce Fashion’s Impacts

Latest initiatives include circularity advocates and resellers working to end double taxation on secondhand fashion, a sustainable detergent brand’s continued efforts to reduce the impacts of laundry, and a recycled edition of a beloved clog. ... View More

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New Study Proves Inclusive Advertising Boosts Sales, Brand Value

“This irrefutable data should reassure any business and encourage brands to renew their commitment to inclusivity in all forms — to not only benefit the communities they serve, but to drive growth and financially prosper.” ... View More

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WWF Identifies Tailored, Local Strategies for Transforming Global Food System

While no single set of policy interventions should be applied globally, the research reveals a universal need to optimize land use and restore biodiversity, improve education on healthy and sustainable diets, and redesign financial subsidies and ince... View More

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EU Consumers the Most Skeptical of Corporate Sustainability Claims

Brand Finance Europe 500 2024 ranking reveals the 500 most valuable European brands, with insights on European perceptions of brands’ sustainability efforts. ... View More

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Kiehl’s Urges Consumers: ‘Don’t Rebuy. Just Refill’

The skincare brand highlights the benefits of refillable vs single-use packaging formats in its latest campaign. ... View More

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Climate Uneducation in the US, Part 2: Failing High Schools

1 in 3 US high school students say they feel helpless when it comes to climate change and its effects. Much of this can be attributed to the lack of adequate teaching on the subject, and instruction on how students can feel more empowered. ... View More

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Are US Students Learning Enough About Climate Change?

With its effects now felt the world over, one might assume that education on climate change would be a high priority. But this is not the case — for numerous reasons we examine, in this first of a four-part series. ... View More

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Comms Industry Alliance Calls for ‘Responsible Communication’ to Become 18th SDG

The Global Alliance for PR and Communication Management calls on global leaders, policymakers and stakeholders to recognize the critical importance of responsible communication in achieving a sustainable future — and outlines a multi-pronged approa... View More

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SB Socio-Cultural Trends Research Spring 2024 Highlights

SB Consumer Research: Analysis & Insights on Consumer Sustainability Intentions & Actions - Highlights. Gen Z and Millennial consumers are driving the growth of the sustainability market, with nearly 40% switching brands in the last six months due... View More

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What Consumer Data Can Tell Us About the Future of Sustainability

While the values-action gap still exists, consumer research helps organizations understand their audience motivations and who is buying their product, or expand their audiences to growing numbers of sustainability-conscious shoppers. ... View More

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Ironic, Understated Campaign Attracts Viral Interest in Visiting Oslo

VisitOSLO’s new, viral campaign downplays its city’s appeal with dry humor and an understated production style — and highlights a growing trend in values-driven tourism marketing. ... View More

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‘Greenhushing’ Diminishing Returns for 58% of US’s 100 Biggest Companies

New report asserts that businesses that aren't transparent on their ESG progress, for fear of greenwashing, are missing opportunities for investment and gaining credibility with consumers. ... View More

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When We Look at the Future of Our Industry, We All Lost in Cannes

If we are to safeguard advertising’s legitimacy, we must address our image problem. It’s time we apply our collective creativity to solve our (industry’s) biggest challenges. ... View More

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