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The behaviour change required to address climate change

We understand how to enable behaviour change for good. We know that changing engrained habits is a journey, and we've learned some key lessons about what works.

By Andrew Watson

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The behaviour change required to address climate change

We understand how to enable behaviour change for good. We know that changing engrained habits is a journey, and we've learned some key lessons about what works.

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Why you need a category growth strategy

People often say to us, "As a brand-led business, I'm not sure a category growth strategy is for me." Well, the truth is, it almost universally is for you. Natalie Little explains why.

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The 3 key principles for getting innovations to stick

Innovations are like babies. We need to nurture them to watch them grow and thrive. As marketers, we love the 'new' but the satisfaction is manifold when innovations stick. Here are the three key principles to making that happen.

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People, Planet + Profits: can they coexist in corporations?

The proof that a human and planet-centered approach could drive better financial results isn't recent, it traces all the way back to the Great Depression era. Here are some examples that pre-date the B Corp movement.

Inspiring a culture of creativity in marketers

Are we so focused on filling the gaps on digital and functional skills, that we are at risk of losing sight of behavioural skills? While AI and machine learning may take over some of our tasks tomorrow, these human capabilities will become the real differentiators of a great marketer.

A 5-step competency framework for consistent outperformance

As we power our way into 2022; notwithstanding growing economic, social, environmental challenges; the one thing that stands out about people and businesses that consistently grow is that they have learning embedded in their DNA

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Most Contagious 2021 - the top 3 takeaways

It's time to pause and reflect on key brand movements from the past year. Here are our top 3 takeaways from Most Contagious 2021 to help you navigate the year to come.

Three often overlooked keys to unlocking growth

How many times have you been aiming to ‘Accelerate, Boost, Turbocharge your business’? We’ve all been there, more than once. We know this feeling of urgency. But do you know what it takes to truly get there? Let’s find out.

Developing strategy virtually… and getting better results

As many head back into the office (or not), there is a lot of debate on whether we need to be together in person to deliver great results… But I believe developing strategy virtually can actually be better than in person, if done right. Here's how..

Achieving commercial excellence in the new normal

It’s clear that ways of working and travel aren’t going to go back to where they were. We need more permanent solutions if we’re going to have the impact and results we need.

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Cannes Festival of Creativity - our favourites

Some of our key take-outs from Cannes Lions and noting the omni-presence of brand purpose and brand activism across all award categories.

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Defining what On-Demand means for learning

The shift to on-demand learning expectations has accelerated. Yet eLearning only makes a real difference to an organization when it aligns with the development objective.

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Publications

Offensive Marketing: An Action Guide to Gaining the Offensive in Business

Offensive Marketing is the best source for competitive executives who are serious about strengthening their marketing skills and producing new outcomes. The authors bring the acclaimed POISE (Profitable, Offensive, Integrated, Strategic, Effectively Executed) framework to a North American audience.

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Even More Offensive Marketing

This book is a substantially revised edition of Davidson's previous book, Offensive Marketing, and shows how to achieve tomorrow's best practice today, and how to make your competitors followers.

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The Committed Enterprise

It is easier to describe vision and values than implement them. However this updated paperback edition of The Committed Enterprise shows how to achieve success by understanding the needs of stakeholders and maximising them.

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The Financial Times Guide to Social Media Strategy

Despite 80% of business leaders thinking it important to make the most of social media, 70% admitted that their efforts are currently ineffective - CMI SURVEY. The FT Guide to Social Media Strategy will help you understand how social media works, how to use it to build your networks and deliver business growth.

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Loose: The Future of Business is Letting Go

The way we do business has to change. One of the greatest weaknesses of many organisations is the delusion of being in control. The future is loose - loose organisations, loose management styles and loose ways of working. Author Martin Thomas describes how more open ways of thinking and operating are beginning to pervade even the largest and most complex institutions, from global corporations to government departments.

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Crowd Surfing: Surviving and Thriving in the Age of Consumer Empowerment

The way people buy has gone through a massive revolution in recent years: thanks to blogs, review sites and chat rooms, we no longer have to rely on what a company says about its products and services - we can read what our fellow consumers think about what they've bought, and make our own decisions bearing those views in minds. The result? Empowered customers who know exactly what they want and who can now explore many ways to get it.

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The Contagious Commandments - Ten Steps To Brand Bravery

Contagion may alarm doctors but marketers thrive on it. Some concepts are so compelling you have to share them. But what makes an idea so infectious you can't keep it to yourself? And how can brands produce these kinds of ideas intentionally rather than by chance?

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