Increasingly, companies and brands are finding that in the minds of their customers, employees, communities and investors, simply “doing good” is no longer good enough. Today, more and more businesses […]
When Altruism Meets Pragmatism, Social Impact Ignites
Increasingly, companies and brands are finding that in the minds of their customers, employees, communities and investors, simply “doing good” is no longer good enough. Stakeholders want and expect the […]
Misses, Hits and Optimism for What’s Next
In the June 2020 issue of O’Dwyer’s, my colleagues at Padilla and I laid out six predictions that we believed would come to bear once we emerged from the COVID-19 […]
How to move forward: six business considerations for getting back to work after COVID-19
This article originally appeared in the June 2020 issue of O’Dwyer’s. When we were presented with the opportunity to contribute a column to O’Dwyer’s, we planned to focus on brand strategies […]
5 Ways to Make Your CR Storytelling Cut Through the Noise
Corporate social responsibility. Corporate ethics. Sustainability. No matter what term you use, one thing is consistent: In today’s business environment, it’s more than a “nice to have.” Stakeholders – from […]
Bringing Your Brand to Life: Corporate Values
Integrity. Respect. Innovation. Collaboration. Chances are, if you’ve read up on corporate values at all, these are all words you’ve heard tossed around time and time again. Don’t get me […]
In Our Communities
Of all the touch points we have with the people who are important to us at Padilla, our annual Report to the Community is my favorite. Every year since our […]
Three Things That Matter for Brand Marketers in 2018
As we head into the new year, many are using this moment to tout trends, tools, channels, tactics and predictions for engaging with consumers and driving growth. While important, the […]
How Generations Give Thanks for CSR
The holidays are rapidly approaching and as a millennial, I’ve been thinking about the role that volunteering and social responsibility play this time of year. Now, if you’ve read the […]
CSR Programs that Challenge Stereotypes and Change Human Behavior
Over the past decade, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has evolved from being a specialized commitment of a few cutting-edge companies to being one of a company’s fundamental building blocks. We […]