What consumers want most from a brand is a good product or service. Nobody wants to do business with the devil, though, so values are important. And people pay attention. But the bottom-line is product-first.
With somber accuracy Futurist Alvin Toffler once predicted; “The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.” Who among us represents today’s illiterate? At the present pace of change, certainly, more marketers than we can imagine. We are either part of the old or part of the new.
Sustainable brands gain a competitive advantage for several reasons, and numerous well-known brands serve as prime examples:
There is another piece of news coming out of Silicon Valley aside from the banking debacle. And, that is Meta’s “year of efficiency” planning. Apparently, Meta’s leader, Mark Zuckerberg, has just discovered the benefits of financial discipline and operational excellence. In his recent memo to Meta employees, Mr. Zuckerberg indicated that this year will require a flatter and leaner organization. These principles are not new. Many enterprises have jiggered with organizational structures and more disciplined...
Being a “sustainable brand” has different meanings to different consumers. Some brands are purposefully built around sustainability. “Oatly was born sustainable. Its very existence is the manifestation of their mission. Specifically, to help support ‘a systemic shift toward a sustainable, resilient food system’ . . . to ensure the future of the planet for generations to come.”
