#ethical-marketing

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Marketing
fromThe Drum
1 hour ago

Agency leaders debate: Does marketing call for narrower expertise than ever before?

The debate between generalism and specialism in agencies continues, with leaders questioning which approach is more beneficial for success.
#creativity
UX design
fromMedium
15 hours ago

Are we makers by nature-or consumers by design?

The relationship between creation and consumption is strained, impacting designers' creativity and cognitive processes.
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago
Graphic design

The Real Advantage Small Businesses Have Over Big Brands

Small businesses have a creative advantage over big brands due to fewer bureaucratic constraints and a culture that encourages experimentation.
UX design
fromMedium
15 hours ago

Are we makers by nature-or consumers by design?

The relationship between creation and consumption is strained, impacting designers' creativity and cognitive processes.
Graphic design
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

The Real Advantage Small Businesses Have Over Big Brands

Small businesses have a creative advantage over big brands due to fewer bureaucratic constraints and a culture that encourages experimentation.
#ai
Marketing tech
fromAol
5 days ago

3 ways PR teams can understand how AI sees their brand

AI is reshaping brand perception, requiring PR teams to understand AI-generated narratives for effective communication strategies.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
2 days ago

Make bad moves on AI and face voter backlash, govts warned

The UK government must demonstrate AI benefits to the public to mitigate backlash and concerns over job losses and risks associated with the technology.
Marketing tech
fromAol
5 days ago

3 ways PR teams can understand how AI sees their brand

AI is reshaping brand perception, requiring PR teams to understand AI-generated narratives for effective communication strategies.
#public-relations
Marketing
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Most companies start PR too late

Businesses should start PR efforts early, not just when major announcements are imminent, to build credibility and visibility.
Media industry
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

The 3 PR Strategies I Stopped Recommending to Clients After They Backfired

Traditional press releases are losing effectiveness; personalized pitches to journalists yield better results.
Marketing
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Most companies start PR too late

Businesses should start PR efforts early, not just when major announcements are imminent, to build credibility and visibility.
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

How to Turn a Product Into Something People Actually Talk About

Distribution should be integral to product development from the start, focusing on one channel before expanding.
Data science
fromMarTech
1 day ago

Synthetic research is a promise with a catch | MarTech

Economic pressure for quick research results conflicts with the scientific demand for rigor, leading to potential biases in synthetic data outputs.
#sustainability
Business
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Sustainability is maturing

Sustainability has evolved into a core business function, essential for resilience and long-term value in today's operating environment.
Environment
fromEarth911
5 days ago

Sustainability In Your Ear: Author Michael Maniates on Why Green Shopping Isn't Enough

Buying eco-labeled products does not lead to significant systemic change in reducing carbon emissions.
Coffee
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Why sustainable products fail-and what actually gets people to use them

Sustainable products fail when they require more care; they succeed when they minimize friction and simplify user behavior.
Business
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Sustainability is maturing

Sustainability has evolved into a core business function, essential for resilience and long-term value in today's operating environment.
Environment
fromEarth911
5 days ago

Sustainability In Your Ear: Author Michael Maniates on Why Green Shopping Isn't Enough

Buying eco-labeled products does not lead to significant systemic change in reducing carbon emissions.
Coffee
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Why sustainable products fail-and what actually gets people to use them

Sustainable products fail when they require more care; they succeed when they minimize friction and simplify user behavior.
#organizational-culture
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

How One Unrehearsed Moment Shifted My Company's Culture

Leaders shape organizational culture through their actions, not just words, by demonstrating ownership and accountability.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

How One Unrehearsed Moment Shifted My Company's Culture

Leaders shape organizational culture through their actions, not just words, by demonstrating ownership and accountability.
#marketing
Online marketing
fromInc
2 days ago

Inconsistent Marketing Costs More Than You Think

Reliability and consistency are essential for building strong relationships and successful businesses.
fromThe Drum
2 days ago
Marketing

New year's resolutions - How the marketing industry can change its ways in 2026

fromInc
6 days ago
Marketing

Why 'Brilliant' Marketing Ideas Fail-and Practical Ones Win

Online marketing
fromInc
2 days ago

Inconsistent Marketing Costs More Than You Think

Reliability and consistency are essential for building strong relationships and successful businesses.
Marketing
fromThe Drum
2 days ago

New year's resolutions - How the marketing industry can change its ways in 2026

Marketers must be bolder, braver, and more imaginative to enhance their impact by 2026.
Marketing
fromThe Drum
4 days ago

The Great Marketing Declutter are you surviving, striving, or thriving

Marketers must identify their group—survivors, strivers, or thrivers—to navigate challenges effectively in a disrupted environment.
Marketing
fromfoodnservice.com
5 days ago

6 Food Marketing Campaigns That missed the mark despite big expectations

Not all marketing campaigns succeed; some become cautionary tales due to misreading cultural moments or provoking backlash.
Marketing
fromInc
6 days ago

Why 'Brilliant' Marketing Ideas Fail-and Practical Ones Win

Successful marketing campaigns balance creativity with feasibility, ensuring ideas are both innovative and executable within budget constraints.
Online learning
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

Why Smart Brands Are Betting on Education-Led Marketing

Education-led marketing builds trust and fosters engagement by providing valuable knowledge to customers, moving away from traditional marketing tactics.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
2 days ago

Agentic Advertising Needs Interoperability, Standardisation and Adoption to Thrive

The ad industry is transitioning to agentic advertising, promising automation and efficiency but requiring careful planning to avoid potential pitfalls.
#allbirds
NYC startup
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

The Allbirds Pivot Is a Terrible Idea ... Right?

Allbirds is pivoting to AI, changing its name to NewBird AI and investing $50 million in GPUs to revive its struggling business.
NYC startup
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

Allbirds is ditching years of clean and green street cred

Allbirds is transitioning from footwear to AI infrastructure, abandoning its core environmental principles and public benefit corporation status.
NYC startup
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

The Allbirds Pivot Is a Terrible Idea ... Right?

Allbirds is pivoting to AI, changing its name to NewBird AI and investing $50 million in GPUs to revive its struggling business.
NYC startup
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

Allbirds is ditching years of clean and green street cred

Allbirds is transitioning from footwear to AI infrastructure, abandoning its core environmental principles and public benefit corporation status.
#prediction-markets
World politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

Experts call for tighter controls on prediction markets: They pose underappreciated threats to democratic integrity'

Prediction markets raise ethical concerns and potential manipulation risks, prompting calls for stricter regulation to protect democratic integrity.
Media industry
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Betting on the news raises ethical questions for journalists

Newsrooms are partnering with prediction market platforms while prohibiting staff from using them, creating a conflict in journalism ethics.
World politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

Experts call for tighter controls on prediction markets: They pose underappreciated threats to democratic integrity'

Prediction markets raise ethical concerns and potential manipulation risks, prompting calls for stricter regulation to protect democratic integrity.
Media industry
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Betting on the news raises ethical questions for journalists

Newsrooms are partnering with prediction market platforms while prohibiting staff from using them, creating a conflict in journalism ethics.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

When listings lie: AI staging pushes real estate into an ethics gray zone

The true picture standard in real estate requires accurate representation in advertising and marketing, impacting buyer perceptions and legal claims.
Business intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago

Stop Treating ESG Like a Costly Obligation - When Used Well, It Becomes a Growth Advantage

ESG identifies operational and financial risks, enhancing resilience and performance beyond mere compliance.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

MSC's blue tick' scheme creates illusion of ethically sourced fish, study claims

The MSC's sustainability certification is questioned due to reported widespread labor abuses on approved fishing vessels.
Startup companies
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

Psychology says the people who find lasting success in business aren't the ones who mastered the habits productivity culture celebrates - they've quietly figured out that most of what business media treats as essential is noise, and the actual signal is found in a much smaller set of decisions most people overlook - Silicon Canals

Sustainable business success comes from focusing on key decisions rather than following productivity trends and hacks.
fromDaily Coffee News by Roast Magazine
3 days ago

'Forest 500' Report Tracks Coffee Industry Deforestation Commitments

"While some battles have been won, this year's Forest 500 data shows that the fight against deforestation is still being needlessly lost. The year 2025 was at the heart of high-profile corporate targets to end deforestation - but these have now been missed. As in previous years, too few companies are acting with enough urgency."
EU data protection
Psychology
fromFast Company
4 days ago

How we make decisions, and how to reach people who've already made up their minds

The Elaboration Likelihood Model explains how motivation and ability influence how people process persuasive information through central and peripheral routes.
E-Commerce
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago

Why Price Isn't the Real Reason People Buy Anymore

People prioritize ease, safety, and familiarity over price, with trust and habit influencing buying decisions more than discounts.
fromTasting Table
5 days ago

Why Many Thrift Stores Won't Accept Small Kitchen Appliances - Tasting Table

Thrift stores often refuse to accept donated small kitchen appliances due to liability issues. These appliances can contain electrical components and moving parts that may degrade over time.
Everyday cooking
#creator-economy
Growth hacking
fromHubspot
1 day ago

8 Ways to Elevate Your Brand as a Creator or Entrepreneur (& Close the Pay Gap)

The global creator economy is projected to reach $1.18 trillion by 2032, significantly impacting minority creators and entrepreneurs.
Media industry
fromForbes
1 day ago

Unilever's 300,000 Creators Signals a Founder-Led Consolidation

Unilever's shift to creator-led content signals the creator economy's transition into an acquirable asset class.
Growth hacking
fromHubspot
1 day ago

8 Ways to Elevate Your Brand as a Creator or Entrepreneur (& Close the Pay Gap)

The global creator economy is projected to reach $1.18 trillion by 2032, significantly impacting minority creators and entrepreneurs.
Media industry
fromForbes
1 day ago

Unilever's 300,000 Creators Signals a Founder-Led Consolidation

Unilever's shift to creator-led content signals the creator economy's transition into an acquirable asset class.
European startups
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

The 'Sneaky' Ways Companies Are Making You Pay More - Without Raising Prices

Companies are creatively offsetting price increases due to rising fuel costs, often passing hidden costs to consumers.
Online marketing
fromInc
2 days ago

As Online Ads Lose Impact, These Throwback Marketing Strategies Are Quietly Winning Attention

Old-school marketing tactics like direct mail and long-form content are resurging as effective strategies in a saturated digital landscape.
fromEarth911
6 days ago

Where Is The Circular Packaging Economy In 2026?

The recycling process is often misunderstood; items do not simply transition from curbside bins to new products. Instead, they face a complex journey with significant contamination rates.
Environment
Marketing
fromThedrum
2 days ago

Uncrap The World

WGAC aims to increase global brand awareness to promote eco-friendly choices and support sanitation access for those in need.
Healthcare
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Dignity as a competitive business model

Healthcare affordability is forcing families to delay care, highlighting the need for dignity-centered care models that prioritize patient respect and community health.
Growth hacking
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Every leader wants to change the world. Here's how to tell if you're actually doing so

Tech leaders often claim to change the world, but true social impact requires evaluating both positive and negative consequences.
#advertising
Media industry
fromNew York Post
3 days ago

Big advertisers agree to settle FTC probe of alleged boycott against X, others

Three major ad agencies settled an FTC probe for allegedly boycotting online platforms based on political content, violating antitrust laws.
Media industry
fromNew York Post
3 days ago

Big advertisers agree to settle FTC probe of alleged boycott against X, others

Three major ad agencies settled an FTC probe for allegedly boycotting online platforms based on political content, violating antitrust laws.
Business intelligence
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

Sustainability accounting can be difficult, but can differentiate | Computer Weekly

Public cloud platforms offer sustainability benefits, but challenges in data transparency hinder accurate assessment of their environmental impact for enterprises.
E-Commerce
fromEarth911
1 week ago

Sustainability In Your Ear: Don Carli On Tuning What We See Online To Reduce eCommerce Returns

Retail returns will cost $850 billion in 2026, with 22% due to products not matching online expectations.
Marketing
fromDigiday
2 days ago

Future of Marketing Briefing: Why brand builders are back in fashion

CPG companies are shifting focus from performance marketers to brand builders in their hiring practices.
Media industry
fromObserver
1 day ago

Facing A.I. Slop and Shifting Algorithms, Brands Bet on Streamers to Stay Real

MrBeast exemplifies success in the creator economy, leveraging YouTube and livestreams while expanding into various media ventures.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
4 days ago

Rewriting the Rules of Ad Tech: Intent-Driven Discovery, Meaningful Human Connections, and Transparency

AI and privacy are pivotal forces reshaping the ad tech industry in 2026.
#storytelling
Marketing
fromThedrum
2 days ago

DON'T LOSE THE PLOT: WHY BRANDS STILL NEED A GOOD STORY

Storytelling remains essential for brands to connect with consumers in a content-saturated world.
Media industry
fromInc
4 days ago

The Content Strategy Mistake Almost Every Founder Makes

Timeliness and relevance are crucial for story selection in newsrooms, overshadowing credentials and personal achievements.
Marketing
fromThedrum
2 days ago

DON'T LOSE THE PLOT: WHY BRANDS STILL NEED A GOOD STORY

Storytelling remains essential for brands to connect with consumers in a content-saturated world.
Media industry
fromInc
4 days ago

The Content Strategy Mistake Almost Every Founder Makes

Timeliness and relevance are crucial for story selection in newsrooms, overshadowing credentials and personal achievements.
Media industry
fromFuturism
1 day ago

A Prominent PR Firm Is Running a Fake News Site That's Plagiarizing Original Journalism at Incredible Scale

National Today is accused of blatant plagiarism by rewording and stealing content from various publications without crediting the original sources.
Philosophy
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

Calling out corporate BS? There's a steaming pile to aim for

Corporate jargon impresses those least equipped for analytical thinking, confirming biases while also serving essential functions in specific contexts.
Marketing tech
fromAcast
1 week ago

AI Governance Isn't a Barrier: It's Marketing's Growth Engine | Adspeak

AI is transforming marketing by enabling innovation through governance, clean data, and balancing automation with human creativity.
Marketing
fromThedrum
2 days ago

Balancing brand and performance for long-term growth

Enjoy transforms businesses by creating impactful digital experiences through insights and a focus on both short-term and long-term strategies.
Graphic design
fromCreative Boom
3 weeks ago

When branding becomes activism: how OMSE helped B416 fight to protect a generation

B416 is a campaign that successfully changed social media age regulations by creating a recognizable brand and advocating for mental health awareness among teenagers.
#beauty-industry
Marketing
fromVogue
1 day ago

Where Should Your Beauty Brand Be After 10 Years?

The beauty industry faces challenges as the original direct-to-consumer model becomes less viable due to rising costs and changing retail dynamics.
Marketing
fromMiami Herald
3 days ago

Why authenticity matters more than celebrity in beauty branding

Transparency and consistency are now essential for beauty brands to build consumer loyalty.
Marketing
fromVogue
1 day ago

Where Should Your Beauty Brand Be After 10 Years?

The beauty industry faces challenges as the original direct-to-consumer model becomes less viable due to rising costs and changing retail dynamics.
Marketing
fromMiami Herald
3 days ago

Why authenticity matters more than celebrity in beauty branding

Transparency and consistency are now essential for beauty brands to build consumer loyalty.
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

FTC pushes ad agencies into dropping brand safety rules

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and a group of eight states have announced a proposed settlement with big ad agencies that will prevent them from working together to avoid certain platforms like X based on their political viewpoints.
Media industry
Marketing
fromBusiness Matters
6 days ago

Why Sustainable Promotional Products Are Reshaping How SMEs Build Brand Loyalty

The shift towards eco-friendly promotional merchandise is essential for businesses to convey responsibility and meet market expectations.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
1 week ago

Future of Marketing Briefing: The ad industry has an AI label problem

The ad industry struggles with AI transparency, balancing honesty against potential loss in ad effectiveness.
Marketing
fromPR Daily
2 days ago

The most overrated PR trends today - PR Daily

PR trends fluctuate, with some becoming industry standards while others fade quickly.
Marketing
fromForbes
3 days ago

The Modern CMO's Expanding Strategy

The role of CMO is evolving, with varying titles and responsibilities across companies.
Social justice
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

People cannot check everything about what they buy. It's time for help

Global supply chains for consumer goods contain widespread human rights abuses and labor exploitation that most companies fail to adequately assess or trace.
Marketing
fromDigiday
5 days ago

Creator content has become critical for retail media networks

Retail media and the creator economy are increasingly interconnected, enhancing advertising effectiveness through data-driven creator partnerships.
Marketing
fromDigiday
5 days ago

What separates brands that grow from brands that stand still

Winning brands maximize ad budgets through strategic decisions, early commitment, and diversified channel investments, not just larger spending.
US politics
fromMedium
1 month ago

Product ethics have never mattered more

Anthropic refused Pentagon contract terms requiring unrestricted AI use, maintaining ethical boundaries against mass surveillance and autonomous weapons, demonstrating how product values withstand government pressure.
Business
fromHarvard Business Review
1 month ago

Why CEOs Dive Into Political Controversies

Leaders' personal beliefs and internal stakeholders, not customers or media, most strongly drive corporate political positioning, creating risks to brand equity and financial performance.
Social media marketing
fromPR Daily
1 month ago

6 steps for creating GEO friendly social posts - PR Daily

Social media managers must optimize content structure with frontloaded questions, lists, and clear formatting to improve discoverability in AI-driven search and recommendation systems across platforms.
Marketing
fromTheZenParent
1 week ago

20 Sneaky Tactics Advertisers Use To Take Advantage Of You - TheZenParent

Understanding marketing psychology helps consumers recognize subtle tactics that influence purchasing decisions.
fromChannelPro
1 month ago

Stop selling tech. Sell your values

People recognize polish, but they respond to purpose. What the industry is starting to learn is that value is in the principles those tools represent. Technology is initially and temporarily impressive, whereas values are unforgettable.
Design
fromDaily Coffee News by Roast Magazine
2 months ago

Report: Sustainability Must Be Embedded Into Core Buying Practices to Drive Change

"Ironically, many if not most of these 'sustainability' projects remain disassociated from companies' core procurement strategies, meaning the coffee produced from these projects is not necessarily bought by the companies involved, or only in minimal quantities," the paper states. "And for the coffee that is purchased, prices do not factor into the project design, despite the fact that price is the single variable impacting farmer income that is in the direct control of companies."
Coffee
Marketing
fromForbes
1 week ago

How To Serve Clients Amid Board Scrutiny And Investor Activism

Agency conversations with executives now focus on measurable business impact rather than just creative output.
Marketing
fromThe Cool Down
1 week ago

'No AI' is the new message brands are leaning into to woo disgruntled customers

Brands are leveraging consumer skepticism towards AI to promote authenticity in marketing.
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

How to Navigate Brand Authenticity in the Age of AI Slop

Originality and authenticity in content are essential for brands to stand out in a saturated market dominated by low-quality AI-generated content.
#conscious-consumerism
Marketing
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

The backlash against "woke business" is loud

Conscious consumerism is normalizing, with 40% of North American purchases influenced by social and environmental factors despite political backlash.
Marketing
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

The backlash against "woke business" is loud

Conscious consumerism is normalizing, with 40% of North American purchases influenced by social and environmental factors despite political backlash.
Environment
fromGlobal IP & Technology Law Blog
2 months ago

Greenhushing: The Indirect Consequence of the Crackdown on Greenwashing?

Regulators increasingly enforce against vague or unsubstantiated environmental claims; advertisers must provide clear, high-level substantiation for "green" or "sustainable" statements.
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

Why some brands are choosing slower, more expensive growth on purpose

"Instead of starting with a product that we didn't feel like existed in the marketplace, we started with a mission that we felt like didn't exist, particularly in the beauty space," Cohen said. "We love that young people are turning to brands for not just products, but for the issues that they care about-and also that's what holds us accountable."
Marketing
Marketing
fromForbes
1 month ago

How Good-Loop Has Turned Advertising Into A Force For Good

Good-Loop transforms digital advertising into value exchange by converting ad impressions into nonprofit donations while improving brand performance metrics and reducing campaign carbon footprints.
Media industry
fromPR Daily
2 months ago

Communicators say these are the hills they'll die on - PR Daily

Communicators must defend clarity, simplicity, business alignment, journalistic standards, and strategic agility while refusing unnecessary jargon, verbose releases, or disconnected plans.
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