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Social Innovations

Attracting Attention

The Taproot Foundation provides organized volunteers who deliver marketing expertise.

By Andrea Orr | Spring 2005
 

Social Innovations

Competitive Advantage: A Dance of Relevance

Ballet Memphis leverages its understanding of local culture – Elivs, gospel, rockability, and African-American stories – to compete against touring Broadway blockbusters.

By Jocelyn Dong | Winter 2004
 

Social Innovations

Nonprofits and the Net

Tight budgets and a lack of technical know-how
are keeping nonprofits off the web.

By Gerald Burstyn | Fall 2004
 

Social Innovations

Cause Marketing: Attention Campers

How Girls Inc. put the power of Lancome to work in support of mission.

By Matthew Schuerman | Summer 2004
 

Social Innovations

Best of Breed

When it comes to gaining a market edge while supporting a social cause, ‘corporate social marketing’ leads the pack.

By Philip Kotler & Nancy Lee | Spring 2004
 

Social Innovations

Loud and Clear

Crafting messages that stick -- What nonprofits
can learn from urban legends.

By Chip Heath | 2 | Winter 2003
 

Social Innovations

Coming Clean

Firms fare better when they acknowledge
self-interest in cause marketing.

By Karen Coppock | Winter 2003
 

Business

Going Head to Head

When activists miscalculate their strategic approach, their boycotts tend to falter and fade away, squandering important resources and credibility. Similarly, when companies mishandle their nonmarket strategies, they too pay a steep price.

By David P. Baron | Spring 2003