Posts Tagged ‘greenwash’

Trust and credibility in greenspace

Monday, March 2nd, 2009

What a green cartoon might look like

What is it: An  article looking at the 1000s of eco (claiming) products that enter the market each year and the fact that the majority have false claims. Can we trust these products and brands if they are getting on the green bandwagon but then lying about it? It explores the Japanese market, who are leading the way in gaining the consumers’ trust when buying green products, such as cartoons of the producer,  and links to look at them, both their lives and the life cycle of their products.

Why is it cool: This looks at a new way to communicate when people today are skeptical and brands must gain the consumers trust. We have seen the Green space become cluttered, so what else can brands do to get some trust?

Where to find it: here!

Submitted by: Mandy Ayles

Trend predictions for 2009

Friday, January 2nd, 2009

What a futurist might look like

What is it: A ‘futurist’, who happens to have a similar background to some/many of us, has made some predictions for 2009. They cover a wide range of areas, many of which will be relevant to consider as we move ahead understanding society.

Why is it cool: Predictions are always tricky, and have to be taken with a grain of salt, but as thought starters many of these ring as possible or even likely, and some will surely become central to our marketing challenges over the coming years.

Where to find it: here!

Submitted by: Dom McCarthy

Mind the gap on climate change

Saturday, March 15th, 2008

Greenwash

What is it: McKinsey compares surveys of business managers and consumers on the issue of climate change. they find that, despite executives becoming more conscious, they are lagging behind consumers who are largely racing ahead with the ideas of good global citizenry. The article points out that consumers claim at least an intent to change purchase behaviour if they feel their patronage is with a company that is not keeping up.

Why is it cool: As a green conscious company, it’s good to see we’re on the pointy edge. It also underscores the opportunity to help more people out with our green expertise, to help create competitive advantage at this time of change. For example, some questions might be: what messages will most resonate? do soft media like WoM work better with these messages than mass shouting from radio/tv? how do green perceptions influence corporate equity?

Where to find it: here!

Submitted by: John Cucka