On the heels of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, we take time to reflect on and celebrate those brands that are favoring purpose over profit on the most consumption-heavy shopping weekends of the year. Three brands in particular have shown up in unexpected ways to champion a better way to spend or share, and the […]
Read MoreProsperity is not the wealth of a few, but the well being of many. It’s something I came to believe after seeing the damaging knock-on effect of the global economic meltdown as it cascaded from Wall Street to Main Street to people’s jobs, healthcare and happiness all around the world. Yet here we are, several […]
Read MoreWe recently caught up with Joshua Basinger, Co-Founder of Markr, to discuss the ever-changing social media landscape and its role in bringing purposeful storytelling to life. Markr, which launched just this past summer, was a great addition to the sponsorship roster at our 2015 Brand Leadership Summit this year, and we’re excited to share their […]
Read MoreWith increasing coverage of the environmental and social challenges that we all face as citizens, business or governments, brands can no longer take a back seat in recognizing their impact and contributing towards tackling the critical issues of our time. The opportunity to become part of the solution for those issue(s) most pressing to your […]
Read MoreBestselling author, renowned digital analyst and futurist, Brian Solis has released his 7th book, X: Where Business Meets Design. Over three years in the making, X explains the importance of creating memorable moments for customers in every encounter they have with a brand, and how this is the defining element of future success. X provides […]
Read MoreAt Twitter Flight 2015, the company’s Developer Conference, newly reappointed CEO Jack Dorsey reinforced a commitment to transparency and open dialogue. From Business Insider, “Twitter stands for freedom of expression,” Dorsey declared. “Twitter stands for speaking truth to power.” From notable social movements as to #OccupyCentral and #HeforShe, Twitter, the originator of the hashtag, continues […]
Read MoreThe COVID-19 tailspin is real, but we can and will rally. We are in this together. From global enterprises to start-ups, every business and brand is facing daunting questions. How will we care for our team? What do we say to our audiences? How can we show up with leadership and inspired action?
We First has developed two customized tracks - one for those new to purpose and one for those with an established purpose - to help you survive and thrive in this unprecedented time.