My love affair with Whole Foods started in college, when I would drive 20 minutes to their nearest store just so I could get my pick of the juiciest grapefruits, creamiest avocados and crunchiest granola in town. Since then, my fondness for the brand has only grown, and while this has a lot to do [...]
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10 Do’s and Don’ts of Corporate Responsibility
By Emily Valentine (@ebvalentine) While some companies still see corporate responsibility as fluff, increasing evidence that responsible brands perform better financially than their less-responsible peers means the skeptics are becoming fewer and farther between. I recently completed an inter-office tour with my CR-expert colleagues to foster dialogue around this topic. The goal of our tour [...]
Marketing 101 with Mint Juleps and the #KYDerby
THE BOOZE BIN By Emily Valentine (@ebvalentine) This weekend, horse-lovers, sports fans and socialites around the world will gather to watch the 138th running of the Kentucky Derby. Which horse will win is anybody’s bet, but one thing is for certain – a massive number of mint juleps will be consumed. The mint julep has [...]
From Rap Lyrics to Burlesque Shows – How Beverage Brands Win with Celebrity Partners
By Emily Valentine (@ebvalentine) Brands and celebrities have long led a symbiotic existence. Whether through paid endorsements or acts of serendipity, stars throughout the years have proven their trendsetting power by driving product sales and putting unknown brands on the map. Consequently, for as long as the concept of brand (or corporate image) has existed, [...]

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