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5 “New School” Rules of PR for Startups

We are often asked about how the approach to online public relations differs from the old-school PR approach for traditional media. Here are some table stakes guidelines for startups looking to create online buzz around their products or services. 1. Drop your “old-school” notions of PR. The traditional method of distributing a press release to [...]

Top 5 Innovative CSR Initiatives of 2012

2012 has seen the deployment of many truly creative and innovative CSR projects. Brave One wanted to call particular attention to these 5 standout initiatives. Each of the initiatives profiled below feature creative and original strategies to help convey their company’s commitment to people and planet.   Domtar: Domtar is the largest marketer and manufacturer [...]

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Vote for Brave One’s SXSW Eco Proposal: Green Consumers and the Marketing Revolution

Attention friends of Brave One! Brave One has submitted a presentation to South by Southwest Eco, a conference taking place in Austin Texas this Fall from October 3-5. SXSW Eco features sessions from experts in the public, private and academic sectors committed to finding solutions for a sustainable world. This is where you come in: [...]

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25 Sustainability Rock Stars

Who are the top innovators and trend-setters in the world of sustainability? Who is creating and leading today’s most mission-driven brands? We are proud to present this list of 25 Sustainability Rock Stars. We hope they help to inspire those of you who are interested in growing your companies in a responsible, sustainable manner!     [...]

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Top 5 Strategies to Increase the Reach of Your CSR and Sustainability Reports

As more and more corporations start to embrace annual reporting as a method for communicating their commitment to people and planet, many new services and strategies have emerged to help promote corporate reports and make certain they reach their intended audience of concerned stakeholders. Below is our list of the 5 best tactics to promote [...]

Why Green Consumers are Leading the Inbound Marketing Revolution

It might not be fair to assume every reader is familiar with the difference between inbound and outbound marketing, so why don’t we start off with a quick definition in terms? For the second half of the 20th century, outbound marketing reigned supreme.  Outbound marketing evolved alongside the advent of radio and television as marketers [...]

Top 5 Online Green Marketing Strategies for Eco-Friendly Companies

Below is our list of the best strategies eco-friendly brands can use to market themselves online. We’ve also included links to tools we think will help you succeed.