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(Musings of a 21st century brand optimist.)
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The world seems to be a scary place for so many these days. A relentless pandemic, climate news that leaves…
First came the global pandemic, then lockdown, then vaccines, a slow reopening, Delta, more reopenings, and the idea of living…
Here’s what that means practically, for brands we work with. At TRU2U, we ask: What’s the truest thing about about…
Many years ago, in a student-led sustainable apparel project with an Arts and Design school, TRU2U was born. It was…
Remember Agencies of Record? The idea of one agency handling a company’s needs for packaging, strategy, events, and ads –…
As marketers, we don’t typically measure compassion, generosity or love, rather we stick to user acquisition, impressions, earned and owned,…
Imagine a day without your glasses. No glasses for reading, driving, TV, seeing your computer or, for people like me,…
People often compliment the fact that I do #socialimpact work. They post, ‘good for you’, or ‘thanks for taking that…
Last fall, my newly graduated daughter moved to NYC to pursue a career in acting and singing. Like many young…
As soon as we read it, we start second-guessing who is saying what, to whom and why. Feelings of uncertainty…
As CSR professionals, it’s good practice to seriously challenge a corp/non-profit partnership that is trendy, only consumer-focused or without long…
Yes, it’s true that those of us in the business of corporate social responsibility and Purpose could use a little…
Last week, Gillette’s marketing team put out an ad aimed at raising the bar for men and encouraging them to…
I’m speechless over lipstick. Actually, it’s the act of encouraging women to buy $65 lipstick as a way to express…
Someone asked me what TRU meant the other day, and I described what sounded like an Avengers sequel, when we…
A few years ago I had both the privilege and the honor of meeting His Holiness the Dalai Lama. In…