Today's firms need a social effort that is serous and impactful to be
relevant. It's not enough to make a commitment to reduce energy or have
an ad hoc unbranded budget for grants and volunteering--the world needs
their resources and agility to address existential threats in society,
and their customers (and employees) demand it.
As an influential voice in branding and market connection, David Aaker
examines how businesses can adapt their approaches for social betterment
in, The Future of Purpose-Driven Branding: Signature Programs for
Social Impact, Relevance, & Business Enhancement. According to Aaker,
the future of branding demands that businesses:
The Future of Purpose-Driven Branding demonstrates how firms can
create signature programs, build their brands, and use them to advance a
business brand, in order to maintain relevance and connect with future
consumers.