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Innovation firm Cheskin joins Added Value Group

December 20th, 2007 No comments

Added Value has acquired Cheskin, the market-leading innovation-consulting firm. Cheskin, now named Cheskin Added Value, will benefit from access to Added Value’s worldwide network and broad-based market insight capabilities. In turn, Added Value will be strengthened by Cheskin’s renowned expertise in innovation, and by its strong presence in the technology sector, design strategy experience and in-depth understanding of US Hispanic markets.

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Branding for Good News – Issue 7

December 7th, 2007 No comments

bfg_header_issue_7  Welcome to Issue 7 of News,  Added Value’s newsletter on ethical marketing.

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BfG News Issue 7 – Eco Innovations

December 7th, 2007 No comments

Nokia unveils its 3110 Evolve with “bio-covers” made from more than 50% renewable material, smaller packaging made of 60% recycled content and including Nokia’s most energy efficient charger yet, using 94% less energy than the Energy Star requirements.

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BfG News Issue 7 – Expert View: Al Gore’s point of view

December 7th, 2007 No comments

Al Gore…Speaking on Economics, Politics and the Environment

The numerous powerful credentials of Al Gore on the international stage are becoming  renowned. The opportunity to hear him speak at the  Leaders in London International Leadership Summit was too good to miss. 

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BfG News Issue 7 – Editor’s Column: Wake up

December 2nd, 2007 No comments

2007 will be famous as the year the world finally woke up to climate change.

Without a shadow of a doubt, this year, more than any other, has seen green issues increasingly driving the business agenda.  Findings from our Invoke live session earlier this month supported the consumer shift too with 77% of consumers having actively taken steps to change their behaviour to become more responsible. 80% of consumers also said it was important for brands to behave more responsibly, with issues like reduced or recycled packaging, locally sourced produce and CO2 emission reductions high on their expectations. Price, however, continues to be a key barrier to buying “green”.

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