Social Capital: The Fuel That Keeps Cause Marketing Running

Tuesday, 21 May, 2013 13:39

By: Sean Daken, CEO

Social Capital. What is it? The formal concept of social capital was first introduced by L.J. Hanifan, West Virginia’s State Supervisor for Rural Schools, in a scholarly paper he published in 1916.

He defined social capital as “the tangible substances [that] count for most in the daily lives of people: namely good will, fellowship, sympathy and social intercourse among the individuals and families who make up a social unit.” He also concluded that the community as a whole benefits from the cooperation of all its parts.

“Causeify” Your Marketing Campaigns and Stand Behind What Your Company Cares About

Tuesday, 07 May, 2013 14:06

By: Sean Daken, CEO

Over the past year, the marketing world has been abuzz with talk of gamification. What’s gamification you ask? It’s the integration of gaming elements or gaming mechanics into marketing campaigns.

Companies across many industries have increasingly tapped consumers’ reasons for enjoying games – the rush of a challenge, the thrill of figuring something out, the pride in beating opponents – to create fun and engaging experiences for their customers. In other words, companies are using (or trying to use) gamification as a customer engagement tool.

How a Tragedy Brings Out the Cause-Consciousness in Us: Consumers Rally to Help Boston Bombing Victims

Friday, 26 April, 2013 08:10

By: Mark Dority, Director of Marketing, Kula Causes

In the wake of the Boston Marathon bombing last week, the Kula team sends its heartfelt wishes to the survivors and anyone that was impacted by the senseless and devastating event.

As I wrote in a post last week, although a tragedy such as Boston’s bombing shows the very worst of our human nature, it also shows how ordinary people come together to support their communities and their fellow citizens.

The federal government as well as state officials, relief organizations and corporations swooped into action, providing emergency medical care, bringing in supplies to assist the injured and stranded, as well as setting up websites to help collect donations.

Cause Marketing: Companies and Consumers Raising Funds and Awareness All Over the World

Friday, 19 April, 2013 09:38

By: Mark Dority, Director of Marketing

The Kula team’s thoughts are with the victims, survivors and families of the Boston Marathon bombings that took place earlier this week.

As we continue to absorb and process the news of this horrific event, there is some comfort in knowing that, when a tragedy like this shows the worst of people, in the aftermath, people can also show us the very best we’re capable of.

Longstanding relief organizations such as the Salvation Army – which quickly deployed 30 volunteers via four mobile kitchens to help dispense food, drinks and emotional support to survivors – have been stepping in. Bostonians have been rushing forward to offer complete strangers stranded in their city (authorities evacuated nearby hotels) the use of their guest rooms, sofas and even cars.

How a Tragedy Brings Out the Cause-Consciousness in Us: Consumers Rally to Help Boston Bombing Victims

Meaningful Brand Loyalty is Evolving

The Currency of Giving discusses trends at the intersection of loyalty, cause marketing and corporate philanthropy.

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