The purpose of purpose-driven marketing

Consumers want companies to go further in addressing issues that affect wider society. For those willing to do so, a marketing-led competitive advantage is up for grabs.

Omega x Swatch MoonSwatch: the challenges of success

Swatch has a smash hit with its latest product, the MoonSwatch. But the newest supply chain choke point is making it difficult to react and harvest the benefits of the launch

How incumbents can win in the disruption battle 

Established firms can bridge the advantages of market power, long-standing customer relations and industry insights to triumph over rivals.

The key to putting customers at the center of your business

Companies that put customers at the center of their strategic focus perform better, but doing this requires more effort than many realize.

Opting out of Black Friday and Cyber Monday: Why businesses are fighting consumerism

Do consumer incentives have negative consequences on people and planet? Julia Binder, Professor of Sustainable Innovation and Business Transformation at IMD, explores the risks.

How to thrive in the time of turmoil: from soaring costs to supply chain bottlenecks and labor shortages

Executives can break the gloom and fortify their business against disruption by adopting these risk strategies.

Nestlé CEO sees shift in customer priorities towards sustainability

Mark Schneider cites data suggesting that effects of climate change and biodiversity loss have shot to the top of the agenda.

Beyond Bezos: Amazon’s prime movers face a tricky transition

Jeff Bezos will find the move from CEO to Chairman of the Board far from easy. Didier Cossin and Michael Watkins offer advice on avoiding the pitfalls

How do you escape the inside-out belief systems common across companies?

Customer-led strategies are proven to foster innovation, but how do you form one and sustain it? The first step is to eliminate inside-out thinking.

What lights a fire within your company?

Do you know how to light the fire within your employees that drives them to seek change and innovation?

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