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Business Brands and Social Responsibility

 Article: News

Wealth is a responsibility and the sharing of it a way of life. - Author: Peter M. Haas

Over the last few years, social issues related to representation, human rights, environmental justice and racial equity have been popular topics of discussion in the media.  Everyday people are using social media as a tool to stand up for what they believe in and to mobilize their friends and followers.  The proper use of social media could be a powerful mechanism to promote social responsible changes.

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Social concerns such as representation, human rights, environmental justice, and racial equity have been hot subjects in the media over the previous few years. The conversation hasn't been led solely by news organizations and media professionals. People use social media on a daily basis to advocate for their causes and organize their friends and followers.

Movements like  #Metoo, and #TakeAKnee, to mention a few, have completely transformed online media. In today's social and political atmosphere, firms and advertisers must determine whether they want to take a stand on these issues and, if so, design socially conscious advertising that addresses them. Many businesses have begun to include transparency and social responsibility into their advertising and marketing campaigns.

Socially conscious advertising is the integration of social responsibility into advertising so that brands actively consider the social and political implications of their products, services and advertisements. It requires advertisers to truly examine the brand’s stance on social justice issues and consider what is in the best interest of their customers and society at large. More importantly, it humanizes brands by holding them accountable for the ways they impact their community, like any other citizen. This social responsibility is rooted in transparency. 

Customers want to be fully aware of the impact of the products they consume and the companies where they make their purchases. Having this information readily available to your audience eases their concerns and shows that your brand is trustworthy. So, socially conscious advertising is when firms actively consider the social and political ramifications of their products, services, and advertisements by incorporating social responsibility into their advertising.

Brands must take an authentic approach to incorporating social responsibility into their advertising strategy. It's not only about making ads that people will like in order to earn a profit when it comes to socially conscious advertising. Companies must first conduct an audit of their own culture, practices, and products to determine where and how improvements may be made to benefit their community.

Advertising has evolved into much more than just selling items and services to a specific demographic. The media is being held accountable for the beliefs it promotes as society grows and becomes more conscious of the social and political ramifications of everything that defines our environment. Brands can use socially conscious advertising to look within and find the values that are important to them. 

By employing transparency and empathy in their messaging, any business can actively include socially conscious ads in their content. Brands can cultivate a loyal customer base while implementing positive social change by embracing their own social responsibilities.



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