(258,1,'2011-05-26 22:28:04','2011-05-26 22:28:04','<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Can big business be socially responsible? Brand consulting expert Mainwaring certainly thinks so. He believes new technologies aren\'t merely making life easier, they\'re making us better. In allowing us to connect with each other across geographic, cultural, and language barriers, the Internet and social media might very well be increasing our capacity for empathy. His \"We First\" ethos proposes cooperation between governments, philanthropies, and capitalist corporations to achieve meaningful social transformation. Social media—viral, boarderless—is the perfect vehicle to promote \"contributory consumerism,\" and Mainwaring has fascinating suggestions for technological innovation and systemic change. He proposes a \"Global Brand Initiative\": an association of corporate brands and their advertising partners and competitors that willingly work together (Coke with Pepsi, Greenpeace with WWF, the U.S. with China) to advance corporate social responsibility and charitable donations. Tall orders, all—but the author\'s enthusiasm and evidence make an excellent (and counter-intuitive) case for big business\'s ability to make major strides in creating a more equitable world.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Publisher’s Weekly</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />A prolific blogger and social media consultant uses  his online expertise to provide a framework for how businesses,  consumers and social media can combine to make a better world. Mainwaring is adamant that business as usual cannot  be sustained in this era of corporate greed and a warming planet. The  author\'s vision for a “We First” society, named after the  social media consultancy company he founded, would have businesses take  greater steps toward sustainability and social responsibility. In an  age of growing interconnectivity, consumers, he writes, are vocal about  wanting their purchases to promote social good.  Corporations, whether altruistically or otherwise, have caught on and  geared their brands to promote these values in order to maintain their  consumer base. As a result, the private sector has begun to shift away  from self-focused policies to those that include  volunteerism, donations and sustainable manufacturing, building  community and profits. But when contrasting the $20 billion in corporate  donations to the trillions made in profits, plainly a great deal more  can and needs to be done. The author offers clearly  written and well-informed solutions, and end-of-chapter synopses and an  appended reference guide flesh out his vision. A must-read for those who want to understand and  engage the power and potential of social media to promote a healthier,  more equitable world.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong>Kirkus Book Reviews</strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Capitalism as it exists, is not sustainable nor is it engendering the support and action needed for widespread global renewal. As new media transforms the business landscape and redistributes influence within markets, consumers are now in a position to dictate the actions of businesses based not only on buying power, but also what they say and don\'t say in online social communities - individually and collectively. Simon Mainwaring’s We First empowers socially conscious consumers to channel their online activity sparking massive social change while also awakening business leaders to earn critical relevance through positive, meaningful transformation. Mainwaring is an inspiring leader in his field that truly understands the dynamics in play in the new world of business, online consumer behavior, and how they can collaborate to rethink and rework paths to true global renewal.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Brian Solis, Author of Engage</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Few understand the power of brands and consumers better than Simon Mainwaring. In \"We First,\" he presents a truly compelling vision of how to transform that power to the benefit of society and the good of capitalism.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Jeff Jarvis, Author, “What Would Google Do?</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon Mainwaring has a deep and powerful understanding of social media and presents great opportunities to use it for real change. In <em>We First</em>, his approach inspires and empowers both brands and consumers alike with innovative solutions to some of the biggest challenges facing our world.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Scott Harrison, Founder of charity: water</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Many will buy <em>We First</em> as a business book for a radical new perspective on marketing in the digital age.  But many will find in it even in more important as a social philosophy for a crowded world spinning ever faster, where traditional push marketing is simply not sustainable.  Simon Mainwaring is the new master of the \'three wins\' - for your company, for you customers and for the planet.  He shows us clearly that companies that <em>mean</em> more actually <em>make</em> more, turning customers into their most important evangelists.  Today, values count as much as value, and Simon shows us how to find, foster and share the best of both.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Steve Hayden, Vice Chairman, Ogilvy &amp; Mather Worldwide</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Brand promises must be backed up by credible action or they are rendered meaningless in today\'s social-media dialog. Today\'s consumer has the power to hold brands accountable. Simon Mainwaring\'s <em>We First</em> is the ultimate how-to guide for 21st century brand-building.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Robert Tercek, Founder, General Creativity and former President of Digital Media OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network) </span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Nearly a century ago, Henry Ford said, \"A business that makes nothing but money is a poor business.\" And now Simon Mainwaring explores that idea in depth, asserting that not only should capitalism and social change coexist, but giving examples of how they can.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Scott Monty, Global Digital &amp; Multimedia Communications Manager, Ford Motor Company</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /><em>We First</em> explains how capitalism must transform from being an engine just for profit into one that\'s driven by purpose. A veteran brand marketer, Simon Mainwaring shows how to use social technologies to create and deepen business relationships, which in turn drive profits. Put meaning back into your business by buying this book. Actually, buy two and give one away to someone who is also yearning to take their business to the next level.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Charlene Li, Author of \"Open Leadership\" and Founder of Altimeter Group</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />With his mastery of the branding process and his commitment to corporate responsibility, Simon Mainwaring is the perfect author to chart the path for capitalism’s enlightened self-preservation.\r\n\r\nCapitalism and ethical behavior are compatible, but the relationship must become more symbiotic if capitalism is to survive in a world in which consumers are increasingly assertive about their own rights and the greater good.  Social networking makes possible an unprecedented level of dialogue between producers and consumers, and producers ignore this conversation at their peril. For their part, consumers will use their buying power as enhanced by these networks to advance personal and societal agendas.\r\n\r\nMainwaring’s book explains the practical aspects of how all this works. As such, We First is a critical resource for corporate leaders and will inspire consumers, individually and collectively, to recognize their inherent strength.  A renewed capitalism will be able to not only survive in the 21st century, but also become a stronger, more responsible force for social change. Led by consumers empowered by new media, as envisioned by Mainwaring, corporate responsibility will become far more pervasive. We First is an invaluable blueprint for building this new societal structure we so urgently need.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Philip Seib\r\nProfessor of Journalism and Public Diplomacy\r\nProfessor of International Relations\r\nDirector, Center on Public Diplomacy, Annenberg School\r\nUniversity of Southern California</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />When customers and companies truly understand the vision in We First, when they realize we have the power to make capitalism work in our favor, when they embrace just how powerful the social media tools are that we already have in our hands, they\'ll unleash an almost unlimited capacity to massively change our world. We First is more than a must read - it\'s a must do. Buy it, act it, and most importantly – LIVE IT!<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Gary Vaynerchuk, Author, ‘Crush It!’</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />In the most important business book since Freakonomics, Simon Mainwaring’s transformational opus illustrates that doing good and doing well go hand-in-hand for 21st century corporations. A groundbreaking approach to marketing, We First teaches brands how to tap into a world of 600 million friends and billions of daily personal news feeds by making an impact one person at a time.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Jay Samit, CEO SocialVibe &amp; former EVP Sony Corporation of America</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />To avoid collapse of the natural resources that support the business activities that human beings are so feverishly pursuing, we must move from the Industrial Age to the Sustainability Age. But how will that happen? <em>We First</em> explains how it is <em>already</em> happening in the new alignment between brands and customers that promises a roadmap to living within the natural means of our Planet Earth.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Rick Ridgeway, VP Environmental Initiatives, Patagonia, Inc.</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /><em>We First</em> lays out a movement that looks to transform corporate America, providing plenty of food for thought for the business leaders of today and tomorrow.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Tony Hsieh, New York Times bestselling author of \"Delivering Happiness\" and CEO of Zappos.com, Inc.</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Today like never before the future of companies and brands are in the throes of change. This change is driven by a combination of human experience and learning combined with new technologies and capabilities that are changing the very mindsets of people and deeply impacting their expectations.\r\n\r\nIn the work that I do for some of the largest firms around the world the key questions that CEO’s, marketers, government authorities and communities ask are the following?\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li class=\"dot\">What is the purpose of a brand and a firm?</li>\r\n	<li class=\"dot\">Who is behind this firm, brand and effort?</li>\r\n	<li class=\"dot\">Are companies responsive to people and are they transparent?</li>\r\n	<li class=\"dot\">Which companies and brands can I trust?</li>\r\n	<li class=\"dot\">What do other people, employees, customers and community say about the brands and companies I am dealing with or would like to deal with?</li>\r\n	<li class=\"dot\">Is there meaning for a brand and company besides profit maximization?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nMarketers, companies and people are realizing that increasingly how one acts is very important. Is one being authentic? Is there a respect and awareness of a greater community? Can we trust you?\r\n\r\nToday because of Social Media everyone quickly gets to see the people, the values and the drivers behind a company. Marketers and managers and all folks in leadership positions now need to change and adapt to a new world.\r\n\r\nSimon Mainwaring has been at the forefront of these changes both as a practitioner, thinker, early adopter and innovator of how markets and marketing can combine both art and science, profit and greater good as well as commerce and community.\r\n\r\nFor many of us we look to Simon Mainwaring as he works in this blurring world to guide us.\r\n\r\nI am very excited about the prospect of a book that will not only allow us to tap the nearly two decades of wisdom and experience that Simon brings to these topics of the future of commerce and brands and community but also practical tips on making things actually happen.\r\n\r\nThere are a lot of wise folks and lots of wet under the ears early adopters. Then there is Simon who straddles these worlds and finds ways to connect them. We First is as prescient as it is visionary – a must read for marketers and consumers intent on creating a prosperous future for all.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Rishad Tobaccowala, Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer for VivaKi</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon Mainwaring’s insights and recommendations about the power of brands and consumers demonstrate how businesses can enhance the triple bottom line - doing good while making a profit and saving our world.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Beth Kanter, Co-founder Zoetica and author of The Networked Non-Profit</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /><em>We First</em> is more than a call to action, it\'s a new imperative. Simon Mainwaring makes a very compelling case for how the combined power of consumers and brands will influence business and bring about a new era of social transformation. <em>We First</em> will show you a path to creating a better world. Buy it today.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Valeria Maltoni, author of <em>Conversation Agent</em></span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /><em>We First</em> elegantly demonstrates the power of turning me into we by aligning brands and consumers as social collaborators<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Peter Guber, Chairman &amp; CEO Mandalay Entertainment</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />By demonstrating how brands benefit from cause integration, <em>We First</em> lays\r\nout a vital and actionable blueprint for how we can scale social change to\r\nmeet global challenges. By tapping into these powerful private sector forces, Mainwaring shows us how we transform capitalism to create a world we all want to live in.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Ryan Scott, CEO of Causecast </span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />The evolution of capitalism is putting <em>We First</em>. Mainwaring not only gets this, but helps us understand how to make it happen.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Jay Coen Gilbert, Co-founder B Corporations</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />This is exactly the book that the world needs right now.  It’s our GPS for reaching the destination we must achieve: an intersection of business and consumerism that drives not just big profits but also greater good.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Katya Andresen, COO Network for Good and author, Robin Hood Marketing</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Mainwaring offers an inspiring new vision for today\'s broken capitalist model, one that embraces human capital as much as economic. We First does away with the typical fluff-slinging of manifestos and instead offers a practical guide to how brands can do well by doing good, a guide as rooted in socio-cultural insight as it is in a keen understanding of emerging media and technologies – from social networking platforms to location-based mobile applications. Mainwaring shows, with the rigor of an innovation researcher and the passion of a postmodern philanthropist, that capitalism needs not a revolution but an evolution.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Maria Popova, Editor of Brain Pickings</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /><em>We First</em> shines an impactful spotlight on the vital importance of weaving socially mindful practices into the DNA of the “for profit “ sector. In today’s interconnected world, the time is <strong>now</strong> for marketers and consumers to assess their role in creating the greater good.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Blair Cobb, Director, AOL Cause Marketing</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />It is no secret that our society is being transformed - rapidly, and constantly. Still, most people don\'t fully understand exactly what is changing or what specific steps must be taken to survive, let alone thrive, in this new age. Simon Mainwaring understands. He knows that every organization needs to dramatically shift how it operates and communicates.  He knows that individuals want to have a meaningful, measurable impact on the world.  He recognizes that the platforms and channels that have developed over the past few years provide a powerful foundation from which a complete re-imagination of business and philanthropy. Simon Mainwaring has counseled clients throughout his distinguished career on how brands and consumers can work together, fueled by social media, to build a better world. Now, in his extraordinary new book, he offers his insights and guidance to everyone else.  Ignore this book at your own peril.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Brian Reich, SVP and Global Editor, Edelman Digital</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon Mainwaring puts forth inspiring and provocative ideas on how to transform capitalism into an engine of prosperity. He shows how global brands can become a critical catalyst for creating sustainable capitalism and positive social change.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Dave Hudson, CEO NM Incite, Nielsen &amp; McKinsey</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Mainwaring has written a comprehensive and engaging account of how we can use social media as a jumping off point to effect positive change not only in the world of business but in our communities and globally as well. <em>We First</em> is a must-read for anyone interested in the field of online marketing, consumerism or the simple desire of making the world a better place.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Liz Heller, CEO Buzztone</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon Mainwaring’s <em>We First</em> redefines how consumer choice is shifting to more complex dimensions…the calculus of how a brand fits the consumer’s rational, emotional, and even spiritual/ethical needs. Simon insightfully posits how these concerns go beyond individual well being, and take on socio-political dimensions. <em>We First</em> recalibrates that equation by asking what is the holistic role a brand plays in one’s life? How do the spending choices a consumer makes enhance their world and, the planet in general. <em>We First</em> shines a light on how greater numbers of consumers are willing to associate or to disassociate with products and services based on a broader set of understandings – namely, the ethical dimensions of a brand and their implications for our collective future.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Tim Sexton, CEO of Sexton Co.</span></strong>','Reviews','','inherit','open','open','','32-revision-30','','','2011-05-26 22:28:04','2011-05-26 22:28:04','',32,'http://wefirstbranding.com/32-revision-30',0,'revision','',0),(259,1,'2011-02-22 23:00:14','2011-02-22 23:00:14','As founder of We First, <a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_Mainwaring\" target=\"_blank\">Simon Mainwaring</a> brings over fifteen years of world-class advertising expertise to bear on each project. His brand experience stretches across almost all product and service categories ranging from the U.S. launch of all three generations of the Toyota Prius to the Entertainment Industry Foundation’s National Service Initiative to the Olympics and World Cup for Nike. Prior to founding We First, Simon created marketing campaigns for following brands during his career:\r\n\r\n<strong>Sport:</strong>\r\nNike, Adidas, Converse, Callaway Golf, Philadelphia Eagles, Brine\r\n\r\n<strong>Automotive: </strong>\r\nToyota, Lexus, Hyundai, Ford, Mercedes, Nissan, Lincoln, Acura, Infiniti, Buick, Jaguar, Volvo, Kia, Range Rover\r\n\r\n<strong>Media: </strong>\r\nNew York Times, truTV, ABC, XM Satellite, DirecTV\r\n\r\n<strong>Alcohol/Beverages: </strong>\r\nMoet Chandon, Bud Light, Absolut, Red Bull, Chivas Regal, Miller Genuine Draft, Remy Martin, Level One, Cazadores, Diet Coke, Dr. Pepper\r\n\r\n<strong>Financial/Insurance: </strong>\r\nVisa, Citibank, HSBC, ING Direct, Charles Schwab, Discover Card Nationwide Insurance, Mercury Insurance\r\n\r\n<strong>Hospitality/Luxury: </strong>\r\nRitz Carlton, Marriot Hotels, Holiday Inn, Hotels.com, Mohegan Sun, Expedia, Rolex\r\n\r\n<strong>Retail: </strong>\r\nSony, McDonalds. Carl’s Jr., Enfamil, Wheat Thins, Altoids, Countess Mara\r\n\r\n<strong>Cause: </strong>\r\nEntertainment Industry Foundation, ONE.org, Project Peace on Earth\r\n\r\n<strong>Technology:</strong>\r\nGE, Intel\r\n\r\n<strong>Telecommunications: </strong>\r\nVodaphone, Telstra\r\n\r\n<strong>Pharmaceutical: </strong>\r\nCVS\r\n<h2 class=\"subheader_2\">Case Studies</h2>\r\n<strong>Client: </strong>Saatchi &amp; Saatchi Los, Angeles\r\n<strong>Project: </strong>3rd Generation Toyota Prius\r\n<strong>Role: </strong>Freelance ACD\r\n<div style=\"float: left;\"><img style=\"padding: 0px 10px 10px 0px; float: left;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/toyota-prius.jpg\" alt=\"Toyota Prius\" width=\"285\" height=\"231\" /></div>\r\nThe launch of the 3rd generation Prius was critical for several reasons. The 2008 global economic meltdown had just begun, Toyota had just posted its first ever operating loss since 1950 and its first major rival, the Honda Insight, was launching three weeks prior to the new Prius.\r\n\r\nWorking as a freelance consultant for Saatchi &amp; Saatchi in Torrance, the assignment was to develop strategy and creativity that would position the Prius at a category-owning advantage while expanding the pre-existing community of loyal Prius owners. The resulting campaign, ‘Harmony Between Man, Nature and Machine’ became a popular hit generating 80,000 pre-orders despite the Recession and prompting Toyota to re-institute overtime at its Tsutsumi factory to keep up with global demand.\r\n\r\nThe team at Saatchi &amp; Saatchi, Los Angeles, together with all its creative partners, executed the campaign in myriad inspired forms including ground-breaking floralscapes, solar-powered wi-fi towers, interactive infographics (in partnership with GOOD Magazine), interactive iPhone apps and games, a Facebook community of over 60,000 fans and a micro-site that featured three twitterstreams discussing green inspiration, charitable giving and the 3rd generation Prius.\r\n\r\n<strong>AICP Awards</strong><span style=\"padding-left: 20px;\">Winner: Production Design</span>\r\n<strong>AICP Awards</strong><span style=\"padding-left: 20px;\">Winner: Music Arrangement</span>\r\n<strong>AICP Awards</strong><span style=\"padding-left: 20px;\">Winner: Production Design</span>\r\n<strong>AICP Awards</strong><span style=\"padding-left: 20px;\">Merit Award</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>Client: </strong>Freeform, Los Angeles\r\n<strong>Project: </strong>Entertainment Industry Foundation National Service Campaign\r\n<strong>Role: </strong>Freelance Creative Director\r\n<div style=\"float: left;\"><img style=\"padding: 0px 10px 10px 0px; float: left;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/eif-iparticipate.jpg\" alt=\"EIF iParticipate\" width=\"285\" height=\"231\" /></div>\r\nThe goal of the Entertainment Industry Foundation’s service was to harness the collective power of the entertainment industry to launch a groundbreaking initiative that inspires a new era of service and volunteerism across America.\r\n\r\nWorking as a freelance creative director for Jesse Dylan’s purpose-driven company Freeform, Los Angeles, the assignment was to develop the strategy and creative for a multi-year campaign that showed Americans what could be achieved through service when the country works together. The resulting campaign, ‘iParticipate’ brought together Freeform, Schematic, Katalyst, corporate sponsors (AARP, Medco, United Health Group, Fidelity Investments, Welcome Back Veterans, Major League Baseball), and for the first time in U.S. television history, all four major broadcast networks – ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC – in an unprecedented week-long, television event with more than 100 primetime shows highlighting volunteerism.\r\n\r\nThe campaign was launched in Times Square by Mayor Bloomberg and Ashton Kutcher, and the celebrities featured in the PSA’s included Blythe Danner, Morgan Freeman, Faith Hill, Matthew MacConaughey, Gwyneth Paltrow, Simon Baker and Eva Longoria Parker. ‘iParticipate’ took to the Red Carpet at the Emmy’s while its twitter and Facebook pages drove traffic to its website where visitors entered their zip code to find real-time volunteer opportunities in their area.\r\n\r\n<strong>Client: </strong>Goodby Silverstein &amp; Partners\r\n<strong>Project: </strong>Hyundai Brand Relaunch\r\n<strong>Role: </strong>Freelance Writer\r\n<div style=\"float: left;\"><img style=\"padding: 0px 10px 10px 0px; float: left;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/hyundai-relaunch.jpg\" alt=\"Hyundai Relaunch\" width=\"285\" height=\"231\" /></div>\r\nHyundai had suffered a reputation for poor quality vehicles ever since its launch in the U.S.  Despite marked improvements in its vehicles, the reputation persisted limiting sales and market share.\r\n\r\nWorking as a freelance consultant for Goodby Silverstein &amp; Partners, San Francisco, the assignment was to overcome this deeply entrenched misperception and re-launch the brand as the quality automaker it now was. The resulting campaign, ‘Think About It’ was a strategic and creative success, inviting new car buyers to identify the issues they cared about most only to discover the Hyundai had addressed them in their vehicles.\r\n\r\nBoth the teaser and brand print campaigns were finalists at the Magazine Publisher’s of America Kelly Awards and the website executed by Goodby Silverstein and Transistor Studios was included in Communication Arts and was an FWA site of the day.\r\n\r\n<strong>MPA Kelly Awards (Teaser)</strong><span style=\"padding-left: 20px;\">Finalist</span>\r\n<strong>MPA Kelly Awards (Brand)</strong><span style=\"padding-left: 20px;\">Finalist</span>\r\n<strong>Communication Arts</strong><span style=\"padding-left: 20px;\">ThinkAboutIt.com</span>\r\n<strong>FWA (Favorite Website Award)</strong><span style=\"padding-left: 20px;\">Site of the Day</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>Client: </strong>JWT, Detroit\r\n<strong>Project: </strong>Brine Lacrosse\r\n<strong>Role: </strong>Freelance Creative Director\r\n<div style=\"float: left;\"><img style=\"padding: 0px 10px 10px 0px; float: left;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/bryne-lacrosse.jpg\" alt=\"Bryne Lacrosse\" width=\"285\" height=\"231\" /></div>\r\nDespite being the country’s leading supplier of lacrosse equipment, Brine was regarded as a stayed and conservative brand when compared to rivals such as Warrior.\r\n\r\nWorking as a freelance consultant for JWT, Detroit, and Honest, and limited to a finite budget and tight deadline, the challenge was to inspire young, aggressive players (aged 8-18 years old) to adopt the Brine brand while remaining true to its heritage of teamwork and sportsmanship. The resulting campaign, ‘Join the Tribe’, invited players to the website to create avatars of themselves out of actual Brine equipment. These tribal mask self-portraits could then be uploaded to their iPhones or posted on the Brine community site.\r\n\r\nOver 5000 players took the time to create their own self-styled portraits and to share it with friends. Driving them to site was a TV campaign featuring star lacrosse players and a digital banner campaign in Lacrosse magazine featuring masks created by different athletes.','Case Studies','','inherit','open','open','','145-revision-3','','','2011-02-22 23:00:14','2011-02-22 23:00:14','',145,'http://wefirstbranding.com/145-revision-3',0,'revision','',0),(260,1,'2011-06-30 23:50:07','2011-06-30 23:50:07','<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon enthralled and inspired our Australian audience during his workshop on \'How non-profits think like for Profits,’ at ConnectNow in Sydney. Simon also participated on the panel session at the conference along side Gary Vaynerchuk, Brian Solis, Tara Hunt and Debs Schultz among others. Simon\'s contribution brought a balanced perspective and understanding and empathy of the challenges social change brands have to face when integrating new media. I have never seen an event with satisfaction scores so uniformly high. From government and corporate groups, to rowdy social mediarati, agencies, charities, bloggers and SMEs, Simon has the gift of making complex stories concise and memorable, and delivers with energy, humor and insight. Forget about the ‘guru’ tag, Simon is the consummate communicator embracing social media and innovation and putting it to best practice. I look forward to having Simon back as keynote speaker at our next event.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Siobahn Bulfin, Executive Producer, Connect Now Conference, Sydney</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon was a recent speaker at our Gucci Group Conference. He was extremely engaging, thought provoking and distilled complex ideas down into simple but powerful communications. The participants left inspired with clear insights into how to relate he shared to their business. I would highly recommend him as a transformative keynote speaker.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Karen Lombardi, Executive Vice President Global Human Resources, Gucci Group, Miami</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />I have had the pleasure of seeing Simon speak on several occasions. Each time he has not only engaged and fired the minds of the audience but also connected with them on a personal, emotional level. This makes Simon one of those rare breed that can communicate complex, transformative ideas in a way that motivates people to change behavior through the power of ideas. In his case, this is good news for us as he is uniquely positioned at the intersection of commerce, technology and social change. As a conference organizer and speaker myself, I could not recommend Simon highly as a keynote speaker. Both his vision and presentation leave everyone in the room challenged, inspired and motivated.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Ken Rutkowski, founder Media Entertainment Technology Alliance, Los Angeles</span></strong>\r\n\r\nSimon spoke recently at a 313Digital Knowledge Event, sharing insights and how agencies and clients can transform their brands.  It was a very diverse audience, ranging from pure social media enthusiasts to creative agencies to automotive clients; yet each person was able to connect and relate to Simon, and takeaway new thoughts and ideas.  I hope to welcome him back to Detroit soon!\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Lisa Gilpin, 313Digital President and Social Media Strategist at Weber Shandwick.</strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon does an excellent job of clearly explaining what every entrepreneur needs to learn about the social media breakthrough. Understanding how the social web is changing the world will be mandatory for any marketing strategy. His presentation was an enormous success.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Chris Krause, Founder &amp; CEO, National Collegiate Scouting Association\r\nYPO/EO Board Member, Chicago</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /> Simon Mainwaring  was inspiring and dynamic when he spoke at my Digital Social Media  Workshop. His knowledge and engaging speaking style simply lit my  students on fire. More importantly, he engaged in thoughtful dialogue  that was both empowering and challenging.  I watched as Simon’s passion  inspired theirs, minds firing with new ideas, and I saw future thought  leaders being born right in front of my eyes.  Magical!<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Carol Quinn, Adjunct Professor, USC Annenberg School for Communications and Journalism</strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon Mainwaring has the highest speaker ranking from attendees in the history of the Founder’s Institute. That speaks volumes.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Adeo Ressi, CEO, The Founder’s Institute, Los Angeles</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon just doesn\'t come in content to talk and shake a few hands. Instead, he brings a full arsenal of smart concepts, compelling presentations, and a full-on, no-holds-barred generosity that is as authentic as it comes. He captured the hearts and minds of our students and faculty with insights on social media, creativity in a changing profession, and the new agency mindset that honors bravery and innovation. Wonderful to witness. Bravo, Simon!<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Professor Debra Morrison, School of Journalism and Communication\r\nUniversity of Oregon</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />That was quite simply the best analysis of social media I have ever seen. Excellent!!<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Paul Johnson, Global Head of Marketing and Brand Partnerships, Endemol Group, London</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon Mainwaring is a gift to an audience that wants to understand \'the high ground\' of brands and advertising.  His warmth and clear insights brought the advertising and marketing session to life at this year\'s Images and Voices of Hope annual World Summit on \'Inspiring Media in an Open Source World\'.  He enlarged the notion of corporate self-interest in ways that engaged the whole room and started the most dynamic conversations of the Summit.  Many cited his session as their favorite of the weekend.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Judy Rodgers, Executive Director, Images &amp; Voices of Hope, New York</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />As the co-producer of the recent Cool Social Gravity Summit held at Brandman University in Irvine earlier this month, we were very pleased and honored to welcome Simon Mainwaring to deliver the Opening Keynote.  From the moment he began, his energy, passion, and vision were evident to everyone. Comments came pouring in after the conference and included: “I was riveted by Simon\'s speech and I’m so excited to put social media marketing to work”; “…it was by far one of the best social media for social good talks I\'ve heard.” <img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Professor Beverly Macy, Co-Producer, Cool Gravity Summit, San Diego</span></strong>','Speaking Testimonials','','inherit','open','open','','183-revision-6','','','2011-06-30 23:50:07','2011-06-30 23:50:07','',183,'http://wefirstbranding.com/183-revision-6',0,'revision','',0),(261,1,'2011-07-25 18:03:34','2011-07-25 18:03:34','<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon enthralled and inspired our Australian audience during his workshop on \'How non-profits think like for Profits,’ at ConnectNow in Sydney. Simon also participated on the panel session at the conference along side Gary Vaynerchuk, Brian Solis, Tara Hunt and Debs Schultz among others. Simon\'s contribution brought a balanced perspective and understanding and empathy of the challenges social change brands have to face when integrating new media. I have never seen an event with satisfaction scores so uniformly high. From government and corporate groups, to rowdy social mediarati, agencies, charities, bloggers and SMEs, Simon has the gift of making complex stories concise and memorable, and delivers with energy, humor and insight. Forget about the ‘guru’ tag, Simon is the consummate communicator embracing social media and innovation and putting it to best practice. I look forward to having Simon back as keynote speaker at our next event.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Siobahn Bulfin, Executive Producer, Connect Now Conference, Sydney</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon was a recent speaker at our Gucci Group Conference. He was extremely engaging, thought provoking and distilled complex ideas down into simple but powerful communications. The participants left inspired with clear insights into how to relate he shared to their business. I would highly recommend him as a transformative keynote speaker.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Karen Lombardi, Executive Vice President Global Human Resources, Gucci Group, Miami</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />I have had the pleasure of seeing Simon speak on several occasions. Each time he has not only engaged and fired the minds of the audience but also connected with them on a personal, emotional level. This makes Simon one of those rare breed that can communicate complex, transformative ideas in a way that motivates people to change behavior through the power of ideas. In his case, this is good news for us as he is uniquely positioned at the intersection of commerce, technology and social change. As a conference organizer and speaker myself, I could not recommend Simon more highly as a keynote speaker. Both his vision and presentation leave everyone in the room challenged, inspired and motivated.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Ken Rutkowski, founder Media Entertainment Technology Alliance, Los Angeles</span></strong>\r\n\r\nSimon spoke recently at a 313Digital Knowledge Event, sharing insights and how agencies and clients can transform their brands.  It was a very diverse audience, ranging from pure social media enthusiasts to creative agencies to automotive clients; yet each person was able to connect and relate to Simon, and takeaway new thoughts and ideas.  I hope to welcome him back to Detroit soon!\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Lisa Gilpin, 313Digital President and Social Media Strategist at Weber Shandwick.</strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon does an excellent job of clearly explaining what every entrepreneur needs to learn about the social media breakthrough. Understanding how the social web is changing the world will be mandatory for any marketing strategy. His presentation was an enormous success.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Chris Krause, Founder &amp; CEO, National Collegiate Scouting Association\r\nYPO/EO Board Member, Chicago</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /> Simon Mainwaring  was inspiring and dynamic when he spoke at my Digital Social Media  Workshop. His knowledge and engaging speaking style simply lit my  students on fire. More importantly, he engaged in thoughtful dialogue  that was both empowering and challenging.  I watched as Simon’s passion  inspired theirs, minds firing with new ideas, and I saw future thought  leaders being born right in front of my eyes.  Magical!<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Carol Quinn, Adjunct Professor, USC Annenberg School for Communications and Journalism</strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon Mainwaring has the highest speaker ranking from attendees in the history of the Founder’s Institute. That speaks volumes.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Adeo Ressi, CEO, The Founder’s Institute, Los Angeles</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon just doesn\'t come in content to talk and shake a few hands. Instead, he brings a full arsenal of smart concepts, compelling presentations, and a full-on, no-holds-barred generosity that is as authentic as it comes. He captured the hearts and minds of our students and faculty with insights on social media, creativity in a changing profession, and the new agency mindset that honors bravery and innovation. Wonderful to witness. Bravo, Simon!<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Professor Debra Morrison, School of Journalism and Communication\r\nUniversity of Oregon</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />That was quite simply the best analysis of social media I have ever seen. Excellent!!<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Paul Johnson, Global Head of Marketing and Brand Partnerships, Endemol Group, London</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon Mainwaring is a gift to an audience that wants to understand \'the high ground\' of brands and advertising.  His warmth and clear insights brought the advertising and marketing session to life at this year\'s Images and Voices of Hope annual World Summit on \'Inspiring Media in an Open Source World\'.  He enlarged the notion of corporate self-interest in ways that engaged the whole room and started the most dynamic conversations of the Summit.  Many cited his session as their favorite of the weekend.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Judy Rodgers, Executive Director, Images &amp; Voices of Hope, New York</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />As the co-producer of the recent Cool Social Gravity Summit held at Brandman University in Irvine earlier this month, we were very pleased and honored to welcome Simon Mainwaring to deliver the Opening Keynote.  From the moment he began, his energy, passion, and vision were evident to everyone. Comments came pouring in after the conference and included: “I was riveted by Simon\'s speech and I’m so excited to put social media marketing to work”; “…it was by far one of the best social media for social good talks I\'ve heard.” <img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Professor Beverly Macy, Co-Producer, Cool Gravity Summit, San Diego</span></strong>','Speaking Testimonials','','inherit','open','open','','183-revision-7','','','2011-07-25 18:03:34','2011-07-25 18:03:34','',183,'http://wefirstbranding.com/183-revision-7',0,'revision','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (262,1,'2011-07-27 01:16:39','2011-07-27 01:16:39','<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon enthralled and inspired our Australian audience during his workshop on \'How non-profits think like for Profits,’ at ConnectNow in Sydney. Simon also participated on the panel session at the conference along side Gary Vaynerchuk, Brian Solis, Tara Hunt and Debs Schultz among others. Simon\'s contribution brought a balanced perspective and understanding and empathy of the challenges social change brands have to face when integrating new media. I have never seen an event with satisfaction scores so uniformly high. From government and corporate groups, to rowdy social mediarati, agencies, charities, bloggers and SMEs, Simon has the gift of making complex stories concise and memorable, and delivers with energy, humor and insight. Forget about the ‘guru’ tag, Simon is the consummate communicator embracing social media and innovation and putting it to best practice. I look forward to having Simon back as keynote speaker at our next event.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Siobahn Bulfin, Executive Producer, Connect Now Conference, Sydney</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon was a recent speaker at our Gucci Group Conference. He was extremely engaging, thought provoking and distilled complex ideas down into simple but powerful communications. The participants left inspired with clear insights into how to relate he shared to their business. I would highly recommend him as a transformative keynote speaker.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Karen Lombardi, Executive Vice President Global Human Resources, Gucci Group, Miami</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />I have had the pleasure of seeing Simon speak on several occasions. Each time he has not only engaged and fired the minds of the audience but also connected with them on a personal, emotional level. This makes Simon one of those rare breed that can communicate complex, transformative ideas in a way that motivates people to change behavior through the power of ideas. In his case, this is good news for us as he is uniquely positioned at the intersection of commerce, technology and social change. As a conference organizer and speaker myself, I could not recommend Simon more highly as a keynote speaker. Both his vision and presentation leave everyone in the room challenged, inspired and motivated.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Ken Rutkowski, founder Media Entertainment Technology Alliance, Los Angeles</span></strong>\r\n\r\nSimon spoke recently at a 313Digital Knowledge Event, sharing insights and how agencies and clients can transform their brands.  It was a very diverse audience, ranging from pure social media enthusiasts to creative agencies to automotive clients; yet each person was able to connect and relate to Simon, and takeaway new thoughts and ideas.  I hope to welcome him back to Detroit soon!\r\n<strong>Lisa Gilpin, 313Digital President and Social Media Strategist at Weber Shandwick.</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />I run a networking group of famous speakers and Simon Mainwaring\'s message of We First, and building community is a powerful message and one I would encourage you to share with your customers, prospects, and strategic partners.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong>Larry Benet, CEO of Speaker and Author Networking Group</strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon does an excellent job of clearly explaining what every entrepreneur needs to learn about the social media breakthrough. Understanding how the social web is changing the world will be mandatory for any marketing strategy. His presentation was an enormous success.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Chris Krause, Founder &amp; CEO, National Collegiate Scouting Association\r\nYPO/EO Board Member, Chicago</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /> Simon Mainwaring  was inspiring and dynamic when he spoke at my Digital Social Media  Workshop. His knowledge and engaging speaking style simply lit my  students on fire. More importantly, he engaged in thoughtful dialogue  that was both empowering and challenging.  I watched as Simon’s passion  inspired theirs, minds firing with new ideas, and I saw future thought  leaders being born right in front of my eyes.  Magical!<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Carol Quinn, Adjunct Professor, USC Annenberg School for Communications and Journalism</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon Mainwaring has the highest speaker ranking from attendees in the history of the Founder’s Institute. That speaks volumes.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Adeo Ressi, CEO, The Founder’s Institute, Los Angeles</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon just doesn\'t come in content to talk and shake a few hands. Instead, he brings a full arsenal of smart concepts, compelling presentations, and a full-on, no-holds-barred generosity that is as authentic as it comes. He captured the hearts and minds of our students and faculty with insights on social media, creativity in a changing profession, and the new agency mindset that honors bravery and innovation. Wonderful to witness. Bravo, Simon!<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Professor Debra Morrison, School of Journalism and Communication\r\nUniversity of Oregon</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />That was quite simply the best analysis of social media I have ever seen. Excellent!!<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Paul Johnson, Global Head of Marketing and Brand Partnerships, Endemol Group, London</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon Mainwaring is a gift to an audience that wants to understand \'the high ground\' of brands and advertising.  His warmth and clear insights brought the advertising and marketing session to life at this year\'s Images and Voices of Hope annual World Summit on \'Inspiring Media in an Open Source World\'.  He enlarged the notion of corporate self-interest in ways that engaged the whole room and started the most dynamic conversations of the Summit.  Many cited his session as their favorite of the weekend.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Judy Rodgers, Executive Director, Images &amp; Voices of Hope, New York</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />As the co-producer of the recent Cool Social Gravity Summit held at Brandman University in Irvine earlier this month, we were very pleased and honored to welcome Simon Mainwaring to deliver the Opening Keynote.  From the moment he began, his energy, passion, and vision were evident to everyone. Comments came pouring in after the conference and included: “I was riveted by Simon\'s speech and I’m so excited to put social media marketing to work”; “…it was by far one of the best social media for social good talks I\'ve heard.” <img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Professor Beverly Macy, Co-Producer, Cool Gravity Summit, San Diego</span></strong>','Speaking Testimonials','','inherit','open','open','','183-revision-8','','','2011-07-27 01:16:39','2011-07-27 01:16:39','',183,'http://wefirstbranding.com/183-revision-8',0,'revision','',0),(264,1,'2011-07-27 01:18:59','2011-07-27 01:18:59','<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon enthralled and inspired our Australian audience during his workshop on \'How non-profits think like for Profits,’ at ConnectNow in Sydney. Simon also participated on the panel session at the conference along side Gary Vaynerchuk, Brian Solis, Tara Hunt and Debs Schultz among others. Simon\'s contribution brought a balanced perspective and understanding and empathy of the challenges social change brands have to face when integrating new media. I have never seen an event with satisfaction scores so uniformly high. From government and corporate groups, to rowdy social mediarati, agencies, charities, bloggers and SMEs, Simon has the gift of making complex stories concise and memorable, and delivers with energy, humor and insight. Forget about the ‘guru’ tag, Simon is the consummate communicator embracing social media and innovation and putting it to best practice. I look forward to having Simon back as keynote speaker at our next event.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Siobahn Bulfin, Executive Producer, Connect Now Conference, Sydney</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon was a recent speaker at our Gucci Group Conference. He was extremely engaging, thought provoking and distilled complex ideas down into simple but powerful communications. The participants left inspired with clear insights into how to relate he shared to their business. I would highly recommend him as a transformative keynote speaker.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Karen Lombardi, Executive Vice President Global Human Resources, Gucci Group, Miami</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />I have had the pleasure of seeing Simon speak on several occasions. Each time he has not only engaged and fired the minds of the audience but also connected with them on a personal, emotional level. This makes Simon one of those rare breed that can communicate complex, transformative ideas in a way that motivates people to change behavior through the power of ideas. In his case, this is good news for us as he is uniquely positioned at the intersection of commerce, technology and social change. As a conference organizer and speaker myself, I could not recommend Simon more highly as a keynote speaker. Both his vision and presentation leave everyone in the room challenged, inspired and motivated.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Ken Rutkowski, founder Media Entertainment Technology Alliance, Los Angeles</span></strong>\r\n\r\nSimon spoke recently at a 313Digital Knowledge Event, sharing insights and how agencies and clients can transform their brands.  It was a very diverse audience, ranging from pure social media enthusiasts to creative agencies to automotive clients; yet each person was able to connect and relate to Simon, and takeaway new thoughts and ideas.  I hope to welcome him back to Detroit soon!\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Lisa Gilpin, 313Digital President and Social Media Strategist at Weber Shandwick.</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />I run a networking group of famous speakers and Simon Mainwaring\'s message of We First, and building community is a powerful message and one I would encourage you to share with your customers, prospects, and strategic partners.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Larry Benet, CEO of Speaker and Author Networking Group</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon does an excellent job of clearly explaining what every entrepreneur needs to learn about the social media breakthrough. Understanding how the social web is changing the world will be mandatory for any marketing strategy. His presentation was an enormous success.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Chris Krause, Founder &amp; CEO, National Collegiate Scouting Association\r\nYPO/EO Board Member, Chicago</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /> Simon Mainwaring  was inspiring and dynamic when he spoke at my Digital Social Media  Workshop. His knowledge and engaging speaking style simply lit my  students on fire. More importantly, he engaged in thoughtful dialogue  that was both empowering and challenging.  I watched as Simon’s passion  inspired theirs, minds firing with new ideas, and I saw future thought  leaders being born right in front of my eyes.  Magical!<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Carol Quinn, Adjunct Professor, USC Annenberg School for Communications and Journalism</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon Mainwaring has the highest speaker ranking from attendees in the history of the Founder’s Institute. That speaks volumes.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Adeo Ressi, CEO, The Founder’s Institute, Los Angeles</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon just doesn\'t come in content to talk and shake a few hands. Instead, he brings a full arsenal of smart concepts, compelling presentations, and a full-on, no-holds-barred generosity that is as authentic as it comes. He captured the hearts and minds of our students and faculty with insights on social media, creativity in a changing profession, and the new agency mindset that honors bravery and innovation. Wonderful to witness. Bravo, Simon!<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Professor Debra Morrison, School of Journalism and Communication\r\nUniversity of Oregon</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />That was quite simply the best analysis of social media I have ever seen. Excellent!!<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Paul Johnson, Global Head of Marketing and Brand Partnerships, Endemol Group, London</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon Mainwaring is a gift to an audience that wants to understand \'the high ground\' of brands and advertising.  His warmth and clear insights brought the advertising and marketing session to life at this year\'s Images and Voices of Hope annual World Summit on \'Inspiring Media in an Open Source World\'.  He enlarged the notion of corporate self-interest in ways that engaged the whole room and started the most dynamic conversations of the Summit.  Many cited his session as their favorite of the weekend.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Judy Rodgers, Executive Director, Images &amp; Voices of Hope, New York</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />As the co-producer of the recent Cool Social Gravity Summit held at Brandman University in Irvine earlier this month, we were very pleased and honored to welcome Simon Mainwaring to deliver the Opening Keynote.  From the moment he began, his energy, passion, and vision were evident to everyone. Comments came pouring in after the conference and included: “I was riveted by Simon\'s speech and I’m so excited to put social media marketing to work”; “…it was by far one of the best social media for social good talks I\'ve heard.” <img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Professor Beverly Macy, Co-Producer, Cool Gravity Summit, San Diego</span></strong>','Speaking Testimonials','','inherit','open','open','','183-revision-9','','','2011-07-27 01:18:59','2011-07-27 01:18:59','',183,'http://wefirstbranding.com/183-revision-9',0,'revision','',0),(265,1,'2011-07-28 16:44:48','2011-07-28 16:44:48','<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon enthralled and inspired our Australian audience during his workshop on \'How non-profits think like for Profits,’ at ConnectNow in Sydney. Simon also participated on the panel session at the conference along side Gary Vaynerchuk, Brian Solis, Tara Hunt and Debs Schultz among others. Simon\'s contribution brought a balanced perspective and understanding and empathy of the challenges social change brands have to face when integrating new media. I have never seen an event with satisfaction scores so uniformly high. From government and corporate groups, to rowdy social mediarati, agencies, charities, bloggers and SMEs, Simon has the gift of making complex stories concise and memorable, and delivers with energy, humor and insight. Forget about the ‘guru’ tag, Simon is the consummate communicator embracing social media and innovation and putting it to best practice. I look forward to having Simon back as keynote speaker at our next event.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Siobahn Bulfin, Executive Producer, Connect Now Conference, Sydney</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon was a recent speaker at our Gucci Group Conference. He was extremely engaging, thought provoking and distilled complex ideas down into simple but powerful communications. The participants left inspired with clear insights into how to relate he shared to their business. I would highly recommend him as a transformative keynote speaker.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Karen Lombardi, Executive Vice President Global Human Resources, Gucci Group, Miami</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />We recently invited Simon to speak to our marketing, communications and agency partners. His deep brand experience and social media insight made him a credible speaker. He kept the group engaged in the conversation. Like all good storytellers, there are memorable lessons wrapped in interesting examples.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /></span></strong>\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Mary Henige, Director, Social Media &amp; Digital Communications, General Motors Company</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />I have had the pleasure of seeing Simon speak on several occasions. Each time he has not only engaged and fired the minds of the audience but also connected with them on a personal, emotional level. This makes Simon one of those rare breed that can communicate complex, transformative ideas in a way that motivates people to change behavior through the power of ideas. In his case, this is good news for us as he is uniquely positioned at the intersection of commerce, technology and social change. As a conference organizer and speaker myself, I could not recommend Simon more highly as a keynote speaker. Both his vision and presentation leave everyone in the room challenged, inspired and motivated.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Ken Rutkowski, founder Media Entertainment Technology Alliance, Los Angeles</span></strong>\r\n\r\nSimon spoke recently at a 313Digital Knowledge Event, sharing insights and how agencies and clients can transform their brands.  It was a very diverse audience, ranging from pure social media enthusiasts to creative agencies to automotive clients; yet each person was able to connect and relate to Simon, and takeaway new thoughts and ideas.  I hope to welcome him back to Detroit soon!\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Lisa Gilpin, 313Digital President and Social Media Strategist at Weber Shandwick.</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />I run a networking group of famous speakers and Simon Mainwaring\'s message of We First, and building community is a powerful message and one I would encourage you to share with your customers, prospects, and strategic partners.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Larry Benet, CEO of Speaker and Author Networking Group</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon does an excellent job of clearly explaining what every entrepreneur needs to learn about the social media breakthrough. Understanding how the social web is changing the world will be mandatory for any marketing strategy. His presentation was an enormous success.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Chris Krause, Founder &amp; CEO, National Collegiate Scouting Association\r\nYPO/EO Board Member, Chicago</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /> Simon Mainwaring  was inspiring and dynamic when he spoke at my Digital Social Media  Workshop. His knowledge and engaging speaking style simply lit my  students on fire. More importantly, he engaged in thoughtful dialogue  that was both empowering and challenging.  I watched as Simon’s passion  inspired theirs, minds firing with new ideas, and I saw future thought  leaders being born right in front of my eyes.  Magical!<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Carol Quinn, Adjunct Professor, USC Annenberg School for Communications and Journalism</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon Mainwaring has the highest speaker ranking from attendees in the history of the Founder’s Institute. That speaks volumes.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Adeo Ressi, CEO, The Founder’s Institute, Los Angeles</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon just doesn\'t come in content to talk and shake a few hands. Instead, he brings a full arsenal of smart concepts, compelling presentations, and a full-on, no-holds-barred generosity that is as authentic as it comes. He captured the hearts and minds of our students and faculty with insights on social media, creativity in a changing profession, and the new agency mindset that honors bravery and innovation. Wonderful to witness. Bravo, Simon!<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Professor Debra Morrison, School of Journalism and Communication\r\nUniversity of Oregon</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />That was quite simply the best analysis of social media I have ever seen. Excellent!!<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Paul Johnson, Global Head of Marketing and Brand Partnerships, Endemol Group, London</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon Mainwaring is a gift to an audience that wants to understand \'the high ground\' of brands and advertising.  His warmth and clear insights brought the advertising and marketing session to life at this year\'s Images and Voices of Hope annual World Summit on \'Inspiring Media in an Open Source World\'.  He enlarged the notion of corporate self-interest in ways that engaged the whole room and started the most dynamic conversations of the Summit.  Many cited his session as their favorite of the weekend.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Judy Rodgers, Executive Director, Images &amp; Voices of Hope, New York</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />As the co-producer of the recent Cool Social Gravity Summit held at Brandman University in Irvine earlier this month, we were very pleased and honored to welcome Simon Mainwaring to deliver the Opening Keynote.  From the moment he began, his energy, passion, and vision were evident to everyone. Comments came pouring in after the conference and included: “I was riveted by Simon\'s speech and I’m so excited to put social media marketing to work”; “…it was by far one of the best social media for social good talks I\'ve heard.” <img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Professor Beverly Macy, Co-Producer, Cool Gravity Summit, San Diego</span></strong>','Speaking Testimonials','','inherit','open','open','','183-revision-10','','','2011-07-28 16:44:48','2011-07-28 16:44:48','',183,'http://wefirstbranding.com/183-revision-10',0,'revision','',0),(266,1,'2011-07-28 17:20:25','2011-07-28 17:20:25','<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon enthralled and inspired our Australian audience during his workshop on \'How non-profits think like for Profits,’ at ConnectNow in Sydney. Simon also participated on the panel session at the conference along side Gary Vaynerchuk, Brian Solis, Tara Hunt and Debs Schultz among others. Simon\'s contribution brought a balanced perspective and understanding and empathy of the challenges social change brands have to face when integrating new media. I have never seen an event with satisfaction scores so uniformly high. From government and corporate groups, to rowdy social mediarati, agencies, charities, bloggers and SMEs, Simon has the gift of making complex stories concise and memorable, and delivers with energy, humor and insight. Forget about the ‘guru’ tag, Simon is the consummate communicator embracing social media and innovation and putting it to best practice. I look forward to having Simon back as keynote speaker at our next event.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Siobahn Bulfin, Executive Producer, Connect Now Conference, Sydney</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon was a recent speaker at our Gucci Group Conference. He was extremely engaging, thought provoking and distilled complex ideas down into simple but powerful communications. The participants left inspired with clear insights into how to relate he shared to their business. I would highly recommend him as a transformative keynote speaker.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Karen Lombardi, Executive Vice President Global Human Resources, Gucci Group, Miami</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />We recently invited Simon to speak to our marketing, communications and agency partners. His deep brand experience and social media insight made him a credible speaker. He kept the group engaged in the conversation. Like all good storytellers, there are memorable lessons wrapped in interesting examples.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /></span></strong>\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Mary Henige, Director, Social Media &amp; Digital Communications, General Motors Company</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />I have had the pleasure of seeing Simon speak on several occasions. Each time he has not only engaged and fired the minds of the audience but also connected with them on a personal, emotional level. This makes Simon one of those rare breed that can communicate complex, transformative ideas in a way that motivates people to change behavior through the power of ideas. In his case, this is good news for us as he is uniquely positioned at the intersection of commerce, technology and social change. As a conference organizer and speaker myself, I could not recommend Simon more highly as a keynote speaker. Both his vision and presentation leave everyone in the room challenged, inspired and motivated.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Ken Rutkowski, founder Media Entertainment Technology Alliance, Los Angeles</span></strong>\r\n\r\nSimon spoke recently at a 313Digital Knowledge Event, sharing insights and how agencies and clients can transform their brands.  It was a very diverse audience, ranging from pure social media enthusiasts to creative agencies to automotive clients; yet each person was able to connect and relate to Simon, and takeaway new thoughts and ideas.  I hope to welcome him back to Detroit soon!\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Lisa Gilpin, 313Digital President and Social Media Strategist at Weber Shandwick.</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />I run a networking group of famous speakers and Simon Mainwaring\'s message of We First, and building community is a powerful message and one I would encourage you to share with your customers, prospects, and strategic partners.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Larry Benet, CEO of Speaker and Author Networking Group</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon does an excellent job of clearly explaining what every entrepreneur needs to learn about the social media breakthrough. Understanding how the social web is changing the world will be mandatory for any marketing strategy. His presentation was an enormous success.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Chris Krause, Founder &amp; CEO, National Collegiate Scouting Association\r\nYPO/EO Board Member, Chicago</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /> Simon Mainwaring  was inspiring and dynamic when he spoke at my Digital Social Media  Workshop. His knowledge and engaging speaking style simply lit my  students on fire. More importantly, he engaged in thoughtful dialogue  that was both empowering and challenging.  I watched as Simon’s passion  inspired theirs, minds firing with new ideas, and I saw future thought  leaders being born right in front of my eyes.  Magical!<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Carol Quinn, Adjunct Professor, USC Annenberg School for Communications and Journalism</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon Mainwaring has the highest speaker ranking from attendees in the history of the Founder’s Institute. That speaks volumes.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Adeo Ressi, CEO, The Founder’s Institute, Los Angeles</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon just doesn\'t come in content to talk and shake a few hands. Instead, he brings a full arsenal of smart concepts, compelling presentations, and a full-on, no-holds-barred generosity that is as authentic as it comes. He captured the hearts and minds of our students and faculty with insights on social media, creativity in a changing profession, and the new agency mindset that honors bravery and innovation. Wonderful to witness. Bravo, Simon!<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Professor Debra Morrison, School of Journalism and Communication\r\nUniversity of Oregon</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />That was quite simply the best analysis of social media I have ever seen. Excellent!!<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Paul Johnson, Global Head of Marketing and Brand Partnerships, Endemol Group, London</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon Mainwaring is a gift to an audience that wants to understand \'the high ground\' of brands and advertising.  His warmth and clear insights brought the advertising and marketing session to life at this year\'s Images and Voices of Hope annual World Summit on \'Inspiring Media in an Open Source World\'.  He enlarged the notion of corporate self-interest in ways that engaged the whole room and started the most dynamic conversations of the Summit.  Many cited his session as their favorite of the weekend.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Judy Rodgers, Executive Director, Images &amp; Voices of Hope, New York</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />As the co-producer of the recent Cool Social Gravity Summit held at Brandman University in Irvine earlier this month, we were very pleased and honored to welcome Simon Mainwaring to deliver the Opening Keynote.  From the moment he began, his energy, passion, and vision were evident to everyone. Comments came pouring in after the conference and included: “I was riveted by Simon\'s speech and I’m so excited to put social media marketing to work”; “…it was by far one of the best social media for social good talks I\'ve heard.” <img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Professor Beverly Macy, Co-Producer, Cool Gravity Summit, San Diego</span></strong>','Speaking Testimonials','','inherit','open','open','','183-revision-11','','','2011-07-28 17:20:25','2011-07-28 17:20:25','',183,'http://wefirstbranding.com/183-revision-11',0,'revision','',0),(267,1,'2011-08-02 23:32:39','2011-08-02 23:32:39','<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon enthralled and inspired our Australian audience during his workshop on \'How non-profits think like for Profits,’ at ConnectNow in Sydney. Simon also participated on the panel session at the conference along side Gary Vaynerchuk, Brian Solis, Tara Hunt and Debs Schultz among others. Simon\'s contribution brought a balanced perspective and understanding and empathy of the challenges social change brands have to face when integrating new media. I have never seen an event with satisfaction scores so uniformly high. From government and corporate groups, to rowdy social mediarati, agencies, charities, bloggers and SMEs, Simon has the gift of making complex stories concise and memorable, and delivers with energy, humor and insight. Forget about the ‘guru’ tag, Simon is the consummate communicator embracing social media and innovation and putting it to best practice. I look forward to having Simon back as keynote speaker at our next event.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Siobahn Bulfin, Executive Producer, Connect Now Conference, Sydney</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon was a recent speaker at our Gucci Group Conference. He was extremely engaging, thought provoking and distilled complex ideas down into simple but powerful communications. The participants left inspired with clear insights into how to relate he shared to their business. I would highly recommend him as a transformative keynote speaker.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Karen Lombardi, Executive Vice President Global Human Resources, Gucci Group, Miami</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />We recently invited Simon to speak to our marketing, communications and agency partners. His deep brand experience and social media insight made him a credible speaker. He kept the group engaged in the conversation. Like all good storytellers, there are memorable lessons wrapped in interesting examples.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /></span></strong>\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Mary Henige, Director, Social Media &amp; Digital Communications, General Motors Company</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />I have had the pleasure of seeing Simon speak on several occasions. Each time he has not only engaged and fired the minds of the audience but also connected with them on a personal, emotional level. This makes Simon one of those rare breed that can communicate complex, transformative ideas in a way that motivates people to change behavior through the power of ideas. In his case, this is good news for us as he is uniquely positioned at the intersection of commerce, technology and social change. As a conference organizer and speaker myself, I could not recommend Simon more highly as a keynote speaker. Both his vision and presentation leave everyone in the room challenged, inspired and motivated.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Ken Rutkowski, founder Media Entertainment Technology Alliance, Los Angeles</span></strong>\r\n\r\nSimon spoke recently at a 313Digital Knowledge Event, sharing insights and how agencies and clients can transform their brands.  It was a very diverse audience, ranging from pure social media enthusiasts to creative agencies to automotive clients; yet each person was able to connect and relate to Simon, and takeaway new thoughts and ideas.  I hope to welcome him back to Detroit soon!\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Lisa Gilpin, 313Digital President and Social Media Strategist at Weber Shandwick.</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />I run a networking group of famous speakers and Simon Mainwaring\'s message of We First, and building community is a powerful message and one I would encourage you to share with your customers, prospects, and strategic partners.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Larry Benet, CEO of Speaker and Author Networking Group</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />We host more than 100 speakers a year, and Simon is among the best.  He’s informative, stimulating, and engaging.  Each person in the audience is exposed to new and big ideas, and is more importantly moved to act.  His message is great for competitors, innovators, and do-gooders in the marketplace and the world.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Michael P. Davidson, CEO, Gen Next</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon does an excellent job of clearly explaining what every entrepreneur needs to learn about the social media breakthrough. Understanding how the social web is changing the world will be mandatory for any marketing strategy. His presentation was an enormous success.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Chris Krause, Founder &amp; CEO, National Collegiate Scouting Association\r\nYPO/EO Board Member, Chicago</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /> Simon Mainwaring  was inspiring and dynamic when he spoke at my Digital Social Media  Workshop. His knowledge and engaging speaking style simply lit my  students on fire. More importantly, he engaged in thoughtful dialogue  that was both empowering and challenging.  I watched as Simon’s passion  inspired theirs, minds firing with new ideas, and I saw future thought  leaders being born right in front of my eyes.  Magical!<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Carol Quinn, Adjunct Professor, USC Annenberg School for Communications and Journalism</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon Mainwaring has the highest speaker ranking from attendees in the history of the Founder’s Institute. That speaks volumes.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Adeo Ressi, CEO, The Founder’s Institute, Los Angeles</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon just doesn\'t come in content to talk and shake a few hands. Instead, he brings a full arsenal of smart concepts, compelling presentations, and a full-on, no-holds-barred generosity that is as authentic as it comes. He captured the hearts and minds of our students and faculty with insights on social media, creativity in a changing profession, and the new agency mindset that honors bravery and innovation. Wonderful to witness. Bravo, Simon!<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Professor Debra Morrison, School of Journalism and Communication\r\nUniversity of Oregon</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />That was quite simply the best analysis of social media I have ever seen. Excellent!!<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Paul Johnson, Global Head of Marketing and Brand Partnerships, Endemol Group, London</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon Mainwaring is a gift to an audience that wants to understand \'the high ground\' of brands and advertising.  His warmth and clear insights brought the advertising and marketing session to life at this year\'s Images and Voices of Hope annual World Summit on \'Inspiring Media in an Open Source World\'.  He enlarged the notion of corporate self-interest in ways that engaged the whole room and started the most dynamic conversations of the Summit.  Many cited his session as their favorite of the weekend.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Judy Rodgers, Executive Director, Images &amp; Voices of Hope, New York</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />As the co-producer of the recent Cool Social Gravity Summit held at Brandman University in Irvine earlier this month, we were very pleased and honored to welcome Simon Mainwaring to deliver the Opening Keynote.  From the moment he began, his energy, passion, and vision were evident to everyone. Comments came pouring in after the conference and included: “I was riveted by Simon\'s speech and I’m so excited to put social media marketing to work”; “…it was by far one of the best social media for social good talks I\'ve heard.” <img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Professor Beverly Macy, Co-Producer, Cool Gravity Summit, San Diego</span></strong>','Speaking Testimonials','','inherit','open','open','','183-revision-12','','','2011-08-02 23:32:39','2011-08-02 23:32:39','',183,'http://wefirstbranding.com/183-revision-12',0,'revision','',0),(272,1,'2011-08-06 00:59:08','2011-08-06 00:59:08','<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon was a recent speaker at our Gucci Group Conference. He was extremely engaging, thought provoking and distilled complex ideas down into simple but powerful communications. The participants left inspired with clear insights into how to relate he shared to their business. I would highly recommend him as a transformative keynote speaker.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Karen Lombardi, Executive Vice President Global Human Resources, Gucci Group</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />We recently invited Simon to speak to our marketing, communications and agency partners. His deep brand experience and social media insight made him a credible speaker. He kept the group engaged in the conversation. Like all good storytellers, there are memorable lessons wrapped in interesting examples.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /></span></strong>\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Mary Henige, Director, Social Media &amp; Digital Communications, General Motors Company</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />If your company is interested in keeping ahead of the new wave of customer engagement that is now powered by the new tools of social media-- and who isn\'t?--you should also be interested in engaging Simon Mainwaring to show you how to do it.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Rick Ridgeway, VP Environmental Initiatives, Patagonia</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Generous. Gifted. Gracious. Three traits I admire most about Simon. Generous with his time and attention. Gifted in his understanding and delivery of an important message. And gracious about sharing his talents and ideals. I heard Simon speak at a Summit, we connected and not long after, I asked him to moderate a panel designed to showcase \'Brands Gone Social.\' He created the most wonderfully engaging environment, from his thoughtful introduction to expertly researched questions and points about each participant. He is truly inspirational in how he embodies new ways of doing business that create positive social impact.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /></span></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Emily, Crume, Senior Account Executive, Digg</span></strong>\r\nSimon spoke recently at a 313Digital Knowledge Event, sharing insights and how agencies and clients can transform their brands.  It was a very diverse audience, ranging from pure social media enthusiasts to creative agencies to automotive clients; yet each person was able to connect and relate to Simon, and takeaway new thoughts and ideas.  I hope to welcome him back to Detroit soon!\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Lisa Gilpin, 313Digital President & Social Media Strategist, Weber Shandwick.</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon enthralled and inspired our Australian audience during his workshop on \'How non-profits think like for Profits,’ at ConnectNow in Sydney. Simon also participated on the panel session at the conference along side Gary Vaynerchuk, Brian Solis, Tara Hunt and Debs Schultz among others. Simon\'s contribution brought a balanced perspective and understanding and empathy of the challenges social change brands have to face when integrating new media. I have never seen an event with satisfaction scores so uniformly high. From government and corporate groups, to rowdy social mediarati, agencies, charities, bloggers and SMEs, Simon has the gift of making complex stories concise and memorable, and delivers with energy, humor and insight. Forget about the ‘guru’ tag, Simon is the consummate communicator embracing social media and innovation and putting it to best practice. I look forward to having Simon back as keynote speaker at our next event.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Siobahn Bulfin, Executive Producer, Connect Now Conference, Sydney</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />I have had the pleasure of seeing Simon speak on several occasions. Each time he has not only engaged and fired the minds of the audience but also connected with them on a personal, emotional level. This makes Simon one of those rare breed that can communicate complex, transformative ideas in a way that motivates people to change behavior through the power of ideas. In his case, this is good news for us as he is uniquely positioned at the intersection of commerce, technology and social change. As a conference organizer and speaker myself, I could not recommend Simon more highly as a keynote speaker. Both his vision and presentation leave everyone in the room challenged, inspired and motivated.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Ken Rutkowski, founder Media Entertainment Technology Alliance, Los Angeles</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />I run a networking group of famous speakers and Simon Mainwaring\'s message of We First, and building community is a powerful message and one I would encourage you to share with your customers, prospects, and strategic partners.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Larry Benet, CEO of Speaker and Author Networking Group</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />We host more than 100 speakers a year, and Simon is among the best.  He’s informative, stimulating, and engaging.  Each person in the audience is exposed to new and big ideas, and is more importantly moved to act.  His message is great for competitors, innovators, and do-gooders in the marketplace and the world.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Michael P. Davidson, CEO, Gen Next</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /> Simon Mainwaring  was inspiring and dynamic when he spoke at my Digital Social Media  Workshop. His knowledge and engaging speaking style simply lit my  students on fire. More importantly, he engaged in thoughtful dialogue  that was both empowering and challenging.  I watched as Simon’s passion  inspired theirs, minds firing with new ideas, and I saw future thought  leaders being born right in front of my eyes.  Magical!<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Carol Quinn, Adjunct Professor, USC Annenberg School for Communications and Journalism</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon just doesn\'t come in content to talk and shake a few hands. Instead, he brings a full arsenal of smart concepts, compelling presentations, and a full-on, no-holds-barred generosity that is as authentic as it comes. He captured the hearts and minds of our students and faculty with insights on social media, creativity in a changing profession, and the new agency mindset that honors bravery and innovation. Wonderful to witness. Bravo, Simon!<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Professor Debra Morrison, School of Journalism and Communication\r\nUniversity of Oregon</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon Mainwaring is a gift to an audience that wants to understand \'the high ground\' of brands and advertising.  His warmth and clear insights brought the advertising and marketing session to life at this year\'s Images and Voices of Hope annual World Summit on \'Inspiring Media in an Open Source World\'.  He enlarged the notion of corporate self-interest in ways that engaged the whole room and started the most dynamic conversations of the Summit.  Many cited his session as their favorite of the weekend.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Judy Rodgers, Executive Director, Images &amp; Voices of Hope</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />As the co-producer of the recent Cool Social Gravity Summit held at Brandman University in Irvine earlier this month, we were very pleased and honored to welcome Simon Mainwaring to deliver the Opening Keynote.  From the moment he began, his energy, passion, and vision were evident to everyone. Comments came pouring in after the conference and included: “I was riveted by Simon\'s speech and I’m so excited to put social media marketing to work”; “…it was by far one of the best social media for social good talks I\'ve heard.” <img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Professor Beverly Macy, Co-Producer, Cool Gravity Summit</span></strong>','Speaking Testimonials','','inherit','open','open','','183-revision-16','','','2011-08-06 00:59:08','2011-08-06 00:59:08','',183,'http://wefirstbranding.com/183-revision-16',0,'revision','',0),(268,1,'2011-08-03 17:00:49','2011-08-03 17:00:49','<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon enthralled and inspired our Australian audience during his workshop on \'How non-profits think like for Profits,’ at ConnectNow in Sydney. Simon also participated on the panel session at the conference along side Gary Vaynerchuk, Brian Solis, Tara Hunt and Debs Schultz among others. Simon\'s contribution brought a balanced perspective and understanding and empathy of the challenges social change brands have to face when integrating new media. I have never seen an event with satisfaction scores so uniformly high. From government and corporate groups, to rowdy social mediarati, agencies, charities, bloggers and SMEs, Simon has the gift of making complex stories concise and memorable, and delivers with energy, humor and insight. Forget about the ‘guru’ tag, Simon is the consummate communicator embracing social media and innovation and putting it to best practice. I look forward to having Simon back as keynote speaker at our next event.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Siobahn Bulfin, Executive Producer, Connect Now Conference, Sydney</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon was a recent speaker at our Gucci Group Conference. He was extremely engaging, thought provoking and distilled complex ideas down into simple but powerful communications. The participants left inspired with clear insights into how to relate he shared to their business. I would highly recommend him as a transformative keynote speaker.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Karen Lombardi, Executive Vice President Global Human Resources, Gucci Group, Miami</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />We recently invited Simon to speak to our marketing, communications and agency partners. His deep brand experience and social media insight made him a credible speaker. He kept the group engaged in the conversation. Like all good storytellers, there are memorable lessons wrapped in interesting examples.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /></span></strong>\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Mary Henige, Director, Social Media &amp; Digital Communications, General Motors Company</span></strong>\r\n\r\nIf your company is interested in keeping ahead of the new wave of customer engagement that is now powered by the new tools of social media-- and who isn\'t?--you should also be interested in engaging Simon Mainwaring to show you how to do it.\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Rick Ridgeway, VP Environmental Initiatives, Patagonia, Inc</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />I have had the pleasure of seeing Simon speak on several occasions. Each time he has not only engaged and fired the minds of the audience but also connected with them on a personal, emotional level. This makes Simon one of those rare breed that can communicate complex, transformative ideas in a way that motivates people to change behavior through the power of ideas. In his case, this is good news for us as he is uniquely positioned at the intersection of commerce, technology and social change. As a conference organizer and speaker myself, I could not recommend Simon more highly as a keynote speaker. Both his vision and presentation leave everyone in the room challenged, inspired and motivated.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Ken Rutkowski, founder Media Entertainment Technology Alliance, Los Angeles</span></strong>\r\n\r\nSimon spoke recently at a 313Digital Knowledge Event, sharing insights and how agencies and clients can transform their brands.  It was a very diverse audience, ranging from pure social media enthusiasts to creative agencies to automotive clients; yet each person was able to connect and relate to Simon, and takeaway new thoughts and ideas.  I hope to welcome him back to Detroit soon!\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Lisa Gilpin, 313Digital President and Social Media Strategist at Weber Shandwick.</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />I run a networking group of famous speakers and Simon Mainwaring\'s message of We First, and building community is a powerful message and one I would encourage you to share with your customers, prospects, and strategic partners.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Larry Benet, CEO of Speaker and Author Networking Group</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />We host more than 100 speakers a year, and Simon is among the best.  He’s informative, stimulating, and engaging.  Each person in the audience is exposed to new and big ideas, and is more importantly moved to act.  His message is great for competitors, innovators, and do-gooders in the marketplace and the world.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Michael P. Davidson, CEO, Gen Next</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon does an excellent job of clearly explaining what every entrepreneur needs to learn about the social media breakthrough. Understanding how the social web is changing the world will be mandatory for any marketing strategy. His presentation was an enormous success.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Chris Krause, Founder &amp; CEO, National Collegiate Scouting Association\r\nYPO/EO Board Member, Chicago</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /> Simon Mainwaring  was inspiring and dynamic when he spoke at my Digital Social Media  Workshop. His knowledge and engaging speaking style simply lit my  students on fire. More importantly, he engaged in thoughtful dialogue  that was both empowering and challenging.  I watched as Simon’s passion  inspired theirs, minds firing with new ideas, and I saw future thought  leaders being born right in front of my eyes.  Magical!<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Carol Quinn, Adjunct Professor, USC Annenberg School for Communications and Journalism</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon Mainwaring has the highest speaker ranking from attendees in the history of the Founder’s Institute. That speaks volumes.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Adeo Ressi, CEO, The Founder’s Institute, Los Angeles</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon just doesn\'t come in content to talk and shake a few hands. Instead, he brings a full arsenal of smart concepts, compelling presentations, and a full-on, no-holds-barred generosity that is as authentic as it comes. He captured the hearts and minds of our students and faculty with insights on social media, creativity in a changing profession, and the new agency mindset that honors bravery and innovation. Wonderful to witness. Bravo, Simon!<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Professor Debra Morrison, School of Journalism and Communication\r\nUniversity of Oregon</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />That was quite simply the best analysis of social media I have ever seen. Excellent!!<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Paul Johnson, Global Head of Marketing and Brand Partnerships, Endemol Group, London</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon Mainwaring is a gift to an audience that wants to understand \'the high ground\' of brands and advertising.  His warmth and clear insights brought the advertising and marketing session to life at this year\'s Images and Voices of Hope annual World Summit on \'Inspiring Media in an Open Source World\'.  He enlarged the notion of corporate self-interest in ways that engaged the whole room and started the most dynamic conversations of the Summit.  Many cited his session as their favorite of the weekend.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Judy Rodgers, Executive Director, Images &amp; Voices of Hope, New York</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />As the co-producer of the recent Cool Social Gravity Summit held at Brandman University in Irvine earlier this month, we were very pleased and honored to welcome Simon Mainwaring to deliver the Opening Keynote.  From the moment he began, his energy, passion, and vision were evident to everyone. Comments came pouring in after the conference and included: “I was riveted by Simon\'s speech and I’m so excited to put social media marketing to work”; “…it was by far one of the best social media for social good talks I\'ve heard.” <img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Professor Beverly Macy, Co-Producer, Cool Gravity Summit, San Diego</span></strong>','Speaking Testimonials','','inherit','open','open','','183-revision-13','','','2011-08-03 17:00:49','2011-08-03 17:00:49','',183,'http://wefirstbranding.com/183-revision-13',0,'revision','',0),(269,1,'2011-08-03 17:24:25','2011-08-03 17:24:25','<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon was a recent speaker at our Gucci Group Conference. He was extremely engaging, thought provoking and distilled complex ideas down into simple but powerful communications. The participants left inspired with clear insights into how to relate he shared to their business. I would highly recommend him as a transformative keynote speaker.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Karen Lombardi, Executive Vice President Global Human Resources, Gucci Group</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />We recently invited Simon to speak to our marketing, communications and agency partners. His deep brand experience and social media insight made him a credible speaker. He kept the group engaged in the conversation. Like all good storytellers, there are memorable lessons wrapped in interesting examples.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /></span></strong>\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Mary Henige, Director, Social Media &amp; Digital Communications, General Motors Company</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />If your company is interested in keeping ahead of the new wave of customer engagement that is now powered by the new tools of social media-- and who isn\'t?--you should also be interested in engaging Simon Mainwaring to show you how to do it.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Rick Ridgeway, VP Environmental Initiatives, Patagonia</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">That was quite simply the best analysis of social media I have ever seen. Exce</span></strong>llent!!<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong>Paul Johnson, Global Head of Marketing and Brand Partnerships, Endemol Group</strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon enthralled and inspired our Australian audience during his workshop on \'How non-profits think like for Profits,’ at ConnectNow in Sydney. Simon also participated on the panel session at the conference along side Gary Vaynerchuk, Brian Solis, Tara Hunt and Debs Schultz among others. Simon\'s contribution brought a balanced perspective and understanding and empathy of the challenges social change brands have to face when integrating new media. I have never seen an event with satisfaction scores so uniformly high. From government and corporate groups, to rowdy social mediarati, agencies, charities, bloggers and SMEs, Simon has the gift of making complex stories concise and memorable, and delivers with energy, humor and insight. Forget about the ‘guru’ tag, Simon is the consummate communicator embracing social media and innovation and putting it to best practice. I look forward to having Simon back as keynote speaker at our next event.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Siobahn Bulfin, Executive Producer, Connect Now Conference, Sydney</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />I have had the pleasure of seeing Simon speak on several occasions. Each time he has not only engaged and fired the minds of the audience but also connected with them on a personal, emotional level. This makes Simon one of those rare breed that can communicate complex, transformative ideas in a way that motivates people to change behavior through the power of ideas. In his case, this is good news for us as he is uniquely positioned at the intersection of commerce, technology and social change. As a conference organizer and speaker myself, I could not recommend Simon more highly as a keynote speaker. Both his vision and presentation leave everyone in the room challenged, inspired and motivated.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Ken Rutkowski, founder Media Entertainment Technology Alliance, Los Angeles</span></strong>\r\n\r\nSimon spoke recently at a 313Digital Knowledge Event, sharing insights and how agencies and clients can transform their brands.  It was a very diverse audience, ranging from pure social media enthusiasts to creative agencies to automotive clients; yet each person was able to connect and relate to Simon, and takeaway new thoughts and ideas.  I hope to welcome him back to Detroit soon!\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Lisa Gilpin, 313Digital President and Social Media Strategist at Weber Shandwick.</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />I run a networking group of famous speakers and Simon Mainwaring\'s message of We First, and building community is a powerful message and one I would encourage you to share with your customers, prospects, and strategic partners.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Larry Benet, CEO of Speaker and Author Networking Group</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />We host more than 100 speakers a year, and Simon is among the best.  He’s informative, stimulating, and engaging.  Each person in the audience is exposed to new and big ideas, and is more importantly moved to act.  His message is great for competitors, innovators, and do-gooders in the marketplace and the world.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Michael P. Davidson, CEO, Gen Next</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon does an excellent job of clearly explaining what every entrepreneur needs to learn about the social media breakthrough. Understanding how the social web is changing the world will be mandatory for any marketing strategy. His presentation was an enormous success.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Chris Krause, Founder &amp; CEO, National Collegiate Scouting Association\r\nYPO/EO Board Member</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /> Simon Mainwaring  was inspiring and dynamic when he spoke at my Digital Social Media  Workshop. His knowledge and engaging speaking style simply lit my  students on fire. More importantly, he engaged in thoughtful dialogue  that was both empowering and challenging.  I watched as Simon’s passion  inspired theirs, minds firing with new ideas, and I saw future thought  leaders being born right in front of my eyes.  Magical!<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Carol Quinn, Adjunct Professor, USC Annenberg School for Communications and Journalism</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon Mainwaring has the highest speaker ranking from attendees in the history of the Founder’s Institute. That speaks volumes.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Adeo Ressi, CEO, The Founder’s Institute</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon just doesn\'t come in content to talk and shake a few hands. Instead, he brings a full arsenal of smart concepts, compelling presentations, and a full-on, no-holds-barred generosity that is as authentic as it comes. He captured the hearts and minds of our students and faculty with insights on social media, creativity in a changing profession, and the new agency mindset that honors bravery and innovation. Wonderful to witness. Bravo, Simon!<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Professor Debra Morrison, School of Journalism and Communication\r\nUniversity of Oregon</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon Mainwaring is a gift to an audience that wants to understand \'the high ground\' of brands and advertising.  His warmth and clear insights brought the advertising and marketing session to life at this year\'s Images and Voices of Hope annual World Summit on \'Inspiring Media in an Open Source World\'.  He enlarged the notion of corporate self-interest in ways that engaged the whole room and started the most dynamic conversations of the Summit.  Many cited his session as their favorite of the weekend.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Judy Rodgers, Executive Director, Images &amp; Voices of Hope</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />As the co-producer of the recent Cool Social Gravity Summit held at Brandman University in Irvine earlier this month, we were very pleased and honored to welcome Simon Mainwaring to deliver the Opening Keynote.  From the moment he began, his energy, passion, and vision were evident to everyone. Comments came pouring in after the conference and included: “I was riveted by Simon\'s speech and I’m so excited to put social media marketing to work”; “…it was by far one of the best social media for social good talks I\'ve heard.” <img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Professor Beverly Macy, Co-Producer, Cool Gravity Summit</span></strong>','Speaking Testimonials','','inherit','open','open','','183-revision-14','','','2011-08-03 17:24:25','2011-08-03 17:24:25','',183,'http://wefirstbranding.com/183-revision-14',0,'revision','',0),(270,1,'2011-06-30 00:36:46','2011-06-30 00:36:46','<h2 class=\"page_subheader2\">Selected 2011 Engagements</h2>\r\n<strong>Royal Society of Arts</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'From Me First to We First Capitalism\'\r\nLondon, July 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Utenti Pubblicita Associati (UPA)</strong>\r\nKeynote: \"The Power of Language in the Social Business Marketplace\'\r\nMilan, July 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>313Digital &amp; Detroit Social Media Club</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'How Social Media Drives Profit and Positive Impact.\'\r\nDetroit, June 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>General Motors</strong>\r\nTopic: \"Social branding for social good\"\r\nDetroit, June 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Cannes International Advertising Festival</strong>\r\nPanel: \'Good Work: How brands have positive impact\'\r\nCannes, June 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Media Entertainment Technology Alliance</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World\"\r\nLos Angeles, June 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>MUJI Social Summit</strong>\r\nPanel: \"The Art of the Socially Responsible Brand\"\r\nNew York, June 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Brown Shoe</strong>\r\nTopic: \' How Retail Brands use Social Media for Profit and Positive Impact\'\r\nNew York, June 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>TEDxSF</strong>\r\nTopic: \"ALIVE! Maximum Living as a Human\"\r\nSan Francisco, June 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Media Marketing Machines</strong>\r\nTopic: How to put Social Media to Work for your Brand\r\nSan Diego, June 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>SANGV</strong>\r\nPanel: \"Adding Zeros: Scale via Social Media and Mobile\"\r\nHollywood, Los Angeles\r\n\r\n<strong>Conscious Business Network</strong>\r\nTopic: \"Building a Conscious Business Brand\"\r\nChicago, May 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Brown Shoe Management Retreat</strong>\r\nKeynote: \"Using Social Media to Build your Brand Community and Profits\"\r\nMartha\'s Vineyard, New York\r\n\r\n<strong>Patagonia HQ</strong>\r\nTopic: \"Building a New Brand and Consumer Partnership\"\r\nVentura, May 2011\r\n\r\n<strong><strong>Founder\'s Institute</strong></strong><strong> </strong>\r\nTopic: \"How to Define your Brand for the Social Business Marketplace\"\r\nLos Angeles, May 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>UCLA Social Media Meetup</strong>\r\nTopic: \"Creating a Third Pillar of Social Change\"\r\nLos Angeles, May 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>\"Brands Gone Social\" Event</strong>\r\nPanel Moderator\r\nLos Angeles, May 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>USC Annenberg School of Communication and Journalism</strong>\r\nTopic: \"Ethics, Social Responsibility &amp; Social Media?\r\nLos Angeles, May 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Gen Next Forum</strong>\r\nTopic: \"How social technology can scale social change.\"\r\nLos Angeles, April 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>SXSW</strong>\r\nBook Reading: \" How social media can remake capitalism and build a better world.\"\r\nAustin, Texas, April 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Los Angeles Founder\'s Institute</strong>\r\nTopic: Brand Self-Definition in a shifting marketplace.\"\r\nLos Angeles, March 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>3rd Annual Gravity Summit</strong>\r\nOpening Keynote, Los Angeles, February, 2011,\r\nLos Angeles, March 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Media Entertainment Technology Alliance Forum</strong>\r\nPanel: “Is Social media making the world more unstable?”\r\nLos Angeles, February 2011\r\n<h2 class=\"page_subheader2\">Selected 2010 Engagements</h2>\r\n<strong>Cool Gravity Summit, UCLA</strong>\r\nKeynote: ‘How brands and consumers use social media to build profit and a better world.’ San Diego, 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>Think Social, The Paley Center for Media</strong>\r\nTopic: ‘Social and Mobile Technologies For Positive Change.’ Los Angeles, October 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>Images and Voices of Hope World Summit</strong>\r\nKeynote: ‘Media as an Agent of Social Change.’ New York, September 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>National Collegiate Scouting Association Annual Conference</strong>\r\nKeynote: ‘How to Use Social Media to Build Brand Communities.’ Chicago, July 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>Cannes International Advertising Festival</strong>\r\nKeynote: ‘New Media: Make or break lessons in today\'s most powerful instrument of change.’ France, June 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>Public Forum on Cultural Diplomacy</strong>\r\nTopic: ‘How Cultural Diplomacy Can Bridge the U. S. &amp; the Middle East.’ Los Angeles, May 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>#140 Conference Meet-up</strong>\r\nTopic: \'Timeless Truths for the Real-Time Web.\' Los Angeles, May 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>YPO/EO/NFLPA Conference</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'Building Profitable Brand Communities through Social Media.\' Chicago, May 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>Gucci Group Global Conference</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'Embracing Uncertainty.\' Miami, April 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>ConnectNow Conference</strong>\r\nTopic: \'How Non-Profits Think and Grow Like For-Profits.\' Sydney, April 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>Founder\'s Institute</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'Naming and Branding.\' Los Angeles, March 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>University of Oregon New Media Summit</strong>\r\nTopic: \'You and the Future of Advertising.\' Oregon, February 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>Media Entertainment Technology Alliance (METal International)</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'Building a Brand Through Social Media.’ Los Angeles, January 2010','Engagements ','','inherit','open','open','','155-revision-18','','','2011-06-30 00:36:46','2011-06-30 00:36:46','',155,'http://wefirstbranding.com/155-revision-18',0,'revision','',0),(271,1,'2011-08-03 17:25:59','2011-08-03 17:25:59','<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon was a recent speaker at our Gucci Group Conference. He was extremely engaging, thought provoking and distilled complex ideas down into simple but powerful communications. The participants left inspired with clear insights into how to relate he shared to their business. I would highly recommend him as a transformative keynote speaker.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Karen Lombardi, Executive Vice President Global Human Resources, Gucci Group</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />We recently invited Simon to speak to our marketing, communications and agency partners. His deep brand experience and social media insight made him a credible speaker. He kept the group engaged in the conversation. Like all good storytellers, there are memorable lessons wrapped in interesting examples.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /></span></strong>\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Mary Henige, Director, Social Media &amp; Digital Communications, General Motors Company</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />If your company is interested in keeping ahead of the new wave of customer engagement that is now powered by the new tools of social media-- and who isn\'t?--you should also be interested in engaging Simon Mainwaring to show you how to do it.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Rick Ridgeway, VP Environmental Initiatives, Patagonia</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">That was quite simply the best analysis of social media I have ever seen. Exce</span></strong>llent!!<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Paul Johnson, Global Head of Marketing and Brand Partnerships, Endemol Group</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon enthralled and inspired our Australian audience during his workshop on \'How non-profits think like for Profits,’ at ConnectNow in Sydney. Simon also participated on the panel session at the conference along side Gary Vaynerchuk, Brian Solis, Tara Hunt and Debs Schultz among others. Simon\'s contribution brought a balanced perspective and understanding and empathy of the challenges social change brands have to face when integrating new media. I have never seen an event with satisfaction scores so uniformly high. From government and corporate groups, to rowdy social mediarati, agencies, charities, bloggers and SMEs, Simon has the gift of making complex stories concise and memorable, and delivers with energy, humor and insight. Forget about the ‘guru’ tag, Simon is the consummate communicator embracing social media and innovation and putting it to best practice. I look forward to having Simon back as keynote speaker at our next event.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Siobahn Bulfin, Executive Producer, Connect Now Conference, Sydney</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />I have had the pleasure of seeing Simon speak on several occasions. Each time he has not only engaged and fired the minds of the audience but also connected with them on a personal, emotional level. This makes Simon one of those rare breed that can communicate complex, transformative ideas in a way that motivates people to change behavior through the power of ideas. In his case, this is good news for us as he is uniquely positioned at the intersection of commerce, technology and social change. As a conference organizer and speaker myself, I could not recommend Simon more highly as a keynote speaker. Both his vision and presentation leave everyone in the room challenged, inspired and motivated.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Ken Rutkowski, founder Media Entertainment Technology Alliance, Los Angeles</span></strong>\r\n\r\nSimon spoke recently at a 313Digital Knowledge Event, sharing insights and how agencies and clients can transform their brands.  It was a very diverse audience, ranging from pure social media enthusiasts to creative agencies to automotive clients; yet each person was able to connect and relate to Simon, and takeaway new thoughts and ideas.  I hope to welcome him back to Detroit soon!\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Lisa Gilpin, 313Digital President and Social Media Strategist at Weber Shandwick.</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />I run a networking group of famous speakers and Simon Mainwaring\'s message of We First, and building community is a powerful message and one I would encourage you to share with your customers, prospects, and strategic partners.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Larry Benet, CEO of Speaker and Author Networking Group</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />We host more than 100 speakers a year, and Simon is among the best.  He’s informative, stimulating, and engaging.  Each person in the audience is exposed to new and big ideas, and is more importantly moved to act.  His message is great for competitors, innovators, and do-gooders in the marketplace and the world.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Michael P. Davidson, CEO, Gen Next</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon does an excellent job of clearly explaining what every entrepreneur needs to learn about the social media breakthrough. Understanding how the social web is changing the world will be mandatory for any marketing strategy. His presentation was an enormous success.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Chris Krause, Founder &amp; CEO, National Collegiate Scouting Association\r\nYPO/EO Board Member</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /> Simon Mainwaring  was inspiring and dynamic when he spoke at my Digital Social Media  Workshop. His knowledge and engaging speaking style simply lit my  students on fire. More importantly, he engaged in thoughtful dialogue  that was both empowering and challenging.  I watched as Simon’s passion  inspired theirs, minds firing with new ideas, and I saw future thought  leaders being born right in front of my eyes.  Magical!<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Carol Quinn, Adjunct Professor, USC Annenberg School for Communications and Journalism</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon Mainwaring has the highest speaker ranking from attendees in the history of the Founder’s Institute. That speaks volumes.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Adeo Ressi, CEO, The Founder’s Institute</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon just doesn\'t come in content to talk and shake a few hands. Instead, he brings a full arsenal of smart concepts, compelling presentations, and a full-on, no-holds-barred generosity that is as authentic as it comes. He captured the hearts and minds of our students and faculty with insights on social media, creativity in a changing profession, and the new agency mindset that honors bravery and innovation. Wonderful to witness. Bravo, Simon!<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Professor Debra Morrison, School of Journalism and Communication\r\nUniversity of Oregon</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon Mainwaring is a gift to an audience that wants to understand \'the high ground\' of brands and advertising.  His warmth and clear insights brought the advertising and marketing session to life at this year\'s Images and Voices of Hope annual World Summit on \'Inspiring Media in an Open Source World\'.  He enlarged the notion of corporate self-interest in ways that engaged the whole room and started the most dynamic conversations of the Summit.  Many cited his session as their favorite of the weekend.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Judy Rodgers, Executive Director, Images &amp; Voices of Hope</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />As the co-producer of the recent Cool Social Gravity Summit held at Brandman University in Irvine earlier this month, we were very pleased and honored to welcome Simon Mainwaring to deliver the Opening Keynote.  From the moment he began, his energy, passion, and vision were evident to everyone. Comments came pouring in after the conference and included: “I was riveted by Simon\'s speech and I’m so excited to put social media marketing to work”; “…it was by far one of the best social media for social good talks I\'ve heard.” <img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Professor Beverly Macy, Co-Producer, Cool Gravity Summit</span></strong>','Speaking Testimonials','','inherit','open','open','','183-revision-15','','','2011-08-03 17:25:59','2011-08-03 17:25:59','',183,'http://wefirstbranding.com/183-revision-15',0,'revision','',0),(273,1,'2011-08-06 01:02:21','2011-08-06 01:02:21','<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon was a recent speaker at our Gucci Group Conference. He was extremely engaging, thought provoking and distilled complex ideas down into simple but powerful communications. The participants left inspired with clear insights into how to relate he shared to their business. I would highly recommend him as a transformative keynote speaker.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Karen Lombardi, Executive Vice President Global Human Resources, Gucci Group</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />We recently invited Simon to speak to our marketing, communications and agency partners. His deep brand experience and social media insight made him a credible speaker. He kept the group engaged in the conversation. Like all good storytellers, there are memorable lessons wrapped in interesting examples.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /></span></strong>\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Mary Henige, Director, Social Media &amp; Digital Communications, General Motors Company</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />If your company is interested in keeping ahead of the new wave of customer engagement that is now powered by the new tools of social media-- and who isn\'t?--you should also be interested in engaging Simon Mainwaring to show you how to do it.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Rick Ridgeway, VP Environmental Initiatives, Patagonia</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Generous. Gifted. Gracious. Three traits I admire most about Simon. Generous with his time and attention. Gifted in his understanding and delivery of an important message. And gracious about sharing his talents and ideals. I heard Simon speak at a Summit, we connected and not long after, I asked him to moderate a panel designed to showcase \'Brands Gone Social.\' He created the most wonderfully engaging environment, from his thoughtful introduction to expertly researched questions and points about each participant. He is truly inspirational in how he embodies new ways of doing business that create positive social impact.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /></span></strong>\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Emily, Crume, Senior Account Executive, Digg</span></strong>\r\n\r\nSimon spoke recently at a 313Digital Knowledge Event, sharing insights and how agencies and clients can transform their brands.  It was a very diverse audience, ranging from pure social media enthusiasts to creative agencies to automotive clients; yet each person was able to connect and relate to Simon, and takeaway new thoughts and ideas.  I hope to welcome him back to Detroit soon!\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Lisa Gilpin, 313Digital President & Social Media Strategist, Weber Shandwick</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />We host more than 100 speakers a year, and Simon is among the best.  He’s informative, stimulating, and engaging.  Each person in the audience is exposed to new and big ideas, and is more importantly moved to act.  His message is great for competitors, innovators, and do-gooders in the marketplace and the world.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Michael P. Davidson, CEO, Gen Next</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /> Simon Mainwaring  was inspiring and dynamic when he spoke at my Digital Social Media  Workshop. His knowledge and engaging speaking style simply lit my  students on fire. More importantly, he engaged in thoughtful dialogue  that was both empowering and challenging.  I watched as Simon’s passion  inspired theirs, minds firing with new ideas, and I saw future thought  leaders being born right in front of my eyes.  Magical!<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Carol Quinn, Adjunct Professor, USC Annenberg School for Communications and Journalism</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon just doesn\'t come in content to talk and shake a few hands. Instead, he brings a full arsenal of smart concepts, compelling presentations, and a full-on, no-holds-barred generosity that is as authentic as it comes. He captured the hearts and minds of our students and faculty with insights on social media, creativity in a changing profession, and the new agency mindset that honors bravery and innovation. Wonderful to witness. Bravo, Simon!<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Professor Debra Morrison, School of Journalism and Communication\r\nUniversity of Oregon</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon enthralled and inspired our Australian audience during his workshop on \'How non-profits think like for Profits,’ at ConnectNow in Sydney. Simon also participated on the panel session at the conference along side Gary Vaynerchuk, Brian Solis, Tara Hunt and Debs Schultz among others. Simon\'s contribution brought a balanced perspective and understanding and empathy of the challenges social change brands have to face when integrating new media. I have never seen an event with satisfaction scores so uniformly high. From government and corporate groups, to rowdy social mediarati, agencies, charities, bloggers and SMEs, Simon has the gift of making complex stories concise and memorable, and delivers with energy, humor and insight. Forget about the ‘guru’ tag, Simon is the consummate communicator embracing social media and innovation and putting it to best practice. I look forward to having Simon back as keynote speaker at our next event.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Siobahn Bulfin, Executive Producer, Connect Now Conference, Sydney</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />I have had the pleasure of seeing Simon speak on several occasions. Each time he has not only engaged and fired the minds of the audience but also connected with them on a personal, emotional level. This makes Simon one of those rare breed that can communicate complex, transformative ideas in a way that motivates people to change behavior through the power of ideas. In his case, this is good news for us as he is uniquely positioned at the intersection of commerce, technology and social change. As a conference organizer and speaker myself, I could not recommend Simon more highly as a keynote speaker. Both his vision and presentation leave everyone in the room challenged, inspired and motivated.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Ken Rutkowski, founder Media Entertainment Technology Alliance, Los Angeles</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />I run a networking group of famous speakers and Simon Mainwaring\'s message of We First, and building community is a powerful message and one I would encourage you to share with your customers, prospects, and strategic partners.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Larry Benet, CEO of Speaker and Author Networking Group</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />We host more than 100 speakers a year, and Simon is among the best.  He’s informative, stimulating, and engaging.  Each person in the audience is exposed to new and big ideas, and is more importantly moved to act.  His message is great for competitors, innovators, and do-gooders in the marketplace and the world.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Michael P. Davidson, CEO, Gen Next</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon Mainwaring is a gift to an audience that wants to understand \'the high ground\' of brands and advertising.  His warmth and clear insights brought the advertising and marketing session to life at this year\'s Images and Voices of Hope annual World Summit on \'Inspiring Media in an Open Source World\'.  He enlarged the notion of corporate self-interest in ways that engaged the whole room and started the most dynamic conversations of the Summit.  Many cited his session as their favorite of the weekend.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Judy Rodgers, Executive Director, Images &amp; Voices of Hope</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />As the co-producer of the recent Cool Social Gravity Summit held at Brandman University in Irvine earlier this month, we were very pleased and honored to welcome Simon Mainwaring to deliver the Opening Keynote.  From the moment he began, his energy, passion, and vision were evident to everyone. Comments came pouring in after the conference and included: “I was riveted by Simon\'s speech and I’m so excited to put social media marketing to work”; “…it was by far one of the best social media for social good talks I\'ve heard.” <img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Professor Beverly Macy, Co-Producer, Cool Gravity Summit</span></strong>','Speaking Testimonials','','inherit','open','open','','183-revision-17','','','2011-08-06 01:02:21','2011-08-06 01:02:21','',183,'http://wefirstbranding.com/183-revision-17',0,'revision','',0),(274,2,'2013-10-08 21:50:16','2013-10-08 21:50:16','<div style=\"float: right;\"><img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 10px 10px; float: right;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/simon-mainwaring-bio.jpg\" alt=\"Simon Mainwaring\" /></div>\r\nSimon Mainwaring is the founder of We First, a social branding firm helping brands build communities, profit and positive impact. We First’s services include strategic and creative brand consulting, as well as online, mobile and live training events that enable corporations, social enterprises and non-profits to be effective storytellers, community-builders and marketers using social technologies, tools and media.\r\n\r\nSimon is a member of the Sustainable Brands Advisory Board, the Advisory Board of the Center for Public Diplomacy at the USC Annenberg School, and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts in London. He contributes to Fast Company, Forbes, Huffington Post, Mashable, and GOOD Magazine on branding and social technology.\r\n\r\nSimon’s first book, We First: How brands and consumers use social media to build a better world (Palgrave Macmillan) is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Amazon bestseller. It was named an Amazon Top Ten Business Book for 2011, 800CEORead Top Five Marketing Book for 2011, and strategy+business named it the Best Business Marketing Book of 2011. It has been translated into Russian, Chinese, Taiwanese and Korean.\r\n\r\nSimon was included in Trust Across America’s, ‘Top 100 Thought Leaders in Trustworthy Business Behavior for 2012.’ He has been featured in Advertising Age, Adweek, Huffington Post, Inc Magazine, Fast Company, GOOD Magazine, and Mashable, as well as appearing on the Business News Network, CBS, CBC, BNet and Harpo Radio.\r\n\r\nSimon is a sought after international speaker with engagements including the Cannes International Advertising Festival, Royal Society of Arts, SXSW, TEDxSF, National Speakers Association, as well as brands such as Google, Coca-Cola, General Motors, Gucci, Patagonia and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. He was voted a Top 5 Marketing Speaker for 2012 by speaking.com\r\n\r\nPrior to starting We First, Simon was an award-winning Nike creative writer at Wieden &amp; Kennedy and worldwide creative director for Motorola at Ogilvy, as well as consulting on dozens of Fortune 500 brands for leading advertising, production, digital and social media companies. He has received over sixty international creative awards at the Cannes Advertising Festival, the One Show (U.S.), the Kelly Awards (U.S) and the British Design &amp; Art Direction Awards, among others.\r\n\r\nSimon studied Law and Fine Arts (1st Class Honors) at St. Paul’s College in Sydney University and lives in Los Angeles. His blog is <a href=\"http://www.simonmainwaring.com\" target=\"_blank\">simonmainwaring.com</a> and he tweets <a href=\"https://twitter.com/simonmainwaring\" target=\"_blank\">@simonmainwaring</a>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http://socialbrandingblueprint.com/corporate/\"><img class=\"wp-image-471 alignleft\" title=\"WF_Banner_TrainingKit_3\" src=\"http://wefirstbranding.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/WF_Banner_TrainingKit_3-1024x227.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"634\" height=\"140\" /></a></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"></p>','Bio','','inherit','open','open','','140-autosave','','','2013-10-08 21:50:16','2013-10-08 21:50:16','',140,'http://wefirstbranding.com/140-autosave',0,'revision','',0),(275,1,'2011-04-17 23:07:30','2011-04-17 23:07:30','<div style=\"float: right;\"><img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 10px 10px; float: right;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/simon-mainwaring-bio.jpg\" alt=\"Simon Mainwaring\" /></div>\r\nSimon Mainwaring is founder of We First, a social branding consulting firm that helps companies use social media to build communities, profits and positive social impact.\r\n\r\nAn award-winning advertising creative director, influential blogger and international speaker, he is a member of the General Mills Digital Advisory Board, the Advisory Board of the Center for Public Diplomacy at the USC Annenberg School, Ad Age’s Power150 and is an Expert Blogger for Fast Company. In 2010 he was a guest of the Brookings Institute at the US-Islamic World Forum in Doha as part of their New Media working group and a speaker at the 2010 Cannes International Advertising Festival.\r\n\r\nJune 2011 will see the release of Simon’s first book, entitled We First, which presents a new vision for the role of the private sector. An answer to Bill Gate’s “Creative Capitalism” challenge, it lays out a practical and actionable plan for how brands and consumers use social media to create a partnership that provides sustained prosperity for business and our world.\r\n\r\nPrior to launching We First, Simon worked at many of the world’s top creative advertising agencies in Asia, Europe and the U.S. including Wieden &amp; Kennedy, Portland, on Nike and as Worldwide Creative Director for Motorola at Ogilvy, Los Angeles. His brand experience stretches across almost all product and service categories ranging from the U.S. launch of all three generations of the Toyota Prius to the Entertainment Industry Foundation’s National Service Initiative to the Olympics and World Cup.\r\n\r\nSimon has received over sixty international awards at the Cannes Advertising Festival, the One Show (U.S.) and the British Design &amp; Art Direction Awards, among others. His work is featured in ‘Cutting Edge Advertising’ by Jim Aitchison, ‘The Best Advertising of the Decade’ by Campaign Brief, ‘How to Write Great Copy’ by Dominic Gettins, and ‘Pure Process” by Prof. Glenn Griffin and Deborah Morrison, as well as Lurzer’s Archive, The One Club and Communications Arts Magazines.\r\n\r\nHe studied Law and Fine Arts (1st Class Honors) at Sydney University, lives in Los Angeles, blogs at <a href=\"http://www.simonmainwaring.com/\" target=\"_blank\">www.simonmainwaring.com</a> and tweets <a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/simonmainwaring.com\" target=\"_blank\">@simonmainwaring</a>\r\n<h2 class=\"subheader_2\">On a personal note:</h2>\r\nI studied law and Fine Arts in Australia but opted for advertising simply for the creative freedom. I surf really badly, wish I played my guitar more and couldn’t cook to save my life. I’ve been an artist, lawyer, and writer but love most the agility of thinking that comes from deep diving into different careers and disciplines.\r\n\r\nI have two daughters who laugh hardest when I hurt myself, who leave me breathless when they do trapeze, and who fill my days with pride and joy. I have an Egyptian wife, Australian father, Hungarian mother, and American and Australian daughters, so my family is truly a mixed bag.\r\n\r\nI still struggle to keep a healthy balance between work and family (damn you social media!) but shy away from staff jobs so I could spend more time with my kids before they start thinking I’m completely uncool. (Is that 12 or 13?)\r\n\r\nI am passionate about using my skills to make the world a better place for my kids and believe that brands and consumers have a big role to play. So far it has all been an amazing journey with some hard won lessons and I’m constantly amazed at the number of smart and talented people trying to do meaningful work. Thanks for the support and interest.','Bio','','inherit','open','open','','140-revision-4','','','2011-04-17 23:07:30','2011-04-17 23:07:30','',140,'http://wefirstbranding.com/140-revision-4',0,'revision','',0),(277,1,'2011-08-17 19:59:14','2011-08-17 19:59:14','<strong><span class=\"red\"><img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /></span></strong>It was with great pleasure that Simon Mainwaring spoke at the MUJI event “Designing MORE WITH LESS” in New York City.  His presentation was interesting, inspiring and challenged everyone in the audience to think about “more with less” in new ways. I highly recommend Mr. Mainwaring as an exciting keynote speaker<strong><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">.</span><img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /></strong>\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Hiroyoshi Azami, President, MUJI U.S.A., Ltd.</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />We recently invited Simon to speak to our marketing, communications and agency partners. His deep brand experience and social media insight made him a credible speaker. He kept the group engaged in the conversation. Like all good storytellers, there are memorable lessons wrapped in interesting examples.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong>Mary Henige, Director, Social Media &amp; Digital Communications, General Motors Company</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />If your company is interested in keeping ahead of the new wave of customer engagement that is now powered by the new tools of social media-- and who isn\'t?--you should also be interested in engaging Simon Mainwaring to show you how to do it.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Rick Ridgeway, VP Environmental Initiatives, Patagonia</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\"><img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Simon was a recent speaker at our Gucci Group Conference. He was extremely engaging, thought provoking and distilled complex ideas down into simple but powerful communications. The participants left inspired with clear insights into how to relate he shared to their business. I would highly recommend him as a transformative keynote speaker</span>.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\nKaren Lombardi, Executive Vice President Global Human Resources, Gucci Group</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<span class=\"red\"><img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /></span>Simon is fluent on subjects that most marketers and advertising people have only just started thinking about. He\'s got genuinely new things to say on the role of brands, the role of marketing and the role of citizens and consumers in shaping a progressive business agenda.  He was brilliant at YouTube\'s \"Good Work\" seminar in Cannes this year.  He\'s someone who can help you do a power of good.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Craig Davis, Co-Chairman &amp; Chief Creative Officer, Publicis Mojo</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Generous. Gifted. Gracious. Three traits I admire most about Simon. Generous with his time and attention. Gifted in his understanding and delivery of an important message. And gracious about sharing his talents and ideals. I heard Simon speak at a Summit, we connected and not long after, I asked him to moderate a panel designed to showcase \'Brands Gone Social.\' He created the most wonderfully engaging environment, from his thoughtful introduction to expertly researched questions and points about each participant. He is truly inspirational in how he embodies new ways of doing business that create positive social impact.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Emily, Crume, Senior Account Executive, Digg</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon spoke recently at a 313Digital Knowledge Event, sharing insights and how agencies and clients can transform their brands.  It was a very diverse audience, ranging from pure social media enthusiasts to creative agencies to automotive clients; yet each person was able to connect and relate to Simon, and takeaway new thoughts and ideas.  I hope to welcome him back to Detroit soon!\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Lisa Gilpin, Social Media Strategist, Weber Shandwick</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />We host more than 100 speakers a year, and Simon is among the best.  He’s informative, stimulating, and engaging.  Each person in the audience is exposed to new and big ideas, and is more importantly moved to act.  His message is great for competitors, innovators, and do-gooders in the marketplace and the world.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Michael P. Davidson, CEO, Gen Next</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /> Simon Mainwaring  was inspiring and dynamic when he spoke at my Digital Social Media  Workshop. His knowledge and engaging speaking style simply lit my  students on fire. More importantly, he engaged in thoughtful dialogue  that was both empowering and challenging.  I watched as Simon’s passion  inspired theirs, minds firing with new ideas, and I saw future thought  leaders being born right in front of my eyes.  Magical!<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Carol Quinn, Adjunct Professor, USC Annenberg School for Communications and Journalism</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon just doesn\'t come in content to talk and shake a few hands. Instead, he brings a full arsenal of smart concepts, compelling presentations, and a full-on, no-holds-barred generosity that is as authentic as it comes. He captured the hearts and minds of our students and faculty with insights on social media, creativity in a changing profession, and the new agency mindset that honors bravery and innovation. Wonderful to witness. Bravo, Simon!<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Professor Debra Morrison, School of Journalism and Communication\r\nUniversity of Oregon</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon enthralled and inspired our Australian audience during his workshop on \'How non-profits think like for Profits,’ at ConnectNow in Sydney. Simon also participated on the panel session at the conference along side Gary Vaynerchuk, Brian Solis, Tara Hunt and Debs Schultz among others. Simon\'s contribution brought a balanced perspective and understanding and empathy of the challenges social change brands have to face when integrating new media. I have never seen an event with satisfaction scores so uniformly high. From government and corporate groups, to rowdy social mediarati, agencies, charities, bloggers and SMEs, Simon has the gift of making complex stories concise and memorable, and delivers with energy, humor and insight. Forget about the ‘guru’ tag, Simon is the consummate communicator embracing social media and innovation and putting it to best practice. I look forward to having Simon back as keynote speaker at our next event.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Siobahn Bulfin, Executive Producer, Connect Now Conference, Sydney</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />I have had the pleasure of seeing Simon speak on several occasions. Each time he has not only engaged and fired the minds of the audience but also connected with them on a personal, emotional level. This makes Simon one of those rare breed that can communicate complex, transformative ideas in a way that motivates people to change behavior through the power of ideas. In his case, this is good news for us as he is uniquely positioned at the intersection of commerce, technology and social change. As a conference organizer and speaker myself, I could not recommend Simon more highly as a keynote speaker. Both his vision and presentation leave everyone in the room challenged, inspired and motivated.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Ken Rutkowski, founder Media Entertainment Technology Alliance, Los Angeles</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />I run a networking group of famous speakers and Simon Mainwaring\'s message of We First, and building community is a powerful message and one I would encourage you to share with your customers, prospects, and strategic partners.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Larry Benet, CEO of Speaker and Author Networking Group</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />We host more than 100 speakers a year, and Simon is among the best.  He’s informative, stimulating, and engaging.  Each person in the audience is exposed to new and big ideas, and is more importantly moved to act.  His message is great for competitors, innovators, and do-gooders in the marketplace and the world.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Michael P. Davidson, CEO, Gen Next</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon Mainwaring is a gift to an audience that wants to understand \'the high ground\' of brands and advertising.  His warmth and clear insights brought the advertising and marketing session to life at this year\'s Images and Voices of Hope annual World Summit on \'Inspiring Media in an Open Source World\'.  He enlarged the notion of corporate self-interest in ways that engaged the whole room and started the most dynamic conversations of the Summit.  Many cited his session as their favorite of the weekend.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Judy Rodgers, Executive Director, Images &amp; Voices of Hope</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />As the co-producer of the recent Cool Social Gravity Summit held at Brandman University in Irvine earlier this month, we were very pleased and honored to welcome Simon Mainwaring to deliver the Opening Keynote.  From the moment he began, his energy, passion, and vision were evident to everyone. Comments came pouring in after the conference and included: “I was riveted by Simon\'s speech and I’m so excited to put social media marketing to work”; “…it was by far one of the best social media for social good talks I\'ve heard.” <img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Professor Beverly Macy, Co-Producer, Cool Gravity Summit</span></strong>','Speaking Testimonials','','inherit','open','open','','183-revision-19','','','2011-08-17 19:59:14','2011-08-17 19:59:14','',183,'http://wefirstbranding.com/183-revision-19',0,'revision','',0),(278,1,'2011-07-27 01:23:05','2011-07-27 01:23:05','<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Can big business be socially responsible? Brand consulting expert Mainwaring certainly thinks so. He believes new technologies aren\'t merely making life easier, they\'re making us better. In allowing us to connect with each other across geographic, cultural, and language barriers, the Internet and social media might very well be increasing our capacity for empathy. His \"We First\" ethos proposes cooperation between governments, philanthropies, and capitalist corporations to achieve meaningful social transformation. Social media—viral, boarderless—is the perfect vehicle to promote \"contributory consumerism,\" and Mainwaring has fascinating suggestions for technological innovation and systemic change. He proposes a \"Global Brand Initiative\": an association of corporate brands and their advertising partners and competitors that willingly work together (Coke with Pepsi, Greenpeace with WWF, the U.S. with China) to advance corporate social responsibility and charitable donations. Tall orders, all—but the author\'s enthusiasm and evidence make an excellent (and counter-intuitive) case for big business\'s ability to make major strides in creating a more equitable world.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Publisher’s Weekly</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />A prolific blogger and social media consultant uses  his online expertise to provide a framework for how businesses,  consumers and social media can combine to make a better world. Mainwaring is adamant that business as usual cannot  be sustained in this era of corporate greed and a warming planet. The  author\'s vision for a “We First” society, named after the  social media consultancy company he founded, would have businesses take  greater steps toward sustainability and social responsibility. In an  age of growing interconnectivity, consumers, he writes, are vocal about  wanting their purchases to promote social good.  Corporations, whether altruistically or otherwise, have caught on and  geared their brands to promote these values in order to maintain their  consumer base. As a result, the private sector has begun to shift away  from self-focused policies to those that include  volunteerism, donations and sustainable manufacturing, building  community and profits. But when contrasting the $20 billion in corporate  donations to the trillions made in profits, plainly a great deal more  can and needs to be done. The author offers clearly  written and well-informed solutions, and end-of-chapter synopses and an  appended reference guide flesh out his vision. A must-read for those who want to understand and  engage the power and potential of social media to promote a healthier,  more equitable world.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Kirkus Book Reviews</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Capitalism as it exists, is not sustainable nor is it engendering the support and action needed for widespread global renewal. As new media transforms the business landscape and redistributes influence within markets, consumers are now in a position to dictate the actions of businesses based not only on buying power, but also what they say and don\'t say in online social communities - individually and collectively. Simon Mainwaring’s We First empowers socially conscious consumers to channel their online activity sparking massive social change while also awakening business leaders to earn critical relevance through positive, meaningful transformation. Mainwaring is an inspiring leader in his field that truly understands the dynamics in play in the new world of business, online consumer behavior, and how they can collaborate to rethink and rework paths to true global renewal.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Brian Solis, Author of Engage</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Few understand the power of brands and consumers better than Simon Mainwaring. In \"We First,\" he presents a truly compelling vision of how to transform that power to the benefit of society and the good of capitalism.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Jeff Jarvis, Author, “What Would Google Do?</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon Mainwaring has a deep and powerful understanding of social media and presents great opportunities to use it for real change. In <em>We First</em>, his approach inspires and empowers both brands and consumers alike with innovative solutions to some of the biggest challenges facing our world.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Scott Harrison, Founder of charity: water</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Many will buy <em>We First</em> as a business book for a radical new perspective on marketing in the digital age.  But many will find in it even in more important as a social philosophy for a crowded world spinning ever faster, where traditional push marketing is simply not sustainable.  Simon Mainwaring is the new master of the \'three wins\' - for your company, for you customers and for the planet.  He shows us clearly that companies that <em>mean</em> more actually <em>make</em> more, turning customers into their most important evangelists.  Today, values count as much as value, and Simon shows us how to find, foster and share the best of both.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Steve Hayden, Vice Chairman, Ogilvy &amp; Mather Worldwide</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Brand promises must be backed up by credible action or they are rendered meaningless in today\'s social-media dialog. Today\'s consumer has the power to hold brands accountable. Simon Mainwaring\'s <em>We First</em> is the ultimate how-to guide for 21st century brand-building.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Robert Tercek, Founder, General Creativity and former President of Digital Media OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network) </span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Nearly a century ago, Henry Ford said, \"A business that makes nothing but money is a poor business.\" And now Simon Mainwaring explores that idea in depth, asserting that not only should capitalism and social change coexist, but giving examples of how they can.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Scott Monty, Global Digital &amp; Multimedia Communications Manager, Ford Motor Company</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /><em>We First</em> explains how capitalism must transform from being an engine just for profit into one that\'s driven by purpose. A veteran brand marketer, Simon Mainwaring shows how to use social technologies to create and deepen business relationships, which in turn drive profits. Put meaning back into your business by buying this book. Actually, buy two and give one away to someone who is also yearning to take their business to the next level.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Charlene Li, Author of \"Open Leadership\" and Founder of Altimeter Group</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />With his mastery of the branding process and his commitment to corporate responsibility, Simon Mainwaring is the perfect author to chart the path for capitalism’s enlightened self-preservation.\r\n\r\nCapitalism and ethical behavior are compatible, but the relationship must become more symbiotic if capitalism is to survive in a world in which consumers are increasingly assertive about their own rights and the greater good.  Social networking makes possible an unprecedented level of dialogue between producers and consumers, and producers ignore this conversation at their peril. For their part, consumers will use their buying power as enhanced by these networks to advance personal and societal agendas.\r\n\r\nMainwaring’s book explains the practical aspects of how all this works. As such, We First is a critical resource for corporate leaders and will inspire consumers, individually and collectively, to recognize their inherent strength.  A renewed capitalism will be able to not only survive in the 21st century, but also become a stronger, more responsible force for social change. Led by consumers empowered by new media, as envisioned by Mainwaring, corporate responsibility will become far more pervasive. We First is an invaluable blueprint for building this new societal structure we so urgently need.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Philip Seib\r\nProfessor of Journalism and Public Diplomacy\r\nProfessor of International Relations\r\nDirector, Center on Public Diplomacy, Annenberg School\r\nUniversity of Southern California</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />When customers and companies truly understand the vision in We First, when they realize we have the power to make capitalism work in our favor, when they embrace just how powerful the social media tools are that we already have in our hands, they\'ll unleash an almost unlimited capacity to massively change our world. We First is more than a must read - it\'s a must do. Buy it, act it, and most importantly – LIVE IT!<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Gary Vaynerchuk, Author, ‘Crush It!’</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />In the most important business book since Freakonomics, Simon Mainwaring’s transformational opus illustrates that doing good and doing well go hand-in-hand for 21st century corporations. A groundbreaking approach to marketing, We First teaches brands how to tap into a world of 600 million friends and billions of daily personal news feeds by making an impact one person at a time.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Jay Samit, CEO SocialVibe &amp; former EVP Sony Corporation of America</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />To avoid collapse of the natural resources that support the business activities that human beings are so feverishly pursuing, we must move from the Industrial Age to the Sustainability Age. But how will that happen? <em>We First</em> explains how it is <em>already</em> happening in the new alignment between brands and customers that promises a roadmap to living within the natural means of our Planet Earth.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Rick Ridgeway, VP Environmental Initiatives, Patagonia, Inc.</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /><em>We First</em> lays out a movement that looks to transform corporate America, providing plenty of food for thought for the business leaders of today and tomorrow.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Tony Hsieh, New York Times bestselling author of \"Delivering Happiness\" and CEO of Zappos.com, Inc.</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Today like never before the future of companies and brands are in the throes of change. This change is driven by a combination of human experience and learning combined with new technologies and capabilities that are changing the very mindsets of people and deeply impacting their expectations.\r\n\r\nIn the work that I do for some of the largest firms around the world the key questions that CEO’s, marketers, government authorities and communities ask are the following?\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li class=\"dot\">What is the purpose of a brand and a firm?</li>\r\n	<li class=\"dot\">Who is behind this firm, brand and effort?</li>\r\n	<li class=\"dot\">Are companies responsive to people and are they transparent?</li>\r\n	<li class=\"dot\">Which companies and brands can I trust?</li>\r\n	<li class=\"dot\">What do other people, employees, customers and community say about the brands and companies I am dealing with or would like to deal with?</li>\r\n	<li class=\"dot\">Is there meaning for a brand and company besides profit maximization?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nMarketers, companies and people are realizing that increasingly how one acts is very important. Is one being authentic? Is there a respect and awareness of a greater community? Can we trust you?\r\n\r\nToday because of Social Media everyone quickly gets to see the people, the values and the drivers behind a company. Marketers and managers and all folks in leadership positions now need to change and adapt to a new world.\r\n\r\nSimon Mainwaring has been at the forefront of these changes both as a practitioner, thinker, early adopter and innovator of how markets and marketing can combine both art and science, profit and greater good as well as commerce and community.\r\n\r\nFor many of us we look to Simon Mainwaring as he works in this blurring world to guide us.\r\n\r\nI am very excited about the prospect of a book that will not only allow us to tap the nearly two decades of wisdom and experience that Simon brings to these topics of the future of commerce and brands and community but also practical tips on making things actually happen.\r\n\r\nThere are a lot of wise folks and lots of wet under the ears early adopters. Then there is Simon who straddles these worlds and finds ways to connect them. We First is as prescient as it is visionary – a must read for marketers and consumers intent on creating a prosperous future for all.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Rishad Tobaccowala, Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer for VivaKi</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon Mainwaring’s insights and recommendations about the power of brands and consumers demonstrate how businesses can enhance the triple bottom line - doing good while making a profit and saving our world.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Beth Kanter, Co-founder Zoetica and author of The Networked Non-Profit</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /><em>We First</em> is more than a call to action, it\'s a new imperative. Simon Mainwaring makes a very compelling case for how the combined power of consumers and brands will influence business and bring about a new era of social transformation. <em>We First</em> will show you a path to creating a better world. Buy it today.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Valeria Maltoni, author of <em>Conversation Agent</em></span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /><em>We First</em> elegantly demonstrates the power of turning me into we by aligning brands and consumers as social collaborators<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Peter Guber, Chairman &amp; CEO Mandalay Entertainment</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />By demonstrating how brands benefit from cause integration, <em>We First</em> lays\r\nout a vital and actionable blueprint for how we can scale social change to\r\nmeet global challenges. By tapping into these powerful private sector forces, Mainwaring shows us how we transform capitalism to create a world we all want to live in.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Ryan Scott, CEO of Causecast </span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />The evolution of capitalism is putting <em>We First</em>. Mainwaring not only gets this, but helps us understand how to make it happen.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Jay Coen Gilbert, Co-founder B Corporations</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />This is exactly the book that the world needs right now.  It’s our GPS for reaching the destination we must achieve: an intersection of business and consumerism that drives not just big profits but also greater good.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Katya Andresen, COO Network for Good and author, Robin Hood Marketing</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Mainwaring offers an inspiring new vision for today\'s broken capitalist model, one that embraces human capital as much as economic. We First does away with the typical fluff-slinging of manifestos and instead offers a practical guide to how brands can do well by doing good, a guide as rooted in socio-cultural insight as it is in a keen understanding of emerging media and technologies – from social networking platforms to location-based mobile applications. Mainwaring shows, with the rigor of an innovation researcher and the passion of a postmodern philanthropist, that capitalism needs not a revolution but an evolution.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Maria Popova, Editor of Brain Pickings</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /><em>We First</em> shines an impactful spotlight on the vital importance of weaving socially mindful practices into the DNA of the “for profit “ sector. In today’s interconnected world, the time is <strong>now</strong> for marketers and consumers to assess their role in creating the greater good.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Blair Cobb, Director, AOL Cause Marketing</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />It is no secret that our society is being transformed - rapidly, and constantly. Still, most people don\'t fully understand exactly what is changing or what specific steps must be taken to survive, let alone thrive, in this new age. Simon Mainwaring understands. He knows that every organization needs to dramatically shift how it operates and communicates.  He knows that individuals want to have a meaningful, measurable impact on the world.  He recognizes that the platforms and channels that have developed over the past few years provide a powerful foundation from which a complete re-imagination of business and philanthropy. Simon Mainwaring has counseled clients throughout his distinguished career on how brands and consumers can work together, fueled by social media, to build a better world. Now, in his extraordinary new book, he offers his insights and guidance to everyone else.  Ignore this book at your own peril.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Brian Reich, SVP and Global Editor, Edelman Digital</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon Mainwaring puts forth inspiring and provocative ideas on how to transform capitalism into an engine of prosperity. He shows how global brands can become a critical catalyst for creating sustainable capitalism and positive social change.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Dave Hudson, CEO NM Incite, Nielsen &amp; McKinsey</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<em>“We First </em>is  a remarkable guide for competitors, innovators, and do-gooders in the  marketplace and the world.  The future is shaped with the help of ideas  in this book.  Check it out.”\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Michael P. Davidson, CEO, Gen Next</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Mainwaring has written a comprehensive and engaging account of how we can use social media as a jumping off point to effect positive change not only in the world of business but in our communities and globally as well. <em>We First</em> is a must-read for anyone interested in the field of online marketing, consumerism or the simple desire of making the world a better place.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Liz Heller, CEO Buzztone</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon Mainwaring’s <em>We First</em> redefines how consumer choice is shifting to more complex dimensions…the calculus of how a brand fits the consumer’s rational, emotional, and even spiritual/ethical needs. Simon insightfully posits how these concerns go beyond individual well being, and take on socio-political dimensions. <em>We First</em> recalibrates that equation by asking what is the holistic role a brand plays in one’s life? How do the spending choices a consumer makes enhance their world and, the planet in general. <em>We First</em> shines a light on how greater numbers of consumers are willing to associate or to disassociate with products and services based on a broader set of understandings – namely, the ethical dimensions of a brand and their implications for our collective future.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Tim Sexton, CEO of Sexton Co.</span></strong>','Reviews','','inherit','open','open','','32-revision-32','','','2011-07-27 01:23:05','2011-07-27 01:23:05','',32,'http://wefirstbranding.com/32-revision-32',0,'revision','',0),(280,1,'2011-08-28 01:24:01','2011-08-28 01:24:01','<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Can big business be socially responsible? Brand consulting expert Mainwaring certainly thinks so. He believes new technologies aren\'t merely making life easier, they\'re making us better. In allowing us to connect with each other across geographic, cultural, and language barriers, the Internet and social media might very well be increasing our capacity for empathy. His \"We First\" ethos proposes cooperation between governments, philanthropies, and capitalist corporations to achieve meaningful social transformation. Social media—viral, boarderless—is the perfect vehicle to promote \"contributory consumerism,\" and Mainwaring has fascinating suggestions for technological innovation and systemic change. He proposes a \"Global Brand Initiative\": an association of corporate brands and their advertising partners and competitors that willingly work together (Coke with Pepsi, Greenpeace with WWF, the U.S. with China) to advance corporate social responsibility and charitable donations. Tall orders, all—but the author\'s enthusiasm and evidence make an excellent (and counter-intuitive) case for big business\'s ability to make major strides in creating a more equitable world.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Publisher’s Weekly</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />A prolific blogger and social media consultant uses  his online expertise to provide a framework for how businesses,  consumers and social media can combine to make a better world. Mainwaring is adamant that business as usual cannot  be sustained in this era of corporate greed and a warming planet. The  author\'s vision for a “We First” society, named after the  social media consultancy company he founded, would have businesses take  greater steps toward sustainability and social responsibility. In an  age of growing interconnectivity, consumers, he writes, are vocal about  wanting their purchases to promote social good.  Corporations, whether altruistically or otherwise, have caught on and  geared their brands to promote these values in order to maintain their  consumer base. As a result, the private sector has begun to shift away  from self-focused policies to those that include  volunteerism, donations and sustainable manufacturing, building  community and profits. But when contrasting the $20 billion in corporate  donations to the trillions made in profits, plainly a great deal more  can and needs to be done. The author offers clearly  written and well-informed solutions, and end-of-chapter synopses and an  appended reference guide flesh out his vision. A must-read for those who want to understand and  engage the power and potential of social media to promote a healthier,  more equitable world.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Kirkus Book Reviews</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />While economists try to patchwork a theory of how capitalism should  work, Simon Mainwaring, a brand expert, has looked at our systemic  problems squarely and created a remarkable vision for fully functioning  capitalism. Harmful externalities are costs that are borne by society at  large although created to produce profits for a corporation, such as  pollution, health costs, etc. Mainwaring’s thesis is that greater  profits for the corporation can be produced by transparency about actual  societal costs of their operation and mitigating or incorporating such  costs into their financial structure. He gives great examples of  consumers voluntarily paying more for such products. He feels that the  time is well over for a “me first” approach to profiteering and that a We First approach is good for the economy, the consumer and the  overall health of the planet. He also cites examples of corporations who  have taken the high road in such matters as CEO compensation,  stockholder dividends and external costs and have benefited their  profits and the greater society.||With the widespread use of social  media, the author feels that consumers can now interface with brands to  spread the word about corporate responsibility or negligence and so hold  corporations accountable for their actions by marketplace activism.This  book is very highly recommended reading.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">San Francisco Book Review</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><em>We First</em> is a terrific read for anyone who follows economics,  politics and business.  I promise you that no matter where you stand  philosophically, you will find confirmations and challenges to your  point of view.  It’s a fantastic book for business book clubs and  business students as well.</span><img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<span class=\"red\">Small Business Trends</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Capitalism as it exists, is not sustainable nor is it engendering the support and action needed for widespread global renewal. As new media transforms the business landscape and redistributes influence within markets, consumers are now in a position to dictate the actions of businesses based not only on buying power, but also what they say and don\'t say in online social communities - individually and collectively. Simon Mainwaring’s We First empowers socially conscious consumers to channel their online activity sparking massive social change while also awakening business leaders to earn critical relevance through positive, meaningful transformation. Mainwaring is an inspiring leader in his field that truly understands the dynamics in play in the new world of business, online consumer behavior, and how they can collaborate to rethink and rework paths to true global renewal.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Brian Solis, Author of Engage</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Few understand the power of brands and consumers better than Simon Mainwaring. In \"We First,\" he presents a truly compelling vision of how to transform that power to the benefit of society and the good of capitalism.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Jeff Jarvis, Author, “What Would Google Do?</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon Mainwaring has a deep and powerful understanding of social media and presents great opportunities to use it for real change. In <em>We First</em>, his approach inspires and empowers both brands and consumers alike with innovative solutions to some of the biggest challenges facing our world.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Scott Harrison, Founder of charity: water</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Many will buy <em>We First</em> as a business book for a radical new perspective on marketing in the digital age.  But many will find in it even in more important as a social philosophy for a crowded world spinning ever faster, where traditional push marketing is simply not sustainable.  Simon Mainwaring is the new master of the \'three wins\' - for your company, for you customers and for the planet.  He shows us clearly that companies that <em>mean</em> more actually <em>make</em> more, turning customers into their most important evangelists.  Today, values count as much as value, and Simon shows us how to find, foster and share the best of both.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Steve Hayden, Vice Chairman, Ogilvy &amp; Mather Worldwide</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Brand promises must be backed up by credible action or they are rendered meaningless in today\'s social-media dialog. Today\'s consumer has the power to hold brands accountable. Simon Mainwaring\'s <em>We First</em> is the ultimate how-to guide for 21st century brand-building.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Robert Tercek, Founder, General Creativity and former President of Digital Media OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network) </span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Nearly a century ago, Henry Ford said, \"A business that makes nothing but money is a poor business.\" And now Simon Mainwaring explores that idea in depth, asserting that not only should capitalism and social change coexist, but giving examples of how they can.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Scott Monty, Global Digital &amp; Multimedia Communications Manager, Ford Motor Company</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /><em>We First</em> explains how capitalism must transform from being an engine just for profit into one that\'s driven by purpose. A veteran brand marketer, Simon Mainwaring shows how to use social technologies to create and deepen business relationships, which in turn drive profits. Put meaning back into your business by buying this book. Actually, buy two and give one away to someone who is also yearning to take their business to the next level.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Charlene Li, Author of \"Open Leadership\" and Founder of Altimeter Group</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />With his mastery of the branding process and his commitment to corporate responsibility, Simon Mainwaring is the perfect author to chart the path for capitalism’s enlightened self-preservation.\r\n\r\nCapitalism and ethical behavior are compatible, but the relationship must become more symbiotic if capitalism is to survive in a world in which consumers are increasingly assertive about their own rights and the greater good.  Social networking makes possible an unprecedented level of dialogue between producers and consumers, and producers ignore this conversation at their peril. For their part, consumers will use their buying power as enhanced by these networks to advance personal and societal agendas.\r\n\r\nMainwaring’s book explains the practical aspects of how all this works. As such, We First is a critical resource for corporate leaders and will inspire consumers, individually and collectively, to recognize their inherent strength.  A renewed capitalism will be able to not only survive in the 21st century, but also become a stronger, more responsible force for social change. Led by consumers empowered by new media, as envisioned by Mainwaring, corporate responsibility will become far more pervasive. We First is an invaluable blueprint for building this new societal structure we so urgently need.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Philip Seib\r\nProfessor of Journalism and Public Diplomacy\r\nProfessor of International Relations\r\nDirector, Center on Public Diplomacy, Annenberg School\r\nUniversity of Southern California</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />When customers and companies truly understand the vision in We First, when they realize we have the power to make capitalism work in our favor, when they embrace just how powerful the social media tools are that we already have in our hands, they\'ll unleash an almost unlimited capacity to massively change our world. We First is more than a must read - it\'s a must do. Buy it, act it, and most importantly – LIVE IT!<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Gary Vaynerchuk, Author, ‘Crush It!’</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />In the most important business book since Freakonomics, Simon Mainwaring’s transformational opus illustrates that doing good and doing well go hand-in-hand for 21st century corporations. A groundbreaking approach to marketing, We First teaches brands how to tap into a world of 600 million friends and billions of daily personal news feeds by making an impact one person at a time.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Jay Samit, CEO SocialVibe &amp; former EVP Sony Corporation of America</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />To avoid collapse of the natural resources that support the business activities that human beings are so feverishly pursuing, we must move from the Industrial Age to the Sustainability Age. But how will that happen? <em>We First</em> explains how it is <em>already</em> happening in the new alignment between brands and customers that promises a roadmap to living within the natural means of our Planet Earth.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Rick Ridgeway, VP Environmental Initiatives, Patagonia, Inc.</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /><em>We First</em> lays out a movement that looks to transform corporate America, providing plenty of food for thought for the business leaders of today and tomorrow.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Tony Hsieh, New York Times bestselling author of \"Delivering Happiness\" and CEO of Zappos.com, Inc.</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Today like never before the future of companies and brands are in the throes of change. This change is driven by a combination of human experience and learning combined with new technologies and capabilities that are changing the very mindsets of people and deeply impacting their expectations.\r\n\r\nIn the work that I do for some of the largest firms around the world the key questions that CEO’s, marketers, government authorities and communities ask are the following?\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li class=\"dot\">What is the purpose of a brand and a firm?</li>\r\n	<li class=\"dot\">Who is behind this firm, brand and effort?</li>\r\n	<li class=\"dot\">Are companies responsive to people and are they transparent?</li>\r\n	<li class=\"dot\">Which companies and brands can I trust?</li>\r\n	<li class=\"dot\">What do other people, employees, customers and community say about the brands and companies I am dealing with or would like to deal with?</li>\r\n	<li class=\"dot\">Is there meaning for a brand and company besides profit maximization?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nMarketers, companies and people are realizing that increasingly how one acts is very important. Is one being authentic? Is there a respect and awareness of a greater community? Can we trust you?\r\n\r\nToday because of Social Media everyone quickly gets to see the people, the values and the drivers behind a company. Marketers and managers and all folks in leadership positions now need to change and adapt to a new world.\r\n\r\nSimon Mainwaring has been at the forefront of these changes both as a practitioner, thinker, early adopter and innovator of how markets and marketing can combine both art and science, profit and greater good as well as commerce and community.\r\n\r\nFor many of us we look to Simon Mainwaring as he works in this blurring world to guide us.\r\n\r\nI am very excited about the prospect of a book that will not only allow us to tap the nearly two decades of wisdom and experience that Simon brings to these topics of the future of commerce and brands and community but also practical tips on making things actually happen.\r\n\r\nThere are a lot of wise folks and lots of wet under the ears early adopters. Then there is Simon who straddles these worlds and finds ways to connect them. We First is as prescient as it is visionary – a must read for marketers and consumers intent on creating a prosperous future for all.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Rishad Tobaccowala, Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer for VivaKi</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon Mainwaring’s insights and recommendations about the power of brands and consumers demonstrate how businesses can enhance the triple bottom line - doing good while making a profit and saving our world.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Beth Kanter, Co-founder Zoetica and author of The Networked Non-Profit</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /><em>We First</em> is more than a call to action, it\'s a new imperative. Simon Mainwaring makes a very compelling case for how the combined power of consumers and brands will influence business and bring about a new era of social transformation. <em>We First</em> will show you a path to creating a better world. Buy it today.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Valeria Maltoni, author of <em>Conversation Agent</em></span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /><em>We First</em> elegantly demonstrates the power of turning me into we by aligning brands and consumers as social collaborators<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Peter Guber, Chairman &amp; CEO Mandalay Entertainment</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />By demonstrating how brands benefit from cause integration, <em>We First</em> lays\r\nout a vital and actionable blueprint for how we can scale social change to\r\nmeet global challenges. By tapping into these powerful private sector forces, Mainwaring shows us how we transform capitalism to create a world we all want to live in.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Ryan Scott, CEO of Causecast </span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />The evolution of capitalism is putting <em>We First</em>. Mainwaring not only gets this, but helps us understand how to make it happen.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Jay Coen Gilbert, Co-founder B Corporations</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />This is exactly the book that the world needs right now.  It’s our GPS for reaching the destination we must achieve: an intersection of business and consumerism that drives not just big profits but also greater good.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Katya Andresen, COO Network for Good and author, Robin Hood Marketing</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Mainwaring offers an inspiring new vision for today\'s broken capitalist model, one that embraces human capital as much as economic. We First does away with the typical fluff-slinging of manifestos and instead offers a practical guide to how brands can do well by doing good, a guide as rooted in socio-cultural insight as it is in a keen understanding of emerging media and technologies – from social networking platforms to location-based mobile applications. Mainwaring shows, with the rigor of an innovation researcher and the passion of a postmodern philanthropist, that capitalism needs not a revolution but an evolution.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Maria Popova, Editor of Brain Pickings</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /><em>We First</em> shines an impactful spotlight on the vital importance of weaving socially mindful practices into the DNA of the “for profit “ sector. In today’s interconnected world, the time is <strong>now</strong> for marketers and consumers to assess their role in creating the greater good.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Blair Cobb, Director, AOL Cause Marketing</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />It is no secret that our society is being transformed - rapidly, and constantly. Still, most people don\'t fully understand exactly what is changing or what specific steps must be taken to survive, let alone thrive, in this new age. Simon Mainwaring understands. He knows that every organization needs to dramatically shift how it operates and communicates.  He knows that individuals want to have a meaningful, measurable impact on the world.  He recognizes that the platforms and channels that have developed over the past few years provide a powerful foundation from which a complete re-imagination of business and philanthropy. Simon Mainwaring has counseled clients throughout his distinguished career on how brands and consumers can work together, fueled by social media, to build a better world. Now, in his extraordinary new book, he offers his insights and guidance to everyone else.  Ignore this book at your own peril.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Brian Reich, SVP and Global Editor, Edelman Digital</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon Mainwaring puts forth inspiring and provocative ideas on how to transform capitalism into an engine of prosperity. He shows how global brands can become a critical catalyst for creating sustainable capitalism and positive social change.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Dave Hudson, CEO NM Incite, Nielsen &amp; McKinsey</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<em>“We First </em>is  a remarkable guide for competitors, innovators, and do-gooders in the  marketplace and the world.  The future is shaped with the help of ideas  in this book.  Check it out.”\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Michael P. Davidson, CEO, Gen Next</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Mainwaring has written a comprehensive and engaging account of how we can use social media as a jumping off point to effect positive change not only in the world of business but in our communities and globally as well. <em>We First</em> is a must-read for anyone interested in the field of online marketing, consumerism or the simple desire of making the world a better place.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Liz Heller, CEO Buzztone</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon Mainwaring’s <em>We First</em> redefines how consumer choice is shifting to more complex dimensions…the calculus of how a brand fits the consumer’s rational, emotional, and even spiritual/ethical needs. Simon insightfully posits how these concerns go beyond individual well being, and take on socio-political dimensions. <em>We First</em> recalibrates that equation by asking what is the holistic role a brand plays in one’s life? How do the spending choices a consumer makes enhance their world and, the planet in general. <em>We First</em> shines a light on how greater numbers of consumers are willing to associate or to disassociate with products and services based on a broader set of understandings – namely, the ethical dimensions of a brand and their implications for our collective future.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Tim Sexton, CEO of Sexton Co.</span></strong>','Reviews','','inherit','open','open','','32-revision-34','','','2011-08-28 01:24:01','2011-08-28 01:24:01','',32,'http://wefirstbranding.com/32-revision-34',0,'revision','',0),(279,1,'2011-08-26 23:31:05','2011-08-26 23:31:05','<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Can big business be socially responsible? Brand consulting expert Mainwaring certainly thinks so. He believes new technologies aren\'t merely making life easier, they\'re making us better. In allowing us to connect with each other across geographic, cultural, and language barriers, the Internet and social media might very well be increasing our capacity for empathy. His \"We First\" ethos proposes cooperation between governments, philanthropies, and capitalist corporations to achieve meaningful social transformation. Social media—viral, boarderless—is the perfect vehicle to promote \"contributory consumerism,\" and Mainwaring has fascinating suggestions for technological innovation and systemic change. He proposes a \"Global Brand Initiative\": an association of corporate brands and their advertising partners and competitors that willingly work together (Coke with Pepsi, Greenpeace with WWF, the U.S. with China) to advance corporate social responsibility and charitable donations. Tall orders, all—but the author\'s enthusiasm and evidence make an excellent (and counter-intuitive) case for big business\'s ability to make major strides in creating a more equitable world.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Publisher’s Weekly</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />A prolific blogger and social media consultant uses  his online expertise to provide a framework for how businesses,  consumers and social media can combine to make a better world. Mainwaring is adamant that business as usual cannot  be sustained in this era of corporate greed and a warming planet. The  author\'s vision for a “We First” society, named after the  social media consultancy company he founded, would have businesses take  greater steps toward sustainability and social responsibility. In an  age of growing interconnectivity, consumers, he writes, are vocal about  wanting their purchases to promote social good.  Corporations, whether altruistically or otherwise, have caught on and  geared their brands to promote these values in order to maintain their  consumer base. As a result, the private sector has begun to shift away  from self-focused policies to those that include  volunteerism, donations and sustainable manufacturing, building  community and profits. But when contrasting the $20 billion in corporate  donations to the trillions made in profits, plainly a great deal more  can and needs to be done. The author offers clearly  written and well-informed solutions, and end-of-chapter synopses and an  appended reference guide flesh out his vision. A must-read for those who want to understand and  engage the power and potential of social media to promote a healthier,  more equitable world.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Kirkus Book Reviews</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />While economists try to patchwork a theory of how capitalism should  work, Simon Mainwaring, a brand expert, has looked at our systemic  problems squarely and created a remarkable vision for fully functioning  capitalism. Harmful externalities are costs that are borne by society at  large although created to produce profits for a corporation, such as  pollution, health costs, etc. Mainwaring’s thesis is that greater  profits for the corporation can be produced by transparency about actual  societal costs of their operation and mitigating or incorporating such  costs into their financial structure. He gives great examples of  consumers voluntarily paying more for such products. He feels that the  time is well over for a “me first” approach to profiteering and that a We First approach is good for the economy, the consumer and the  overall health of the planet. He also cites examples of corporations who  have taken the high road in such matters as CEO compensation,  stockholder dividends and external costs and have benefited their  profits and the greater society.||With the widespread use of social  media, the author feels that consumers can now interface with brands to  spread the word about corporate responsibility or negligence and so hold  corporations accountable for their actions by marketplace activism.This  book is very highly recommended reading.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">San Francisco Book Review</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Capitalism as it exists, is not sustainable nor is it engendering the support and action needed for widespread global renewal. As new media transforms the business landscape and redistributes influence within markets, consumers are now in a position to dictate the actions of businesses based not only on buying power, but also what they say and don\'t say in online social communities - individually and collectively. Simon Mainwaring’s We First empowers socially conscious consumers to channel their online activity sparking massive social change while also awakening business leaders to earn critical relevance through positive, meaningful transformation. Mainwaring is an inspiring leader in his field that truly understands the dynamics in play in the new world of business, online consumer behavior, and how they can collaborate to rethink and rework paths to true global renewal.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Brian Solis, Author of Engage</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Few understand the power of brands and consumers better than Simon Mainwaring. In \"We First,\" he presents a truly compelling vision of how to transform that power to the benefit of society and the good of capitalism.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Jeff Jarvis, Author, “What Would Google Do?</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon Mainwaring has a deep and powerful understanding of social media and presents great opportunities to use it for real change. In <em>We First</em>, his approach inspires and empowers both brands and consumers alike with innovative solutions to some of the biggest challenges facing our world.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Scott Harrison, Founder of charity: water</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Many will buy <em>We First</em> as a business book for a radical new perspective on marketing in the digital age.  But many will find in it even in more important as a social philosophy for a crowded world spinning ever faster, where traditional push marketing is simply not sustainable.  Simon Mainwaring is the new master of the \'three wins\' - for your company, for you customers and for the planet.  He shows us clearly that companies that <em>mean</em> more actually <em>make</em> more, turning customers into their most important evangelists.  Today, values count as much as value, and Simon shows us how to find, foster and share the best of both.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Steve Hayden, Vice Chairman, Ogilvy &amp; Mather Worldwide</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Brand promises must be backed up by credible action or they are rendered meaningless in today\'s social-media dialog. Today\'s consumer has the power to hold brands accountable. Simon Mainwaring\'s <em>We First</em> is the ultimate how-to guide for 21st century brand-building.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Robert Tercek, Founder, General Creativity and former President of Digital Media OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network) </span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Nearly a century ago, Henry Ford said, \"A business that makes nothing but money is a poor business.\" And now Simon Mainwaring explores that idea in depth, asserting that not only should capitalism and social change coexist, but giving examples of how they can.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Scott Monty, Global Digital &amp; Multimedia Communications Manager, Ford Motor Company</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /><em>We First</em> explains how capitalism must transform from being an engine just for profit into one that\'s driven by purpose. A veteran brand marketer, Simon Mainwaring shows how to use social technologies to create and deepen business relationships, which in turn drive profits. Put meaning back into your business by buying this book. Actually, buy two and give one away to someone who is also yearning to take their business to the next level.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Charlene Li, Author of \"Open Leadership\" and Founder of Altimeter Group</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />With his mastery of the branding process and his commitment to corporate responsibility, Simon Mainwaring is the perfect author to chart the path for capitalism’s enlightened self-preservation.\r\n\r\nCapitalism and ethical behavior are compatible, but the relationship must become more symbiotic if capitalism is to survive in a world in which consumers are increasingly assertive about their own rights and the greater good.  Social networking makes possible an unprecedented level of dialogue between producers and consumers, and producers ignore this conversation at their peril. For their part, consumers will use their buying power as enhanced by these networks to advance personal and societal agendas.\r\n\r\nMainwaring’s book explains the practical aspects of how all this works. As such, We First is a critical resource for corporate leaders and will inspire consumers, individually and collectively, to recognize their inherent strength.  A renewed capitalism will be able to not only survive in the 21st century, but also become a stronger, more responsible force for social change. Led by consumers empowered by new media, as envisioned by Mainwaring, corporate responsibility will become far more pervasive. We First is an invaluable blueprint for building this new societal structure we so urgently need.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Philip Seib\r\nProfessor of Journalism and Public Diplomacy\r\nProfessor of International Relations\r\nDirector, Center on Public Diplomacy, Annenberg School\r\nUniversity of Southern California</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />When customers and companies truly understand the vision in We First, when they realize we have the power to make capitalism work in our favor, when they embrace just how powerful the social media tools are that we already have in our hands, they\'ll unleash an almost unlimited capacity to massively change our world. We First is more than a must read - it\'s a must do. Buy it, act it, and most importantly – LIVE IT!<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Gary Vaynerchuk, Author, ‘Crush It!’</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />In the most important business book since Freakonomics, Simon Mainwaring’s transformational opus illustrates that doing good and doing well go hand-in-hand for 21st century corporations. A groundbreaking approach to marketing, We First teaches brands how to tap into a world of 600 million friends and billions of daily personal news feeds by making an impact one person at a time.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Jay Samit, CEO SocialVibe &amp; former EVP Sony Corporation of America</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />To avoid collapse of the natural resources that support the business activities that human beings are so feverishly pursuing, we must move from the Industrial Age to the Sustainability Age. But how will that happen? <em>We First</em> explains how it is <em>already</em> happening in the new alignment between brands and customers that promises a roadmap to living within the natural means of our Planet Earth.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Rick Ridgeway, VP Environmental Initiatives, Patagonia, Inc.</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /><em>We First</em> lays out a movement that looks to transform corporate America, providing plenty of food for thought for the business leaders of today and tomorrow.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Tony Hsieh, New York Times bestselling author of \"Delivering Happiness\" and CEO of Zappos.com, Inc.</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Today like never before the future of companies and brands are in the throes of change. This change is driven by a combination of human experience and learning combined with new technologies and capabilities that are changing the very mindsets of people and deeply impacting their expectations.\r\n\r\nIn the work that I do for some of the largest firms around the world the key questions that CEO’s, marketers, government authorities and communities ask are the following?\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li class=\"dot\">What is the purpose of a brand and a firm?</li>\r\n	<li class=\"dot\">Who is behind this firm, brand and effort?</li>\r\n	<li class=\"dot\">Are companies responsive to people and are they transparent?</li>\r\n	<li class=\"dot\">Which companies and brands can I trust?</li>\r\n	<li class=\"dot\">What do other people, employees, customers and community say about the brands and companies I am dealing with or would like to deal with?</li>\r\n	<li class=\"dot\">Is there meaning for a brand and company besides profit maximization?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nMarketers, companies and people are realizing that increasingly how one acts is very important. Is one being authentic? Is there a respect and awareness of a greater community? Can we trust you?\r\n\r\nToday because of Social Media everyone quickly gets to see the people, the values and the drivers behind a company. Marketers and managers and all folks in leadership positions now need to change and adapt to a new world.\r\n\r\nSimon Mainwaring has been at the forefront of these changes both as a practitioner, thinker, early adopter and innovator of how markets and marketing can combine both art and science, profit and greater good as well as commerce and community.\r\n\r\nFor many of us we look to Simon Mainwaring as he works in this blurring world to guide us.\r\n\r\nI am very excited about the prospect of a book that will not only allow us to tap the nearly two decades of wisdom and experience that Simon brings to these topics of the future of commerce and brands and community but also practical tips on making things actually happen.\r\n\r\nThere are a lot of wise folks and lots of wet under the ears early adopters. Then there is Simon who straddles these worlds and finds ways to connect them. We First is as prescient as it is visionary – a must read for marketers and consumers intent on creating a prosperous future for all.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Rishad Tobaccowala, Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer for VivaKi</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon Mainwaring’s insights and recommendations about the power of brands and consumers demonstrate how businesses can enhance the triple bottom line - doing good while making a profit and saving our world.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Beth Kanter, Co-founder Zoetica and author of The Networked Non-Profit</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /><em>We First</em> is more than a call to action, it\'s a new imperative. Simon Mainwaring makes a very compelling case for how the combined power of consumers and brands will influence business and bring about a new era of social transformation. <em>We First</em> will show you a path to creating a better world. Buy it today.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Valeria Maltoni, author of <em>Conversation Agent</em></span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /><em>We First</em> elegantly demonstrates the power of turning me into we by aligning brands and consumers as social collaborators<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Peter Guber, Chairman &amp; CEO Mandalay Entertainment</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />By demonstrating how brands benefit from cause integration, <em>We First</em> lays\r\nout a vital and actionable blueprint for how we can scale social change to\r\nmeet global challenges. By tapping into these powerful private sector forces, Mainwaring shows us how we transform capitalism to create a world we all want to live in.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Ryan Scott, CEO of Causecast </span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />The evolution of capitalism is putting <em>We First</em>. Mainwaring not only gets this, but helps us understand how to make it happen.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Jay Coen Gilbert, Co-founder B Corporations</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />This is exactly the book that the world needs right now.  It’s our GPS for reaching the destination we must achieve: an intersection of business and consumerism that drives not just big profits but also greater good.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Katya Andresen, COO Network for Good and author, Robin Hood Marketing</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Mainwaring offers an inspiring new vision for today\'s broken capitalist model, one that embraces human capital as much as economic. We First does away with the typical fluff-slinging of manifestos and instead offers a practical guide to how brands can do well by doing good, a guide as rooted in socio-cultural insight as it is in a keen understanding of emerging media and technologies – from social networking platforms to location-based mobile applications. Mainwaring shows, with the rigor of an innovation researcher and the passion of a postmodern philanthropist, that capitalism needs not a revolution but an evolution.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Maria Popova, Editor of Brain Pickings</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /><em>We First</em> shines an impactful spotlight on the vital importance of weaving socially mindful practices into the DNA of the “for profit “ sector. In today’s interconnected world, the time is <strong>now</strong> for marketers and consumers to assess their role in creating the greater good.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Blair Cobb, Director, AOL Cause Marketing</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />It is no secret that our society is being transformed - rapidly, and constantly. Still, most people don\'t fully understand exactly what is changing or what specific steps must be taken to survive, let alone thrive, in this new age. Simon Mainwaring understands. He knows that every organization needs to dramatically shift how it operates and communicates.  He knows that individuals want to have a meaningful, measurable impact on the world.  He recognizes that the platforms and channels that have developed over the past few years provide a powerful foundation from which a complete re-imagination of business and philanthropy. Simon Mainwaring has counseled clients throughout his distinguished career on how brands and consumers can work together, fueled by social media, to build a better world. Now, in his extraordinary new book, he offers his insights and guidance to everyone else.  Ignore this book at your own peril.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Brian Reich, SVP and Global Editor, Edelman Digital</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon Mainwaring puts forth inspiring and provocative ideas on how to transform capitalism into an engine of prosperity. He shows how global brands can become a critical catalyst for creating sustainable capitalism and positive social change.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Dave Hudson, CEO NM Incite, Nielsen &amp; McKinsey</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<em>“We First </em>is  a remarkable guide for competitors, innovators, and do-gooders in the  marketplace and the world.  The future is shaped with the help of ideas  in this book.  Check it out.”\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Michael P. Davidson, CEO, Gen Next</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Mainwaring has written a comprehensive and engaging account of how we can use social media as a jumping off point to effect positive change not only in the world of business but in our communities and globally as well. <em>We First</em> is a must-read for anyone interested in the field of online marketing, consumerism or the simple desire of making the world a better place.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Liz Heller, CEO Buzztone</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon Mainwaring’s <em>We First</em> redefines how consumer choice is shifting to more complex dimensions…the calculus of how a brand fits the consumer’s rational, emotional, and even spiritual/ethical needs. Simon insightfully posits how these concerns go beyond individual well being, and take on socio-political dimensions. <em>We First</em> recalibrates that equation by asking what is the holistic role a brand plays in one’s life? How do the spending choices a consumer makes enhance their world and, the planet in general. <em>We First</em> shines a light on how greater numbers of consumers are willing to associate or to disassociate with products and services based on a broader set of understandings – namely, the ethical dimensions of a brand and their implications for our collective future.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Tim Sexton, CEO of Sexton Co.</span></strong>','Reviews','','inherit','open','open','','32-revision-33','','','2011-08-26 23:31:05','2011-08-26 23:31:05','',32,'http://wefirstbranding.com/32-revision-33',0,'revision','',0),(293,1,'2011-10-14 14:50:48','2011-10-14 14:50:48','','Opt-in','','inherit','open','open','','292-revision','','','2011-10-14 14:50:48','2011-10-14 14:50:48','',292,'http://wefirstbranding.com/292-revision',0,'revision','',0),(282,1,'2011-09-20 16:40:47','2011-09-20 16:40:47','','Survey','','publish','open','open','','survey','','','2011-09-20 16:40:47','2011-09-20 16:40:47','',0,'http://wefirstbranding.com',0,'page','',0),(283,1,'2011-09-20 16:40:35','2011-09-20 16:40:35','','Survey','','inherit','open','open','','282-revision','','','2011-09-20 16:40:35','2011-09-20 16:40:35','',282,'http://wefirstbranding.com/282-revision',0,'revision','',0),(284,1,'2011-09-23 20:54:06','2011-09-23 20:54:06','','Seminar','','publish','open','open','','seminar-beta','','','2011-09-23 20:54:06','2011-09-23 20:54:06','',0,'http://wefirstbranding.com',0,'page','',0),(285,1,'2011-09-23 20:53:29','0000-00-00 00:00:00','','Seminar','','draft','open','open','','','','','2011-09-23 20:53:29','2011-09-23 20:53:29','',0,'http://wefirstbranding.com',0,'page','',0),(292,1,'2011-10-14 14:50:52','2011-10-14 14:50:52','','Opt-in','','publish','open','open','','opt-in','','','2011-10-14 14:50:52','2011-10-14 14:50:52','',0,'http://wefirstbranding.com',0,'page','',0),(287,1,'2011-09-23 20:52:57','2011-09-23 20:52:57','','Seminar','','inherit','open','open','','284-revision','','','2011-09-23 20:52:57','2011-09-23 20:52:57','',284,'http://wefirstbranding.com/284-revision',0,'revision','',0),(288,1,'2011-08-04 03:57:33','2011-08-04 03:57:33','<h2 class=\"page_subheader2\">Selected 2011 Engagements</h2>\r\n\r\n<strong>Plywood People</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'Social Innovation\'\r\nAtlanta, August 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>National Speakers Association</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'How to build a personal brand in the social business marketplace\'\r\nAnaheim, August 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Royal Society of Arts</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'From Me First to We First Capitalism\'\r\nLondon, July 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Utenti Pubblicita Associati (UPA)</strong>\r\nKeynote: \"The Power of Language in the Social Business Marketplace\'\r\nMilan, July 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>313Digital &amp; Detroit Social Media Club</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'How Social Media Drives Profit and Positive Impact.\'\r\nDetroit, June 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>General Motors</strong>\r\nTopic: \"Social branding for social good\"\r\nDetroit, June 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Cannes International Advertising Festival</strong>\r\nPanel: \'Good Work: How brands have positive impact\'\r\nCannes, June 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Media Entertainment Technology Alliance</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World\"\r\nLos Angeles, June 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>MUJI Social Summit</strong>\r\nPanel: \"The Art of the Socially Responsible Brand\"\r\nNew York, June 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Brown Shoe</strong>\r\nTopic: \' How Retail Brands use Social Media for Profit and Positive Impact\'\r\nNew York, June 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>TEDxSF</strong>\r\nTopic: \"ALIVE! Maximum Living as a Human\"\r\nSan Francisco, June 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Media Marketing Machines</strong>\r\nTopic: How to put Social Media to Work for your Brand\r\nSan Diego, June 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>SANGV</strong>\r\nPanel: \"Adding Zeros: Scale via Social Media and Mobile\"\r\nHollywood, Los Angeles\r\n\r\n<strong>Conscious Business Network</strong>\r\nTopic: \"Building a Conscious Business Brand\"\r\nChicago, May 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Brown Shoe Management Retreat</strong>\r\nKeynote: \"Using Social Media to Build your Brand Community and Profits\"\r\nMartha\'s Vineyard, New York\r\n\r\n<strong>Patagonia HQ</strong>\r\nTopic: \"Building a New Brand and Consumer Partnership\"\r\nVentura, May 2011\r\n\r\n<strong><strong>Founder\'s Institute</strong></strong><strong> </strong>\r\nTopic: \"How to Define your Brand for the Social Business Marketplace\"\r\nLos Angeles, May 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>UCLA Social Media Meetup</strong>\r\nTopic: \"Creating a Third Pillar of Social Change\"\r\nLos Angeles, May 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>\"Brands Gone Social\" Event</strong>\r\nPanel Moderator\r\nLos Angeles, May 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>USC Annenberg School of Communication and Journalism</strong>\r\nTopic: \"Ethics, Social Responsibility &amp; Social Media?\r\nLos Angeles, May 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Gen Next Forum</strong>\r\nTopic: \"How social technology can scale social change.\"\r\nLos Angeles, April 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>SXSW</strong>\r\nBook Reading: \" How social media can remake capitalism and build a better world.\"\r\nAustin, Texas, April 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Los Angeles Founder\'s Institute</strong>\r\nTopic: Brand Self-Definition in a shifting marketplace.\"\r\nLos Angeles, March 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>3rd Annual Gravity Summit</strong>\r\nOpening Keynote, Los Angeles, February, 2011,\r\nLos Angeles, March 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Media Entertainment Technology Alliance Forum</strong>\r\nPanel: “Is Social media making the world more unstable?”\r\nLos Angeles, February 2011\r\n<h2 class=\"page_subheader2\">Selected 2010 Engagements</h2>\r\n<strong>Cool Gravity Summit, UCLA</strong>\r\nKeynote: ‘How brands and consumers use social media to build profit and a better world.’ San Diego, 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>Think Social, The Paley Center for Media</strong>\r\nTopic: ‘Social and Mobile Technologies For Positive Change.’ Los Angeles, October 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>Images and Voices of Hope World Summit</strong>\r\nKeynote: ‘Media as an Agent of Social Change.’ New York, September 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>National Collegiate Scouting Association Annual Conference</strong>\r\nKeynote: ‘How to Use Social Media to Build Brand Communities.’ Chicago, July 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>Cannes International Advertising Festival</strong>\r\nKeynote: ‘New Media: Make or break lessons in today\'s most powerful instrument of change.’ France, June 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>Public Forum on Cultural Diplomacy</strong>\r\nTopic: ‘How Cultural Diplomacy Can Bridge the U. S. &amp; the Middle East.’ Los Angeles, May 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>#140 Conference Meet-up</strong>\r\nTopic: \'Timeless Truths for the Real-Time Web.\' Los Angeles, May 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>YPO/EO/NFLPA Conference</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'Building Profitable Brand Communities through Social Media.\' Chicago, May 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>Gucci Group Global Conference</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'Embracing Uncertainty.\' Miami, April 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>ConnectNow Conference</strong>\r\nTopic: \'How Non-Profits Think and Grow Like For-Profits.\' Sydney, April 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>Founder\'s Institute</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'Naming and Branding.\' Los Angeles, March 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>University of Oregon New Media Summit</strong>\r\nTopic: \'You and the Future of Advertising.\' Oregon, February 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>Media Entertainment Technology Alliance (METal International)</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'Building a Brand Through Social Media.’ Los Angeles, January 2010','Engagements ','','inherit','open','open','','155-revision-19','','','2011-08-04 03:57:33','2011-08-04 03:57:33','',155,'http://wefirstbranding.com/155-revision-19',0,'revision','',0),(289,1,'2011-08-17 20:02:57','2011-08-17 20:02:57','<strong><span class=\"red\"><img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /></span></strong>It was with great pleasure that Simon Mainwaring spoke at the MUJI event “Designing MORE WITH LESS” in New York City.  His presentation was interesting, inspiring and challenged everyone in the audience to think about “more with less” in new ways. I highly recommend Mr. Mainwaring as an exciting keynote speaker<strong><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">.</span><img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /></strong>\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Hiroyoshi Azami, President, MUJI U.S.A., Ltd.</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />We recently invited Simon to speak to our marketing, communications and agency partners. His deep brand experience and social media insight made him a credible speaker. He kept the group engaged in the conversation. Like all good storytellers, there are memorable lessons wrapped in interesting examples.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Mary Henige, Director, Social Media &amp; Digital Communications, General Motors Company</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />If your company is interested in keeping ahead of the new wave of customer engagement that is now powered by the new tools of social media-- and who isn\'t?--you should also be interested in engaging Simon Mainwaring to show you how to do it.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Rick Ridgeway, VP Environmental Initiatives, Patagonia</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Simon was a recent speaker at our Gucci Group Conference. He was extremely engaging, thought provoking and distilled complex ideas down into simple but powerful communications. The participants left inspired with clear insights into how to relate he shared to their business. I would highly recommend him as a transformative keynote speaker</span>.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Karen Lombardi, Executive Vice President Global Human Resources, Gucci Group</span></strong></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<span class=\"red\"><img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /></span><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Simon is fluent on subjects that most marketers and advertising people have only just started thinking about. He\'s got genuinely new things to say on the role of brands, the role of marketing and the role of citizens and consumers in shaping a progressive business agenda.  He was brilliant at YouTube\'s \"Good Work\" seminar in Cannes this year.  He\'s someone who can help you do a power of good.</span><img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Craig Davis, Co-Chairman &amp; Chief Creative Officer, Publicis Mojo</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Generous. Gifted. Gracious. Three traits I admire most about Simon. Generous with his time and attention. Gifted in his understanding and delivery of an important message. And gracious about sharing his talents and ideals. I heard Simon speak at a Summit, we connected and not long after, I asked him to moderate a panel designed to showcase \'Brands Gone Social.\' He created the most wonderfully engaging environment, from his thoughtful introduction to expertly researched questions and points about each participant. He is truly inspirational in how he embodies new ways of doing business that create positive social impact.</span><img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Emily, Crume, Senior Account Executive, Digg</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon spoke recently at a 313Digital Knowledge Event, sharing insights and how agencies and clients can transform their brands.  It was a very diverse audience, ranging from pure social media enthusiasts to creative agencies to automotive clients; yet each person was able to connect and relate to Simon, and takeaway new thoughts and ideas.  I hope to welcome him back to Detroit soon!<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Lisa Gilpin, Social Media Strategist, Weber Shandwick</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />We host more than 100 speakers a year, and Simon is among the best.  He’s informative, stimulating, and engaging.  Each person in the audience is exposed to new and big ideas, and is more importantly moved to act.  His message is great for competitors, innovators, and do-gooders in the marketplace and the world.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Michael P. Davidson, CEO, Gen Next</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /> Simon Mainwaring  was inspiring and dynamic when he spoke at my Digital Social Media  Workshop. His knowledge and engaging speaking style simply lit my  students on fire. More importantly, he engaged in thoughtful dialogue  that was both empowering and challenging.  I watched as Simon’s passion  inspired theirs, minds firing with new ideas, and I saw future thought  leaders being born right in front of my eyes.  Magical!<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Carol Quinn, Adjunct Professor, USC Annenberg School for Communications and Journalism</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon just doesn\'t come in content to talk and shake a few hands. Instead, he brings a full arsenal of smart concepts, compelling presentations, and a full-on, no-holds-barred generosity that is as authentic as it comes. He captured the hearts and minds of our students and faculty with insights on social media, creativity in a changing profession, and the new agency mindset that honors bravery and innovation. Wonderful to witness. Bravo, Simon!<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Professor Debra Morrison, School of Journalism and Communication\r\nUniversity of Oregon</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon enthralled and inspired our Australian audience during his workshop on \'How non-profits think like for Profits,’ at ConnectNow in Sydney. Simon also participated on the panel session at the conference along side Gary Vaynerchuk, Brian Solis, Tara Hunt and Debs Schultz among others. Simon\'s contribution brought a balanced perspective and understanding and empathy of the challenges social change brands have to face when integrating new media. I have never seen an event with satisfaction scores so uniformly high. From government and corporate groups, to rowdy social mediarati, agencies, charities, bloggers and SMEs, Simon has the gift of making complex stories concise and memorable, and delivers with energy, humor and insight. Forget about the ‘guru’ tag, Simon is the consummate communicator embracing social media and innovation and putting it to best practice. I look forward to having Simon back as keynote speaker at our next event.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Siobahn Bulfin, Executive Producer, Connect Now Conference, Sydney</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />I have had the pleasure of seeing Simon speak on several occasions. Each time he has not only engaged and fired the minds of the audience but also connected with them on a personal, emotional level. This makes Simon one of those rare breed that can communicate complex, transformative ideas in a way that motivates people to change behavior through the power of ideas. In his case, this is good news for us as he is uniquely positioned at the intersection of commerce, technology and social change. As a conference organizer and speaker myself, I could not recommend Simon more highly as a keynote speaker. Both his vision and presentation leave everyone in the room challenged, inspired and motivated.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Ken Rutkowski, founder Media Entertainment Technology Alliance, Los Angeles</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />I run a networking group of famous speakers and Simon Mainwaring\'s message of We First, and building community is a powerful message and one I would encourage you to share with your customers, prospects, and strategic partners.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Larry Benet, CEO of Speaker and Author Networking Group</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />We host more than 100 speakers a year, and Simon is among the best.  He’s informative, stimulating, and engaging.  Each person in the audience is exposed to new and big ideas, and is more importantly moved to act.  His message is great for competitors, innovators, and do-gooders in the marketplace and the world.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Michael P. Davidson, CEO, Gen Next</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon Mainwaring is a gift to an audience that wants to understand \'the high ground\' of brands and advertising.  His warmth and clear insights brought the advertising and marketing session to life at this year\'s Images and Voices of Hope annual World Summit on \'Inspiring Media in an Open Source World\'.  He enlarged the notion of corporate self-interest in ways that engaged the whole room and started the most dynamic conversations of the Summit.  Many cited his session as their favorite of the weekend.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Judy Rodgers, Executive Director, Images &amp; Voices of Hope</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />As the co-producer of the recent Cool Social Gravity Summit held at Brandman University in Irvine earlier this month, we were very pleased and honored to welcome Simon Mainwaring to deliver the Opening Keynote.  From the moment he began, his energy, passion, and vision were evident to everyone. Comments came pouring in after the conference and included: “I was riveted by Simon\'s speech and I’m so excited to put social media marketing to work”; “…it was by far one of the best social media for social good talks I\'ve heard.” <img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Professor Beverly Macy, Co-Producer, Cool Gravity Summit</span></strong>','Speaking Testimonials','','inherit','open','open','','183-revision-20','','','2011-08-17 20:02:57','2011-08-17 20:02:57','',183,'http://wefirstbranding.com/183-revision-20',0,'revision','',0),(290,1,'2011-10-11 19:20:22','2011-10-11 19:20:22','<strong><span class=\"red\"><img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /></span></strong>It was with great pleasure that Simon Mainwaring spoke at the MUJI event “Designing MORE WITH LESS” in New York City.  His presentation was interesting, inspiring and challenged everyone in the audience to think about “more with less” in new ways. I highly recommend Mr. Mainwaring as an exciting keynote speaker<strong><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">.</span><img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /></strong>\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Hiroyoshi Azami, President, MUJI U.S.A., Ltd.</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />We recently invited Simon to speak to our marketing, communications and agency partners. His deep brand experience and social media insight made him a credible speaker. He kept the group engaged in the conversation. Like all good storytellers, there are memorable lessons wrapped in interesting examples.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Mary Henige, Director, Social Media &amp; Digital Communications, General Motors Company</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />If your company is interested in keeping ahead of the new wave of customer engagement that is now powered by the new tools of social media-- and who isn\'t?--you should also be interested in engaging Simon Mainwaring to show you how to do it.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Rick Ridgeway, VP Environmental Initiatives, Patagonia</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Simon was a recent speaker at our Gucci Group Conference. He was extremely engaging, thought provoking and distilled complex ideas down into simple but powerful communications. The participants left inspired with clear insights into how to relate he shared to their business. I would highly recommend him as a transformative keynote speaker</span>.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Karen Lombardi, Executive Vice President Global Human Resources, Gucci Group</span></strong></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<span class=\"red\"><img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /></span><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Simon is fluent on subjects that most marketers and advertising people have only just started thinking about. He\'s got genuinely new things to say on the role of brands, the role of marketing and the role of citizens and consumers in shaping a progressive business agenda.  He was brilliant at YouTube\'s \"Good Work\" seminar in Cannes this year.  He\'s someone who can help you do a power of good.</span><img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Craig Davis, Co-Chairman &amp; Chief Creative Officer, Publicis Mojo</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Generous. Gifted. Gracious. Three traits I admire most about Simon. Generous with his time and attention. Gifted in his understanding and delivery of an important message. And gracious about sharing his talents and ideals. I heard Simon speak at a Summit, we connected and not long after, I asked him to moderate a panel designed to showcase \'Brands Gone Social.\' He created the most wonderfully engaging environment, from his thoughtful introduction to expertly researched questions and points about each participant. He is truly inspirational in how he embodies new ways of doing business that create positive social impact.</span><img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Emily, Crume, Senior Account Executive, Digg</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon spoke recently at a 313Digital Knowledge Event, sharing insights and how agencies and clients can transform their brands.  It was a very diverse audience, ranging from pure social media enthusiasts to creative agencies to automotive clients; yet each person was able to connect and relate to Simon, and takeaway new thoughts and ideas.  I hope to welcome him back to Detroit soon!<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Lisa Gilpin, Social Media Strategist, Weber Shandwick</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />What can I say? Your presentation was engaging, thought-provoking and amazing. You ended the LMA-LA CME on high note, inspiring attendees as they headed into the weekend.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Jennifer Larivee, Director of Marketing, Legal Marketing Association</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />We host more than 100 speakers a year, and Simon is among the best.  He’s informative, stimulating, and engaging.  Each person in the audience is exposed to new and big ideas, and is more importantly moved to act.  His message is great for competitors, innovators, and do-gooders in the marketplace and the world.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Michael P. Davidson, CEO, Gen Next</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /> Simon Mainwaring  was inspiring and dynamic when he spoke at my Digital Social Media  Workshop. His knowledge and engaging speaking style simply lit my  students on fire. More importantly, he engaged in thoughtful dialogue  that was both empowering and challenging.  I watched as Simon’s passion  inspired theirs, minds firing with new ideas, and I saw future thought  leaders being born right in front of my eyes.  Magical!<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Carol Quinn, Adjunct Professor, USC Annenberg School for Communications and Journalism</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon just doesn\'t come in content to talk and shake a few hands. Instead, he brings a full arsenal of smart concepts, compelling presentations, and a full-on, no-holds-barred generosity that is as authentic as it comes. He captured the hearts and minds of our students and faculty with insights on social media, creativity in a changing profession, and the new agency mindset that honors bravery and innovation. Wonderful to witness. Bravo, Simon!<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Professor Debra Morrison, School of Journalism and Communication\r\nUniversity of Oregon</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon enthralled and inspired our Australian audience during his workshop on \'How non-profits think like for Profits,’ at ConnectNow in Sydney. Simon also participated on the panel session at the conference along side Gary Vaynerchuk, Brian Solis, Tara Hunt and Debs Schultz among others. Simon\'s contribution brought a balanced perspective and understanding and empathy of the challenges social change brands have to face when integrating new media. I have never seen an event with satisfaction scores so uniformly high. From government and corporate groups, to rowdy social mediarati, agencies, charities, bloggers and SMEs, Simon has the gift of making complex stories concise and memorable, and delivers with energy, humor and insight. Forget about the ‘guru’ tag, Simon is the consummate communicator embracing social media and innovation and putting it to best practice. I look forward to having Simon back as keynote speaker at our next event.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Siobahn Bulfin, Executive Producer, Connect Now Conference, Sydney</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />I have had the pleasure of seeing Simon speak on several occasions. Each time he has not only engaged and fired the minds of the audience but also connected with them on a personal, emotional level. This makes Simon one of those rare breed that can communicate complex, transformative ideas in a way that motivates people to change behavior through the power of ideas. In his case, this is good news for us as he is uniquely positioned at the intersection of commerce, technology and social change. As a conference organizer and speaker myself, I could not recommend Simon more highly as a keynote speaker. Both his vision and presentation leave everyone in the room challenged, inspired and motivated.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Ken Rutkowski, founder Media Entertainment Technology Alliance, Los Angeles</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />I run a networking group of famous speakers and Simon Mainwaring\'s message of We First, and building community is a powerful message and one I would encourage you to share with your customers, prospects, and strategic partners.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Larry Benet, CEO of Speaker and Author Networking Group</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />We host more than 100 speakers a year, and Simon is among the best.  He’s informative, stimulating, and engaging.  Each person in the audience is exposed to new and big ideas, and is more importantly moved to act.  His message is great for competitors, innovators, and do-gooders in the marketplace and the world.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Michael P. Davidson, CEO, Gen Next</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon Mainwaring is a gift to an audience that wants to understand \'the high ground\' of brands and advertising.  His warmth and clear insights brought the advertising and marketing session to life at this year\'s Images and Voices of Hope annual World Summit on \'Inspiring Media in an Open Source World\'.  He enlarged the notion of corporate self-interest in ways that engaged the whole room and started the most dynamic conversations of the Summit.  Many cited his session as their favorite of the weekend.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Judy Rodgers, Executive Director, Images &amp; Voices of Hope</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />As the co-producer of the recent Cool Social Gravity Summit held at Brandman University in Irvine earlier this month, we were very pleased and honored to welcome Simon Mainwaring to deliver the Opening Keynote.  From the moment he began, his energy, passion, and vision were evident to everyone. Comments came pouring in after the conference and included: “I was riveted by Simon\'s speech and I’m so excited to put social media marketing to work”; “…it was by far one of the best social media for social good talks I\'ve heard.” <img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Professor Beverly Macy, Co-Producer, Cool Gravity Summit</span></strong>','Speaking Testimonials','','inherit','open','open','','183-revision-21','','','2011-10-11 19:20:22','2011-10-11 19:20:22','',183,'http://wefirstbranding.com/183-revision-21',0,'revision','',0),(291,1,'2011-10-11 19:26:36','2011-10-11 19:26:36','<strong><span class=\"red\"><img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /></span></strong>It was with great pleasure that Simon Mainwaring spoke at the MUJI event “Designing MORE WITH LESS” in New York City.  His presentation was interesting, inspiring and challenged everyone in the audience to think about “more with less” in new ways. I highly recommend Mr. Mainwaring as an exciting keynote speaker<strong><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">.</span><img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /></strong>\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Hiroyoshi Azami, President, MUJI U.S.A., Ltd.</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />We recently invited Simon to speak to our marketing, communications and agency partners. His deep brand experience and social media insight made him a credible speaker. He kept the group engaged in the conversation. Like all good storytellers, there are memorable lessons wrapped in interesting examples.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Mary Henige, Director, Social Media &amp; Digital Communications, General Motors Company</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />If your company is interested in keeping ahead of the new wave of customer engagement that is now powered by the new tools of social media-- and who isn\'t?--you should also be interested in engaging Simon Mainwaring to show you how to do it.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Rick Ridgeway, VP Environmental Initiatives, Patagonia</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Simon was a recent speaker at our Gucci Group Conference. He was extremely engaging, thought provoking and distilled complex ideas down into simple but powerful communications. The participants left inspired with clear insights into how to relate he shared to their business. I would highly recommend him as a transformative keynote speaker</span>.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Karen Lombardi, Executive Vice President Global Human Resources, Gucci Group</span></strong></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<span class=\"red\"><img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /></span><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Simon is fluent on subjects that most marketers and advertising people have only just started thinking about. He\'s got genuinely new things to say on the role of brands, the role of marketing and the role of citizens and consumers in shaping a progressive business agenda.  He was brilliant at YouTube\'s \"Good Work\" seminar in Cannes this year.  He\'s someone who can help you do a power of good.</span><img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Craig Davis, Co-Chairman &amp; Chief Creative Officer, Publicis Mojo</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Generous. Gifted. Gracious. Three traits I admire most about Simon. Generous with his time and attention. Gifted in his understanding and delivery of an important message. And gracious about sharing his talents and ideals. I heard Simon speak at a Summit, we connected and not long after, I asked him to moderate a panel designed to showcase \'Brands Gone Social.\' He created the most wonderfully engaging environment, from his thoughtful introduction to expertly researched questions and points about each participant. He is truly inspirational in how he embodies new ways of doing business that create positive social impact.</span><img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Emily, Crume, Senior Account Executive, Digg</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon spoke recently at a 313Digital Knowledge Event, sharing insights and how agencies and clients can transform their brands.  It was a very diverse audience, ranging from pure social media enthusiasts to creative agencies to automotive clients; yet each person was able to connect and relate to Simon, and takeaway new thoughts and ideas.  I hope to welcome him back to Detroit soon!<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Lisa Gilpin, Social Media Strategist, Weber Shandwick</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />What can I say? Your presentation was engaging, thought-provoking and amazing. You ended the LMA-LA CME on high note, inspiring attendees as they headed into the weekend.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Jennifer Larivee, Director of Marketing, Legal Marketing Association</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />We host more than 100 speakers a year, and Simon is among the best.  He’s informative, stimulating, and engaging.  Each person in the audience is exposed to new and big ideas, and is more importantly moved to act.  His message is great for competitors, innovators, and do-gooders in the marketplace and the world.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Michael P. Davidson, CEO, Gen Next</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /> Simon Mainwaring  was inspiring and dynamic when he spoke at my Digital Social Media  Workshop. His knowledge and engaging speaking style simply lit my  students on fire. More importantly, he engaged in thoughtful dialogue  that was both empowering and challenging.  I watched as Simon’s passion  inspired theirs, minds firing with new ideas, and I saw future thought  leaders being born right in front of my eyes.  Magical!<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Carol Quinn, Adjunct Professor, USC Annenberg School for Communications and Journalism</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon just doesn\'t come in content to talk and shake a few hands. Instead, he brings a full arsenal of smart concepts, compelling presentations, and a full-on, no-holds-barred generosity that is as authentic as it comes. He captured the hearts and minds of our students and faculty with insights on social media, creativity in a changing profession, and the new agency mindset that honors bravery and innovation. Wonderful to witness. Bravo, Simon!<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Professor Debra Morrison, School of Journalism and Communication\r\nUniversity of Oregon</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon enthralled and inspired our Australian audience during his workshop on \'How non-profits think like for Profits,’ at ConnectNow in Sydney. Simon also participated on the panel session at the conference along side Gary Vaynerchuk, Brian Solis, Tara Hunt and Debs Schultz among others. Simon\'s contribution brought a balanced perspective and understanding and empathy of the challenges social change brands have to face when integrating new media. I have never seen an event with satisfaction scores so uniformly high. From government and corporate groups, to rowdy social mediarati, agencies, charities, bloggers and SMEs, Simon has the gift of making complex stories concise and memorable, and delivers with energy, humor and insight. Forget about the ‘guru’ tag, Simon is the consummate communicator embracing social media and innovation and putting it to best practice. I look forward to having Simon back as keynote speaker at our next event.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Siobahn Bulfin, Executive Producer, Connect Now Conference, Sydney</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />I have had the pleasure of seeing Simon speak on several occasions. Each time he has not only engaged and fired the minds of the audience but also connected with them on a personal, emotional level. This makes Simon one of those rare breed that can communicate complex, transformative ideas in a way that motivates people to change behavior through the power of ideas. In his case, this is good news for us as he is uniquely positioned at the intersection of commerce, technology and social change. As a conference organizer and speaker myself, I could not recommend Simon more highly as a keynote speaker. Both his vision and presentation leave everyone in the room challenged, inspired and motivated.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Ken Rutkowski, founder Media Entertainment Technology Alliance, Los Angeles</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />I run a networking group of famous speakers and Simon Mainwaring\'s message of We First, and building community is a powerful message and one I would encourage you to share with your customers, prospects, and strategic partners.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Larry Benet, CEO of Speaker and Author Networking Group</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />We host more than 100 speakers a year, and Simon is among the best.  He’s informative, stimulating, and engaging.  Each person in the audience is exposed to new and big ideas, and is more importantly moved to act.  His message is great for competitors, innovators, and do-gooders in the marketplace and the world.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Michael P. Davidson, CEO, Gen Next</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon Mainwaring is a gift to an audience that wants to understand \'the high ground\' of brands and advertising.  His warmth and clear insights brought the advertising and marketing session to life at this year\'s Images and Voices of Hope annual World Summit on \'Inspiring Media in an Open Source World\'.  He enlarged the notion of corporate self-interest in ways that engaged the whole room and started the most dynamic conversations of the Summit.  Many cited his session as their favorite of the weekend.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Judy Rodgers, Executive Director, Images &amp; Voices of Hope</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />As the co-producer of the recent Cool Social Gravity Summit held at Brandman University in Irvine earlier this month, we were very pleased and honored to welcome Simon Mainwaring to deliver the Opening Keynote.  From the moment he began, his energy, passion, and vision were evident to everyone. Comments came pouring in after the conference and included: “I was riveted by Simon\'s speech and I’m so excited to put social media marketing to work”; “…it was by far one of the best social media for social good talks I\'ve heard.” <img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Professor Beverly Macy, Co-Producer, Cool Gravity Summit</span></strong>','Speaking Testimonials','','inherit','open','open','','183-revision-22','','','2011-10-11 19:26:36','2011-10-11 19:26:36','',183,'http://wefirstbranding.com/183-revision-22',0,'revision','',0),(294,1,'2011-10-11 19:28:38','2011-10-11 19:28:38','<strong><span class=\"red\"><img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /></span></strong>It was with great pleasure that Simon Mainwaring spoke at the MUJI event “Designing MORE WITH LESS” in New York City.  His presentation was interesting, inspiring and challenged everyone in the audience to think about “more with less” in new ways. I highly recommend Mr. Mainwaring as an exciting keynote speaker<strong><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">.</span><img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /></strong>\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Hiroyoshi Azami, President, MUJI U.S.A., Ltd.</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />We recently invited Simon to speak to our marketing, communications and agency partners. His deep brand experience and social media insight made him a credible speaker. He kept the group engaged in the conversation. Like all good storytellers, there are memorable lessons wrapped in interesting examples.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Mary Henige, Director, Social Media &amp; Digital Communications, General Motors Company</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />If your company is interested in keeping ahead of the new wave of customer engagement that is now powered by the new tools of social media-- and who isn\'t?--you should also be interested in engaging Simon Mainwaring to show you how to do it.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Rick Ridgeway, VP Environmental Initiatives, Patagonia</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Simon was a recent speaker at our Gucci Group Conference. He was extremely engaging, thought provoking and distilled complex ideas down into simple but powerful communications. The participants left inspired with clear insights into how to relate he shared to their business. I would highly recommend him as a transformative keynote speaker</span>.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Karen Lombardi, Executive Vice President Global Human Resources, Gucci Group</span></strong></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<span class=\"red\"><img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /></span><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Simon is fluent on subjects that most marketers and advertising people have only just started thinking about. He\'s got genuinely new things to say on the role of brands, the role of marketing and the role of citizens and consumers in shaping a progressive business agenda.  He was brilliant at YouTube\'s \"Good Work\" seminar in Cannes this year.  He\'s someone who can help you do a power of good.</span><img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Craig Davis, Co-Chairman &amp; Chief Creative Officer, Publicis Mojo</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Generous. Gifted. Gracious. Three traits I admire most about Simon. Generous with his time and attention. Gifted in his understanding and delivery of an important message. And gracious about sharing his talents and ideals. I heard Simon speak at a Summit, we connected and not long after, I asked him to moderate a panel designed to showcase \'Brands Gone Social.\' He created the most wonderfully engaging environment, from his thoughtful introduction to expertly researched questions and points about each participant. He is truly inspirational in how he embodies new ways of doing business that create positive social impact.</span><img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Emily, Crume, Senior Account Executive, Digg</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon spoke recently at a 313Digital Knowledge Event, sharing insights and how agencies and clients can transform their brands.  It was a very diverse audience, ranging from pure social media enthusiasts to creative agencies to automotive clients; yet each person was able to connect and relate to Simon, and takeaway new thoughts and ideas.  I hope to welcome him back to Detroit soon!<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Lisa Gilpin, Social Media Strategist, Weber Shandwick</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />What can I say? Your presentation was engaging, thought-provoking and amazing. You ended the LMA-LA CME on high note, inspiring attendees as they headed into the weekend.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Jennifer Larivee, Director of Marketing, Legal Marketing Association</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />We host more than 100 speakers a year, and Simon is among the best.  He’s informative, stimulating, and engaging.  Each person in the audience is exposed to new and big ideas, and is more importantly moved to act.  His message is great for competitors, innovators, and do-gooders in the marketplace and the world.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Michael P. Davidson, CEO, Gen Next</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /> Simon Mainwaring  was inspiring and dynamic when he spoke at my Digital Social Media  Workshop. His knowledge and engaging speaking style simply lit my  students on fire. More importantly, he engaged in thoughtful dialogue  that was both empowering and challenging.  I watched as Simon’s passion  inspired theirs, minds firing with new ideas, and I saw future thought  leaders being born right in front of my eyes.  Magical!<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Carol Quinn, Adjunct Professor, USC Annenberg School for Communications and Journalism</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon just doesn\'t come in content to talk and shake a few hands. Instead, he brings a full arsenal of smart concepts, compelling presentations, and a full-on, no-holds-barred generosity that is as authentic as it comes. He captured the hearts and minds of our students and faculty with insights on social media, creativity in a changing profession, and the new agency mindset that honors bravery and innovation. Wonderful to witness. Bravo, Simon!<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Professor Debra Morrison, School of Journalism and Communication\r\nUniversity of Oregon</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon enthralled and inspired our Australian audience during his workshop on \'How non-profits think like for Profits,’ at ConnectNow in Sydney. Simon also participated on the panel session at the conference along side Gary Vaynerchuk, Brian Solis, Tara Hunt and Debs Schultz among others. Simon\'s contribution brought a balanced perspective and understanding and empathy of the challenges social change brands have to face when integrating new media. I have never seen an event with satisfaction scores so uniformly high. From government and corporate groups, to rowdy social mediarati, agencies, charities, bloggers and SMEs, Simon has the gift of making complex stories concise and memorable, and delivers with energy, humor and insight. Forget about the ‘guru’ tag, Simon is the consummate communicator embracing social media and innovation and putting it to best practice. I look forward to having Simon back as keynote speaker at our next event.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Siobahn Bulfin, Executive Producer, Connect Now Conference, Sydney</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />I have had the pleasure of seeing Simon speak on several occasions. Each time he has not only engaged and fired the minds of the audience but also connected with them on a personal, emotional level. This makes Simon one of those rare breed that can communicate complex, transformative ideas in a way that motivates people to change behavior through the power of ideas. In his case, this is good news for us as he is uniquely positioned at the intersection of commerce, technology and social change. As a conference organizer and speaker myself, I could not recommend Simon more highly as a keynote speaker. Both his vision and presentation leave everyone in the room challenged, inspired and motivated.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Ken Rutkowski, founder Media Entertainment Technology Alliance, Los Angeles</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />I run a networking group of famous speakers and Simon Mainwaring\'s message of We First, and building community is a powerful message and one I would encourage you to share with your customers, prospects, and strategic partners.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Larry Benet, CEO of Speaker and Author Networking Group</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />We host more than 100 speakers a year, and Simon is among the best.  He’s informative, stimulating, and engaging.  Each person in the audience is exposed to new and big ideas, and is more importantly moved to act.  His message is great for competitors, innovators, and do-gooders in the marketplace and the world.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Michael P. Davidson, CEO, Gen Next</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon Mainwaring is a gift to an audience that wants to understand \'the high ground\' of brands and advertising.  His warmth and clear insights brought the advertising and marketing session to life at this year\'s Images and Voices of Hope annual World Summit on \'Inspiring Media in an Open Source World\'.  He enlarged the notion of corporate self-interest in ways that engaged the whole room and started the most dynamic conversations of the Summit.  Many cited his session as their favorite of the weekend.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Judy Rodgers, Executive Director, Images &amp; Voices of Hope</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />As the co-producer of the recent Cool Social Gravity Summit held at Brandman University in Irvine earlier this month, we were very pleased and honored to welcome Simon Mainwaring to deliver the Opening Keynote.  From the moment he began, his energy, passion, and vision were evident to everyone. Comments came pouring in after the conference and included: “I was riveted by Simon\'s speech and I’m so excited to put social media marketing to work”; “…it was by far one of the best social media for social good talks I\'ve heard.” <img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Professor Beverly Macy, Co-Producer, Cool Gravity Summit</span></strong>','Speaking Testimonials','','inherit','open','open','','183-revision-23','','','2011-10-11 19:28:38','2011-10-11 19:28:38','',183,'http://wefirstbranding.com/183-revision-23',0,'revision','',0),(295,1,'2011-10-19 20:32:09','2011-10-19 20:32:09','<strong><span class=\"red\"><img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /></span></strong>It was with great pleasure that Simon Mainwaring spoke at the MUJI event “Designing MORE WITH LESS” in New York City.  His presentation was interesting, inspiring and challenged everyone in the audience to think about “more with less” in new ways. I highly recommend Mr. Mainwaring as an exciting keynote speaker<strong><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">.</span><img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /></strong>\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Hiroyoshi Azami, President, MUJI U.S.A., Ltd.</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />We recently invited Simon to speak to our marketing, communications and agency partners. His deep brand experience and social media insight made him a credible speaker. He kept the group engaged in the conversation. Like all good storytellers, there are memorable lessons wrapped in interesting examples.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Mary Henige, Director, Social Media &amp; Digital Communications, General Motors Company</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />If your company is interested in keeping ahead of the new wave of customer engagement that is now powered by the new tools of social media-- and who isn\'t?--you should also be interested in engaging Simon Mainwaring to show you how to do it.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Rick Ridgeway, VP Environmental Initiatives, Patagonia</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Simon was a recent speaker at our Gucci Group Conference. He was extremely engaging, thought provoking and distilled complex ideas down into simple but powerful communications. The participants left inspired with clear insights into how to relate he shared to their business. I would highly recommend him as a transformative keynote speaker</span>.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Karen Lombardi, Executive Vice President Global Human Resources, Gucci Group</span></strong></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<span class=\"red\"><img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /></span><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Simon is fluent on subjects that most marketers and advertising people have only just started thinking about. He\'s got genuinely new things to say on the role of brands, the role of marketing and the role of citizens and consumers in shaping a progressive business agenda.  He was brilliant at YouTube\'s \"Good Work\" seminar in Cannes this year.  He\'s someone who can help you do a power of good.</span><img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Craig Davis, Co-Chairman &amp; Chief Creative Officer, Publicis Mojo</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon Mainwaring was a big hit at Brand ManageCamp 2011.  He was a  absolute pleasure to work with pre, during and post conference and  really went the extra mile to ensure he understood our event, our  attendees, and the entire agenda so that he could custom craft a topic  and presentation that delivered the actionable insights our attendees  crave.  Simon is that rare package of sizzle AND steak and I would  recommend him highly to anyone considering him for participation in  their event.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Len Herstein, CEO &amp; President, Brand Manage Camp</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Generous. Gifted. Gracious. Three traits I admire most about Simon. Generous with his time and attention. Gifted in his understanding and delivery of an important message. And gracious about sharing his talents and ideals. I heard Simon speak at a Summit, we connected and not long after, I asked him to moderate a panel designed to showcase \'Brands Gone Social.\' He created the most wonderfully engaging environment, from his thoughtful introduction to expertly researched questions and points about each participant. He is truly inspirational in how he embodies new ways of doing business that create positive social impact.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /></span>\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Emily, Crume, Senior Account Executive, Digg</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon spoke recently at a 313Digital Knowledge Event, sharing insights and how agencies and clients can transform their brands.  It was a very diverse audience, ranging from pure social media enthusiasts to creative agencies to automotive clients; yet each person was able to connect and relate to Simon, and takeaway new thoughts and ideas.  I hope to welcome him back to Detroit soon!<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Lisa Gilpin, Social Media Strategist, Weber Shandwick</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />What can I say? Your presentation was engaging, thought-provoking and amazing. You ended the LMA-LA CME on high note, inspiring attendees as they headed into the weekend.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Jennifer Larivee, Director of Marketing, Legal Marketing Association</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />We host more than 100 speakers a year, and Simon is among the best.  He’s informative, stimulating, and engaging.  Each person in the audience is exposed to new and big ideas, and is more importantly moved to act.  His message is great for competitors, innovators, and do-gooders in the marketplace and the world.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Michael P. Davidson, CEO, Gen Next</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /> Simon Mainwaring  was inspiring and dynamic when he spoke at my Digital Social Media  Workshop. His knowledge and engaging speaking style simply lit my  students on fire. More importantly, he engaged in thoughtful dialogue  that was both empowering and challenging.  I watched as Simon’s passion  inspired theirs, minds firing with new ideas, and I saw future thought  leaders being born right in front of my eyes.  Magical!<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Carol Quinn, Adjunct Professor, USC Annenberg School for Communications and Journalism</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon just doesn\'t come in content to talk and shake a few hands. Instead, he brings a full arsenal of smart concepts, compelling presentations, and a full-on, no-holds-barred generosity that is as authentic as it comes. He captured the hearts and minds of our students and faculty with insights on social media, creativity in a changing profession, and the new agency mindset that honors bravery and innovation. Wonderful to witness. Bravo, Simon!<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Professor Debra Morrison, School of Journalism and Communication\r\nUniversity of Oregon</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon enthralled and inspired our Australian audience during his workshop on \'How non-profits think like for Profits,’ at ConnectNow in Sydney. Simon also participated on the panel session at the conference along side Gary Vaynerchuk, Brian Solis, Tara Hunt and Debs Schultz among others. Simon\'s contribution brought a balanced perspective and understanding and empathy of the challenges social change brands have to face when integrating new media. I have never seen an event with satisfaction scores so uniformly high. From government and corporate groups, to rowdy social mediarati, agencies, charities, bloggers and SMEs, Simon has the gift of making complex stories concise and memorable, and delivers with energy, humor and insight. Forget about the ‘guru’ tag, Simon is the consummate communicator embracing social media and innovation and putting it to best practice. I look forward to having Simon back as keynote speaker at our next event.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Siobahn Bulfin, Executive Producer, Connect Now Conference, Sydney</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />I have had the pleasure of seeing Simon speak on several occasions. Each time he has not only engaged and fired the minds of the audience but also connected with them on a personal, emotional level. This makes Simon one of those rare breed that can communicate complex, transformative ideas in a way that motivates people to change behavior through the power of ideas. In his case, this is good news for us as he is uniquely positioned at the intersection of commerce, technology and social change. As a conference organizer and speaker myself, I could not recommend Simon more highly as a keynote speaker. Both his vision and presentation leave everyone in the room challenged, inspired and motivated.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Ken Rutkowski, founder Media Entertainment Technology Alliance, Los Angeles</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />I run a networking group of famous speakers and Simon Mainwaring\'s message of We First, and building community is a powerful message and one I would encourage you to share with your customers, prospects, and strategic partners.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Larry Benet, CEO of Speaker and Author Networking Group</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />We host more than 100 speakers a year, and Simon is among the best.  He’s informative, stimulating, and engaging.  Each person in the audience is exposed to new and big ideas, and is more importantly moved to act.  His message is great for competitors, innovators, and do-gooders in the marketplace and the world.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Michael P. Davidson, CEO, Gen Next</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon Mainwaring is a gift to an audience that wants to understand \'the high ground\' of brands and advertising.  His warmth and clear insights brought the advertising and marketing session to life at this year\'s Images and Voices of Hope annual World Summit on \'Inspiring Media in an Open Source World\'.  He enlarged the notion of corporate self-interest in ways that engaged the whole room and started the most dynamic conversations of the Summit.  Many cited his session as their favorite of the weekend.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Judy Rodgers, Executive Director, Images &amp; Voices of Hope</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />As the co-producer of the recent Cool Social Gravity Summit held at Brandman University in Irvine earlier this month, we were very pleased and honored to welcome Simon Mainwaring to deliver the Opening Keynote.  From the moment he began, his energy, passion, and vision were evident to everyone. Comments came pouring in after the conference and included: “I was riveted by Simon\'s speech and I’m so excited to put social media marketing to work”; “…it was by far one of the best social media for social good talks I\'ve heard.” <img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Professor Beverly Macy, Co-Producer, Cool Gravity Summit</span></strong>','Speaking Testimonials','','inherit','open','open','','183-revision-24','','','2011-10-19 20:32:09','2011-10-19 20:32:09','',183,'http://wefirstbranding.com/183-revision-24',0,'revision','',0),(296,1,'2011-08-08 18:05:16','2011-08-08 18:05:16','<div style=\"float: right;\"><img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 10px 10px; float: right;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/simon-mainwaring-bio.jpg\" alt=\"Simon Mainwaring\" /></div>\r\nSimon Mainwaring is an award-winning branding consultant, bestselling author, influential blogger and international speaker. He is the founder of We First, a social branding consultancy committed to helping brands build communities, profit and positive impact. He is a member of the General Mills Digital Advisory Board, the Sustainable Brands Advisory Board, the AdAge Power150, and the Advisory Board of the Center for Public Diplomacy at the USC Annenberg School. He is an Expert Blogger for Fast Company as well as contributing to Forbes, Huffington Post, Mashable, and GOOD Magazine.\r\n\r\nSimon’s first book, We First: How brands and consumers use social media to build a better world (June 2011, Palgrave Macmillan) is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Publisher’s Weekly bestseller. He has been featured in Advertising Age, Adweek, Huffington Post, Inc Magazine, Fast Company, GOOD Magazine, Mashable, Contagious, Public Diplomacy, Corporate Responsibility and CSRwire as well as appearing on the Business News Network, CBS, CBC, BNet and Harpo Radio. Simon is a sought after international speaker with engagements including the Cannes International Advertising Festival, Royal Society of Arts, SXSW, TEDxSF, the National Speakers Association, and brands such as General Motors, MUJI, Gucci, and Patagonia.\r\n\r\nPrior to starting We First, Simon was a Nike creative writer at Wieden & Kennedy and worldwide creative director for Motorola at Ogilvy as well as consulting on dozens of Fortune 500 brands and for leading advertising, production, digital and social media firms. He has received over sixty international creative awards at the Cannes Advertising Festival, the One Show (U.S.), the Kelly Awards (U.S) and the British Design & Art Direction Awards, among others. \r\n\r\nSimon studied Law and Fine Arts (1st Class Honors) at Sydney University, lives in Los Angeles, blogs at simonmainwaring.com and tweets @simonmainwaring\r\n','Bio','','inherit','open','open','','140-revision-5','','','2011-08-08 18:05:16','2011-08-08 18:05:16','',140,'http://wefirstbranding.com/140-revision-5',0,'revision','',0),(299,1,'2011-10-21 18:30:46','2011-10-21 18:30:46','A respected author, influential blogger and international speaker, Simon is considered one of the world’s foremost experts on branding and social media. He offers corporate executives, top brands and non-profit leaders critical insights into how to capitalize on social media to build brand communities, profits and positive impact.\r\n\r\nSimon is master at distilling complex ideas down into simple, memorable communications, and at engaging an audience on a powerful, emotional level. His unique combination of spontaneity, disarming humor, and seriousness of purpose ensures that each engagement leaves his audiences enlightened, inspired and wanting more.\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\r\n\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">For bookings please contact Michael Frick at Core Agency:</span></strong>\r\nPhone: <span class=\"red\">+1 877 717 5327</span>\r\nEmail: mike@coreagency.com\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"popup\" href=\"http://www.youtube.com/v/HhuurliyIoA?fs=1&amp;hl=en_US\"><img src=\"wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/speaking-video.png\" alt=\"Simon Mainwaring Introduction\" /></a></div>','Speaking','','inherit','open','open','','181-revision-6','','','2011-10-21 18:30:46','2011-10-21 18:30:46','',181,'http://wefirstbranding.com/181-revision-6',0,'revision','',0),(300,1,'2011-09-25 19:23:50','2011-09-25 19:23:50','<h2 class=\"page_subheader2\">Selected 2011 Engagements</h2>\r\n\r\n<strong>SOCAP International Annual Conference</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'Social Media and Customer Care\'\r\nFlorida, October 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>WOMMA Annual Conference</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'Social Media and Word of Mouth Advertising\'\r\nLas Vegas, October 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Google</strong>\r\nAuthors Series\r\nPalo Alto, October 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Brand Manage Camp</strong>\r\nTopic: \'Social Branding\'\r\nLas Vegas, October 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Bo Eason Personal Story Event</strong>\r\nTopic: \'Personal Branding\'\r\nLos Angeles, September 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Entrepreneurs Organization</strong>\r\nTopic: \'Social Branding\'\r\nSanta Barbara, September 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Legal Marketing Association Conference</strong>\r\nTopic: \'Law, Lawyers and Social Media\'\r\nLos Angeles, September 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Media Week</strong>\r\nPanel: \'Social Media and Social Business\'\r\nLos Angeles, September 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>GSMI Social Media Strategies Summit</strong>\r\nPanel: \'Social Strategies for Social Change\'\r\nBoston, September 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Mashable Social Good\r\n</strong>Topic: \'Building a Private Sector Pillar of Social Change\'\r\nNew York, September 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Images and Voices of Hope World Summit</strong>\r\nTopic: \'Social Media on the Global Stage\'\r\nNew York, September 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Kanter Retail Conference</strong>\r\nKeynote: Social Media and Customer Sales\'\r\nChicago, September 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation</strong>\r\nTopic: \'Scaling Social Change through the Private Sector\'\r\nSeattle, September 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Plywood People</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'Social Innovation\'\r\nAtlanta, August 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>National Speakers Association</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'How to build a personal brand in the social business marketplace\'\r\nAnaheim, August 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Royal Society of Arts</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'From Me First to We First Capitalism\'\r\nLondon, July 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Utenti Pubblicita Associati (UPA)</strong>\r\nKeynote: \"The Power of Language in the Social Business Marketplace\'\r\nMilan, July 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>313Digital &amp; Detroit Social Media Club</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'How Social Media Drives Profit and Positive Impact.\'\r\nDetroit, June 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>General Motors</strong>\r\nTopic: \"Social branding for social good\"\r\nDetroit, June 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Cannes International Advertising Festival</strong>\r\nPanel: \'Good Work: How brands have positive impact\'\r\nCannes, June 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Media Entertainment Technology Alliance</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World\"\r\nLos Angeles, June 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>MUJI Social Summit</strong>\r\nPanel: \"The Art of the Socially Responsible Brand\"\r\nNew York, June 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Brown Shoe</strong>\r\nTopic: \' How Retail Brands use Social Media for Profit and Positive Impact\'\r\nNew York, June 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>TEDxSF</strong>\r\nTopic: \"ALIVE! Maximum Living as a Human\"\r\nSan Francisco, June 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Media Marketing Machines</strong>\r\nTopic: How to put Social Media to Work for your Brand\r\nSan Diego, June 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>SANGV</strong>\r\nPanel: \"Adding Zeros: Scale via Social Media and Mobile\"\r\nHollywood, Los Angeles\r\n\r\n<strong>Conscious Business Network</strong>\r\nTopic: \"Building a Conscious Business Brand\"\r\nChicago, May 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Brown Shoe Management Retreat</strong>\r\nKeynote: \"Using Social Media to Build your Brand Community and Profits\"\r\nMartha\'s Vineyard, New York\r\n\r\n<strong>Patagonia HQ</strong>\r\nTopic: \"Building a New Brand and Consumer Partnership\"\r\nVentura, May 2011\r\n\r\n<strong><strong>Founder\'s Institute</strong></strong><strong> </strong>\r\nTopic: \"How to Define your Brand for the Social Business Marketplace\"\r\nLos Angeles, May 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>UCLA Social Media Meetup</strong>\r\nTopic: \"Creating a Third Pillar of Social Change\"\r\nLos Angeles, May 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>\"Brands Gone Social\" Event</strong>\r\nPanel Moderator\r\nLos Angeles, May 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>USC Annenberg School of Communication and Journalism</strong>\r\nTopic: \"Ethics, Social Responsibility &amp; Social Media?\r\nLos Angeles, May 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Gen Next Forum</strong>\r\nTopic: \"How social technology can scale social change.\"\r\nLos Angeles, April 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>SXSW</strong>\r\nBook Reading: \" How social media can remake capitalism and build a better world.\"\r\nAustin, Texas, April 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Los Angeles Founder\'s Institute</strong>\r\nTopic: Brand Self-Definition in a shifting marketplace.\"\r\nLos Angeles, March 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>3rd Annual Gravity Summit</strong>\r\nOpening Keynote, Los Angeles, February, 2011,\r\nLos Angeles, March 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Media Entertainment Technology Alliance Forum</strong>\r\nPanel: “Is Social media making the world more unstable?”\r\nLos Angeles, February 2011\r\n<h2 class=\"page_subheader2\">Selected 2010 Engagements</h2>\r\n<strong>Cool Gravity Summit, UCLA</strong>\r\nKeynote: ‘How brands and consumers use social media to build profit and a better world.’ San Diego, 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>Think Social, The Paley Center for Media</strong>\r\nTopic: ‘Social and Mobile Technologies For Positive Change.’ Los Angeles, October 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>Images and Voices of Hope World Summit</strong>\r\nKeynote: ‘Media as an Agent of Social Change.’ New York, September 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>National Collegiate Scouting Association Annual Conference</strong>\r\nKeynote: ‘How to Use Social Media to Build Brand Communities.’ Chicago, July 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>Cannes International Advertising Festival</strong>\r\nKeynote: ‘New Media: Make or break lessons in today\'s most powerful instrument of change.’ France, June 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>Public Forum on Cultural Diplomacy</strong>\r\nTopic: ‘How Cultural Diplomacy Can Bridge the U. S. &amp; the Middle East.’ Los Angeles, May 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>#140 Conference Meet-up</strong>\r\nTopic: \'Timeless Truths for the Real-Time Web.\' Los Angeles, May 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>YPO/EO/NFLPA Conference</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'Building Profitable Brand Communities through Social Media.\' Chicago, May 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>Gucci Group Global Conference</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'Embracing Uncertainty.\' Miami, April 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>ConnectNow Conference</strong>\r\nTopic: \'How Non-Profits Think and Grow Like For-Profits.\' Sydney, April 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>Founder\'s Institute</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'Naming and Branding.\' Los Angeles, March 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>University of Oregon New Media Summit</strong>\r\nTopic: \'You and the Future of Advertising.\' Oregon, February 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>Media Entertainment Technology Alliance (METal International)</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'Building a Brand Through Social Media.’ Los Angeles, January 2010','Engagements ','','inherit','open','open','','155-revision-20','','','2011-09-25 19:23:50','2011-09-25 19:23:50','',155,'http://wefirstbranding.com/155-revision-20',0,'revision','',0),(302,1,'2011-11-21 14:39:05','2011-11-21 14:39:05','','Community Architects','','publish','open','open','','communityarchitect','','','2011-11-21 15:38:28','2011-11-21 15:38:28','',0,'http://wefirstbranding.com',0,'page','',0),(303,1,'2011-11-21 14:38:54','2011-11-21 14:38:54','','Community Architects','','inherit','open','open','','302-revision','','','2011-11-21 14:38:54','2011-11-21 14:38:54','',302,'http://wefirstbranding.com/302-revision',0,'revision','',0),(304,1,'2011-11-21 14:39:05','2011-11-21 14:39:05','','Community Architects','','inherit','open','open','','302-revision-2','','','2011-11-21 14:39:05','2011-11-21 14:39:05','',302,'http://wefirstbranding.com/302-revision-2',0,'revision','',0),(305,1,'2011-11-21 15:34:37','2011-11-21 15:34:37','','Community Architects','','inherit','open','open','','302-revision-3','','','2011-11-21 15:34:37','2011-11-21 15:34:37','',302,'http://wefirstbranding.com/302-revision-3',0,'revision','',0),(306,1,'2011-11-21 15:35:10','2011-11-21 15:35:10','','Community Architects','','inherit','open','open','','302-revision-4','','','2011-11-21 15:35:10','2011-11-21 15:35:10','',302,'http://wefirstbranding.com/302-revision-4',0,'revision','',0),(307,1,'2011-11-21 15:37:17','2011-11-21 15:37:17','','Community Architects','','inherit','open','open','','302-revision-5','','','2011-11-21 15:37:17','2011-11-21 15:37:17','',302,'http://wefirstbranding.com/302-revision-5',0,'revision','',0),(308,1,'2011-11-21 15:47:07','0000-00-00 00:00:00','','Thank You','','draft','open','open','','','','','2011-11-21 15:47:07','2011-11-21 15:47:07','',0,'http://wefirstbranding.com',0,'page','',0),(309,1,'2011-11-21 15:47:55','2011-11-21 15:47:55','','Thank You','','publish','open','open','','thank-you','','','2011-11-21 15:47:55','2011-11-21 15:47:55','',0,'http://wefirstbranding.com',0,'page','',0),(310,1,'2011-11-21 15:47:38','2011-11-21 15:47:38','','Auto Draft','','inherit','open','open','','309-revision','','','2011-11-21 15:47:38','2011-11-21 15:47:38','',309,'http://wefirstbranding.com/309-revision',0,'revision','',0),(311,1,'2011-10-19 20:32:33','2011-10-19 20:32:33','<strong><span class=\"red\"><img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /></span></strong>It was with great pleasure that Simon Mainwaring spoke at the MUJI event “Designing MORE WITH LESS” in New York City.  His presentation was interesting, inspiring and challenged everyone in the audience to think about “more with less” in new ways. I highly recommend Mr. Mainwaring as an exciting keynote speaker<strong><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">.</span><img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /></strong>\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Hiroyoshi Azami, President, MUJI U.S.A., Ltd.</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />We recently invited Simon to speak to our marketing, communications and agency partners. His deep brand experience and social media insight made him a credible speaker. He kept the group engaged in the conversation. Like all good storytellers, there are memorable lessons wrapped in interesting examples.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Mary Henige, Director, Social Media &amp; Digital Communications, General Motors Company</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />If your company is interested in keeping ahead of the new wave of customer engagement that is now powered by the new tools of social media-- and who isn\'t?--you should also be interested in engaging Simon Mainwaring to show you how to do it.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Rick Ridgeway, VP Environmental Initiatives, Patagonia</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Simon was a recent speaker at our Gucci Group Conference. He was extremely engaging, thought provoking and distilled complex ideas down into simple but powerful communications. The participants left inspired with clear insights into how to relate he shared to their business. I would highly recommend him as a transformative keynote speaker</span>.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Karen Lombardi, Executive Vice President Global Human Resources, Gucci Group</span></strong></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<span class=\"red\"><img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /></span><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Simon is fluent on subjects that most marketers and advertising people have only just started thinking about. He\'s got genuinely new things to say on the role of brands, the role of marketing and the role of citizens and consumers in shaping a progressive business agenda.  He was brilliant at YouTube\'s \"Good Work\" seminar in Cannes this year.  He\'s someone who can help you do a power of good.</span><img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Craig Davis, Co-Chairman &amp; Chief Creative Officer, Publicis Mojo</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon Mainwaring was a big hit at Brand ManageCamp 2011. He was a  absolute pleasure to work with pre, during and post conference and  really went the extra mile to ensure he understood our event, our  attendees, and the entire agenda so that he could custom craft a topic  and presentation that delivered the actionable insights our attendees  crave. Simon is that rare package of sizzle AND steak and I would  recommend him highly to anyone considering him for participation in  their event.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Len Herstein, CEO &amp; President, Brand Manage Camp</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Generous. Gifted. Gracious. Three traits I admire most about Simon. Generous with his time and attention. Gifted in his understanding and delivery of an important message. And gracious about sharing his talents and ideals. I heard Simon speak at a Summit, we connected and not long after, I asked him to moderate a panel designed to showcase \'Brands Gone Social.\' He created the most wonderfully engaging environment, from his thoughtful introduction to expertly researched questions and points about each participant. He is truly inspirational in how he embodies new ways of doing business that create positive social impact.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /></span>\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Emily, Crume, Senior Account Executive, Digg</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon spoke recently at a 313Digital Knowledge Event, sharing insights and how agencies and clients can transform their brands.  It was a very diverse audience, ranging from pure social media enthusiasts to creative agencies to automotive clients; yet each person was able to connect and relate to Simon, and takeaway new thoughts and ideas.  I hope to welcome him back to Detroit soon!<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Lisa Gilpin, Social Media Strategist, Weber Shandwick</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />What can I say? Your presentation was engaging, thought-provoking and amazing. You ended the LMA-LA CME on high note, inspiring attendees as they headed into the weekend.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Jennifer Larivee, Director of Marketing, Legal Marketing Association</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />We host more than 100 speakers a year, and Simon is among the best.  He’s informative, stimulating, and engaging.  Each person in the audience is exposed to new and big ideas, and is more importantly moved to act.  His message is great for competitors, innovators, and do-gooders in the marketplace and the world.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Michael P. Davidson, CEO, Gen Next</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /> Simon Mainwaring  was inspiring and dynamic when he spoke at my Digital Social Media  Workshop. His knowledge and engaging speaking style simply lit my  students on fire. More importantly, he engaged in thoughtful dialogue  that was both empowering and challenging.  I watched as Simon’s passion  inspired theirs, minds firing with new ideas, and I saw future thought  leaders being born right in front of my eyes.  Magical!<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Carol Quinn, Adjunct Professor, USC Annenberg School for Communications and Journalism</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon just doesn\'t come in content to talk and shake a few hands. Instead, he brings a full arsenal of smart concepts, compelling presentations, and a full-on, no-holds-barred generosity that is as authentic as it comes. He captured the hearts and minds of our students and faculty with insights on social media, creativity in a changing profession, and the new agency mindset that honors bravery and innovation. Wonderful to witness. Bravo, Simon!<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Professor Debra Morrison, School of Journalism and Communication\r\nUniversity of Oregon</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon enthralled and inspired our Australian audience during his workshop on \'How non-profits think like for Profits,’ at ConnectNow in Sydney. Simon also participated on the panel session at the conference along side Gary Vaynerchuk, Brian Solis, Tara Hunt and Debs Schultz among others. Simon\'s contribution brought a balanced perspective and understanding and empathy of the challenges social change brands have to face when integrating new media. I have never seen an event with satisfaction scores so uniformly high. From government and corporate groups, to rowdy social mediarati, agencies, charities, bloggers and SMEs, Simon has the gift of making complex stories concise and memorable, and delivers with energy, humor and insight. Forget about the ‘guru’ tag, Simon is the consummate communicator embracing social media and innovation and putting it to best practice. I look forward to having Simon back as keynote speaker at our next event.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Siobahn Bulfin, Executive Producer, Connect Now Conference, Sydney</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />I have had the pleasure of seeing Simon speak on several occasions. Each time he has not only engaged and fired the minds of the audience but also connected with them on a personal, emotional level. This makes Simon one of those rare breed that can communicate complex, transformative ideas in a way that motivates people to change behavior through the power of ideas. In his case, this is good news for us as he is uniquely positioned at the intersection of commerce, technology and social change. As a conference organizer and speaker myself, I could not recommend Simon more highly as a keynote speaker. Both his vision and presentation leave everyone in the room challenged, inspired and motivated.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Ken Rutkowski, founder Media Entertainment Technology Alliance, Los Angeles</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />I run a networking group of famous speakers and Simon Mainwaring\'s message of We First, and building community is a powerful message and one I would encourage you to share with your customers, prospects, and strategic partners.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Larry Benet, CEO of Speaker and Author Networking Group</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />We host more than 100 speakers a year, and Simon is among the best.  He’s informative, stimulating, and engaging.  Each person in the audience is exposed to new and big ideas, and is more importantly moved to act.  His message is great for competitors, innovators, and do-gooders in the marketplace and the world.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Michael P. Davidson, CEO, Gen Next</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon Mainwaring is a gift to an audience that wants to understand \'the high ground\' of brands and advertising.  His warmth and clear insights brought the advertising and marketing session to life at this year\'s Images and Voices of Hope annual World Summit on \'Inspiring Media in an Open Source World\'.  He enlarged the notion of corporate self-interest in ways that engaged the whole room and started the most dynamic conversations of the Summit.  Many cited his session as their favorite of the weekend.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Judy Rodgers, Executive Director, Images &amp; Voices of Hope</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />As the co-producer of the recent Cool Social Gravity Summit held at Brandman University in Irvine earlier this month, we were very pleased and honored to welcome Simon Mainwaring to deliver the Opening Keynote.  From the moment he began, his energy, passion, and vision were evident to everyone. Comments came pouring in after the conference and included: “I was riveted by Simon\'s speech and I’m so excited to put social media marketing to work”; “…it was by far one of the best social media for social good talks I\'ve heard.” <img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Professor Beverly Macy, Co-Producer, Cool Gravity Summit</span></strong>','Speaking Testimonials','','inherit','open','open','','183-revision-25','','','2011-10-19 20:32:33','2011-10-19 20:32:33','',183,'http://wefirstbranding.com/183-revision-25',0,'revision','',0),(312,1,'2011-11-25 06:13:08','2011-11-25 06:13:08','<strong><span class=\"red\"><img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /></span></strong>It was with great pleasure that Simon Mainwaring spoke at the MUJI event “Designing MORE WITH LESS” in New York City.  His presentation was interesting, inspiring and challenged everyone in the audience to think about “more with less” in new ways. I highly recommend Mr. Mainwaring as an exciting keynote speaker<strong><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">.</span><img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /></strong>\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Hiroyoshi Azami, President, MUJI U.S.A., Ltd.</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />We recently invited Simon to speak to our marketing, communications and agency partners. His deep brand experience and social media insight made him a credible speaker. He kept the group engaged in the conversation. Like all good storytellers, there are memorable lessons wrapped in interesting examples.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Mary Henige, Director, Social Media &amp; Digital Communications, General Motors Company</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />If your company is interested in keeping ahead of the new wave of customer engagement that is now powered by the new tools of social media-- and who isn\'t?--you should also be interested in engaging Simon Mainwaring to show you how to do it.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Rick Ridgeway, VP Environmental Initiatives, Patagonia</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Simon was a recent speaker at our Gucci Group Conference. He was extremely engaging, thought provoking and distilled complex ideas down into simple but powerful communications. The participants left inspired with clear insights into how to relate he shared to their business. I would highly recommend him as a transformative keynote speaker</span>.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Karen Lombardi, Executive Vice President Global Human Resources, Gucci Group</span></strong></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<span class=\"red\"><img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /></span><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Simon is fluent on subjects that most marketers and advertising people have only just started thinking about. He\'s got genuinely new things to say on the role of brands, the role of marketing and the role of citizens and consumers in shaping a progressive business agenda.  He was brilliant at YouTube\'s \"Good Work\" seminar in Cannes this year.  He\'s someone who can help you do a power of good.</span><img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Craig Davis, Co-Chairman &amp; Chief Creative Officer, Publicis Mojo</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon Mainwaring was a big hit at Brand ManageCamp 2011. He was a  absolute pleasure to work with pre, during and post conference and  really went the extra mile to ensure he understood our event, our  attendees, and the entire agenda so that he could custom craft a topic  and presentation that delivered the actionable insights our attendees  crave. Simon is that rare package of sizzle AND steak and I would  recommend him highly to anyone considering him for participation in  their event.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Len Herstein, CEO &amp; President, Brand Manage Camp</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon gave a rousing keynote at our Social Enterprise Summit 2012. His Me-To-We message was very timely and well received among our members who are effecting a transformation away from the Greed Economy.  And he\'s a genuinely committed, enjoyable and engaging fellow to boot.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Kevin Lynch, CEO &amp; President, Social Enterprise Alliance</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Generous. Gifted. Gracious. Three traits I admire most about Simon. Generous with his time and attention. Gifted in his understanding and delivery of an important message. And gracious about sharing his talents and ideals. I heard Simon speak at a Summit, we connected and not long after, I asked him to moderate a panel designed to showcase \'Brands Gone Social.\' He created the most wonderfully engaging environment, from his thoughtful introduction to expertly researched questions and points about each participant. He is truly inspirational in how he embodies new ways of doing business that create positive social impact.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /></span>\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Emily, Crume, Senior Account Executive, Digg</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon spoke recently at a 313Digital Knowledge Event, sharing insights and how agencies and clients can transform their brands.  It was a very diverse audience, ranging from pure social media enthusiasts to creative agencies to automotive clients; yet each person was able to connect and relate to Simon, and takeaway new thoughts and ideas.  I hope to welcome him back to Detroit soon!<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Lisa Gilpin, Social Media Strategist, Weber Shandwick</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />What can I say? Your presentation was engaging, thought-provoking and amazing. You ended the LMA-LA CME on high note, inspiring attendees as they headed into the weekend.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Jennifer Larivee, Director of Marketing, Legal Marketing Association</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />We host more than 100 speakers a year, and Simon is among the best.  He’s informative, stimulating, and engaging.  Each person in the audience is exposed to new and big ideas, and is more importantly moved to act.  His message is great for competitors, innovators, and do-gooders in the marketplace and the world.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Michael P. Davidson, CEO, Gen Next</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /> Simon Mainwaring  was inspiring and dynamic when he spoke at my Digital Social Media  Workshop. His knowledge and engaging speaking style simply lit my  students on fire. More importantly, he engaged in thoughtful dialogue  that was both empowering and challenging.  I watched as Simon’s passion  inspired theirs, minds firing with new ideas, and I saw future thought  leaders being born right in front of my eyes.  Magical!<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Carol Quinn, Adjunct Professor, USC Annenberg School for Communications and Journalism</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon just doesn\'t come in content to talk and shake a few hands. Instead, he brings a full arsenal of smart concepts, compelling presentations, and a full-on, no-holds-barred generosity that is as authentic as it comes. He captured the hearts and minds of our students and faculty with insights on social media, creativity in a changing profession, and the new agency mindset that honors bravery and innovation. Wonderful to witness. Bravo, Simon!<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Professor Debra Morrison, School of Journalism and Communication\r\nUniversity of Oregon</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon enthralled and inspired our Australian audience during his workshop on \'How non-profits think like for Profits,’ at ConnectNow in Sydney. Simon also participated on the panel session at the conference along side Gary Vaynerchuk, Brian Solis, Tara Hunt and Debs Schultz among others. Simon\'s contribution brought a balanced perspective and understanding and empathy of the challenges social change brands have to face when integrating new media. I have never seen an event with satisfaction scores so uniformly high. From government and corporate groups, to rowdy social mediarati, agencies, charities, bloggers and SMEs, Simon has the gift of making complex stories concise and memorable, and delivers with energy, humor and insight. Forget about the ‘guru’ tag, Simon is the consummate communicator embracing social media and innovation and putting it to best practice. I look forward to having Simon back as keynote speaker at our next event.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Siobahn Bulfin, Executive Producer, Connect Now Conference, Sydney</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />I have had the pleasure of seeing Simon speak on several occasions. Each time he has not only engaged and fired the minds of the audience but also connected with them on a personal, emotional level. This makes Simon one of those rare breed that can communicate complex, transformative ideas in a way that motivates people to change behavior through the power of ideas. In his case, this is good news for us as he is uniquely positioned at the intersection of commerce, technology and social change. As a conference organizer and speaker myself, I could not recommend Simon more highly as a keynote speaker. Both his vision and presentation leave everyone in the room challenged, inspired and motivated.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Ken Rutkowski, founder Media Entertainment Technology Alliance, Los Angeles</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />I run a networking group of famous speakers and Simon Mainwaring\'s message of We First, and building community is a powerful message and one I would encourage you to share with your customers, prospects, and strategic partners.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Larry Benet, CEO of Speaker and Author Networking Group</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />We host more than 100 speakers a year, and Simon is among the best.  He’s informative, stimulating, and engaging.  Each person in the audience is exposed to new and big ideas, and is more importantly moved to act.  His message is great for competitors, innovators, and do-gooders in the marketplace and the world.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Michael P. Davidson, CEO, Gen Next</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon Mainwaring is a gift to an audience that wants to understand \'the high ground\' of brands and advertising.  His warmth and clear insights brought the advertising and marketing session to life at this year\'s Images and Voices of Hope annual World Summit on \'Inspiring Media in an Open Source World\'.  He enlarged the notion of corporate self-interest in ways that engaged the whole room and started the most dynamic conversations of the Summit.  Many cited his session as their favorite of the weekend.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Judy Rodgers, Executive Director, Images &amp; Voices of Hope</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />As the co-producer of the recent Cool Social Gravity Summit held at Brandman University in Irvine earlier this month, we were very pleased and honored to welcome Simon Mainwaring to deliver the Opening Keynote.  From the moment he began, his energy, passion, and vision were evident to everyone. Comments came pouring in after the conference and included: “I was riveted by Simon\'s speech and I’m so excited to put social media marketing to work”; “…it was by far one of the best social media for social good talks I\'ve heard.” <img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Professor Beverly Macy, Co-Producer, Cool Gravity Summit</span></strong>','Speaking Testimonials','','inherit','open','open','','183-revision-26','','','2011-11-25 06:13:08','2011-11-25 06:13:08','',183,'http://wefirstbranding.com/183-revision-26',0,'revision','',0),(313,1,'2011-11-29 01:07:22','2011-11-29 01:07:22','<strong><span class=\"red\"><img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /></span></strong>It was with great pleasure that Simon Mainwaring spoke at the MUJI event “Designing MORE WITH LESS” in New York City.  His presentation was interesting, inspiring and challenged everyone in the audience to think about “more with less” in new ways. I highly recommend Mr. Mainwaring as an exciting keynote speaker<strong><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">.</span><img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /></strong>\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Hiroyoshi Azami, President, MUJI U.S.A., Ltd.</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />We recently invited Simon to speak to our marketing, communications and agency partners. His deep brand experience and social media insight made him a credible speaker. He kept the group engaged in the conversation. Like all good storytellers, there are memorable lessons wrapped in interesting examples.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Mary Henige, Director, Social Media &amp; Digital Communications, General Motors Company</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />If your company is interested in keeping ahead of the new wave of customer engagement that is now powered by the new tools of social media-- and who isn\'t?--you should also be interested in engaging Simon Mainwaring to show you how to do it.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Rick Ridgeway, VP Environmental Initiatives, Patagonia</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Simon was a recent speaker at our Gucci Group Conference. He was extremely engaging, thought provoking and distilled complex ideas down into simple but powerful communications. The participants left inspired with clear insights into how to relate he shared to their business. I would highly recommend him as a transformative keynote speaker</span>.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Karen Lombardi, Executive Vice President Global Human Resources, Gucci Group</span></strong></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<span class=\"red\"><img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /></span><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Simon is fluent on subjects that most marketers and advertising people have only just started thinking about. He\'s got genuinely new things to say on the role of brands, the role of marketing and the role of citizens and consumers in shaping a progressive business agenda.  He was brilliant at YouTube\'s \"Good Work\" seminar in Cannes this year.  He\'s someone who can help you do a power of good.</span><img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Craig Davis, Co-Chairman &amp; Chief Creative Officer, Publicis Mojo</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon Mainwaring was a big hit at Brand ManageCamp 2011. He was a  absolute pleasure to work with pre, during and post conference and  really went the extra mile to ensure he understood our event, our  attendees, and the entire agenda so that he could custom craft a topic  and presentation that delivered the actionable insights our attendees  crave. Simon is that rare package of sizzle AND steak and I would  recommend him highly to anyone considering him for participation in  their event.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Len Herstein, CEO &amp; President, Brand Manage Camp</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon gave a rousing keynote at our Social Enterprise Summit 2012. His Me-To-We message was very timely and well received among our members who are effecting a transformation away from the Greed Economy.  And he\'s a genuinely committed, enjoyable and engaging fellow to boot.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Kevin Lynch, CEO &amp; President, Social Enterprise Alliance</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Generous. Gifted. Gracious. Three traits I admire most about Simon. Generous with his time and attention. Gifted in his understanding and delivery of an important message. And gracious about sharing his talents and ideals. I heard Simon speak at a Summit, we connected and not long after, I asked him to moderate a panel designed to showcase \'Brands Gone Social.\' He created the most wonderfully engaging environment, from his thoughtful introduction to expertly researched questions and points about each participant. He is truly inspirational in how he embodies new ways of doing business that create positive social impact.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /></span>\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Emily Crume, Senior Account Executive, Digg</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon spoke recently at a 313Digital Knowledge Event, sharing insights and how agencies and clients can transform their brands.  It was a very diverse audience, ranging from pure social media enthusiasts to creative agencies to automotive clients; yet each person was able to connect and relate to Simon, and takeaway new thoughts and ideas.  I hope to welcome him back to Detroit soon!<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Lisa Gilpin, Social Media Strategist, Weber Shandwick</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />What can I say? Your presentation was engaging, thought-provoking and amazing. You ended the LMA-LA CME on high note, inspiring attendees as they headed into the weekend.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Jennifer Larivee, Director of Marketing, Legal Marketing Association</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />We host more than 100 speakers a year, and Simon is among the best.  He’s informative, stimulating, and engaging.  Each person in the audience is exposed to new and big ideas, and is more importantly moved to act.  His message is great for competitors, innovators, and do-gooders in the marketplace and the world.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Michael P. Davidson, CEO, Gen Next</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /> Simon Mainwaring  was inspiring and dynamic when he spoke at my Digital Social Media  Workshop. His knowledge and engaging speaking style simply lit my  students on fire. More importantly, he engaged in thoughtful dialogue  that was both empowering and challenging.  I watched as Simon’s passion  inspired theirs, minds firing with new ideas, and I saw future thought  leaders being born right in front of my eyes.  Magical!<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Carol Quinn, Adjunct Professor, USC Annenberg School for Communications and Journalism</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon just doesn\'t come in content to talk and shake a few hands. Instead, he brings a full arsenal of smart concepts, compelling presentations, and a full-on, no-holds-barred generosity that is as authentic as it comes. He captured the hearts and minds of our students and faculty with insights on social media, creativity in a changing profession, and the new agency mindset that honors bravery and innovation. Wonderful to witness. Bravo, Simon!<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Professor Debra Morrison, School of Journalism and Communication\r\nUniversity of Oregon</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon enthralled and inspired our Australian audience during his workshop on \'How non-profits think like for Profits,’ at ConnectNow in Sydney. Simon also participated on the panel session at the conference along side Gary Vaynerchuk, Brian Solis, Tara Hunt and Debs Schultz among others. Simon\'s contribution brought a balanced perspective and understanding and empathy of the challenges social change brands have to face when integrating new media. I have never seen an event with satisfaction scores so uniformly high. From government and corporate groups, to rowdy social mediarati, agencies, charities, bloggers and SMEs, Simon has the gift of making complex stories concise and memorable, and delivers with energy, humor and insight. Forget about the ‘guru’ tag, Simon is the consummate communicator embracing social media and innovation and putting it to best practice. I look forward to having Simon back as keynote speaker at our next event.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Siobahn Bulfin, Executive Producer, Connect Now Conference, Sydney</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />I have had the pleasure of seeing Simon speak on several occasions. Each time he has not only engaged and fired the minds of the audience but also connected with them on a personal, emotional level. This makes Simon one of those rare breed that can communicate complex, transformative ideas in a way that motivates people to change behavior through the power of ideas. In his case, this is good news for us as he is uniquely positioned at the intersection of commerce, technology and social change. As a conference organizer and speaker myself, I could not recommend Simon more highly as a keynote speaker. Both his vision and presentation leave everyone in the room challenged, inspired and motivated.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Ken Rutkowski, founder Media Entertainment Technology Alliance, Los Angeles</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />I run a networking group of famous speakers and Simon Mainwaring\'s message of We First, and building community is a powerful message and one I would encourage you to share with your customers, prospects, and strategic partners.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Larry Benet, CEO of Speaker and Author Networking Group</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />We host more than 100 speakers a year, and Simon is among the best.  He’s informative, stimulating, and engaging.  Each person in the audience is exposed to new and big ideas, and is more importantly moved to act.  His message is great for competitors, innovators, and do-gooders in the marketplace and the world.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Michael P. Davidson, CEO, Gen Next</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon Mainwaring is a gift to an audience that wants to understand \'the high ground\' of brands and advertising.  His warmth and clear insights brought the advertising and marketing session to life at this year\'s Images and Voices of Hope annual World Summit on \'Inspiring Media in an Open Source World\'.  He enlarged the notion of corporate self-interest in ways that engaged the whole room and started the most dynamic conversations of the Summit.  Many cited his session as their favorite of the weekend.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Judy Rodgers, Executive Director, Images &amp; Voices of Hope</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />As the co-producer of the recent Cool Social Gravity Summit held at Brandman University in Irvine earlier this month, we were very pleased and honored to welcome Simon Mainwaring to deliver the Opening Keynote.  From the moment he began, his energy, passion, and vision were evident to everyone. Comments came pouring in after the conference and included: “I was riveted by Simon\'s speech and I’m so excited to put social media marketing to work”; “…it was by far one of the best social media for social good talks I\'ve heard.” <img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Professor Beverly Macy, Co-Producer, Cool Gravity Summit</span></strong>','Speaking Testimonials','','inherit','open','open','','183-revision-27','','','2011-11-29 01:07:22','2011-11-29 01:07:22','',183,'http://wefirstbranding.com/183-revision-27',0,'revision','',0),(314,1,'2011-12-07 23:31:55','2011-12-07 23:31:55','<strong><span class=\"red\"><img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /></span></strong>It was with great pleasure that Simon Mainwaring spoke at the MUJI event “Designing MORE WITH LESS” in New York City.  His presentation was interesting, inspiring and challenged everyone in the audience to think about “more with less” in new ways. I highly recommend Mr. Mainwaring as an exciting keynote speaker<strong><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">.</span><img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /></strong>\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Hiroyoshi Azami, President, MUJI U.S.A., Ltd.</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />We recently invited Simon to speak to our marketing, communications and agency partners. His deep brand experience and social media insight made him a credible speaker. He kept the group engaged in the conversation. Like all good storytellers, there are memorable lessons wrapped in interesting examples.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Mary Henige, Director, Social Media &amp; Digital Communications, General Motors Company</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />If your company is interested in keeping ahead of the new wave of customer engagement that is now powered by the new tools of social media-- and who isn\'t?--you should also be interested in engaging Simon Mainwaring to show you how to do it.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Rick Ridgeway, VP Environmental Initiatives, Patagonia</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Simon was a recent speaker at our Gucci Group Conference. He was extremely engaging, thought provoking and distilled complex ideas down into simple but powerful communications. The participants left inspired with clear insights into how to relate he shared to their business. I would highly recommend him as a transformative keynote speaker</span>.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Karen Lombardi, Executive Vice President Global Human Resources, Gucci Group</span></strong></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<span class=\"red\"><img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /></span><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Simon is fluent on subjects that most marketers and advertising people have only just started thinking about. He\'s got genuinely new things to say on the role of brands, the role of marketing and the role of citizens and consumers in shaping a progressive business agenda.  He was brilliant at YouTube\'s \"Good Work\" seminar in Cannes this year.  He\'s someone who can help you do a power of good.</span><img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Craig Davis, Co-Chairman &amp; Chief Creative Officer, Publicis Mojo</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon brings an unusual depth of knowledge about how we got ourselves in to the mess that we are currently trying to unravel in society, and a compelling vision for how we can get ourselves out. But more than that, he\'s a fabulous storyteller who can paint a picture that will spark the imagination of audience members and enroll them in finding their own path to contributing to a flourishing future.  Highly recommend!<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">KoAnn Vikoren Skrzyniarz, Founder/CEO, Sustainable Life Media</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon Mainwaring was a big hit at Brand ManageCamp 2011. He was a  absolute pleasure to work with pre, during and post conference and  really went the extra mile to ensure he understood our event, our  attendees, and the entire agenda so that he could custom craft a topic  and presentation that delivered the actionable insights our attendees  crave. Simon is that rare package of sizzle AND steak and I would  recommend him highly to anyone considering him for participation in  their event.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Len Herstein, CEO &amp; President, Brand Manage Camp</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon gave a rousing keynote at our Social Enterprise Summit 2012. His Me-To-We message was very timely and well received among our members who are effecting a transformation away from the Greed Economy.  And he\'s a genuinely committed, enjoyable and engaging fellow to boot.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Kevin Lynch, CEO &amp; President, Social Enterprise Alliance</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Generous. Gifted. Gracious. Three traits I admire most about Simon. Generous with his time and attention. Gifted in his understanding and delivery of an important message. And gracious about sharing his talents and ideals. I heard Simon speak at a Summit, we connected and not long after, I asked him to moderate a panel designed to showcase \'Brands Gone Social.\' He created the most wonderfully engaging environment, from his thoughtful introduction to expertly researched questions and points about each participant. He is truly inspirational in how he embodies new ways of doing business that create positive social impact.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /></span>\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Emily Crume, Senior Account Executive, Digg</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon spoke recently at a 313Digital Knowledge Event, sharing insights and how agencies and clients can transform their brands.  It was a very diverse audience, ranging from pure social media enthusiasts to creative agencies to automotive clients; yet each person was able to connect and relate to Simon, and takeaway new thoughts and ideas.  I hope to welcome him back to Detroit soon!<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Lisa Gilpin, Social Media Strategist, Weber Shandwick</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />What can I say? Your presentation was engaging, thought-provoking and amazing. You ended the LMA-LA CME on high note, inspiring attendees as they headed into the weekend.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Jennifer Larivee, Director of Marketing, Legal Marketing Association</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />We host more than 100 speakers a year, and Simon is among the best.  He’s informative, stimulating, and engaging.  Each person in the audience is exposed to new and big ideas, and is more importantly moved to act.  His message is great for competitors, innovators, and do-gooders in the marketplace and the world.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Michael P. Davidson, CEO, Gen Next</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /> Simon Mainwaring  was inspiring and dynamic when he spoke at my Digital Social Media  Workshop. His knowledge and engaging speaking style simply lit my  students on fire. More importantly, he engaged in thoughtful dialogue  that was both empowering and challenging.  I watched as Simon’s passion  inspired theirs, minds firing with new ideas, and I saw future thought  leaders being born right in front of my eyes.  Magical!<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Carol Quinn, Adjunct Professor, USC Annenberg School for Communications and Journalism</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon just doesn\'t come in content to talk and shake a few hands. Instead, he brings a full arsenal of smart concepts, compelling presentations, and a full-on, no-holds-barred generosity that is as authentic as it comes. He captured the hearts and minds of our students and faculty with insights on social media, creativity in a changing profession, and the new agency mindset that honors bravery and innovation. Wonderful to witness. Bravo, Simon!<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Professor Debra Morrison, School of Journalism and Communication\r\nUniversity of Oregon</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon enthralled and inspired our Australian audience during his workshop on \'How non-profits think like for Profits,’ at ConnectNow in Sydney. Simon also participated on the panel session at the conference along side Gary Vaynerchuk, Brian Solis, Tara Hunt and Debs Schultz among others. Simon\'s contribution brought a balanced perspective and understanding and empathy of the challenges social change brands have to face when integrating new media. I have never seen an event with satisfaction scores so uniformly high. From government and corporate groups, to rowdy social mediarati, agencies, charities, bloggers and SMEs, Simon has the gift of making complex stories concise and memorable, and delivers with energy, humor and insight. Forget about the ‘guru’ tag, Simon is the consummate communicator embracing social media and innovation and putting it to best practice. I look forward to having Simon back as keynote speaker at our next event.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Siobahn Bulfin, Executive Producer, Connect Now Conference, Sydney</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />I have had the pleasure of seeing Simon speak on several occasions. Each time he has not only engaged and fired the minds of the audience but also connected with them on a personal, emotional level. This makes Simon one of those rare breed that can communicate complex, transformative ideas in a way that motivates people to change behavior through the power of ideas. In his case, this is good news for us as he is uniquely positioned at the intersection of commerce, technology and social change. As a conference organizer and speaker myself, I could not recommend Simon more highly as a keynote speaker. Both his vision and presentation leave everyone in the room challenged, inspired and motivated.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Ken Rutkowski, founder Media Entertainment Technology Alliance, Los Angeles</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />I run a networking group of famous speakers and Simon Mainwaring\'s message of We First, and building community is a powerful message and one I would encourage you to share with your customers, prospects, and strategic partners.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Larry Benet, CEO of Speaker and Author Networking Group</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />We host more than 100 speakers a year, and Simon is among the best.  He’s informative, stimulating, and engaging.  Each person in the audience is exposed to new and big ideas, and is more importantly moved to act.  His message is great for competitors, innovators, and do-gooders in the marketplace and the world.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Michael P. Davidson, CEO, Gen Next</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon Mainwaring is a gift to an audience that wants to understand \'the high ground\' of brands and advertising.  His warmth and clear insights brought the advertising and marketing session to life at this year\'s Images and Voices of Hope annual World Summit on \'Inspiring Media in an Open Source World\'.  He enlarged the notion of corporate self-interest in ways that engaged the whole room and started the most dynamic conversations of the Summit.  Many cited his session as their favorite of the weekend.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Judy Rodgers, Executive Director, Images &amp; Voices of Hope</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />As the co-producer of the recent Cool Social Gravity Summit held at Brandman University in Irvine earlier this month, we were very pleased and honored to welcome Simon Mainwaring to deliver the Opening Keynote.  From the moment he began, his energy, passion, and vision were evident to everyone. Comments came pouring in after the conference and included: “I was riveted by Simon\'s speech and I’m so excited to put social media marketing to work”; “…it was by far one of the best social media for social good talks I\'ve heard.” <img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Professor Beverly Macy, Co-Producer, Cool Gravity Summit</span></strong>','Speaking Testimonials','','inherit','open','open','','183-revision-28','','','2011-12-07 23:31:55','2011-12-07 23:31:55','',183,'http://wefirstbranding.com/183-revision-28',0,'revision','',0),(315,1,'2011-12-08 00:28:58','2011-12-08 00:28:58','<strong><span class=\"red\"><img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /></span></strong>It was with great pleasure that Simon Mainwaring spoke at the MUJI event “Designing MORE WITH LESS” in New York City.  His presentation was interesting, inspiring and challenged everyone in the audience to think about “more with less” in new ways. I highly recommend Mr. Mainwaring as an exciting keynote speaker<strong><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">.</span><img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /></strong>\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Hiroyoshi Azami, President, MUJI U.S.A., Ltd.</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />We recently invited Simon to speak to our marketing, communications and agency partners. His deep brand experience and social media insight made him a credible speaker. He kept the group engaged in the conversation. Like all good storytellers, there are memorable lessons wrapped in interesting examples.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Mary Henige, Director, Social Media &amp; Digital Communications, General Motors Company</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />If your company is interested in keeping ahead of the new wave of customer engagement that is now powered by the new tools of social media-- and who isn\'t?--you should also be interested in engaging Simon Mainwaring to show you how to do it.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Rick Ridgeway, VP Environmental Initiatives, Patagonia</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Simon was a recent speaker at our Gucci Group Conference. He was extremely engaging, thought provoking and distilled complex ideas down into simple but powerful communications. The participants left inspired with clear insights into how to relate he shared to their business. I would highly recommend him as a transformative keynote speaker</span>.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Karen Lombardi, Executive Vice President Global Human Resources, Gucci Group</span></strong></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<span class=\"red\"><img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /></span><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Simon is fluent on subjects that most marketers and advertising people have only just started thinking about. He\'s got genuinely new things to say on the role of brands, the role of marketing and the role of citizens and consumers in shaping a progressive business agenda.  He was brilliant at YouTube\'s \"Good Work\" seminar in Cannes this year.  He\'s someone who can help you do a power of good.</span><img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Craig Davis, Co-Chairman &amp; Chief Creative Officer, Publicis Mojo</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon brings an unusual depth of knowledge about how we got ourselves in to the mess that we are currently trying to unravel in society, and a compelling vision for how we can get ourselves out. But more than that, he\'s a fabulous storyteller who can paint a picture that will spark the imagination of audience members and enroll them in finding their own path to contributing to a flourishing future.  Highly recommend!<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">KoAnn Vikoren Skrzyniarz, Founder/CEO, Sustainable Life Media</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon Mainwaring was a big hit at Brand ManageCamp 2011. He was a  absolute pleasure to work with pre, during and post conference and  really went the extra mile to ensure he understood our event, our  attendees, and the entire agenda so that he could custom craft a topic  and presentation that delivered the actionable insights our attendees  crave. Simon is that rare package of sizzle AND steak and I would  recommend him highly to anyone considering him for participation in  their event.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Len Herstein, CEO &amp; President, Brand Manage Camp</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon gave a rousing keynote at our Social Enterprise Summit 2012. His Me-To-We message was very timely and well received among our members who are effecting a transformation away from the Greed Economy.  And he\'s a genuinely committed, enjoyable and engaging fellow to boot.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Kevin Lynch, CEO &amp; President, Social Enterprise Alliance</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Generous. Gifted. Gracious. Three traits I admire most about Simon. Generous with his time and attention. Gifted in his understanding and delivery of an important message. And gracious about sharing his talents and ideals. I heard Simon speak at a Summit, we connected and not long after, I asked him to moderate a panel designed to showcase \'Brands Gone Social.\' He created the most wonderfully engaging environment, from his thoughtful introduction to expertly researched questions and points about each participant. He is truly inspirational in how he embodies new ways of doing business that create positive social impact.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /></span>\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Emily Crume, Senior Account Executive, Digg</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon spoke recently at a 313Digital Knowledge Event, sharing insights and how agencies and clients can transform their brands.  It was a very diverse audience, ranging from pure social media enthusiasts to creative agencies to automotive clients; yet each person was able to connect and relate to Simon, and takeaway new thoughts and ideas.  I hope to welcome him back to Detroit soon!<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Lisa Gilpin, Social Media Strategist, Weber Shandwick</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />What can I say? Your presentation was engaging, thought-provoking and amazing. You ended the LMA-LA CME on high note, inspiring attendees as they headed into the weekend.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Jennifer Larivee, Director of Marketing, Legal Marketing Association</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />We host more than 100 speakers a year, and Simon is among the best.  He’s informative, stimulating, and engaging.  Each person in the audience is exposed to new and big ideas, and is more importantly moved to act.  His message is great for competitors, innovators, and do-gooders in the marketplace and the world.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Michael P. Davidson, CEO, Gen Next</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" /> Simon Mainwaring  was inspiring and dynamic when he spoke at my Digital Social Media  Workshop. His knowledge and engaging speaking style simply lit my  students on fire. More importantly, he engaged in thoughtful dialogue  that was both empowering and challenging.  I watched as Simon’s passion  inspired theirs, minds firing with new ideas, and I saw future thought  leaders being born right in front of my eyes.  Magical!<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Carol Quinn, Adjunct Professor, USC Annenberg School for Communications and Journalism</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon just doesn\'t come in content to talk and shake a few hands. Instead, he brings a full arsenal of smart concepts, compelling presentations, and a full-on, no-holds-barred generosity that is as authentic as it comes. He captured the hearts and minds of our students and faculty with insights on social media, creativity in a changing profession, and the new agency mindset that honors bravery and innovation. Wonderful to witness. Bravo, Simon!<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Professor Debra Morrison, School of Journalism and Communication\r\nUniversity of Oregon</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon enthralled and inspired our Australian audience during his workshop on \'How non-profits think like for Profits,’ at ConnectNow in Sydney. Simon also participated on the panel session at the conference along side Gary Vaynerchuk, Brian Solis, Tara Hunt and Debs Schultz among others. Simon\'s contribution brought a balanced perspective and understanding and empathy of the challenges social change brands have to face when integrating new media. I have never seen an event with satisfaction scores so uniformly high. From government and corporate groups, to rowdy social mediarati, agencies, charities, bloggers and SMEs, Simon has the gift of making complex stories concise and memorable, and delivers with energy, humor and insight. Forget about the ‘guru’ tag, Simon is the consummate communicator embracing social media and innovation and putting it to best practice. I look forward to having Simon back as keynote speaker at our next event.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Siobahn Bulfin, Executive Producer, Connect Now Conference, Sydney</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />I have had the pleasure of seeing Simon speak on several occasions. Each time he has not only engaged and fired the minds of the audience but also connected with them on a personal, emotional level. This makes Simon one of those rare breed that can communicate complex, transformative ideas in a way that motivates people to change behavior through the power of ideas. In his case, this is good news for us as he is uniquely positioned at the intersection of commerce, technology and social change. As a conference organizer and speaker myself, I could not recommend Simon more highly as a keynote speaker. Both his vision and presentation leave everyone in the room challenged, inspired and motivated.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Ken Rutkowski, founder Media Entertainment Technology Alliance, Los Angeles</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />I run a networking group of famous speakers and Simon Mainwaring\'s message of We First, and building community is a powerful message and one I would encourage you to share with your customers, prospects, and strategic partners.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Larry Benet, CEO of Speaker and Author Networking Group</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />We host more than 100 speakers a year, and Simon is among the best.  He’s informative, stimulating, and engaging.  Each person in the audience is exposed to new and big ideas, and is more importantly moved to act.  His message is great for competitors, innovators, and do-gooders in the marketplace and the world.<img src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Michael P. Davidson, CEO, Gen Next</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />Simon Mainwaring is a gift to an audience that wants to understand \'the high ground\' of brands and advertising.  His warmth and clear insights brought the advertising and marketing session to life at this year\'s Images and Voices of Hope annual World Summit on \'Inspiring Media in an Open Source World\'.  He enlarged the notion of corporate self-interest in ways that engaged the whole room and started the most dynamic conversations of the Summit.  Many cited his session as their favorite of the weekend.<img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Judy Rodgers, Executive Director, Images &amp; Voices of Hope</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img style=\"padding: 0px 3px 5px 0px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/begin-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />As the co-producer of the recent Cool Social Gravity Summit held at Brandman University in Irvine earlier this month, we were very pleased and honored to welcome Simon Mainwaring to deliver the Opening Keynote.  From the moment he began, his energy, passion, and vision were evident to everyone. Comments came pouring in after the conference and included: “I was riveted by Simon\'s speech and I’m so excited to put social media marketing to work”; “…it was by far one of the best social media for social good talks I\'ve heard.” <img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 5px 3px;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/end-quote.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">Professor Beverly Macy, Co-Producer, Cool Gravity Summit</span></strong>','Speaking Testimonials','','inherit','open','open','','183-revision-29','','','2011-12-08 00:28:58','2011-12-08 00:28:58','',183,'http://wefirstbranding.com/183-revision-29',0,'revision','',0),(317,1,'2012-01-18 19:30:29','2012-01-18 19:30:29','A respected author, influential blogger and international speaker, Simon is considered one of the world’s foremost experts on branding and social media. He offers corporate executives, top brands and non-profit leaders critical insights into how to capitalize on social media to build brand communities, profits and positive impact.\r\n\r\nSimon is master at distilling complex ideas down into simple, memorable communications, and at engaging an audience on a powerful, emotional level. His unique combination of spontaneity, disarming humor, and seriousness of purpose ensures that each engagement leaves his audiences enlightened, inspired and wanting more.\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\r\n\r\n<strong><span class=\"red\">For bookings please contact Michael Frick at Core Agency:</span></strong>\r\nPhone: <span class=\"red\">+1 877 717 5327</span>\r\nEmail: mike@coreagency.com\r\n\r\nSPEAKERS REEL\r\n\r\nhttp://youtu.be/fcE-69zWZ5I\r\n\r\nTEDxSF\r\n\r\nhttp://youtu.be/frLPXMyPOKY\r\n\r\n</div>','Speaking','','inherit','open','open','','181-revision-9','','','2012-01-18 19:30:29','2012-01-18 19:30:29','',181,'http://wefirstbranding.com/181-revision-9',0,'revision','',0),(318,1,'2011-10-26 03:27:19','2011-10-26 03:27:19','<h2 class=\"page_subheader2\">Selected 2011 Engagements</h2>\r\n<strong>Coca-Cola CMO Summit</strong>\r\nPanel: \'Building a Community Brand\'\r\nLos Angeles, October 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>SOCAP International Annual Conference</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'Social Media and Customer Care\'\r\nFlorida, October 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>WOMMA Annual Conference</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'Social Media and Word of Mouth Advertising\'\r\nLas Vegas, October 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Google</strong>\r\nAuthors Series\r\nPalo Alto, October 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Brand Manage Camp</strong>\r\nTopic: \'Social Branding\'\r\nLas Vegas, October 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Bo Eason Personal Story Event</strong>\r\nTopic: \'Personal Branding\'\r\nLos Angeles, September 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Entrepreneurs Organization</strong>\r\nTopic: \'Social Branding\'\r\nSanta Barbara, September 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Legal Marketing Association Conference</strong>\r\nTopic: \'Law, Lawyers and Social Media\'\r\nLos Angeles, September 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Media Week</strong>\r\nPanel: \'Social Media and Social Business\'\r\nLos Angeles, September 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>GSMI Social Media Strategies Summit</strong>\r\nPanel: \'Social Strategies for Social Change\'\r\nBoston, September 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Mashable Social Good\r\n</strong>Topic: \'Building a Private Sector Pillar of Social Change\'\r\nNew York, September 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Images and Voices of Hope World Summit</strong>\r\nTopic: \'Social Media on the Global Stage\'\r\nNew York, September 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Kanter Retail Conference</strong>\r\nKeynote: Social Media and Customer Sales\'\r\nChicago, September 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Bill &amp; Melinda Gates Foundation</strong>\r\nTopic: \'Scaling Social Change through the Private Sector\'\r\nSeattle, September 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Plywood People</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'Social Innovation\'\r\nAtlanta, August 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>National Speakers Association</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'How to build a personal brand in the social business marketplace\'\r\nAnaheim, August 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Royal Society of Arts</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'From Me First to We First Capitalism\'\r\nLondon, July 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Utenti Pubblicita Associati (UPA)</strong>\r\nKeynote: \"The Power of Language in the Social Business Marketplace\'\r\nMilan, July 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>313Digital &amp; Detroit Social Media Club</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'How Social Media Drives Profit and Positive Impact.\'\r\nDetroit, June 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>General Motors</strong>\r\nTopic: \"Social branding for social good\"\r\nDetroit, June 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Cannes International Advertising Festival</strong>\r\nPanel: \'Good Work: How brands have positive impact\'\r\nCannes, June 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Media Entertainment Technology Alliance</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World\"\r\nLos Angeles, June 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>MUJI Social Summit</strong>\r\nPanel: \"The Art of the Socially Responsible Brand\"\r\nNew York, June 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Brown Shoe</strong>\r\nTopic: \' How Retail Brands use Social Media for Profit and Positive Impact\'\r\nNew York, June 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>TEDxSF</strong>\r\nTopic: \"ALIVE! Maximum Living as a Human\"\r\nSan Francisco, June 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Media Marketing Machines</strong>\r\nTopic: How to put Social Media to Work for your Brand\r\nSan Diego, June 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>SANGV</strong>\r\nPanel: \"Adding Zeros: Scale via Social Media and Mobile\"\r\nHollywood, Los Angeles\r\n\r\n<strong>Conscious Business Network</strong>\r\nTopic: \"Building a Conscious Business Brand\"\r\nChicago, May 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Brown Shoe Management Retreat</strong>\r\nKeynote: \"Using Social Media to Build your Brand Community and Profits\"\r\nMartha\'s Vineyard, New York\r\n\r\n<strong>Patagonia HQ</strong>\r\nTopic: \"Building a New Brand and Consumer Partnership\"\r\nVentura, May 2011\r\n\r\n<strong><strong>Founder\'s Institute</strong></strong><strong> </strong>\r\nTopic: \"How to Define your Brand for the Social Business Marketplace\"\r\nLos Angeles, May 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>UCLA Social Media Meetup</strong>\r\nTopic: \"Creating a Third Pillar of Social Change\"\r\nLos Angeles, May 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>\"Brands Gone Social\" Event</strong>\r\nPanel Moderator\r\nLos Angeles, May 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>USC Annenberg School of Communication and Journalism</strong>\r\nTopic: \"Ethics, Social Responsibility &amp; Social Media?\r\nLos Angeles, May 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Gen Next Forum</strong>\r\nTopic: \"How social technology can scale social change.\"\r\nLos Angeles, April 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>SXSW</strong>\r\nBook Reading: \" How social media can remake capitalism and build a better world.\"\r\nAustin, Texas, April 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Los Angeles Founder\'s Institute</strong>\r\nTopic: Brand Self-Definition in a shifting marketplace.\"\r\nLos Angeles, March 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>3rd Annual Gravity Summit</strong>\r\nOpening Keynote, Los Angeles, February, 2011,\r\nLos Angeles, March 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Media Entertainment Technology Alliance Forum</strong>\r\nPanel: “Is Social media making the world more unstable?”\r\nLos Angeles, February 2011\r\n<h2 class=\"page_subheader2\">Selected 2010 Engagements</h2>\r\n<strong>Cool Gravity Summit, UCLA</strong>\r\nKeynote: ‘How brands and consumers use social media to build profit and a better world.’ San Diego, 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>Think Social, The Paley Center for Media</strong>\r\nTopic: ‘Social and Mobile Technologies For Positive Change.’ Los Angeles, October 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>Images and Voices of Hope World Summit</strong>\r\nKeynote: ‘Media as an Agent of Social Change.’ New York, September 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>National Collegiate Scouting Association Annual Conference</strong>\r\nKeynote: ‘How to Use Social Media to Build Brand Communities.’ Chicago, July 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>Cannes International Advertising Festival</strong>\r\nKeynote: ‘New Media: Make or break lessons in today\'s most powerful instrument of change.’ France, June 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>Public Forum on Cultural Diplomacy</strong>\r\nTopic: ‘How Cultural Diplomacy Can Bridge the U. S. &amp; the Middle East.’ Los Angeles, May 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>#140 Conference Meet-up</strong>\r\nTopic: \'Timeless Truths for the Real-Time Web.\' Los Angeles, May 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>YPO/EO/NFLPA Conference</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'Building Profitable Brand Communities through Social Media.\' Chicago, May 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>Gucci Group Global Conference</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'Embracing Uncertainty.\' Miami, April 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>ConnectNow Conference</strong>\r\nTopic: \'How Non-Profits Think and Grow Like For-Profits.\' Sydney, April 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>Founder\'s Institute</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'Naming and Branding.\' Los Angeles, March 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>University of Oregon New Media Summit</strong>\r\nTopic: \'You and the Future of Advertising.\' Oregon, February 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>Media Entertainment Technology Alliance (METal International)</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'Building a Brand Through Social Media.’ Los Angeles, January 2010','Engagements ','','inherit','open','open','','155-revision-21','','','2011-10-26 03:27:19','2011-10-26 03:27:19','',155,'http://wefirstbranding.com/155-revision-21',0,'revision','',0),(319,1,'2012-02-27 20:45:46','2012-02-27 20:45:46','<h2 class=\"page_subheader2\"><strong>\r\n</strong></h2>\r\n<h2 class=\"page_subheader2\">Selected 2012 Engagements</h2>\r\n<strong>USC Annenberg School of Communication Public Diplomacy Forum</strong>\r\nKeynote: \"Social media, Multinational Corporations and Global Public Diplomacy\r\nLos Angeles, February 2012\r\n\r\n<strong>We First social Branding Seminar</strong>\r\nTwo Day Training Workshop\r\nLos Angeles, February 2012\r\n\r\n<strong>Bo Eason Personal Story Event</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'Using Social Media to Build your Personal Brand\"\r\nLos Anegles, January, 2012\r\n\r\n<strong>San Diego Ad Club/Common Event</strong>\r\n<strong> </strong>Keynote: \'The Future of Social Branding\"\r\nSan Diego, January, 2012\r\n<h2>Selected 2011 Engagements</h2>\r\n<strong>Sustainable Brands Annual Advisory Board Meeting</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'Building Sustainability through Social Media\"\r\nTexas, November, 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Coca-Cola CMO Summit</strong>\r\nPanel: \'Building a Community Brand\'\r\nLos Angeles, October 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>SOCAP International Annual Conference</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'Social Media and Real-time Customer Care\'\r\nFlorida, October 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>WOMMA Annual Conference</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'Social Media and Word of Mouth Advertising\'\r\nLas Vegas, October 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Google</strong>\r\nAuthors Series\r\nPalo Alto, October 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Brand Manage Camp</strong>\r\nTopic: \'Social Branding\'\r\nLas Vegas, October 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Bo Eason Personal Story Event</strong>\r\nTopic: \'Personal Branding\'\r\nLos Angeles, September 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Entrepreneurs Organization</strong>\r\nTopic: \'Social Branding\'\r\nSanta Barbara, September 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Legal Marketing Association Conference</strong>\r\nTopic: \'Law, Lawyers and Social Media\'\r\nLos Angeles, September 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Media Week</strong>\r\nPanel: \'Social Media and Social Business\'\r\nLos Angeles, September 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>GSMI Social Media Strategies Summit</strong>\r\nPanel: \'Social Strategies for Social Change\'\r\nBoston, September 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Mashable Social Good\r\n</strong>Topic: \'Building a Private Sector Pillar of Social Change\'\r\nNew York, September 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Images and Voices of Hope World Summit</strong>\r\nTopic: \'Social Media on the Global Stage\'\r\nNew York, September 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Kanter Retail Conference</strong>\r\nKeynote: Social Media and Customer Sales\'\r\nChicago, September 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Bill &amp; Melinda Gates Foundation</strong>\r\nTopic: \'Scaling Social Change through the Private Sector\'\r\nSeattle, September 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Plywood People</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'Social Innovation\'\r\nAtlanta, August 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>National Speakers Association</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'How to build a personal brand in the social business marketplace\'\r\nAnaheim, August 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Royal Society of Arts</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'From Me First to We First Capitalism\'\r\nLondon, July 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Utenti Pubblicita Associati (UPA)</strong>\r\nKeynote: \"The Power of Language in the Social Business Marketplace\'\r\nMilan, July 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>313Digital &amp; Detroit Social Media Club</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'How Social Media Drives Profit and Positive Impact.\'\r\nDetroit, June 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>General Motors</strong>\r\nTopic: \"Social branding for social good\"\r\nDetroit, June 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Cannes International Advertising Festival</strong>\r\nPanel: \'Good Work: How brands have positive impact\'\r\nCannes, June 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Media Entertainment Technology Alliance</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World\"\r\nLos Angeles, June 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>MUJI Social Summit</strong>\r\nPanel: \"The Art of the Socially Responsible Brand\"\r\nNew York, June 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Brown Shoe</strong>\r\nTopic: \' How Retail Brands use Social Media for Profit and Positive Impact\'\r\nNew York, June 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>TEDxSF</strong>\r\nTopic: \"ALIVE! Maximum Living as a Human\"\r\nSan Francisco, June 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Media Marketing Machines</strong>\r\nTopic: How to put Social Media to Work for your Brand\r\nSan Diego, June 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>SANGV</strong>\r\nPanel: \"Adding Zeros: Scale via Social Media and Mobile\"\r\nHollywood, Los Angeles\r\n\r\n<strong>Conscious Business Network</strong>\r\nTopic: \"Building a Conscious Business Brand\"\r\nChicago, May 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Brown Shoe Management Retreat</strong>\r\nKeynote: \"Using Social Media to Build your Brand Community and Profits\"\r\nMartha\'s Vineyard, New York\r\n\r\n<strong>Patagonia HQ</strong>\r\nTopic: \"Building a New Brand and Consumer Partnership\"\r\nVentura, May 2011\r\n\r\n<strong><strong>Founder\'s Institute</strong></strong><strong> </strong>\r\nTopic: \"How to Define your Brand for the Social Business Marketplace\"\r\nLos Angeles, May 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>UCLA Social Media Meetup</strong>\r\nTopic: \"Creating a Third Pillar of Social Change\"\r\nLos Angeles, May 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>\"Brands Gone Social\" Event</strong>\r\nPanel Moderator\r\nLos Angeles, May 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>USC Annenberg School of Communication and Journalism</strong>\r\nTopic: \"Ethics, Social Responsibility &amp; Social Media?\r\nLos Angeles, May 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Gen Next Forum</strong>\r\nTopic: \"How social technology can scale social change.\"\r\nLos Angeles, April 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>SXSW</strong>\r\nBook Reading: \" How social media can remake capitalism and build a better world.\"\r\nAustin, Texas, April 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Los Angeles Founder\'s Institute</strong>\r\nTopic: Brand Self-Definition in a shifting marketplace.\"\r\nLos Angeles, March 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>3rd Annual Gravity Summit</strong>\r\nOpening Keynote, Los Angeles, February, 2011,\r\nLos Angeles, March 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Media Entertainment Technology Alliance Forum</strong>\r\nPanel: “Is Social media making the world more unstable?”\r\nLos Angeles, February 2011\r\n<h2 class=\"page_subheader2\">Selected 2010 Engagements</h2>\r\n<strong>Cool Gravity Summit, UCLA</strong>\r\nKeynote: ‘How brands and consumers use social media to build profit and a better world.’ San Diego, 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>Think Social, The Paley Center for Media</strong>\r\nTopic: ‘Social and Mobile Technologies For Positive Change.’ Los Angeles, October 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>Images and Voices of Hope World Summit</strong>\r\nKeynote: ‘Media as an Agent of Social Change.’ New York, September 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>National Collegiate Scouting Association Annual Conference</strong>\r\nKeynote: ‘How to Use Social Media to Build Brand Communities.’ Chicago, July 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>Cannes International Advertising Festival</strong>\r\nKeynote: ‘New Media: Make or break lessons in today\'s most powerful instrument of change.’ France, June 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>Public Forum on Cultural Diplomacy</strong>\r\nTopic: ‘How Cultural Diplomacy Can Bridge the U. S. &amp; the Middle East.’ Los Angeles, May 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>#140 Conference Meet-up</strong>\r\nTopic: \'Timeless Truths for the Real-Time Web.\' Los Angeles, May 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>YPO/EO/NFLPA Conference</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'Building Profitable Brand Communities through Social Media.\' Chicago, May 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>Gucci Group Global Conference</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'Embracing Uncertainty.\' Miami, April 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>ConnectNow Conference</strong>\r\nTopic: \'How Non-Profits Think and Grow Like For-Profits.\' Sydney, April 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>Founder\'s Institute</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'Naming and Branding.\' Los Angeles, March 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>University of Oregon New Media Summit</strong>\r\nTopic: \'You and the Future of Advertising.\' Oregon, February 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>Media Entertainment Technology Alliance (METal International)</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'Building a Brand Through Social Media.’ Los Angeles, January 2010','Engagements ','','inherit','open','open','','155-revision-22','','','2012-02-27 20:45:46','2012-02-27 20:45:46','',155,'http://wefirstbranding.com/155-revision-22',0,'revision','',0),(320,1,'2012-02-27 20:51:26','2012-02-27 20:51:26','<h2 class=\"page_subheader2\">Selected 2012 Engagements</h2>\r\n<strong>Ferrazzi Greenlight \'Social Capitalist\' Interview</strong>\r\nWebinar Keynote: \"Using Social Media to build Employee and Customer Loyalty\"\r\nLos Angeles, February 2012\r\n\r\n<strong>USC Annenberg School of Communication Public Diplomacy Forum</strong>\r\nKeynote: \"Social media, Multinational Corporations and Global Public Diplomacy\r\nLos Angeles, February 2012\r\n\r\n<strong>We First social Branding Seminar</strong>\r\nTwo Day Training Workshop\r\nLos Angeles, February 2012\r\n\r\n<strong>Bo Eason Personal Story Event</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'Using Social Media to Build your Personal Brand\"\r\nLos Anegles, January, 2012\r\n\r\n<strong>San Diego Ad Club/Common Event</strong>\r\n<strong> </strong>Keynote: \'The Future of Social Branding\"\r\nSan Diego, January, 2012\r\n<h2>Selected 2011 Engagements</h2>\r\n<strong>Sustainable Brands Annual Advisory Board Meeting</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'Building Sustainability through Social Media\"\r\nTexas, November, 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Coca-Cola CMO Summit</strong>\r\nPanel: \'Building a Community Brand\'\r\nLos Angeles, October 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>SOCAP International Annual Conference</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'Social Media and Real-time Customer Care\'\r\nFlorida, October 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>WOMMA Annual Conference</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'Social Media and Word of Mouth Advertising\'\r\nLas Vegas, October 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Google</strong>\r\nAuthors Series\r\nPalo Alto, October 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Brand Manage Camp</strong>\r\nTopic: \'Social Branding\'\r\nLas Vegas, October 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Bo Eason Personal Story Event</strong>\r\nTopic: \'Personal Branding\'\r\nLos Angeles, September 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Entrepreneurs Organization</strong>\r\nTopic: \'Social Branding\'\r\nSanta Barbara, September 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Legal Marketing Association Conference</strong>\r\nTopic: \'Law, Lawyers and Social Media\'\r\nLos Angeles, September 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Media Week</strong>\r\nPanel: \'Social Media and Social Business\'\r\nLos Angeles, September 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>GSMI Social Media Strategies Summit</strong>\r\nPanel: \'Social Strategies for Social Change\'\r\nBoston, September 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Mashable Social Good\r\n</strong>Topic: \'Building a Private Sector Pillar of Social Change\'\r\nNew York, September 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Images and Voices of Hope World Summit</strong>\r\nTopic: \'Social Media on the Global Stage\'\r\nNew York, September 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Kanter Retail Conference</strong>\r\nKeynote: Social Media and Customer Sales\'\r\nChicago, September 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Bill &amp; Melinda Gates Foundation</strong>\r\nTopic: \'Scaling Social Change through the Private Sector\'\r\nSeattle, September 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Plywood People</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'Social Innovation\'\r\nAtlanta, August 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>National Speakers Association</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'How to build a personal brand in the social business marketplace\'\r\nAnaheim, August 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Royal Society of Arts</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'From Me First to We First Capitalism\'\r\nLondon, July 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Utenti Pubblicita Associati (UPA)</strong>\r\nKeynote: \"The Power of Language in the Social Business Marketplace\'\r\nMilan, July 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>313Digital &amp; Detroit Social Media Club</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'How Social Media Drives Profit and Positive Impact.\'\r\nDetroit, June 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>General Motors</strong>\r\nTopic: \"Social branding for social good\"\r\nDetroit, June 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Cannes International Advertising Festival</strong>\r\nPanel: \'Good Work: How brands have positive impact\'\r\nCannes, June 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Media Entertainment Technology Alliance</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World\"\r\nLos Angeles, June 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>MUJI Social Summit</strong>\r\nPanel: \"The Art of the Socially Responsible Brand\"\r\nNew York, June 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Brown Shoe</strong>\r\nTopic: \' How Retail Brands use Social Media for Profit and Positive Impact\'\r\nNew York, June 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>TEDxSF</strong>\r\nTopic: \"ALIVE! Maximum Living as a Human\"\r\nSan Francisco, June 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Media Marketing Machines</strong>\r\nTopic: How to put Social Media to Work for your Brand\r\nSan Diego, June 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>SANGV</strong>\r\nPanel: \"Adding Zeros: Scale via Social Media and Mobile\"\r\nHollywood, Los Angeles\r\n\r\n<strong>Conscious Business Network</strong>\r\nTopic: \"Building a Conscious Business Brand\"\r\nChicago, May 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Brown Shoe Management Retreat</strong>\r\nKeynote: \"Using Social Media to Build your Brand Community and Profits\"\r\nMartha\'s Vineyard, New York\r\n\r\n<strong>Patagonia HQ</strong>\r\nTopic: \"Building a New Brand and Consumer Partnership\"\r\nVentura, May 2011\r\n\r\n<strong><strong>Founder\'s Institute</strong></strong><strong> </strong>\r\nTopic: \"How to Define your Brand for the Social Business Marketplace\"\r\nLos Angeles, May 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>UCLA Social Media Meetup</strong>\r\nTopic: \"Creating a Third Pillar of Social Change\"\r\nLos Angeles, May 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>\"Brands Gone Social\" Event</strong>\r\nPanel Moderator\r\nLos Angeles, May 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>USC Annenberg School of Communication and Journalism</strong>\r\nTopic: \"Ethics, Social Responsibility &amp; Social Media?\r\nLos Angeles, May 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Gen Next Forum</strong>\r\nTopic: \"How social technology can scale social change.\"\r\nLos Angeles, April 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>SXSW</strong>\r\nBook Reading: \" How social media can remake capitalism and build a better world.\"\r\nAustin, Texas, April 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Los Angeles Founder\'s Institute</strong>\r\nTopic: Brand Self-Definition in a shifting marketplace.\"\r\nLos Angeles, March 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>3rd Annual Gravity Summit</strong>\r\nOpening Keynote, Los Angeles, February, 2011,\r\nLos Angeles, March 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Media Entertainment Technology Alliance Forum</strong>\r\nPanel: “Is Social media making the world more unstable?”\r\nLos Angeles, February 2011\r\n<h2 class=\"page_subheader2\">Selected 2010 Engagements</h2>\r\n<strong>Cool Gravity Summit, UCLA</strong>\r\nKeynote: ‘How brands and consumers use social media to build profit and a better world.’ San Diego, 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>Think Social, The Paley Center for Media</strong>\r\nTopic: ‘Social and Mobile Technologies For Positive Change.’ Los Angeles, October 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>Images and Voices of Hope World Summit</strong>\r\nKeynote: ‘Media as an Agent of Social Change.’ New York, September 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>National Collegiate Scouting Association Annual Conference</strong>\r\nKeynote: ‘How to Use Social Media to Build Brand Communities.’ Chicago, July 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>Cannes International Advertising Festival</strong>\r\nKeynote: ‘New Media: Make or break lessons in today\'s most powerful instrument of change.’ France, June 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>Public Forum on Cultural Diplomacy</strong>\r\nTopic: ‘How Cultural Diplomacy Can Bridge the U. 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Melinda Gates Foundation</strong>\r\nTopic: \'Scaling Social Change through the Private Sector\'\r\nSeattle, September 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Plywood People</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'Social Innovation\'\r\nAtlanta, August 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>National Speakers Association</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'How to build a personal brand in the social business marketplace\'\r\nAnaheim, August 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Royal Society of Arts</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'From Me First to We First Capitalism\'\r\nLondon, July 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Utenti Pubblicita Associati (UPA)</strong>\r\nKeynote: \"The Power of Language in the Social Business Marketplace\'\r\nMilan, July 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>313Digital &amp; Detroit Social Media Club</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'How Social Media Drives Profit and Positive Impact.\'\r\nDetroit, June 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>General Motors</strong>\r\nTopic: \"Social branding for social good\"\r\nDetroit, June 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Cannes International Advertising Festival</strong>\r\nPanel: \'Good Work: How brands have positive impact\'\r\nCannes, June 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Media Entertainment Technology Alliance</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World\"\r\nLos Angeles, June 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>MUJI Social Summit</strong>\r\nPanel: \"The Art of the Socially Responsible Brand\"\r\nNew York, June 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Brown Shoe</strong>\r\nTopic: \' How Retail Brands use Social Media for Profit and Positive Impact\'\r\nNew York, June 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>TEDxSF</strong>\r\nTopic: \"ALIVE! Maximum Living as a Human\"\r\nSan Francisco, June 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Media Marketing Machines</strong>\r\nTopic: How to put Social Media to Work for your Brand\r\nSan Diego, June 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>SANGV</strong>\r\nPanel: \"Adding Zeros: Scale via Social Media and Mobile\"\r\nHollywood, Los Angeles\r\n\r\n<strong>Conscious Business Network</strong>\r\nTopic: \"Building a Conscious Business Brand\"\r\nChicago, May 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Brown Shoe Management Retreat</strong>\r\nKeynote: \"Using Social Media to Build your Brand Community and Profits\"\r\nMartha\'s Vineyard, New York\r\n\r\n<strong>Patagonia HQ</strong>\r\nTopic: \"Building a New Brand and Consumer Partnership\"\r\nVentura, May 2011\r\n\r\n<strong><strong>Founder\'s Institute</strong></strong><strong> </strong>\r\nTopic: \"How to Define your Brand for the Social Business Marketplace\"\r\nLos Angeles, May 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>UCLA Social Media Meetup</strong>\r\nTopic: \"Creating a Third Pillar of Social Change\"\r\nLos Angeles, May 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>\"Brands Gone Social\" Event</strong>\r\nPanel Moderator\r\nLos Angeles, May 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>USC Annenberg School of Communication and Journalism</strong>\r\nTopic: \"Ethics, Social Responsibility &amp; Social Media?\r\nLos Angeles, May 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Gen Next Forum</strong>\r\nTopic: \"How social technology can scale social change.\"\r\nLos Angeles, April 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>SXSW</strong>\r\nBook Reading: \" How social media can remake capitalism and build a better world.\"\r\nAustin, Texas, April 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Los Angeles Founder\'s Institute</strong>\r\nTopic: Brand Self-Definition in a shifting marketplace.\"\r\nLos Angeles, March 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>3rd Annual Gravity Summit</strong>\r\nOpening Keynote, Los Angeles, February, 2011,\r\nLos Angeles, March 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Media Entertainment Technology Alliance Forum</strong>\r\nPanel: “Is Social media making the world more unstable?”\r\nLos Angeles, February 2011\r\n<h2 class=\"page_subheader2\">Selected 2010 Engagements</h2>\r\n<strong>Cool Gravity Summit, UCLA</strong>\r\nKeynote: ‘How brands and consumers use social media to build profit and a better world.’ San Diego, 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>Think Social, The Paley Center for Media</strong>\r\nTopic: ‘Social and Mobile Technologies For Positive Change.’ Los Angeles, October 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>Images and Voices of Hope World Summit</strong>\r\nKeynote: ‘Media as an Agent of Social Change.’ New York, September 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>National Collegiate Scouting Association Annual Conference</strong>\r\nKeynote: ‘How to Use Social Media to Build Brand Communities.’ Chicago, July 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>Cannes International Advertising Festival</strong>\r\nKeynote: ‘New Media: Make or break lessons in today\'s most powerful instrument of change.’ France, June 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>Public Forum on Cultural Diplomacy</strong>\r\nTopic: ‘How Cultural Diplomacy Can Bridge the U. S. &amp; the Middle East.’ Los Angeles, May 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>#140 Conference Meet-up</strong>\r\nTopic: \'Timeless Truths for the Real-Time Web.\' Los Angeles, May 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>YPO/EO/NFLPA Conference</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'Building Profitable Brand Communities through Social Media.\' Chicago, May 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>Gucci Group Global Conference</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'Embracing Uncertainty.\' Miami, April 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>ConnectNow Conference</strong>\r\nTopic: \'How Non-Profits Think and Grow Like For-Profits.\' Sydney, April 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>Founder\'s Institute</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'Naming and Branding.\' Los Angeles, March 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>University of Oregon New Media Summit</strong>\r\nTopic: \'You and the Future of Advertising.\' Oregon, February 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>Media Entertainment Technology Alliance (METal International)</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'Building a Brand Through Social Media.’ Los Angeles, January 2010','Engagements ','','inherit','open','open','','155-revision-24','','','2012-02-27 20:58:17','2012-02-27 20:58:17','',155,'http://wefirstbranding.com/155-revision-24',0,'revision','',0),(322,1,'2011-10-21 15:27:33','2011-10-21 15:27:33','<div style=\"float: right;\"><img style=\"padding: 0px 0px 10px 10px; float: right;\" src=\"/wp-content/themes/wefirst/images/simon-mainwaring-bio.jpg\" alt=\"Simon Mainwaring\" /></div>\r\nSimon Mainwaring is an award-winning branding consultant, bestselling author, influential blogger and international speaker. He is the founder of We First, a social branding consultancy committed to helping brands build communities, profit and positive impact. He is a member of the Sustainable Brands Advisory Board, the Advisory Board of the Center for Public Diplomacy at the USC Annenberg School, and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts in London. He also contributes to Fast Company, Forbes, Huffington Post, Mashable, and GOOD Magazine.\r\n\r\nSimon’s first book, <em>We First: How brands and consumers use social media to build a better world </em>(June 2011, Palgrave Macmillan) is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Amazon bestseller. He has been featured in Advertising Age, Adweek, Huffington Post, Inc Magazine, Fast Company, GOOD Magazine, and Mashable, as well as appearing on the Business News Network, CBS, CBC, BNet and Harpo Radio. Simon is a sought after international speaker with engagements including the Cannes International Advertising Festival, Royal Society of Arts, SXSW, TEDxSF, National Speakers Association, and brands such as Google, General Motors, MUJI, Gucci, Patagonia and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.\r\n\r\nPrior to starting We First, Simon was an award-winning Nike creative writer at Wieden &amp; Kennedy and worldwide creative director for Motorola at Ogilvy as well as consulting on dozens of Fortune 500 brands for leading advertising, production, digital and social media companies. He has received over sixty international creative awards at the Cannes Advertising Festival, the One Show (U.S.), the Kelly Awards (U.S) and the British Design &amp; Art Direction Awards, among others.\r\n\r\nSimon studied Law and Fine Arts (1st Class Honors) at Sydney University, lives in Los Angeles. 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Melinda Gates Foundation</strong>\r\nTopic: \'Scaling Social Change through the Private Sector\'\r\nSeattle, September 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Plywood People</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'Social Innovation\'\r\nAtlanta, August 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>National Speakers Association</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'How to build a personal brand in the social business marketplace\'\r\nAnaheim, August 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Royal Society of Arts</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'From Me First to We First Capitalism\'\r\nLondon, July 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Utenti Pubblicita Associati (UPA)</strong>\r\nKeynote: \"The Power of Language in the Social Business Marketplace\'\r\nMilan, July 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>313Digital &amp; Detroit Social Media Club</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'How Social Media Drives Profit and Positive Impact.\'\r\nDetroit, June 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>General Motors</strong>\r\nTopic: \"Social branding for social good\"\r\nDetroit, June 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Cannes International Advertising Festival</strong>\r\nPanel: \'Good Work: How brands have positive impact\'\r\nCannes, June 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Media Entertainment Technology Alliance</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World\"\r\nLos Angeles, June 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>MUJI Social Summit</strong>\r\nPanel: \"The Art of the Socially Responsible Brand\"\r\nNew York, June 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Brown Shoe</strong>\r\nTopic: \' How Retail Brands use Social Media for Profit and Positive Impact\'\r\nNew York, June 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>TEDxSF</strong>\r\nTopic: \"ALIVE! Maximum Living as a Human\"\r\nSan Francisco, June 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Media Marketing Machines</strong>\r\nTopic: How to put Social Media to Work for your Brand\r\nSan Diego, June 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>SANGV</strong>\r\nPanel: \"Adding Zeros: Scale via Social Media and Mobile\"\r\nHollywood, Los Angeles\r\n\r\n<strong>Conscious Business Network</strong>\r\nTopic: \"Building a Conscious Business Brand\"\r\nChicago, May 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Brown Shoe Management Retreat</strong>\r\nKeynote: \"Using Social Media to Build your Brand Community and Profits\"\r\nMartha\'s Vineyard, New York\r\n\r\n<strong>Patagonia HQ</strong>\r\nTopic: \"Building a New Brand and Consumer Partnership\"\r\nVentura, May 2011\r\n\r\n<strong><strong>Founder\'s Institute</strong></strong><strong> </strong>\r\nTopic: \"How to Define your Brand for the Social Business Marketplace\"\r\nLos Angeles, May 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>UCLA Social Media Meetup</strong>\r\nTopic: \"Creating a Third Pillar of Social Change\"\r\nLos Angeles, May 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>\"Brands Gone Social\" Event</strong>\r\nPanel Moderator\r\nLos Angeles, May 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>USC Annenberg School of Communication and Journalism</strong>\r\nTopic: \"Ethics, Social Responsibility &amp; Social Media?\r\nLos Angeles, May 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Gen Next Forum</strong>\r\nTopic: \"How social technology can scale social change.\"\r\nLos Angeles, April 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>SXSW</strong>\r\nBook Reading: \" How social media can remake capitalism and build a better world.\"\r\nAustin, Texas, April 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Los Angeles Founder\'s Institute</strong>\r\nTopic: Brand Self-Definition in a shifting marketplace.\"\r\nLos Angeles, March 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>3rd Annual Gravity Summit</strong>\r\nOpening Keynote, Los Angeles, February, 2011,\r\nLos Angeles, March 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Media Entertainment Technology Alliance Forum</strong>\r\nPanel: “Is Social media making the world more unstable?”\r\nLos Angeles, February 2011\r\n<h2 class=\"page_subheader2\">Selected 2010 Engagements</h2>\r\n<strong>Cool Gravity Summit, UCLA</strong>\r\nKeynote: ‘How brands and consumers use social media to build profit and a better world.’ San Diego, 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>Think Social, The Paley Center for Media</strong>\r\nTopic: ‘Social and Mobile Technologies For Positive Change.’ Los Angeles, October 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>Images and Voices of Hope World Summit</strong>\r\nKeynote: ‘Media as an Agent of Social Change.’ New York, September 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>National Collegiate Scouting Association Annual Conference</strong>\r\nKeynote: ‘How to Use Social Media to Build Brand Communities.’ Chicago, July 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>Cannes International Advertising Festival</strong>\r\nKeynote: ‘New Media: Make or break lessons in today\'s most powerful instrument of change.’ France, June 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>Public Forum on Cultural Diplomacy</strong>\r\nTopic: ‘How Cultural Diplomacy Can Bridge the U. S. &amp; the Middle East.’ Los Angeles, May 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>#140 Conference Meet-up</strong>\r\nTopic: \'Timeless Truths for the Real-Time Web.\' Los Angeles, May 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>YPO/EO/NFLPA Conference</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'Building Profitable Brand Communities through Social Media.\' Chicago, May 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>Gucci Group Global Conference</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'Embracing Uncertainty.\' Miami, April 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>ConnectNow Conference</strong>\r\nTopic: \'How Non-Profits Think and Grow Like For-Profits.\' Sydney, April 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>Founder\'s Institute</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'Naming and Branding.\' Los Angeles, March 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>University of Oregon New Media Summit</strong>\r\nTopic: \'You and the Future of Advertising.\' Oregon, February 2010\r\n\r\n<strong>Media Entertainment Technology Alliance (METal International)</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'Building a Brand Through Social Media.’ Los Angeles, January 2010','Engagements ','','inherit','open','open','','155-revision-25','','','2012-03-04 21:56:33','2012-03-04 21:56:33','',155,'http://wefirstbranding.com/155-revision-25',0,'revision','',0),(331,1,'2012-07-20 21:48:21','2012-07-20 21:48:21','<h2 class=\"page_subheader2\">Selected 2012 Engagements</h2>\r\n<strong>Gira-Nextel Congress</strong>\r\nTopic: \'How SME\'s Use Social Media To Build Their Business \'\r\nMonterray, Mexico, July 2012\r\n\r\n<strong>Transformational Leadership Council</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'How Purpose Builds your Business and Social Impact\'\r\nWhistler, July 2012\r\n\r\n<strong>Global Impact Institute</strong>\r\nInaugural Meeting Participation\r\nLondon, July 2012\r\n\r\n<strong>Coca-Cola Sustainability Meeting</strong>\r\nTopic: \'How to use Social Media to drive Sustainability \'\r\nAtlanta, July 2012\r\n\r\n<strong>Gira-Nextel Congress</strong>\r\nTopic: \'How SME\'s Use Social Media To Build Their Business\'\r\nTijuana, Mexico, June 2012\r\n\r\n<strong>Gira-Nextel Congress</strong>\r\nTopic: \'How SME\'s Use Social Media To Build Their Business\'\r\nLeon, Mexico, June 2012\r\n\r\n<strong>Arthur Page Society</strong>\r\nTopic: \'How Brands Build Reputation Using Social Media \'\r\nWashington DC, June 2012\r\n\r\n<strong>Sustainable Brand \'12</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'Sustainable Capitalism\'\r\nSan Diego, June 2012\r\n\r\n<strong>Cause Marketing Forum</strong>\r\nCause Marketing Pitch Off\r\nChicago, June 2012\r\n\r\n<strong>First Data, \'Beyond the Transaction,\' Conference</strong>\r\nPanel: \"Building Trust through the Purposeful Brand\"\r\nNew Orleans, May 2012\r\n\r\n<strong>We Discover Stories Conference</strong>\r\nPanel: \"Innovation in Los Angeles\"\r\nSioux Falls, April 2012\r\n\r\n<strong>U.S. State Department/USC \'Experience America\' Ambassadors Breakfast</strong>\r\nPanel: \"Innovation in Los Angeles\"\r\nLos Angeles, March 2012\r\n\r\n<strong>Ferrazzi Greenlight \'Social Capitalist\' Interview</strong>\r\nWebinar Keynote: \"Using Social Media to build Employee and Customer Loyalty\"\r\nLos Angeles, February 2012\r\n\r\n<strong>USC Annenberg School of Communication Public Diplomacy Forum</strong>\r\nKeynote: \"Social media, Multinational Corporations and Global Public Diplomacy\r\nLos Angeles, February 2012\r\n\r\n<strong>We First Social Branding Seminar</strong>\r\nTwo Day Training Workshop\r\nLos Angeles, February 2012\r\n\r\n<strong>Bo Eason Personal Story Event</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'Using Social Media to Build your Personal Brand\"\r\nLos Anegles, January, 2012\r\n\r\n<strong>San Diego Ad Club/Common Event</strong>\r\n<strong> </strong>Keynote: \'The Future of Social Branding\"\r\nSan Diego, January, 2012\r\n<h2>Selected 2011 Engagements</h2>\r\n<strong>Australia Consulate, \"G\'Day Australia\" Event</strong>\r\nTopic: \'The Socially Connected Brand\"\r\nLos Angeles, December, 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Bill &amp; Melinda Gates Foundation</strong>\r\nTopic: \'Using Social Media to Scale Community Engagement\"\r\nSeattle, December, 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Sustainable Brands Annual Advisory Board Meeting</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'Building Sustainability through Social Media\"\r\nTexas, November, 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Coca-Cola CMO Summit</strong>\r\nPanel: \'Building a Community Brand\'\r\nLos Angeles, October 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>SOCAP International Annual Conference</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'Social Media and Real-time Customer Care\'\r\nFlorida, October 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>WOMMA Annual Conference</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'Social Media and Word of Mouth Advertising\'\r\nLas Vegas, October 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Google</strong>\r\nAuthors Series\r\nPalo Alto, October 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Brand Manage Camp</strong>\r\nTopic: \'Social Branding\'\r\nLas Vegas, October 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Bo Eason Personal Story Event</strong>\r\nTopic: \'Personal Branding\'\r\nLos Angeles, September 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Entrepreneurs Organization</strong>\r\nTopic: \'Social Branding\'\r\nSanta Barbara, September 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Legal Marketing Association Conference</strong>\r\nTopic: \'Law, Lawyers and Social Media\'\r\nLos Angeles, September 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Social Media Week</strong>\r\nPanel: \'Social Media and Social Business\'\r\nLos Angeles, September 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>GSMI Social Media Strategies Summit</strong>\r\nPanel: \'Social Strategies for Social Change\'\r\nBoston, September 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Mashable Social Good\r\n</strong>Topic: \'Building a Private Sector Pillar of Social Change\'\r\nNew York, September 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Images and Voices of Hope World Summit</strong>\r\nTopic: \'Social Media on the Global Stage\'\r\nNew York, September 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Kanter Retail Conference</strong>\r\nKeynote: Social Media and Customer Sales\'\r\nChicago, September 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Bill &amp; Melinda Gates Foundation</strong>\r\nTopic: \'Scaling Social Change through the Private Sector\'\r\nSeattle, September 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Plywood People</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'Social Innovation\'\r\nAtlanta, August 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>National Speakers Association</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'How to build a personal brand in the social business marketplace\'\r\nAnaheim, August 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Royal Society of Arts</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'From Me First to We First Capitalism\'\r\nLondon, July 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Utenti Pubblicita Associati (UPA)</strong>\r\nKeynote: \"The Power of Language in the Social Business Marketplace\'\r\nMilan, July 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>313Digital &amp; Detroit Social Media Club</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'How Social Media Drives Profit and Positive Impact.\'\r\nDetroit, June 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>General Motors</strong>\r\nTopic: \"Social branding for social good\"\r\nDetroit, June 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Cannes International Advertising Festival</strong>\r\nPanel: \'Good Work: How brands have positive impact\'\r\nCannes, June 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Media Entertainment Technology Alliance</strong>\r\nKeynote: \'How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media to Build a Better World\"\r\nLos Angeles, June 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>MUJI Social Summit</strong>\r\nPanel: \"The Art of the Socially Responsible Brand\"\r\nNew York, June 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>Brown Shoe</strong>\r\nTopic: \' How Retail Brands use Social Media for Profit and Positive Impact\'\r\nNew York, June 2011\r\n\r\n<strong>TEDxSF</strong>\r\nTopic: \"ALIVE! 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