Across the globe, consumers know that public authorities are struggling to address many pressing social and economic issues in the face of constrained funding and/or ineffective legacy systems.
In fact, 73% of Millennials don’t believe governments can solve today’s issues alone, and 83% want businesses to get more involved (MSLGROUP, September 2014).
That’s why in 2015, forward-thinking brands will step up to the challenge of real, meaningful change in the civic arena. And not just with ‘standard’ CSR initiatives, but by identifying governmental shortcomings and – either through partnerships or by working directly with the community – effecting real and lasting positive change.
One caveat. If it’s just your marketing department driving a BRANDED GOVERNMENT initiative, then may we humbly suggest you re-examine your commitment to your chosen cause. If it feels and looks like a PR stunt, that’s probably because it is ;)