Confessions of a Cell Phone Addict

Confessions of a Cell Phone Addict

The other day my great uncle mentioned that he might upgrade his cell phone plan to include texting. As it turns out, he’s still rather old fashion, opting to pay on a per text basis. But now that he’s up to over 80 texts per month, he’s reassessing the situation. My...
Dear Brands: Do good or else..

Dear Brands: Do good or else..

Apparently we’re not the only ones confident in the future for brands making a difference. In a recent Fast Company article, editor Morgan Clendaniel argues that, “The brands that survive will be the brands that make life better.” Clendaniel cites a recent Havas Media...

#Don’tLetWillDie (i.e. Funding 101)

Stop me if you’ve heard this before – aspiring social entrepreneur leaves a promising, corporate career and books a one-way flight across the world. Stop me if you’ve heard this before – aspiring social entrepreneur wraps up his global tour; goes live with his idea on...

Inspired by the Holstee Manifesto

We first became familiar with Holstee – a lifestyle goods company that designs with a conscious – through its company manifesto, and it’s exactly the kind of declaration of intention we think companies should embrace. It even inspired us to share our vision for buy...
a positive start

a positive start

We began buy positively with very specific intentions. For starters, we wanted to become a microphone for smarter consumerism. We wanted to become a trusted advocate for conscious brands and consumers. Our belief is simple – supporting positive brands will profoundly...