Nov 28, 2011 | buy positively, Musings
Slow Food aims to connect the happiness we feel from food with a promise to community and environment. And while the movement got its start way back in the late 80s, I’d argue that its message is thriving today more so than ever before. Today’s macro trends are...
Nov 23, 2011 | buy positively, Musings
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...
Nov 22, 2011 | buy positively, Musings
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...
Nov 21, 2011 | buy positively, Musings
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...
Nov 18, 2011 | buy positively, Musings
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...
