Global Issues
The Shotgun Approach to Streamlined Work
How to sort through the world of social media.
Articles P6770
Podcast
Mechai Viravaidya - The “Condom King” Takes on Public Health
When most people think of condoms, they get a little embarrassed and uncomfortable, but not Mechai Viravaidya. Known in Thailand as the "Condom King" Viravaidya began nearly 40 years ago trying to demystify condoms and focus public attention on the public health aspects of contraceptives. Since then, he has become a leader in critical public health issues like poverty, family planning, and HIV/AIDS. In this interview with host Sheela Sethuraman, Viravaidya offers pragmatic answers to these problems.
Podcast
Panel Discussion - Green Fashion Design
A growing consciousness of environmental sustainability has taken root in the fashion industry. This new trend, known as "green design," has inspired some top designers to rebrand their products for the environment-savvy consumer and reform their processes to foster environmental preservation. In this panel discussion, experts discuss challenges and new initiatives introduced by the fashion industry in this arena.
Social Innovations
Cultivating the Green Consumer
Consumers say they want to buy ecologically friendly products and reduce their impact on the environment. But when they get to the cash register, their Earth-minded sentiments die on the vine. Although individual quirks underlie some of this hypocrisy, businesses can do a lot more to help would-be green consumers turn their talk into walk.
Social Innovations
Beware of Excess “Creativity”
Creative directors can sometimes muck up marketing messages.
Social Innovations
A Coffee Shop for the Social Capital Market
The social capital market aims to have a positive impact on the planet.