Can Dove square its reported anti-AI stance with its attempts to make artificial images more representative?
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Beauty brand Dove hit the headlines for rejecting AI in its marketing – but there’s more to the claims than meets the eye.
Relations with parent company Unilever have become increasingly frosty.
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The Vermont ice cream business is one of various brands that have chafed under multinational ownership.
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Some western companies have continued operating in Russia since it invaded Ukraine, while others have left the country altogether.
Different tastes.
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Big mergers are hugely complex, and not always popular with shareholders.
Workmen dissecting a whale carcass in Antarctica, circa 1935.
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For 200 years, a small number of countries have exploited the marine wildlife of Antarctica, often with devastating impact on their populations.
Mark Ruffalo as Robert Bilott, the ‘lawyer who became DuPont’s worst nightmare’.
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What drives an industry leader like DuPont to prioritise corporate profit over stakeholder prosperity?
Every employee needs to embrace a company’s sustainability mission if it hopes to succeed.
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Companies that want to reduce their environmental footprint need to ensure their entire workforce feels a shared sense of purpose.
A session at Davos highlighted the consequences of capitalism.
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As capitalism’s image crumbles, many of the world’s biggest companies are trying to give it new life by showing it can mean more than just making money.
‘#Unapologetic’ the new campaign by Matell wants to portray Barbie as a doll telling women and girls they can be anything they want with a focus on entrepreneurship.
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Contradictions abound as companies seek to style themselves as advancing gender equality while at the same time marketing sexist products or thriving on sexist employment practices.
MBA programs that produce leaders who are committed to sustainability are on the rise. Here’s why Canada can lead the pack in turning out business leaders who can change the world.
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In a world where employees and consumers want businesses to be more sustainable, there’s a growing need for business leaders who share these values — and a new type of business education.
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Companies tie their flag to a social movement or political moment because they think there’s money in it. But if it helps change the world a little, that’s fine too.
Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan during a promotional campaign in India in 2006.
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Bleaching cream companies, with the help of Bollywood male stars are making huge profits.
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It’s not just about Brexit. Unilever’s decision makes good business sense, too.
Firms run with the long term in mind can aim to provide social, environmental, and financial returns.
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More CEOs and investors are looking to long term value over short term profits – an approach that may net them both.
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A weak pound is likely to lure more international bidders to UK shores. Time then to make sure we have our defences in place.
From turkeys to salmon and brussels sprouts, modern living is putting mounting pressure on the festive feast.
Will Marmite shortages drive consumers towards inferior brands?
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Tesco tries to fend off Unilever’s price hikes – and Marmite lovers aren’t happy.
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Feel-good fudges designed to boost staff morale are giving way to tangible projects which can be reported to shareholders.