Ranging from purpose-led beauty pop-ups to charitable Irish beers, the December 2021 social good trends showcase how brands are giving back this holiday season.
One standout example from the list is the 'No Cold Shoulder' initiative from Nobis. The luxury Canadian outerwear brand is helping ensure no one goes cold this winter by collecting gently worn jackets and placing them on the shoulders of vulnerable community members around the world. Through the project, the brand hopes to help more than 15,000 Canadians.
Another noteworthy example from the December 2021 social good trends comes from Pringles and Movember. The pair have joined forces to raise awareness about men's mental health with a new campaign that encourages more dialogue between male consumers and their male friends. A total of 75 art pieces have been installed across London to encourage men to be honest with their loved ones about their mental health.
Top 50 Social Good Trends in December
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Exclusive Camping Merch
Grateful Dead X Parks Project Debut the 'Welcome to Bear Country' Series
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Novel Book-Inspired Purses
Bagatelle Studio Makes Inconspicuous Book Clutch Purses
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Tiny Home Temporary Housing
The Whitsett West Tiny Home Village Houses LA's Homeless Temporarily
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Anti-Gender Violence Campaigns
This Campaign Features Prominent Women and Fights Gender Violence
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Sustainable Wine Cork Products
'Sixty Vines' Launched Product Line Made of Recycled Wine Corks
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Biodegradable Styrofoam Alternatives
Scientists Develop Sustainable, Popcorn-Based Alternative
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Progressive Inclusive Apparel
'Smirnoff' and 'Phluid' are Promoting and Celebrating Diversity
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Wizard-Inspired Winter Accessories
Love Your Melon and Harry Potter Released a Winter Collection
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Interactive Fantasy Fiction Books
The Octunnumi is Hiding Something and Readers Must Find Out
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Portable Recycling Microfactories
'Circular Economy Manufacturing' Recycles Single-Use Plastics
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Curated Eyewear Brands
'Eyeleos' Seeks to Create a Kinder, Compassion-Driven World Through Eyewear
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Charitable Apparel Collective
Peace Collective is 'Apparel That Looks Good and Does Good'
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Walkthrough Winter Festival Experiences
Polar Winter Festival is a Winter Wonderland Experience
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Discounted Food Waste Apps
This App Lets Shoppers Get Discounts On Products Nearing Expiry
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Overdose-Preventing Wearables
A New Prototype by University of Washington Prevents Opioid Overdose
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Climate-Friendly Food Labels
Hellofresh Launched a New Labeling Initiative Named 'Climate Hero'
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Men-Targeted Mental Health Campaigns
Pringles and Movember Have Partnered for a New Campaign
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Climate-Positive Subscription Services
'Climeworks' Offers an Easy Way to Permanently Remove CO2
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Science Fiction-Inspired Glasses
DIFF Eyewear and Star Wars Releases Eyewear Collaboration
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Personalized Emergency Response Apps
This App Lets You Craft Custom Plans to Respond to Disasters
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Bionic Fishing-Tracking Robots
The Conceptual Bionic Positioning Fish Tracks Illegal Fishing Boats
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Insect-Proof Sleepwear
'We Drifters' Created Innovative Insect-Proof Outdoor Sleepwear
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Non-Profit NFT Collections
Guerlain Created Digital Art for the Benefit of the Planet
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Branded Single-Use Plastic Bans
7-eleven Will Phase Out All Single-Use Plastic Packaging in Taiwan
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Charitable Anniversary Dolls
A Percentage of Proceeds from WaterBabies Supports Water Projects
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Purpose-Led Beauty Pop-Ups
All My Beauty Spotlights a Collective of Niche Brands
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Impactful NFT Capsules
Polite Worldwide's Impact Stars Support Sustainable Efforts
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Jacket Rehoming Charity Iniatitives
Nobis Announces Return of #NoColdShoulder in Time for Winter
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Unconventional Changemakers Campaigns
Daring Foods Recently Debuted the 'Daring Moves' Campaign
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Accessibility-Focused Gaming Features
Xbox Debuted New Features for Players with Disabilities
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Cleanliness-Minded Civic Apps
This Israeli App Rewards Citizens For Cleaning Up Streets
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Disability-Focused Gaming Databases
Can I Play That? Offers Accessibility Information to Gamers
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Tech Brand HIV/AIDS Campaigns
Apple is Marking World AIDS Day with Apple Pay Donations
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Female-Honoring Initiatives
LOréal Paris Calls for Canadians to Nominate 2022 Women of Worth
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Indigenous Wellness Apps
This App Offers Culturally Grounded Supports to First Nations Communities
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Charitable Irish Beers
Guinness Brings Back its Limited-Edition 'Guinness Gives Back' Pack
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HIV-Sensitive LGBTQ+ Apps
The 'THRIVE SS' Network is Launching An App For Gay Black Men With HIV
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Branded Firefighter-Supporting Apparel
Coors Banquet and Brixton Team up to Support Firefighters
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Inclusive Healthcare Campaigns
The GET REAL Movement Debuts 'The Clinic' for Inclusive Healthcare
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Ocean-Themed Fundraisers
Teamseas Sets Out to Clean the World's Oceans
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Cryptocurrency Course Payments
This Business School is Accepting Course Fees In Bitcoin & Ethereum
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Soda-Branded Scholarship Fundraisers
Dr Pepper is Launching its first FANraiser
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Charitable Instant Rice-Branded Initiatives
Ben's Original Launched the Seat at the Table Fund
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Assisted Speech Apps
Google's Project Relate App Helps Those with Speech Impairments Communicate
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Charitable Christmas Crackers
Deliveroo & Kojo Anim Launched 'Crackers Cracking Hunger'
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Bank Mental Health Benefits
Scotiabank Expands Mental Health Benefit to $10,000 Per Year
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Charitable QSR Keychains
The Charitable 'Frosty Key Tags' from Wendy's Return This Holiday Season
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Portuguese-Pertinent Diaspora Apps
This App Aims to Foster Networking Among Portuguese-Americans
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Social Good Phone Promotions
TELUS Debuted a New Black Friday Give-Back Promotion
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Innovative Vaccine Delivery Systems
This New Delivery System Delivers Vaccines from BBQ Lighters
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Unconventionally Categorized Drinks
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Cocktail-Themed Holiday Campaigns
Aperol is Initiating 'Aperolidays' in 2025
Summer Soda Brand Campaigns
Sprite 'Turns Up the Refreshment' With its Immersive Campaign
A-List Beauty Ambassador Campaigns
The Dior Addict 2026 Collection Will Launch After Christmas
Luxury Beauty Advent Calendars
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Grocery-Inspired Beauty Pop-Ups
The Markup Marché by The Ordinary Challenges Industry Buzzwords
Festival-Inspired Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Burberry Celebrates the Energy of British Music Culture
Bakery-Themed Beauty Pop-Ups
Clarins' Sweet Spot Activation Celebrates a Decade of Lip Comfort Oil
Star-Backed Alcohol Campaigns
This Dom Pérignon Campaign Unites Creators in an Artistic Tribute
Sophisticated Winter Fashion Capsules
The COS Winter 2025 Collection is Ultra-Chic & High-Quality
Versatile Beauty-Enthusiast-Approved Products
L’Oréal Paris Spotlights its Trending Must-Haves
Authentic Connection Campaigns
Heineken's Hijack Socialization Encourages Out-of-Home Gatherings
Vintage Streetwear Pop-ups
Kronenbourg 1664 Launched a Three-Day Immersive Fashion Experience
Cinematic Holiday Collection Campaigns
The Tod’s Holiday 2025 Collection Taps the Orient Express
Festive Drinkware Collections
Stanley 1913 Introduces a Limited Holiday Release with Target Stores
Global Beauty Campaigns
L’Oréal Marks World Refill Day With a Global Campaign
Milestone Beauty Campaigns
The Body Shop Launched Its 'Rebellious by Nature' 50th Anniversary Ad
Thematic Holiday Makeup Lines
NYX Unveiled its Treat-Inspired Holiday 2025 Collection
Korean Skincare Celebrations
Innisfree Canada Launches Matcha Mart Pop-Up In Toronto
Creator-Led Style Collabs
MAC Cosmetics and Depop are Reintroducing Gen Z Shoppers to Lipstick
Urban-Inspired Outdoor Exploration Collections
The Moose Knuckles Spring 2025 Campaign is Timeless
Soda-Inspired Beauty Sets
The Tower 28 x poppi Fizz + Frost Holiday Duo Shares a Festive Color
Wintry Retail Activations
ASOS will Host a Winter Wonderland Pop-Up in SoHo
Shareable Wishlist Templates
Urban Outfitters and Canva Partnered to Simplify Holiday Gifting
Gen Z-Themed Soda Campaigns
Pepsi Relation-Sips Showcase Small Gestures This Valentine's Day
Upscale Modern Holiday Experiences
W Toronto Hotel Unveils Festive Offerings Throughout December
Limited-Edition Chocolate Launches
Hershey’s Debuts Winter Games Tie-In On TikTok Shop
Dynamic Basketball-Informed Marketing Campaigns
March Madness' New Campaign Features NCAA Athletes
Festive Snack Packaging Designs
Kellanova Debuts Its Seasonal Assortment of Snacks
Indulgent Wintertime Treat Campaigns
The Galaxy Hot Chocolate Campaign Embraces Winter Comfort
Pop-Culture-Inspired Soda Drinks
Cool Sips Embraces Pop Culture Moments with Themed Drinks
Self-Discovery Soda Ads
Pepsi The Choice Features a Polar Bear Finding His Taste Preference
Community-First Skincare Campaigns
Naturium Glow Better Together Celebrates the Power of Community
Better-For-You Seasonal Sodas
Olipop Holiday Flavors are Limited-Edition
Cross-Industry Insight Networks
The Think Party Explores the Future of Socialization
Immersive Seasonal Beauty Pop-Ups
This Oriflame Pop-Up is Launching in the UK This Fall
Beer Brand Nature Campaigns
Corona Launched Its Living Is Calling With a Tripadvisor Partnership
Unhoused Individuals-Supporting Initiatives
Thrive Causemetics & Beauty 2 the Streetz Parttner
Bold Beauty Campaigns
IPSY Reframes Beauty as a Hobby with the 'I Play Beauty' Campaign
Award-Winning Ready-To-Wear Fashion
The Popilush Brand Has Been Awarded a Silver MUSE Design Award
Festive Skincare Pop-Ups
Byoma's Wonderlab Celebrates Skin Health and Barrier Innovation
Health-Focused Interactive Pop-Ups
Ancient + Brave Ran the Live Bravely Pop-Up in California
Music Scene-Informed Luxury Campaigns
Burberry Taps Twiggy for Spring 2026 Advertising Campaign
Personal Care-Focused Olympic Initiatives
Procter & Gamble Hosts the Champions Clubhouse
Anti-Digital Social Campaigns
Heineken Partners with Joe Jonas for 'Socials Off Socials'
Beauty-Centric Cafe Collabs
Velvet Vault x Brandor Coffee Teamed Up for a Two-Day Event
Urban-Inspired Outwear Campaigns
Moose Knuckles is the 'Pulse of the City' for Fall/Winter 2025
Mobile Beauty Retail Activations
Cardi B Debuts Beauty Truck for Her Haircare Brand
Kindness-Focused Travel Campaigns
Global Child: Travel & Purpose Debuts a Qatar Episode
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Emotion-Led Household Brand Campaigns
Royale’s ‘There for All’ Campaign Emphasizes Daily Moments
Seasonal Instrument Gift Guides
Gibson Brands Debuted a Comprehensive Gift Guide for the Holidays
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Social Good Butter Merchandise
The Kerrygold Butter Club Merch Will Benefit City Harvest
Feel-Good Hotlines
Harry's Interactive Mural Provides an Opportunity to Check In
Musician-Led Beverage Campaigns
poppi Tapped Charli xcx and Rachel Sennott for the Super Bowl
Impactful Beauty Initiatives
Odele for Good Launches to Champion Women Through Entrepreneurship
Lager Popsicle Initiatives
Beer is Art Taps the Lager Popsicle Concept in Its Campaign
Bold Eyewear Collection Campaigns
Vogue Eyewear Unveils Its 'No Rules Club' SS25 Campaign
Alcohol-Free New Year Campaigns
DASH and Dry January Partnered on a New Campaign
Festive Shoppable Choirs
Toblerone Reimagined Holiday Songs & Shared QR Codes for Buying Truffles
Reimagined Classic Beer Campaigns
Guinness Gives 'A Lovely Day' a Modern Artistic Refresh
Footwear-Based Father’s Day Giveaways
HEYDUDE Launches the 'Good Dude Giveaway'
Humorous Wet Wipes Campaigns
goodwipes Partnered with Hallie Batchelder on Wet January
Wintery Dessert Coffee Ranges
The Starbucks Holiday Menu Features Drinks and Treats
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Edgy Holiday Beverage Campaigns
Dutch Bros Coffee Debuts Its New Beverages for the Holiday Period
Limited Edition Peelable Bottles
S.Pellegrino Redesigns its Bottles to Spark Social Interaction
Social Good Coffee Vans
Nespresso and Change Please Partnered to Help End Homelessness
Celebratory Midlife Campaigns
The Stripes Beauty Hotter Than Ever Destigmatizes Menopause
Beauty-Branded Holiday Markets
L'Oréal Paris Partners with Toronto's Distillery Winter Village
Community-Focused Holiday Pizzeria Promotions
MOD Pizza Together for the Holidays is Festive
Thoughtful Ice Cream Campaigns
DOVE® Ice Cream's #MiniWinMonday Emphasizes Minor Accomplishments
Musical Wellbeing Campaigns
ASICS Launches the ‘Move Your Body, Move Your Mind’ Campaign
Compassion-Focused Retail Concepts
Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day is Running a Compassion Store in Toronto
French Beer Marketing Campaigns
1664 Features Robert Pattinson in Its New Acting-Inspired Campaign
Social Responsibility-Aligned Corporate Marketing
GoodBrand Impact is a Newly Launched Agency
Cost-Conscious Clothing Campaigns
The Primark 'Never Basic' Campaign Focuses on Value
Illusory Ice Cream Pop-Ups
Häagen-Dazs Celebrated St. Patrick's Day with an O'Häagen's
Collaborative Kenyan-Inspired Capsules
Canada Goose Introduced the 'Powerful Voices Collections'
Expansive Pride Activations
Smirnoff is Amplifying Its Support for the 2SLGBTQI+ Community
Festive Italian Beer Campaigns
This Birra Moretti Campaign is Rolling Out for the Holidays
Retailer-Branded Holiday Apparel
7-Eleven's New Seasonal Merchandise is Themed Around Christmas
Playful Hide-And-Seek Holiday Campaigns
Chaumet's Holiday 2025 Campaign Film is Whimsical
Holiday Lifestyle Capsules
As Ever Holiday Collection by Meghan Markle Offers Cozy Essentials
Social-to-Outdoor Campaigns
Tribesigns Extends TikTok's Super Wish Campaign to Times Square
Perks-Filled Activations
The Really Good Mood Machine by Uber Shares Feel-Good Surprises
Ethical Luxury Shopping Platforms
Brimm Reimagines Conscious Consumerism with Curated Designs
Bright Brand Identity Updates
Big Hug Becomes a Purpose-Driven Brand with Bold Rebrand by JDO
Limited-Edition Beer Campaigns
San Miguel launches a Limited-Edition Beer Campaign for Summer
Microbatch Chocolate Collections
Beyond Good Will Stand Out at the Natural Products Expo West 2025
Emerging Market Insights
Rising Trends Helps Discover Hidden Markets And Business Opportunities
Social Persona-Liked Whisky Cocktails
Grant’s Whisky is Being Cheeky for the Holidays
Rewarding Ethical Chocolate Promotions
Tony’s Chocolonely and The Social Hub Amsterdam Partnered
Charity-Supporting Chocolate Campaigns
Lindt and NSPCC Teamed Up for the Holidays
Balancing New Year Campaigns
Recess' You Don’t Need A New You Challenges Tired January Marketing
Fitness-Focused Food Drives
In March, Technogym Hosted the Let's Move & Donate Food Campaign
Rewarding Dining Gift Promotions
The CRISP & GREEN Wrap Up Wellness Campaign is Festive
Donation-Based Menu Deals
Domino’s Turns Pizza Purchases into Donations for Kids with Illnesses
Festive Fairytale Campaigns
Boots' Gift Happily Ever After Celebrates Meaningful Gifting
Coziness-Focused Winter Fashion Campaigns
Arach&Cloz Launched the 'High Five to Cozy' Campaign
Interactive Artisan Coffee Campaigns
The Illy Summer Campaign Will Immerse Consumers
Seasonal Social Good Sandwiches
Urban Eat and Teenage Cancer Trust Partnered for the Holidays
Mid-Strength Marketing Pushes
6Percent, Small Beer And Quarter Proof Launch Mid-Strength March
Nostalgic Beauty Campaigns
Dove's #UnseenBeauty Initiative Challenges Y2K Beauty Standards
AI Creator-Centric Campaigns
The Spirit of London Campaign by Beefeater Embraces the City's Energy
Mindful Cold Brew Rebrands
Here&Now Repositioned Its Cold Brew as an Antidote to Burnout
Charitable Hunger Relief Initiatives
Halo Top Makes a Charitable Contribution to Food Banks Canada
Experiential Sock Pop-Ups
O2's Not a Sock Shop Shared Designs Reflecting Priority Experiences
Holiday Football Campaigns
The Chelsea FC Magic of Blue Campaign Brings People Together
Social Good Clothing Campaigns
ZigZag and The Salvation Army Partnered to Prevent Fashion Waste
Collaboraive Women-Empowering Initiatives
Giant Tiger Joins the Canadian Women’s Foundation
World Hunger Day Events
ZiMad Partnered with The Hunger Project on New Events in its Games
Christmasy Customer-Rewarding Retailer Campaigns
The One Stop 2025 Christmas Campaign Gives Back
Comforting Cartoon Drink Collaborations
HEYTEA Partners with POP MART’s Twinkle Twinkle IP
Cheeky Holiday-Inspired Sofa Campaigns
The Lovesac Company Highlights the Comfort of Couchmas
Charitable Influencer-Targeting Campaigns
Puresport Runs the 'Thrift It Back' Campaign
Celb Champagne Collections
Moët & Chandon Launched Its Pharrell Williams Campaign in Saint-Tropez
Inclusive Romance-Inspired Activations
Generation Love Presented the Giving Love Campaign
Celebrity-Backed Luxe Fashion Campaigns
Burberry's Holiday Film is Dubbed ’Twas the Knight Before…
Nourishing Community-Focused Initiatives
Fresh Thyme Market Expands Efforts During the Holidays
2SLGBTQIA+ Youth-Focused Fundraising Campaigns
NIVEA Canada Renews Partnership with pflag Canada
Generational Wellness Campaigns
Sports Research Evolved Its Marketing into a Cultural Movement
Branded Social Impact Initiatives
Youth To The People Unveils the Community To The People Program
Omnichannel Seasonal Support Campaigns
Bestway Wholesale Launches 'Buzz About the Sweetest Deals'
Meaningful Relationship-Encouraging Campaigns
Iceberg Vodka Debuts 'Foraging Deeper Connections'
Cheeky Gift-Wrapping Campaigns
Scotch Brand and Ego Nwodim Embrace the Resting Gift Face
Charitable Mother's Day Initiatives
Knix Partners with Baby Love to Give Back to the Community
Community-Driven Loyalty Programs
Salad House Turned Guest Spending Into Local Donations
Festive Musician-Led Campaigns
Smirnoff ICE Partners with Troye Sivan for the Holidays
Interactive Food Bank Partnerships
Häagen-Dazs and GiftAMeal Partnered on a New Campaign
British Autumn Campaigns
Burberry Debuted Its Soccer-Themed 'A Good Sport' Collection for Fall
Philanthropic Media Initiatives
New to The Street Has Introduced For the Causes™
Human Trafficking Awareness Campaigns
BODYBAR Pilates Runs the BODYBAR Does Good Campaign
Award-Winning Craft Spirits Hubs
The Good Craft Co. Wins at ProWine Mumbai 2025
Purpose-Led Emerging Brands Initiatives
7-Eleven Taps 27 Brands for Its 2026 Brands with Heart™
Purpose-Driven Brand Contests
Publicity for Good is Supporting Goodness with Its Contest
Retail Conversation Marketing Campaigns
Tesco Launches 'Need Anything From Tesco' Platform