Cause-related Marketing

Cause Related Marketing aligns a product purchased with a benefit for a not-for-profit and is increasingly becoming part of the marketing mix of business.

It is a win-win relationship:- the not-for-profit gains financially and in other ways, while business gets brand recognition, improved sales and an enhanced community profile. Cause Related Marketing is a genuine commercial partnership which pitches the not-for-profit into the marketing spotlight.

Our experience tells us that charity products work best when they stand up as desirable value-for-money purchases in their own right. Whether teaming up with a branded item, or inventing a bespoke product, we would strive for innovation and relevance to delight your customers.

What are the benefits?

  • Increased perception of the 'value for money' of your brand
  • Positive PR opportunities
  • Positive association with a youthful, dynamic national charity brand and its high profile campaigns
  • Drive customer footfall into your store/online with an innovative campaign
  • Build trust and loyalty of your brand
  • Strengthen your brand awareness with a key point of differentiation
  • Generate revenue and a sales uplift
  • The chance to make a tangible difference to a ground-breaking organisation and thousands of young people with cancer

Supporting CanTeen - the Business Case

  • The children's and young person's charity market holds appeal to just about everyone
  • With all charities taken into account, CanTeen is the 5th most spontaneously recalled of any charity in New Zealand*
  • CanTeen holds strong consideration and preference among all charities.  Currently the 4th most considered and 3rd most preferred of any charity*
  • 94% of New Zealanders think it is a good idea for companies to support a charity**
  • 84% continue to think more highly of companies that support charities**
  • 57% would buy from a company that supports a worthy cause even if they are slightly more expensive**
  • 62% say they actually have bought from a company that supports a worthy cause even if they are slightly more expensive!**
  • With commercial backgrounds we understands the importance of ROI
  • We're experienced, professional and want to help you achieve your objectives

*Colmar Brunton Survey Dec 2008     **AC Neilson