Skip to content
Studio Erwin SalaBook
Should you work with companies that conflict with your values? featured image

Branding

Should you work with companies that conflict with your values?

World No Tobacco Day, a day to encourage people to quit smoking. The public collectively raises awareness of the dangers from using tobacco, and the business practices of tobacco companies. Many will define the concept as legal, but unethical. Smoking is the reason for 15% of global deaths and a large amount of money is wasted on smoking-related matters.

May 31, 2021 - 4 min

By Erwin Sala

Key takeaways

  • World No Tobacco Day, a day to encourage people to quit smoking. The public collectively raises awareness of the dangers from using tobacco, and the business practices of tobacco companies. Many will define the concept as legal, but unethical. Smoking is the reason for 15% of global deaths and a large amount of money is wasted on smoking-related matters.
  • Positioning and brand clarity remain central themes in this article.
  • Use this article as context for founder-facing strategic decisions.

Questions explored

  • What is the core positioning challenge here?
  • Which choices increase clarity for the audience?
  • What practical next step follows from this insight?

Why this matters

World No Tobacco Day, a day to encourage people to quit smoking. The public collectively raises awareness of the dangers from using tobacco, and the business practices of tobacco companies. Many will define the concept as legal, but unethical. Smoking is the reason for 15% of global deaths and a large amount of money is wasted on smoking-related matters.

Overview

World No Tobacco Day, a day to encourage people to quit smoking. The public collectively raises awareness of the dangers from using tobacco, and the business practices of tobacco companies. Many will define the concept as legal, but unethical. Smoking is the reason for 15% of global deaths and a large amount of money is wasted on smoking-related matters.

Continue with the systems approach, explore the direction session format, or review related case studies.

Related ideas

Related notes for nearby decisions.