Smart Growth. Insightful Giving.

Posted on Jul. 24, 2012 | Category Branding

We’ve all been in that meeting. You’re asked, “How can we grow our business?” New ideas and product lines are discussed and the bottom line put under a microscope. Without a clear brand position, some pretty crazy decisions can be made.

That’s not the case with the incredible crew at TOMS – a company known for its great products, loyal following and giving spirit. When you buy a pair of TOMS shoes, they GIVE a pair to a person in need – they call it One for One™. So far they’ve given away over 1 million pairs worldwide.

Now they offer sunglasses and it works because it comes from their core – meeting basic human needs around the world. When you buy a pair of shades, TOMS will help provide sight for one person through eyeglasses or medical treatment. The new line flows seamlessly in their catalog and online with amazing stories of lives changed through meeting such fundamental needs. The new line fits because they are so much more than a “shoe company.” They are the One for One company.

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