Spare a Rose, Save a Child
I wouldn't describe myself as a particularly sentimental guy. However, there's an awesome initiative now underway that benefits the International Diabetes Federation's "Life for a Child" program and its nonprofit partner "Insulin for Life" (I covered both back in 2008, catch my post HERE for details) which I would encourage my readers to support this Valentines Day. The idea is to take the typical "dozen roses," which are so popular on Valentine's Day, and save just one rose to spare the life of a child. "Spare a Rose, Save a Child" is simple: Buy 1 less rose this Valentine's Day and share the value of th...
Source: Scott's Web Log - February 11, 2013 Category: Diabetes Authors: Scott S Source Type: blogs
Divergent Business Strategies From Pepsi and Coke in Addressing Obesity
A number of years ago, Pepsico's CEO, Indra Nooyi (a Yale School of Management alumni), embarked upon a broad strategy to promote what she's called 'good for you' foods (or at least 'better for you' foods) by expanding the company's portfolio beyond just sugary soda and potato chips. The strategy began even before she became CEO. In fact, she's been pushing this strategy ever since arriving at Pepsico as a corporate strategist in 1994. For example, she was instrumental in divesting the company of it's low-margin fast food chains (KFC, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut, now known as Yum! Brands, Inc.), and pushed f...
Source: Scott's Web Log - January 17, 2013 Category: Diabetes Authors: Scott S Source Type: blogs
