Kate MacArthur, Author at What the Future

Is there a role for brands in supporting democracy?

Natalie Tran’s role as co-founder of the Civic Alliance grew from her job as executive director of the CAA Foundation. Two years ago, she led the philanthropic arm of talent and sports agency Creative Artists Agency in creating a coalition…

Democracy

How can we make democracy work for all Americans?

Eddie Glaude, professor and chair of African American Studies at Princeton University, is one of America’s leading intellectuals on democracy, religion and race. He released his most recent books, including “Democracy in Black: How Race Still Enslaves the American Soul,”…

Waste

Must brands lead the way to a more sustainable world?

As the chief sustainability officer for a global consumer products company, Colgate-Palmolive Company’s Ann Tracy is acutely aware of the world’s waste crisis. “During this pandemic it’s been just glaringly obvious how much waste we generate because our habits and…

Waste

Can we guilt our way into wasting less food?

Kris Malkoski joined Newell Brands in February 2020 as CEO to lead its Food Business unit, which includes such food storage and preservation brands as Rubbermaid, FoodSaver and Ball. This role draws from her career as a brand builder —…

Pandemic

Postcards from the hopeful coronavirus future: How it could play out in the food industry

Vignette one drives our most hopeful future. Experts from various sectors of the food industry responded with their visions for a best-case recovery.

Pandemic

Postcards from the mixed coronavirus future: How it could affect the food industry

In the second vignette, infection spikes lead communities to slow or reverse reopening plans, further stressing restaurants and food suppliers. Our experts posit ways that may shape future business. COVID-19 has been really interesting for Chipotle because Chipotle went through…

Pandemic

Is there a role for brands in supporting democracy?

How can we make democracy work for all Americans?

Must brands lead the way to a more sustainable world?

Can we guilt our way into wasting less food?

Postcards from the hopeful coronavirus future: How it could play out in the food industry

Postcards from the mixed coronavirus future: How it could affect the food industry

Postcards from the woeful coronavirus future: How it could affect the food industry

Postcards from the hopeful coronavirus future: How it could play out in the media industry

Postcards from the mixed coronavirus future: How it could affect the media industry

Postcards from the woeful coronavirus future: How it could affect the media industry

Kate MacArthur

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