The Journal

Journal

Curated thinking from inside the practice — on story, strategy, community and the work of building the next economy.

23 Mar 2026 Stories Shape Systems: Why Narrative Is the Most Underrated Lever in Impact Story has always shaped culture. From First Nations traditions of deep listening to modern impact businesses, the stories organisations tell influence what… 12 Feb 2026 Becoming a B Corp: The Work That Happens Out of Sight For a long time, we’ve been working towards something that didn’t lend itself to a countdown clock or a launch tease. No… 4 Nov 2025 Stand Out in the AI Crowd: The Secret to Authentic, Human-Led Prompts People are starting to notice when content is AI-written. It can feel polished but distant, generic, or just… off . In a… 14 Oct 2025 Current Social Media Trends Shaping Purpose-Driven Marketing in 2025 The digital landscape has never been louder - but purpose still cuts through. While new trends like deinfluencing 2.0, workslop fatigue, and… 29 Sep 2025 Inbox Impact: Mastering Email Marketing to Drive Action and Engagement For social enterprises and impact organisations, every email is an opportunity - not just to update, but to mobilise, inspire, and amplify… 8 Sep 2025 Making Analytics Actionable: A Guide for Social Enterprises and Purpose-Led SMEs What does marketing data really tell you? We explain how to analyse results, set baselines, and use insights to drive small business… 1 Sep 2025 Marketing Shifts Every Purpose-Driven Leader Needs to Watch The marketing landscape is evolving fast - and for social enterprises, impact leaders, and purpose-led businesses, staying ahead of the curve isn’t…