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PatagoniaPolitical Activism at the
Center of a Company’s Communication Strategy
By Alex Wolfe and Mikala Morris
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Rundown
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➝ Overview of the Case➝ Applications of Page Principles➝ Analysis of the Learning Objectives
⇾ Proactive Planning⇾ Social Media & Campaign Visibility⇾ Taking a Stance against Political
Figures⇾ Comparing Company Values
➝ Class activity➝ Class discussion➝ Wrap-up
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The Activist Company
➝ Founded by a rock climber in 1973, Yvon Chouinard
➝ Has donated nearly $90 million to grassroots organizations
➝ Advocate for climate change and other environmental issues
➝ Aid natural disaster victims worldwide
➝ Gives back 1% of sales to the planet
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Quick History➝ Chouinard started a business
named Chouinard Equipment by selling pitons out of his car
➝ Started selling outdoor clothing and apparel after buying a rugby shirt - turned into what is now Patagonia
➝ Chouinard Equipment was forced into bankruptcy after several lawsuits
➝ Chouinard sold the company for $900,000
➝ Focused on Patagonia and non-traditional business model for creative thinking 44
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Leadership➝ Chouinard decided in 1985 to
dedicate 1% of sales to grassroots organizations
➝ Hired Rose Marcario as COO and CFO, who has reviewed its supply chain and production processes to cut down on waste and excess
➝ Marcario spearheaded new protocols, such as using recycled insulation, their Worn Wear program and Patagonia Provisions
➝ Marcario named CEO in 2014, one of 5% of female CEOs 55
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Timeline of Activism (2017-present)
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Trump orders review of national monument designations; Patagonia threatens to sue
After review, interior secretary recommends that Trump Administration shrinks Bear’s Ears
Trump announces formal plan to reduce regulation; Patagonia’s legal team sets plan in motion to sue
April 26, 2017
June 12, 2017
Dec. 4, 2017
Sept. 2018
Patagonia endorses Democratic senator candidates - Jacky Rosen of Nevada and Jon Tester of Minnesota
Oct. 2018
Patagonia supports “Time to Vote” campaign to increase voter participation
Nov. 28, 2018
Patagonia donates $10 million tax cut toEnvironmentalorganizations
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Patagonia v. Trump➝ Trump deregulates
protected monuments in Utah
➝ Patagonia publicly combats Trump
➝ Files lawsuit for breaching Antiquities Act of 1906
➝ New York Times article
http://bearsears.patagonia.com/
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Business Response
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➝ Patagonia is a private entity that does not disclose its annual sales
➝ Immediate uptick in sales for Patagonia but the long-term business impact following Patagonia v. Trump is still unknown
➝ Chouinard and Marcario have declined to comment on Patagonia’s sales in traditional news coverage
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Proactive Planning
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Patagonia’s Planning Process
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➝ Patagonia started planning lawsuit months in advance, before the order was made
➝ Worked with other organizations over environmental litigation
➝ On day of announcement, calls made with D.C. lawyers, paperwork filed, website homepage created
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Social Media & Campaign Visibility
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Facebook CrowdTangle Leaderboard (12/3/2017-12/10/2017)
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Twitter CrowdTangle Leaderboard (12/3/2017-12/10/2017)
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Interactions on Facebook
Interaction Rate on Twitter
Followers On Facebook
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#BoycottPatagonia
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Patagonia’s Social Media Growth: 1 Year OutDec. 2017-Dec. 2018
Facebook22% Growth
Twitter8% Growth
Instagram17% Growth
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Taking a Stance against Political Figures
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Taking on the President
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➝ Founder called Trump Administration “evil” on CNN
➝ Didn’t see suing Trump as a choice➝ Patagonia had always been involved
with grassroots efforts, but this was its first time combatting the President
➝ Despite involvement with environmental activism, this type of legal effort was new to Patagonia
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Comparing Company Values
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Activism at the Heart
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Patagonia REIPurpose: “We’re in business to save our home planet”
➝ Brand promise: supporting them means supporting the environment
➝ Core values⇾ Minimalist style⇾ Build the best
product⇾ Cause no
unnecessary harm⇾ Use business to
protect nature⇾ Not bound by
convention
Purpose: “Our purpose is to awaken a lifelong love of outdoors, for all”
➝ Brand promises: sustainable gear built to last, get outside with REI
➝ Core values⇾ Invest into the
cooperative community
⇾ Top-quality gear and apparel
⇾ No shareholders⇾ #OptOutside
(Purpose before Profits)
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#OptOutside
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Manage for Tomorrow
Page PrinciplesProve it with Action
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➝ Patagonia had legal team standing by and prepared for President Trump’s possible actions
➝ Graphic designers built the black homepage design ahead of time
➝ Proactive in political stances⇾ “Time to Vote”
Campaign⇾ Closed on
Election Day⇾ Tax return⇾ Endorsing
candidates
➝ Pledges 1% of sales to the protection of the natural environment
➝ Has donated nearly $90M to grassroots organizations
➝ Aids victims of natural disasters as an Americares Emergency Response Partner
➝ Patagonia Action Works program helps consumers easily find grassroots organizations they can help in their local communities
➝ Creates documentary films based on environmental issues around the world
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Class Activity
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Discussion
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➝ Would Patagonia’s campaign have succeeded without its robust planning?
➝ What role did social media play in the success of Patagonia’s campaign?
➝ Was it too risky to take on the President for the sake of company values?
➝ When is it best for a company to be a leader? A follower?
➝ How do you think brand activism will evolve over the next five years?
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Questions?
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Photo Credits & Sources
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➝ https://www.gq.com/story/patagonia-versus-donald-trump
➝ https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2017/04/science-and-politics-
collide-over-bears-ears-and-other-national-monuments
➝ https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/05/business/patagonia-trump-
bears-ears.html
➝ Crowd Tangle
➝ https://bit.ly/2ZxLZ0r
➝ http://www.outdoorinov8.com/compass/compasslogos.html
➝ https://www.cnbc.com/2016/12/23/founder-of-patagonia-fishes-
half-the-year-tells-his-employees-to-surf.html
➝ https://www.lifteconomy.com/blog/2016/6/20/rose-marcario-
patagonias-ceo-on-climate-change-regenerative-agriculture-and-
business-for-good