--- title: EnergyWire | A blog by KSV | Brand Activations description: Brand Activations | EnergyWire is KSV’s bimonthly insight into the consumer mindset when it comes to all things sustainability. It’s an honest conversation on the reality of their perceptions and motivations, and how mission-driven brands can use this insight to successfully engage customers. --- [![KSV](https://www.ksvagency.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/logo-charcoal-640.png "KSV")](https://www.ksvagency.com) ![☰](https://www.ksvagency.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/icon-hamburger-charcoal-70-50.png "☰") - [Focus](http://www.ksvc.com/focus/) - [Capabilities](http://www.ksvc.com/capabilities/) - [Work](http://www.ksvc.com/work/) - [People](http://www.ksvc.com/people/) - [Culture](http://www.ksvc.com/culture/) - [EnergyWire](https://blogs.ksvc.com/energy-wire) ## [KSV Strikes Gold](https://blogs.ksvc.com/energy-wire/muse-creative-awards-2023) Posted by [Chris Hadgis](https://blogs.ksvc.com/energy-wire/author/chris-hadgis) on June 20, 2023 at 3:02 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blogs.ksvc.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202022-07-20%20at%204.23.23%20PM.png)](https://blogs.ksvc.com/energy-wire/muse-creative-awards-2023) The [MUSE Creative Awards](https://museaward.com/) is an international, industry-wide competition for communications professionals. This spring, among 75K of our talented peers from 108 countries, KSV was honored to receive not one, but four MUSE Gold Awards.  [Read More](https://blogs.ksvc.com/energy-wire/muse-creative-awards-2023) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blogs.ksvc.com/energy-wire/muse-creative-awards-2023#comments-listing) Topics: [Energy Efficiency](https://blogs.ksvc.com/energy-wire/topic/energy-efficiency), [Climate Change](https://blogs.ksvc.com/energy-wire/topic/climate-change), [Content Marketing](https://blogs.ksvc.com/energy-wire/topic/content-marketing), [Inspiration](https://blogs.ksvc.com/energy-wire/topic/inspiration), [Branding and Brand Value](https://blogs.ksvc.com/energy-wire/topic/branding-and-brand-value), [Sustainability Marketing](https://blogs.ksvc.com/energy-wire/topic/sustainability-marketing), [In the News](https://blogs.ksvc.com/energy-wire/topic/in-the-news), [Marketing Strategy and Best Practices](https://blogs.ksvc.com/energy-wire/topic/marketing-strategy-and-best-practices), [Brand Activations](https://blogs.ksvc.com/energy-wire/topic/brand-activations) ## [Control, Authenticity, and the Search for Great Influencer Marketing](https://blogs.ksvc.com/energy-wire/authenticity-influencer-marketing) Posted by [Energy Wire](https://blogs.ksvc.com/energy-wire/author/valentineerb) on March 2, 2023 at 1:05 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blogs.ksvc.com/hubfs/pexels-ron-lach-8154664.jpg)](https://blogs.ksvc.com/energy-wire/authenticity-influencer-marketing) As TikTok, Instagram, and other [social media platforms grow and evolve](https://blogs.ksvc.com/energy-wire/social-media-2023), brands have new ways to engage with consumers.  Yes, the “Instagram/TikTok made me buy it!” trend is real, and it’s certainly not just about ads, which many users have gotten great at ignoring. These days, it’s influencer nudging that often pushes customers to buy. Thanks to the widespread use of these platforms and massive followings, influencers are driving sales. [Recent studies](https://www.ion.co/trust-in-influencer-marketing-izea) show social media users (that is, most people) trust influencer promotions more than celebrity ones. And nearly 50% of social media users say they’ve bought a product after seeing an influencer advertise it. [Read More](https://blogs.ksvc.com/energy-wire/authenticity-influencer-marketing) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blogs.ksvc.com/energy-wire/authenticity-influencer-marketing#comments-listing) Topics: [Innovation](https://blogs.ksvc.com/energy-wire/topic/innovation), [Social Media Strategy and Best Practices](https://blogs.ksvc.com/energy-wire/topic/social-media-strategy-and-best-practices), [Content Marketing](https://blogs.ksvc.com/energy-wire/topic/content-marketing), [Branding and Brand Value](https://blogs.ksvc.com/energy-wire/topic/branding-and-brand-value), [Marketing Strategy and Best Practices](https://blogs.ksvc.com/energy-wire/topic/marketing-strategy-and-best-practices), [Brand Activations](https://blogs.ksvc.com/energy-wire/topic/brand-activations) ## [How We Took A Carbon Footprint Message to the Finish Line](https://blogs.ksvc.com/energy-wire/bigfootprintsrace) Posted by [Energy Wire](https://blogs.ksvc.com/energy-wire/author/valentineerb) on December 15, 2022 at 1:25 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blogs.ksvc.com/hubfs/big%20feet%20blog%203.jpg)](https://blogs.ksvc.com/energy-wire/bigfootprintsrace) The best way to understand someone’s problems, as the old adage goes, is to walk a mile in their shoes. 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