This is such a great site

sounds great

Hello Kenneth,

In a couple weeks, I'm going to e-mail a group of leaders I know with an idea. An idea I have that could make the world better. Unfortunately my idea will need the support of many leaders. I would like to include you on my list of leaders. To do so, I need your e-mail address. I can't find it on this site. Could you e-mail me it at jeffrey dot mclarty [at] gmail.com?

Thanks,
Jeff McLarty

Hi Jeff -- On the left sidebar of the blog, there's a section called "Ideas for a Better World." If you'd like to share your idea with the visitors to this blog, that might be one place to start building support for your idea.

It's difficult to ignore the social media realm. With Blogs and websites now effecting a companies reputation, these new lines of communication can present themselves as a pro-active atmosphere in which dialogue can be exchanged and opinions shared...welcome to the revolution.

Here is what I have been doing to make a part of the world better:

THE BEATITUDES NETWORK – REBUILDING THE PUBLIC LIBRARIES OF NEW ORLEANS http://www.beatitudesinneworleans.blogspot.com

*Lyn LeJeune is helping rebuild New Orleans, specifically the public libraries. She is donating ALL OF THE ROYALTIES from the sale of her novel, THE BEATITUDES, directly to the New Orleans Public Library Foundation; that’s three years of hard work You can help us, The Beatitudes Network, help New Orleans. Simply buy the book for yourself and anyone you know who wants to see New Orleans come back as one of our great American cities. THE BEATITUDES is a great crime novel set in New Orleans. Go to Amazon.com and see 5 star reviews!

Come to The Beatitudes blog www.beatitudesinneworleans.blogspot.com and read excerpts from The Beatitudes, by Lyn LeJeune, now available at all book distributors around the world and amazon.com, of course. If you like what you read on our blog, please order the book, enjoy, and help NEW ORLEANS and the world. Again, the blog is www.beatitudesinneworleans.blogspot.com- come and join The Beatitudes Network – Rebuilding the Public Libraries of New Orleans.

“BUY A BOOK, BUILD A LIBRARY,” AS QUOTED AT FREAKONOMICS, NEW YORK TIMES, 8/14/07.

One click of your mouse helps NOLA.

Merci mille fois- thanks a million.

Nita Cowart, Publicist for The Beatitudes Network at lynlejeune@cox.net

PS: if you have an organization or are an author, please contact me and we will be happy to list you on our blog as a supporter of The Beatitudes Network.

Welcome to the blogosphere, sir ...

Hello Kenneth Cole and viewers, I know many ideas
that can help make a great start for a better world. Firsthand, all Corporate leaders need to acknowledge that they have the power and or position to hear from the public and then consider the ideas that may help....!

It can be said, "we live in a world of intence marketing " the question then becomes, what do we get marketed these days by corporations ? For example, my thing is, I hate social littering, filth that is littered destroying societies beauty!

When was the last time a corp[oration did a anti litter tv commercial or for that matter a TV commercial that projects a view towards social issues that can help make a difference.

Personally I believe in example setting marketing, it might seem a little silly to some, but I dress up as a King, built a mascot mobile singing talking trash bin with a head, eyes, ears, hands, feet, and me and my muiscal trashbin hit the streets cleaning up....yes could be called crazy

But, in my view, Im creating awareness to a social problem, littering that destroys societies pride and image....so the question would be...why just me....where are the other Kings and Queens of the environment...where is some funding to sponsor incentive driven contest for a cleaner society ?

Countless areas of society can be solved through live awareness do something tangible marketing....but rather, millions upon millions of dollars are spent on marketing that only says things, and actually does little or nothing of tangible benefit to society...until this is discovered and changed...the norm will continue!

Thanks for allowing me the freedom to express myself, would very much so enjoy conversation with you Kenneth Cole, you have great insight!

Sincerely Canada Litter King

Kenneth,

You have always said that what you stand for is more important than what you stand in. I agree, but I think some of our Canadian politicians could use your help. Canadian tradition calls for our Finance Minister to wear new shoes to deliver the Budget Speech. The current Federal minister delivered his recent speech in old repaired, resoled, loafers. Hardly appropriate!
Today's Provincial budget speech in Ontario, means the new Minister,shod in steel toed boots, will get a chance to place blame on the Feds. No one wants to be in his shoes. Feet planted on the ground instead of mid air might be a start.
We need your help! Our politicians definitely need a little more Sole!

Was a bit appalled by the "Sonia. Undocumented Immigrant and Mother." ad in a recent issue of GOOD magazine. Wondering whether she is someone you pay a non-living wage under the table for making bags in sweatshop conditions, or simply another person unable to afford your products. Either way, poverty is not ironic.

truce57,
Sorry you feel that way. Our goal was to create a campaign using non-uniform people who are prejudiced against because of their situation or just because they choose to live their lives in a different way. We wanted to make the point that this country has millions of undocumented immigrants who are persecuted because of their legal status. Sonia believed in the campaign and participated willingly. To see our full campaign, please visit http://www.kennethcole.com/thinkers/

I'm really impressed by this site and thank you for setting such a good example for other successful corporations. I've been familiar with your product for a long time, but became a fan after hearing you on Donny Deustch and enjoying the results of your collaboration with Bon Jovi. Keep up the great work, and thank you for giving your fans a forum.

- a friend from Martha's Vineyard

i am a college student (well, just a week away from graduation)and i decided to spend some time on your site because i wanted to get to know the face behind the shoes and handbags i love so much (although, unfortunately, i cannot always afford them!)
i have to admit i was really impressed by your relaxed, welcoming and warm style with which you approach the virtual community. i congratulate you on your endeavour of creating a space for dialogue. Although, as you rightly say, you are joined by 59 others the minute you created this, it is important for people who are already recognized as established personalities to send out positive messages and take initiatives towards addressing crucial issues pertaining to today's world because you have a lot of 'power' invested in you by society. great work! having heard your views, i think i would be more proud the next time i carry one of your handbags or wear your shoes!