Who are the agile brands in a crisis?
At PromoVeritas our mission is to ensure that the world of promotions is safe and fair for both the promoters and the public. One of our core brand values is ‘agility’, the ability to adapt and be responsive to unexpected changes. This is something that is vital during the current COVID-19 crisis. Some brands have just put up the shutters and will try to hibernate or ride out the storm. Others have come out fighting. Here is our selection of some of the best examples of businesses learning to bend to allow them to give back or suit the needs of others.
Agile brand examples
Budweiser have launched their Save Pub Life gift card scheme to pre-purchase drinks at their local pubs as a way of helping pubs to survive the current ‘lock out’.

Deliveroo have pledged 500,000 free meals for NHS staff whilst encouraging users to donate a meal here.

Crocs are very popular in hospitals because they are both comfortable and easy to clean. With the crisis in mind, Crocs are giving away a pair of free shoes to healthcare workers.

Inventor James Dyson responded to an NHS call for equipment by putting his whole Research & Development onto the task of making low cost ventilators for the NHS.

Tottenham football club’s new £1 billion White Hart Lane stadium is being used as a Covid 19 testing centre as well as a food distribution centre for the vulnerable.
Yesterday, our stadium opened its doors to patients of @NorthMidNHS Women’s Outpatient Services.
The clinic will operate Monday to Saturday and will see up to 70 patients visit every day, freeing up capacity at the hospital itself to treat patients with COVID-19 symptoms. pic.twitter.com/d0xAK9DcuS
— Tottenham Hotspur (at ?) (@SpursOfficial) April 15, 2020
SAS the Swedish airline has grounded most of its planes, but is retraining its staff as healthcare workers. Most in flight crew already have advanced first aid skills.