These digital social businesses work on developing a framework that keeps in might a result-driven strategy that measures success based on social impact. For instance, one of the earliest examples featured on SocialBusiness.org was "Saving Bletchley Park,' a campaign that was part of Good for Nothing's event in May of 2011 in London, United Kingdom. The campaign was headed by Dr. Sue Black and Kelsey Griffin, director of museum operations, and attempted to preserve Bletchley Park as a site of code-breaking.
Others aren't so historical in focus, however, and harness more of a Web 2.0 spirit in the way that the "digital" in digital social businesses becomes what matters and what holds the "key," so to speak, for change.
22 Digital Social Businesses
From Computer Cradle Campaigns to School-Supporting Newsletters:
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Socially Empowering Digital Apps
CloudFactory Provides Jobs Through an Online Work Force
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Charitable Lit Tees
Wear Your Favorite Novel with the Out of Print Summer Reads Collection
20
Creative Agencies for Good
Advertising for Humanity Offers Marketing for Nonprofits
19
Corporate Social Innovations
Imaginals Wishes to Change the Way CSR is Imagined
18
Digital Therapy Apps
Buddy is a Start-Up Supporting Health Services
17
Strategic Creativity Events
Germination is a Communications Company Driving Social Change
16
Online Education Charities
Brightside Offers Mentoring and Tutoring on the Web
15
Beneficial Brand Strategy Firms
Briteweb is a Boutique Design Agency Working with Non-Profits
14
Charitably Chic Cotton Tees
Multeepurpose Clothing is Inspired by the Causes It Supports
13
Digital Literacy Agencies
New Found Network Employs Youth to Create Nonprofit Campaigns
12
Women-Owned Web Design
YIKES, Inc. is a Competitive and Sustainable Business
11
Hubs for Changemakers
McKinsey's What Matters Showcases High Impact Social Innovation
10
$75 Tablet PCs
The Aakash Computer is Meant to Modernize the Indian Countryside
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Museum Social Enterprises
Rainworks Omnimedia Supports Clean Water and Literacy Programs
8
Digital Divide Connectors
Talk2One is a Social Enterprise Connecting People to Communication
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Ethically Focused Digital Companies
Datse Multimedia Productions Works with NGOs & Social Business
6
Mission-Focused Mentorship
Global Social Benefit Incubator Launched Kiva, VisionSpring
5
Digital Rural Medicine
mDiagnostica Leverages Mobile Tech for More Efficient Healthcare
4
Veteran Support CICs
'About Turn' is a Community Interest Company Assisting Armed Service Members
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Computer Cradle Campaigns
‘Saving Bletchley Park' is Restoring the Origin of the PC
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Flying Pig Pitches
Good Deals UK Brings Unconventional Voting to the 2011 Social Finance Forum
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School-Supporting Digital Newsletters
Red Tricycle Donates Funds To Underserved Organizations
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Gen Z IRL Campaigns
Hinge's Phonebook Encourages Gen Z to Connect IRL for Global Day of Unplugging
Uplifting Social Media Campaigns
Optimism Your Feed Helps Social Media Users Retrain the Algorithm
Gen Z AI Campaigns
Lenovo Launches a New Campaign Called 'Meet Your Digital Self'
Purposeful Consumer-Focused Campaigns
IKEA's Sleepfluencers Campaign is a Clever Way to Give Back
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
AI Social media Management
Social360 Offers a Streamlined Solution to Stay Ahead of the Curve
AR Shopping Malls
American Express' Door to Shop Small Highlights 10 Small Businesses
Comprehensive AI Social Tools
Stunning AI Streamline Blogs, Social, and Marketing Efforts
Social Commerce Platforms
21 Buttons is a Social Fashion Shopping Network
AI Survey Solutions
Chatmeter Introduces Surveys 2.0 as Part of Its Pulse AI: Signals Platform
Tech Rebellion Campaigns
Lush is Continuing Its Big Tech Rebellion for Black Friday
Small Business Newsletter Platforms
Mailbob Helps Business Owners Build Newsletter Programs
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Esports CSR Initiatives
The Global Esports Federation Launched a Global Social Impact Initiative
AI-Powered Marketing Tools
This E-Commerce Tool Uses Customer Data to Project Reward Impacts
Anthropomorphic Store Campaigns
IKEA's Short Social Films Promote Its Click-and-Collect Service
Climate Crisis Awareness Exhibitions
Kinetic Singapore Unveils the School of Tomorrow Exhibition
Car-Specific Video Commerce
Audi and Bambuser Make a Significant Evolution in Business Strategy
AI-Backed Digital Twins
Twin Health Has Created Digital Twins as an AI Experiment
Inclusive Digital Platform Experiences
Google Launches More Inclusive Assistance to its Platforms
Phygital Fashion Retail Experiences
Macy's mstylelab Digital Shopping Platform is Immersive
Communication-Based Immersive Exhibitions
Intuit Mailchimp and Design Museum Present Email is Dead
Avant-Garde Coffee Table Books
New Society Hosts 'Decentralization, Please Save Culture' Event
AI-Powered Digital Employees
Product Genius Transforms How Small Businesses Connect with Customers
Anti-Doomscrolling Robots
NABS & Amplify Created the DoomScroller for World Mental Health Day
In-Store Audience Engagement Solutions
Social Shelf® Has a Novel Approach to Customer Engagement
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
Supportive Back-to-School Campaigns
Staples Canada Has Unveiled Its 2024 Back-to-School Campaign
Phone Breakup Newsletters
The Guardian's 'Reclaim Your Brain' Newsletter Helps Reduce Screen Time
Wasteful Shopping Billboards
Not On The High Street's Billboards Highlight a "Don't Gift Guide"
AI-Powered Digital Marketing Support
Boostrbot Transforms Likes Into Leads
Email Marketing Tracking Platforms
'Mailboard' Helps Marketers Track Competitors and More
Tech-Powered Business Solutions
Apple Business Connect Leverages the Brand's User Base
Transformed Historic Bank Buildings
Ivy Studio Overhauls the Interior of a Historic Building
Digital Employee Services
Compucom Sets New Digital Employee Standards with its New Service
Human Connection-Centric Campaigns
Etsy's New Ad Campaign Wants to Keep Commerce Human
Influencer-Focused Social Platforms
Later Launches an AI-Powered Social Listening Tool
Business Founder Newsletters
The Solo Founder Newsletter Compiles the Top News and Inspiration
Uplifting Latin Business Campaigns
UPS is Championing Latin and Hispanic-Owned Small Businesses
Minimalist Social Media Platforms
Bluesky is a Simple, Minimalist Social Media Platform
Engaging Youth-Focused Platforms
V&A Introduces the Mused Website for Gen Z Digital Natives
Inclusive Productivity Apps
The 'Deepwrk' Body Doubling Platform is for Adults with ADHD
Startup Applicant Tracking Platforms
The 'Briteloop' Platform is Built for Small Businesses
Loneliness-Combating Social Campaigns
Hinge Launches the New One More Hour Campaign and Fund
Digital Passport Partnerships
Viamedici Partnered with Sustain360 on Environmental Initiatives
Sports-Centric Digital Collectibles Platform
Sweet Took Part in the Launch of NHL Breakaway
Gamified Digital Learning Platforms
Khired Kids Teaches Children Robotics, Coding, and More
Social Media Impact Studies
Instagram Allows COS to Conduct Mental Health Research
Digital Literacy Programs
Two Parkland Students Launch CLEO to Empower Seniors with Technology
UK-Based Dynamic Office Spaces
Edelman UK works with Gensler on the Francis House Workspace
Eco-Conscious Production Facilities
Soorty Enterprises Achieves SBTi Validation for Its Eco Goals
Environmental Sustainability Business Initiatives
Butterfly Pavilion Organized a Special Coalition
Publicly Available Social Medias
'Bluesky' is Now Open to All Users Without Invitation
Thought-Provoking Social Apps
Skaldic is an App for Curious Minds
Social Justice Desert Campaigns
Ben & Jerry's 'Make Some Motherchunkin' Change' Campaign Debuted
Global Storytelling Initatives
Vans Announces its Narrative-Centric Always Pushing Campaign
Accessible Mixed-Reality Media
Chapter 2 Welcomes New Society to Revolutionize the Media Frontier
Kindness-Focused Social Media
Kyndr is a Community-Based Social Media Platform
Basketball Social Networks
Basktball is the Sports Social Network for Fans and Players Alike
Adventure-Focused Social Platforms
Outside Debuts an All-In-One Experience for Outdoor Enthusiasts
Hyper-Local Gym Ads
GymBox's Made for London Life Ads Juxtapose City Living and Gym-Going
Unknown Birthday Campaigns
Grey Bangladesh & Tasty Treat Address a Significant Issue in Bangladesh
Forest-Protecting Fashion Brand Initiatives
Canopy Leads an Initiative To Save the Forests
Digital Signage Management Platforms
The 'ScreenManager' Platform Offers Dynamic Tools
Growth-Based Marketing Platforms
Crowdtiv Connects Mentors and Mentees to Grow Businesses
Community-Driven Clothing Companies
'Bombas' Makes a Donation for Each Item Purchased
Office-Transformed Co-Living Spaces
HUB & Bridges Fund Management Present its Cornerstone Project
Content Creator News Sources
Creative Brew Offers Daily Insight and News for Content Creators
Digital Document Signing
Bocument.com is a Paperless Alternative to Document Signing
Sustainable DMO-Focused Initiatives
Expedia Group Debuts Two Innovative Programs for DMOs
Business Idea Keyword Checker
Build the Keyword Helps Find Keyword for Optimal Traffic
Gamified Sustainability Platforms
The Carbon Games is an App that Makes Sustainability Competitive
Sustainable Brand Certificates
b, halfmoon Recently Became a Certified B Corporation™ (B Corp™)
Digital Brainstorming Tools
Card Buddy Serves as an Online Space to Visualize Ideas and Thoughts
Anniversary-Celebrating Nonprofit Partnerships
LILYSILK Engages in Philanthropic Partnerships
Marketing Social Advocacy Tools
Nut Tree Helps Smaller Brands Boost Their Presence
AI-Powered Marketing Strategies
The M1 Marketing Strategy Generator Will Build a Strategy
Inspirational Learning Management Tools
'Get Inspired' Offers Digestible Snippets of Content
Tradition-Focused Digital Libraries
Nestlé Brands Introduced the Living Traditions Library
Education-Enhancing Chatbot Services
The 'Stretch' Chatbot Offers Resources For K-12 Educators
Marketing Mentorship Platforms
Sprout Social Launches as a New Business Mentorship Network
Meaningful Connection Platforms
Livebeam Wants to Connect Like-minded People in an Online Space
Entrepreneurial Mentorship platforms
GrowthMentor Connects Individuals for 1:1 Support
Modern Digitized Bookshelves
September is a Digital Bookshelf Where You Can Display Achievements
Efficiency-Driven Digital Ad Solutions
ShopLiftr is Revolutionizing Digital Advertising
AI-Powered Creative Services
WePost Saga Helps Businesses Enhance Their Online Social Presence
Effective Productivity Strategies
64Hacks Takes a Community-Driven Approach to Streamline Workflow
Minimalist Social Media
Othrys Provides Social Media Optimized for Learning and Productivity
Social Good Computer Drives
Digitunity Partners with OBAE to Address Technological Barriers
SaaS Influencer Marketing Tools
Beeing Social Launches 'Buzz Bee Buzz' for Influencer Marketing
Niche Community Builders
Socially is the Community Builder Platform for Niche Creators Everywhere
Online Menu Platforms
Menuzet Transitions Paper Menus to Digital Alternatives
Billboard-Transformed Tent Shelters
Wunderman Thompson Morocco Creates the Life-Saving Outdoors
Beginner Business Wisdom
Beginner Maps Uses Insights From Experts to Help New Businesses Thrive
Professional Community Platforms
LinkedIn is Targeting Gen Z Professionals with its New Campaign
Virtual Self-Expression Summits
göt2b's Virtual Metaverse Experience Uplifts Millennials & Gen Z
Digital Social Media Diaries
Diseed Helps Capture Life's Best and Worst Moments
Niche Interest Social Networks
Spiral Social Was Inspired by Wikipedia Topics
Cultural Social Media Documentaries
Hulu Unveils the Black Lives Matter: A People's History Doc
Social Isolation-Combating Platforms
TimeBank by Healthfirst Foundation Has Debuted a New Platform
Intimate Social Media Websites
Bubbl Widget Builds a Small Online Community of Close Friends
Debunking AI Apps
BSBot Helps Publicis Clients Tell the Truth About AI from Fiction at Cannes
Mobile Device Addiction Campaigns
The Women's Brain Health Initiative Highlights a Growing Concern
Comprehensive Business Loyalty Solutions
BusinessQR Helps Brands Build Customer Loyalty
Social Engagement Platforms
Perspik Provides an Online Space for Thoughtful Engagement
Slogan-Detailed Graphic Tee Capsules
Soho Yacht Club Suggests to Do Something Nice Today
Modern Business Card Scanners
Spreadly Scan Brings Networking to the Modern Age
Failed Digital Product Databases
Dead Product Marketplace is a Graveyard for Abandoned Projects
Nostalgic Web Browser Apps
iPod Social Turns Your Browser Into The Beloved Music Player
Personalized Newsletter Briefings
Digest Aggregates News from Social Sites to Create Daily Updates
Inclusivity-Centric Back-To-School Campaigns
Sistema Launched a Back-To-School Survey
Pre-Loved Ancestral Apparel
McCann Japan and SAFARI Debut the Second Life Social Commerce Platform
Digital Parenthood Platforms
Aura Has Launched the Digital Parenthood Community
Digital Community-Branded Product Lines
The Girl Math Gang Debuts New Product Offerings
Year-Long Professional Content Calendars
Content Squeezy Provides Social media Ideas
Self-Service Event Promotions
Industry Dive Adds Self-Service Offerings to Include Event Promotion
AI-Generated Social Ad Copy
the M1-Project Helps Business Owners Convert Using Social Media
Intellectually Stimulating Social Media
Maven Goes Back to Basics with Traditional Algorithms
Explorative Entrepreneur Ideas
Hustle Momumtum Invites You to Discover and Launch Side Hustles
Customizable Digital Studio Platforms
Designtex Presents the New Digital Studio Tool Platform
Digital Diversified Beverage Programs
Diverse Powered Brands Provides Online Operations Solutions
Empowering Educational Initiatives
Sight School Empowers Individuals with Visual Impairments
Chat Customer Support
With Digital Connect, Companies Can Streamline Their Customer Interactions
Elevated Social Media Visuals
SocialScreenshots Creates Stunning Visuals for Online Sharing
Sibling Caregiver Campagins
CDSS Launches 'Care Instructions' Campaign
Daily-Prompting Social Journals
Journal. Invites Users to Share Their Thoughts and Feelings
Mental Health Community Engagement
OOt Social Health Recently Launched Its Application
Digital Twin-Focused Initiatives
Siemens and KU Leuven Unveil a New Digital Twin Partnership
Business Slogan Generators
The Slogan Generator Will Create a Catchy Slogan for Any Business
Efficient Personalized Idea Newsletters
Sofon Curates Personalized Insights From Numerous Sources
Dynamic Visual Communication Platforms
ConverStory Transforms Speech into Captivating Images
Senior-Targeted Website Builders
Dwellr Seeks to Help Senior Communities Facing Limitations
Automated Social Media Creation
Postlyy Helps People Effortlessly Manage Their Socials
Instant Summarization Apps
SaveDay Empowers Users to Engage Deeply with Content
Gamified Inspiration Networks
Dailycrowds Gamifies Social Interaction for Motivation and Insights
Digital Entrepreneur Directories
WebKits Aggregates Boilerplate Templates Across Tech Stacks
Personalized Content Discovery Tools
Bread Allows Users To Discover Social Content and Save it