Disrupt for Good

The Challenge

Drive brand reputation with storytelling that brings Verizon brand positioning, purpose and narrative to life on the News Center.

The Audience

U.S.-based, 18+ individuals that are interested in the societal implications of technology.

The Solution

Stories of people who are using the power of connectivity to spark a movement and create positive change. We deep dive into what pushed them to act, how they use technology to spread their message and how networks—human and virtual—have caused big, real-life impact. 

Meet the change makers who are disrupting for good across the nation. 

Disrupt for Good: The Story Series

Every story featured original photography licensed from each subject and was designed with animated pull quotes that brought different voices to life.

Apache Skateboards kick-flips skateboarding into a fine art

One of the first Native American skateboarding teams hosts a virtual skateboarding competition.

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Aclima: How to measure air quality in a crisis

By measuring air pollution levels in neighborhoods across California, Aclima hopes to use the data to improve air quality insights for better decision-making.

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Xiuhtezcatl: The climate fight will never look the same again.

How the 20-year-old uses tech and hip-hop to connect the most diverse generation in history.

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More brand journalism from the story-driven campaign

Gaming the impossible: Jane McGonigal wants you to save the world

How 5 teens are delivering 1 million+ units of PPE from their parents’ basement

Curbing suicide with a text

The future of weather forecasting is in your back pocket.

Deaf Power: Two Deaf artists take back their language and culture on Instagram

Farm-to-phone spices serve up quality

Connect to overcome: Going virtual with Black youth in need