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Buying What purpose do brands serve? 2020 put the topic of brand purpose front and center. Afdhel Aziz is co-author of “Good Is the New Cool” (and its sequel, due out in spring) and founder of brand consultancy Conspiracy of Love. When he thinks What the… Buying Do people really care about purpose at the point of purchase? If 2020 has taught brands anything, it’s that they must play an active role in helping society and creating sustainable solutions for a better future. But how does that influence the decisions people make when it comes to taking out…
Buying Do people really care about purpose at the point of purchase? If 2020 has taught brands anything, it’s that they must play an active role in helping society and creating sustainable solutions for a better future. But how does that influence the decisions people make when it comes to taking out…