JOURNAL ARTICLE

Make Your Marketing a Force for Good.

  • Published In: Harvard Business Review Digital Articles, 2024. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Coker, Brent 3 of 3

Abstract

This article discusses the concept of using marketing campaigns as a force for good. It highlights the importance of brands embodying heroic traits, such as serving as guardians, acting selflessly, and being mentors and role models. The article provides examples of successful hero campaigns, such as Domino's filling potholes and Carrefour defying an archaic law. It also outlines a framework for designing hero campaigns, including identifying severe social issues, demonstrating effort and consistency, creating affinity with the target audience, and reaching a wide audience. The article emphasizes the need for brands to act genuinely altruistic and contribute positively to society. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Harvard Business Review Digital Articles. 2024/09, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • Accession Number:179651655
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