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What is the primary purpose of branding in the 21st century?
To shape human identity and influence cultural/social landscapes
How did the role of branding evolve in the early 20th century?
It served as propaganda to create profits while promoting social issues
What is the 'floating signifier effect' in branding?
Literally any meaning can be arbitrarily attached to any brand
How did marketing strategies change in the 1960s-1970s?
Companies targeted narrow demographic niches instead of mass marketing
What is the significance of 'communicative capitalism'?
Brands engage consumers directly as active participants in branding
What is a 'mecosystem' in modern branding?
An ecosystem of brands that provide seamless, curated micro-moments
What is the concept of 'murketing'?
Erasing distinctions between programming content and advertising
During the Fordist capitalism era, how did companies approach marketing?
They did little target marketing beyond gender/socioeconomic status
What is the key difference between traditional and modern branding approaches?
Modern brands position themselves as institutions that guide consumer behavior
What role do brand associations play in branding?
Positive associations enhance the brand, while negative ones contaminate it
Explore the role of brands as the internal organizing principle of businesses and their impact on organizational communication in the 21st century. Learn about how corporations shape human identity and influence culture through branding strategies.
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