Marketing
Matthew Keegan
Dec 07, 2023

Is there a case for moving away from purpose-led marketing?

SOUNDING BOARD: Following Unilever's recent strategy announcement on cooling off on purpose-led marketing for some of its brands, Campaign asks industry experts to weigh in on whether or not there is a case for it, and if now is the right time?

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