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Noor Samra
Apr 24, 2025

Old souls, smart tech—the consumer paradox brands can no longer ignore

As technology races ahead, a new kind of consumer is emerging—one who wants smart solutions powered by AI, but also the grounding comfort of rituals, nostalgia and analogue charm, observes FCB Interface's Noor Samra.

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