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How do consumers react to LGBTQ+ activism? Evidence from mobile phone geolocation data

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  • Kim van Schie

    (University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands)

  • Susanne Preuss

    (University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands)

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Corporate activism is an important tool to bring attention to societal issues. While it can have many benefits, it also comes with risks, such as alienating a relevant share of a firm's consumers. In this study, we use mobile phone geolocation data to examine how firms' LGBTQ+ activism influences consumer behavior. Our results suggest that LGBTQ+ activism decreases consumer store visits in the short term. The effect occurs in both liberal and conservative counties. This is surprising, as liberals generally react favorably to LGBTQ+ activism. One possible explanation is that (liberal) consumers reduce their store visits due to pink washing concerns.

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  • Kim van Schie & Susanne Preuss, 2024. "How do consumers react to LGBTQ+ activism? Evidence from mobile phone geolocation data," Maandblad Voor Accountancy en Bedrijfseconomie Articles, Maandblad Voor Accountancy en Bedrijfseconomie, vol. 98(3), pages 89-101, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:arh:jmabec:v:98:y:2024:i:3:p:89-101
    DOI: 10.5117/mab.98.109769
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