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Cause-related marketing in a polarised global marketplace

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  • Kiprop, Bridgitte

    (Southern New Hampshire University, USA)

  • Samii, Leila

    (Southern New Hampshire University, Academic Center, USA)

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to explore what cause-related marketing campaign strategies corporations are using to address social concerns polarising society in more recent times. Using a case study analysis approach a conceptual discussion and a framework are presented that show four different viewpoints on cause-related marketing campaign strategies and how corporations are using them to build trust while addressing the various polarising issues. The more explicit corporations are in taking a stand on polarising social issues, the greater the psychological bond they create, which, hence, elicits the active engagement of both their consumers and employees to undertake social causes; however, undertaking to support social causes can be a risky strategy and managers need to ensure congruity between the partnership for social causes and the power of the message conveyed to its consumers. Availing such opportunities to engage in social causes at work has the added benefit of attracting and retaining good employees, giving the corporation greater credibility and boosting its corporate brand image.

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  • Kiprop, Bridgitte & Samii, Leila, 2020. "Cause-related marketing in a polarised global marketplace," Journal of Brand Strategy, Henry Stewart Publications, vol. 9(3), pages 271-283, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:aza:jbs000:y:2020:v:9:i:3:p:271-283
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    Cited by:

    1. Shruti Gupta & Meenakshi Handa, 2024. "Rethinking the boundaries of cause-related marketing: Addressing the need for a new definition," International Review on Public and Nonprofit Marketing, Springer;International Association of Public and Non-Profit Marketing, vol. 21(3), pages 659-689, September.

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    Keywords

    cause-related marketing; brand equity; corporate brand; consumer trust; polarised brands; corporate social responsibility;
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    JEL classification:

    • M3 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Marketing and Advertising

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