The document discusses how consumers born in different decades in China - the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s - have vastly different worldviews and priorities due to coming of age during different stages of China's development. The 1970s generation prioritizes family, the 1980s generation seeks to enjoy life now with friends, and the 1990s generation wants to be seen as unique individuals. The document provides implications for how marketers can effectively target each generation by appealing to their core values and communication preferences.
OMD set out to understand the rapid
transformations changing the country and its
people through our new study: The Future of China.
We spoke to more than 2,500 people and
uncovered profound insights into their hopes,
fears, and dreams.
Dive Social is China's first social media motivation study. It deep dives into the motivations of social media, delving into the underlying reasons that drive Chinese social media users. Going beyond social media usage numbers, this study clears up myths of what people want from brands and content that influences them.
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Presentation for Ypulse Mashup Youth Marketing Conf: Building deeper connecti...Lisa Li
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Made in China: 8 Insights into the Chinese ConsumerBrand Genetics
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At Brand Genetics we're constantly working to understand the direction of change in global markets and identify the implications and opportunities for brands. To share some of our learnings the attached Speed Briefing outlines 8 key insights into the fast evolving world of the Chinese consumer.
Welcome back to The Generation Edge series, our monthly magazine exploring the identity, values, and lifestyle of the post millennial generation. People born after about 1995, the eldest of which are 19 now. We call them Generation Edge.
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Presentation for Ypulse Mashup Youth Marketing Conf: Building deeper connecti...Lisa Li
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Aside from the ‘dreams and desires’ of youth, it is equally important to understand the ‘anxieties and contradictions’. Insights into the macro context is especially critical to understand youth, especially in a fast-changing society.
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China truly is a land of opportunity with 30 years of growth that have helped lift millions out of poverty, enriched a middle class that is expanding fast and created 2.7 million millionaires and over 250 billionaires (US$). Given this speed of change and the complexity of a country with a population of 1.35 billion, making sense of the consumer and market context is not just useful, it's vital for success. Even if you're not working directly with China, you may be feeling its growing influence.
At Brand Genetics we're constantly working to understand the direction of change in global markets and identify the implications and opportunities for brands. To share some of our learnings the attached Speed Briefing outlines 8 key insights into the fast evolving world of the Chinese consumer.
Welcome back to The Generation Edge series, our monthly magazine exploring the identity, values, and lifestyle of the post millennial generation. People born after about 1995, the eldest of which are 19 now. We call them Generation Edge.
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As part of our monthly presentation on the post-Millennials, we're exploring Gen Edge's philanthropic spirit, social consciousness, and entrepreneurial attitude towards making the world a better place.
In 2014, we asked 60 young people around the world to show and tell us about their generation. We set them the challenge of photographing their lives and describing why the images are important to them and illuminating to us.
The photographs and stories they produced are beautiful, inspiring, and informative – just like the best research should be.
The Generation Edge photography project reinforces The Sound’s belief that Insight is Art.
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Brazil’s generation Z has been shaped by the country's spectacular economic rise in recent years, as well as its persistent social inequality. The latest report from the Innovation Group at J. Walter Thompson Intelligence covers emerging trends across technology, media, retail, beauty and more for this generation that represents more than $35 billion in annual spending power and almost 17% of the population in Brazil, one of the world’s most important emerging markets. For the full report, visit www.jwtintelligence.com
Baby Boomers: The sweet-spot demographic in the middle of the actionBOOMbox Network
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Si les prises de parole concernant les générations Y et Z sont légion, il était primordial pour Starcom d’adopter une prise de position limpide sur ces termes surexploités. Notre étude est une photographie de la société, une immersion dans le monde des « jeunes » à travers une recherche documentaire, des interviews d’experts et la synthèse des études que nous avons réalisées pour nos clients sur ces cibles.
Welcome back to The Generation Edge series, our monthly magazine exploring the identity, values, and lifestyle of the post millennial generation. People born after about 1995, the eldest of which are about 19 now.
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Because these days reading, writing and arithmetic don't add up to anything...
Tired of hearing "Millennials have been decoded, debunked, everything you need to hear" then "everything you've heard is wrong"... This isn't that at all. See why we think this generation deserves more than a few statistics and bold claims to tell their story. There’s a lot contradictory info on this generation, but that’s because they’re full of contradictions themselves.
As part of our monthly presentation on the post-Millennials, we're exploring Gen Edge's philanthropic spirit, social consciousness, and entrepreneurial attitude towards making the world a better place.
In 2014, we asked 60 young people around the world to show and tell us about their generation. We set them the challenge of photographing their lives and describing why the images are important to them and illuminating to us.
The photographs and stories they produced are beautiful, inspiring, and informative – just like the best research should be.
The Generation Edge photography project reinforces The Sound’s belief that Insight is Art.
Right now, Gen-Xers are doing something utterly revolutionary that is going unnoticed: They aren’t getting “old” and they’ve flipped the entire aging paradigm on its head.
Brazil’s generation Z has been shaped by the country's spectacular economic rise in recent years, as well as its persistent social inequality. The latest report from the Innovation Group at J. Walter Thompson Intelligence covers emerging trends across technology, media, retail, beauty and more for this generation that represents more than $35 billion in annual spending power and almost 17% of the population in Brazil, one of the world’s most important emerging markets. For the full report, visit www.jwtintelligence.com
Baby Boomers: The sweet-spot demographic in the middle of the actionBOOMbox Network
Marketing lessons about talking to the baby boomer audience. Where are they? What are they doing? What do they think? How can you tell them about your products and services?
Si les prises de parole concernant les générations Y et Z sont légion, il était primordial pour Starcom d’adopter une prise de position limpide sur ces termes surexploités. Notre étude est une photographie de la société, une immersion dans le monde des « jeunes » à travers une recherche documentaire, des interviews d’experts et la synthèse des études que nous avons réalisées pour nos clients sur ces cibles.
Welcome back to The Generation Edge series, our monthly magazine exploring the identity, values, and lifestyle of the post millennial generation. People born after about 1995, the eldest of which are about 19 now.
In this edition we explore Gen Edge's critical point of view on education and its impact on their future and the future of the world.
Because these days reading, writing and arithmetic don't add up to anything...
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In 2007, BBDO published a piece of research entitled The Rituals Masters. Twelve years on, the world has changed dramatically, which has had a significant impact on our needs and on our rituals.
It’s time to reject FOMO and embrace Borecore, along with mindfulness apps, myth debunking, and a shift in focus away from Millennials. Mindshare North America's annual Culture Vulture Trends report is here, unveiling the latest consumer shifts and cultural trends forecast to grow over the next year.
Content drivers for global brands: new innovative paths for your branded cont...Vanksen
Generation Z and major events such as the pandemic are leading the change. Our world is becoming a global, multicultural and digitalized village. Vanksen expert teams used their analytical skills to look into the main shifts impacting worldwide content creators lately.
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450 million kids (below the age of 18) and another 8 million being added each year!
What do you know about them?It’s not only about their rising numbers. It’s about their mindsets. It’s about their approach. It’s about their thinking, their preferences, likes, dislikes and everything else that make a kid a kid.
Children are also the main focus of Indian families, and their aspirations in terms of education and career choices are quite high today. The average family size in India has been on a decline, coming in now at almost 4.3 as compared to earlier years when it was more than 5. With the reduction in their average size and the increase in their incomes, Indian families have more money to spend. And children being the main focus, parents try their best to fulfill their aspirations. Net result, they get more attention and participate a lot in the decision making process.
Trends in this group are aplenty, some niche and some mass, but all are important. The numbers and these rapidly changing trends impact everything from government policies to education to retail to entertainment to the environment.
We draw out 6 of the most important trends and use 24 examples to explain them
We review 7 industries and the implications of these trends on them
- Apparel
- Gaming
- TV & Cinema
- Consumer Products
- Toys
- Education
We look at market size, growth of segments and on the whole, growth drivers and a host of related facts and figures. With this background, we analyze the various industries and here, our approach has been to be as non-linear as possible. We believe that a linear approach to the impact of the trends on a particular industry will be incomplete and a non linear analysis of the industry will reveal many other factors which need to be addressed towards progressive growth. These factors have been reviewed in the light of the trends. We have thus looked at the trends and the industry from various angles and put together a few pointers which we believe will offer great insight into the kids market and also stimulate ideas and actions in the right direction.
Useful for brands, categories, product and content developers, designers, analysts, researchers and consultants who are interested in this lively segment. To buy this report, please visit www.insightinstore.com
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Marketing to the 70s, 80s and 90s Generations in China: MSL China Executive Whitepaper
1. MSL CHINA Executive Whitepaper
“From collective to individual”
Marketing to the Chinese
70s, 80s and 90s
generations By Judy Luo and Charlotta Lagerdahl
2. A changing China
On the back of three decades of spectacular growth and development, China recently became the
second largest economy in the world behind the United States. The country has also become a
major market for the world’s leading international consumer goods companies. In an increasingly
competitive marketplace, companies are becoming more sophisticated in segmenting local
About MSL CHINA stakeholders geographically, and have clear strategies in place for approaching urban versus rural
consumers. However, we have found that communications strategies often fail to consider the
Following the union with Eastwei MSL, MSL CHINA is now a top 5
enormous differences between the consumer “generations” born in each of the last three decades.
international strategic communications agency with the widest reach
in Mainland China. With 200 colleagues across 4 offices, MSL CHINA
Due to China’s accelerated changes over the past 30 years, children born in the 1970s, 1980s and
brings together over 20 senior consultants with more than 12 years
1990s have grown up in societies at vastly different stages of development. As we conducted focus
of strategic communications experience in this key global market.
groups to uncover what drives these consumers and what their needs are, we discovered that
Part of MSLGROUP Greater China, the largest PR & social media
although they grew up in the same country, their world views and views of themselves are very
network in the region today, MSL CHINA provides knowledge driven,
different. Of particular interest for marketing and communications professionals are:
integrated campaigns and advisory services spanning nearly every
industry and communications discipline. MSL CHINA has received
recognition from the International Business Awards, The Holmes ・Disposable funds and consumption habits
Report’s “PR Agency of the Year” and the China International PR ・View of world and self
Association for its creativity and effectiveness and was rated #1 ・Discussion topics and interests
in China by R3 for its industry-leading social media strategy and ・Media consumption
marketing offer.
In this report, we look at the values, psychology and habits of urban Chinese consumers and draw
some operational conclusions for marketers.
About MSLGROUP
MSLGROUP is Publicis Groupe’s PR, speciality communications
and engagement group, advisors in all aspects of communication
strategy: from consumer PR to employee communications,
from public affairs to reputation management and from crisis
communications to event management. With more than 2,900
people, its offices span 22 countries. Adding affiliates and
partners into the equation, MSLGROUP’s reach increases to 4,000
employees in 83 countries. Today the largest PR network in Greater
China and India, the group offers strategic planning and counsel,
insight-guided thinking and big, compelling ideas – followed by
thorough execution. Learn more about us at: www.mslgroup.com+
http://blog.mslgroup.com+ Twitter+ YouTube
3. MSL CHINA Executive Whitepaper
Marketing to the Chinese 70s, 80s and 90s generations 5
1970s 1980s 1990s 1970s: Family before Self
Financial Demands from Ignoring pressure Pampered by parents Spending on family be small and gradual. On the other hand, they are
pressure children, spouses and live in the now and grand parents “Family” is the core word for those born in the highly preoccupied with physical health and will
and parents 1970s. Shaped by a collectivistic society, happiness spend considerable time and money to “change”
of the family is rated higher than happiness of the their health for the better.
Internet and Collecting Coming across Creating information self. But this commitment to family also means
information information information responsibilities. This generation grew up when Interested in things related to
China was still considered a poor country. They now everyday life
have aging parents, as well as children of their own. The 70s generation enjoys talking about things
They are either settled down and need to cover the that are relevant to everyday life. Examples of such
rising costs of apartments and mortgages, or are social topics are property prices, popular movies,
planning to buy housing in the very near future. seasonal fashion trends and cars. But they will not
They save a lot of money; not only to meet their own “evangelize” or strive to present their own point
need for financial security in the face of weak social of view to others; nor will they try to be original or
security and healthcare systems, but also to finance creative. Their preferred activities focus on things
expensive schooling and meet requests for a fancy the family can do together, such as “hanging out”
wedding. and travelling.
Change means insecurity TV is mainly an entertainment tool
The 70s generation has neither fancy desires nor an The family focus of the 70s generation has an
expectation that life will change dramatically. In fact, overarching effect on their media habits. Because
this group is the least open to change of the three they spend less time on personal interests than do
age groups under consideration. The 70s generation younger consumers, they try to use this free time
interprets “change” as “insecurity” and “lots of as efficiently as possible. For example, they choose
work”, and when asked about their immediate to collect information mainly from the internet and
surroundings, such as their own home environment, print media, while TV is mainly an entertainment
they don’t feel it is possible or necessary to “change”, tool.
even if they are dissatisfied with the current state
of affairs. If change is unavoidable, they prefer it to
Singapore attracts Chinese families
Over the past three years, MSL CHINA has supported the Singapore Tourism Board, STB, in its
campaigns to attract Chinese tourists to visit the country. In an attempt to target affluent consumers
born in the 1970s, we decided to launch a promotional package supported by new brand ambassadors
in mainland China. Given the priorities of the target group, the theme of the campaign was intimately
tied to “family”. The aim was to encourage Chinese families to travel to Singapore together, and the
country was positioned – and priced – as a family destination. The choice of brand ambassadors was
aligned with the over all strategy: Singapore chose to launch an entire virtual family to show and share
the fun, becoming one of the first countries in the world to use virtual spokespersons.
1970s:
Family before Self
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1980s: “Why don’t 1980s: “Why don’t we just enjoy life now!”
we just enjoy
Relaxing from pressure The 80’s group is open to change, always on the
If “family” is the core word of the Chinese 70s lookout for new and fresh things. Preferences and
generation, the importance of “friends” is at the loyalties tend to change quickly.
heart of being born in the 80s. ”Friends” are the key
element of our focus group respondents’ definition Career advice is of particular interest
life now!”
of “happiness”. As a result of the one-child policy Most things that are of interest to the post 80s
launched in 1980, they are the first generation to have to do with friends and peers. Their best time
grow up without siblings; this may be one reason is spent together with people, trying out new things
that friends and peers have such a significant place that reflect hot trends, “in” restaurants, shopping
in their lives. Known in Chinese as the ba ling hou, or playing video games. The importance of friends
“post- eight-zero” generation, this consumer group and peers also has another result: this generation is
grew up after reform policies started taking hold. extremely competitive and pays attention to status
During their lifetime, urban twenty-somethings symbols, since they perceive themselves as being
have therefore experienced perhaps the greatest in a context where they are constantly ranked in
collective improvement of living standards the comparison with others.
world has ever seen. This has made them a unique
generation, straddling the “old, poor” and “new, Topics concerning careers or career advice stood out
materially affluent” China. as being of particular interest to this generation.
The 80s generation experience financial pressure The computer is a social hub
similar to that of the 70s generation(houses, In stark contrast to their 70s brothers and sisters,
mortgages and expectations of fancy weddings) but the 80s generation grew up with computers and
Core values Internet outlook they deal with this pressure in a totally different way. the internet. The computer is therefore their social
While the 70s generation act responsibly to ensure and information hub. When they come home, they
a good life for their families, the 80s generation will immediately turn on the computer to chat with
1970s Family Time saver handle the pressure with an increased need to relax friends and look for current trends and news. They
from it. As one person in our research, Mindy, 25 rely on print media for information, however; much
years old, puts it: like the 70s generation, TV is only for entertainment
1980s Friends Social arena purposes and they don’t see it as a major information
“People always say the 80s generation spend more source.
than they earn. But a house is so expensive; we can not
1990s Self Extension of self afford one, so why don’t we just enjoy life and spend on
other things now!”
Tong’s quotation about Lady Gaga illustrates another
Follow trends but loyalties important topic in understanding the differences
change quickly between the three generations: language. Tong’s slang
The 80s are aggressive and goal-driven. They see word雷 , lei, literally means thunder, but is a common
themselves as “individualistic” but in fact, they are expression for “unbelievable” in the 80s generation.
Levi’s targets Chinese white-collar workers far from being rebellious; they tend to follow trends, You would seldom hear anyone born before 1975 using
In 2009, Levi’s wanted to target consumers born in the 80s using a new Levi’s sub brand. Both white- and create self-expression within accepted rules. this word. Each generation has a distinctive jargon,
collar workers and students are under huge life pressure, so working with Levi’s we knew that creating a Like the masses in Monty Python’s Life of Brian, conditioned by media consumption and societal
relaxing, enjoyable and happy brand image would increase brand preference among the target group. they are “all individuals – but in the same way”. The change; in order to communicate effectively, marketers
We proposed to position the new brand as reflecting current trends and target consumer lives and 80s generation choose trends to follow rather than need to be sensitive to using the right words as well
values instead of pioneering new ones. Also, it put great emphasis on appreciating friendship rather creating trends themselves. as finding the right tone of voice. This is particularly
than the individual, as well as leveraging celebrities with high credibility in the target group. The launch important online, where the chat room jargon of the
event was designed as a high-level, celebrity-packed fashion show with a party theme that tied in to Tong, 25, talks about Lady Gaga: 90s generation can actually be difficult to understand
the concept of “friends” and “togetherness”. This was followed up with consumer engagement events for readers of other age groups.
and consumer seeding on campus, again acknowledging the huge impact of friends on this group of “I like Lady Gaga’s music, not her dress. It’s too
consumers. shocking (雷 ), regular people won’t wear it”
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The 1990s: “My Idol is Myself”
No financial pressure their own blend of arts, music, fashion and technology to “interests”. The internet is simply a place where this
The 90s generation does not yet have time for financial “My idol is myself. I am my own person” arrive at interesting ideas: group hang out with friends, surf and express themselves
worries. They are still supported by their parents, and due through blogging or social networks. As mentioned
to the one-child policy they seldom have siblings. The 90s generation is inspired by a spirit for adventure “I think Lady GAGA and her dress designer are super above, the 90s reject the concept of “idols”. This is not to
and the notion that “nothing is impossible.” creative! How can she dress like that?! The clothing and be confused with a lack of interest. Instead of idolizing
Want to be seen as individuals make-up are so individual and avant-garde.”- An, 19 celebrities, they tend to see them as people to gossip
For the group born in the 90s, the focus is “self”. As “I want to do bungee-jumping. The most exciting bungee about. This generation is therefore very up to date when
opposed to the “mass individualism” of the 80s crowd, jumps are in New Zealand I heard, and I’m dying to go there They are therefore more bold and provocative in the way it comes to celebrity affairs and the lives of the famous.
the 90s generation is truly individualistic, having grown up and try it out!” - Zhou, 19 they talk, think and dress than previous generations. They are also more interested in sensational news
with internet access in an open and cosmopolitan China. compared to world news.
Despite this, they also admit to being inspired by opinion Interests and media are one and the same
The 90s do not want to be identified as belonging to “a leaders in their own close circle of acquaintances. For this age group, interests and media merge into one When they look for specific, credible information, this
generation”; they prefer to be seen as individuals. When and the same; interactive media have become fully generation still turns to traditional print media or books.
asked about idols, they claim not having any – or as Zhao, The 90s generation strive to be original and unique. integrated into the daily lives of the post 90s generation,
19, puts it: Creativity is best when it’s your own. They try to create and is non-separable from the traditional form of
Sprite VIS launch campaign
In late 2009, MSL CHINA was tasked with the rebranding launch of Sprite. When targeting the teenage
opinion leaders of the 90s generation, we knew that they needed to be personally engaged. For this
generation, it is not enough to watch things far away on a stage. They want to create their own style and
express their own creativity, not just look on and admire someone else’s. We designed an online Sprite
photo campaign, where consumers could upload pictures of themselves while creatively expressing the
promises of the Sprite brand. These pictures were shared among their friends, allowing opinion leaders
to engage and play with the brand and “make it their own” – while spreading it through peer-to-peer
communication.
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Outlook on Follow trends Choose trends Create trends
trends
Discussion Topics that relate to Topics that make Exciting topics to
topics everyday life: one get ahead: be shared:
・Seasonal fashion ・Career ・Sensations
・Property prices ・Trends ・Gossip
The 1990s: “My Idol is Myself”
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Implications for the communications professional 3. Make family fun!
- The responsible and stressed out post 70s don’t have as much free time as the younger age groups. Given
that their first priority will always be their family, this presents marketers with the opportunity to create fun
1970s 1980s 1990s and exciting campaigns where everyone in the household can be involved. For the post 70s, this will provide
much needed relaxation while at the same time tapping in to the core values for this group. IKEA has been
Communication ・Simple happiness ・Accessible and trendy ・High level of extremely successful in this approach.
strategy ・Nothing overwhelming, ・Respect need for interaction
gradual change preferred relaxation ・Provide opportunity 4. Make use of the inborn competitiveness of the post 80s.
・Peer involvement for self-expression - The concept of “getting ahead” is big among the post 80s. They still have not defined themselves in terms
of career and other signs of social standing. They live their lives among their peers and compare themselves
with them. For the marketer, this is the perfect basis for all sorts of consumer competitions such as online
To treat Chinese consumers as one, homogenous audience is a waste of money. Every campaign must
campaigns and contests, marketing through games or features as well as collecting “points” on social
carefully consider the gulf of differences between the different age groups. MSL CHINA’s marketing
network sites’ applications. Everything where the results will be visible and comparable to peers will make
communications team provides five operational pieces of advice for marketing and communications
this group engage in the game – and therefore also with your brand.
professionals.
5. Less respect for traditional authorities creates new opinion leaders. Target them and make them
1. Don’t try too hard to be trendy just because you are communicating with young people.
- The post 90s are less interested in trends created by others. They want to create the trends themselves.
your ambassadors.
- The younger the target audience, the less influenced they will be by so called “celebrity endorsers”.
Many companies put too much effort into picking up trends rather than creating arenas for young
Instead, they will turn to the opinion leaders amongst their peers. This creates some challenges for
people to express themselves. Also, tightly intertwined with the aim to be unique is the aim to showcase
marketers, since the new leaders of opinion may be harder to identify than the traditional celebrities. On the
this uniqueness. This is a golden opportunity for marketing and communications specialists. With a
other hand, it creates opportunities in terms of credibility, closeness to the brand and creativity. It is possible
professionally executed campaign, they can enjoy the benefits of true “peer-to-peer” marketing. This means
to target the new opinion leaders by studying their communication patterns online or through focus group
that the target group voluntarily spreads the company’s messages to their friends. Not only is it efficient, it is
interviews. Our recommendation is to identify them and to build long term relationships with them. A good
also considered as having high credibility.
example is the well-known sports company which, in addition to sponsoring professional athletes, also
supports the best aerobic instructors at local gyms in every strategic city.
2. Never underestimate the subtle nuances in people’s aim to be different.
- “Being different” doesn’t mean the same thing for people born in the 70s, 80s and 90s. This is something
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marketers need to consider when tailoring a campaign based around the uniqueness of their offerings.
While the post-70s generation doesn’t want anything to create too much change, the post-80s are willing
to be different as long as they are the same as their peers, whilst the post 90s strive to be truly unique and Key words Responsibility Fun Excitement
break the rules. For the marketer, this provides a good framework on how to better position companies and
services.
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