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Value:
Eternal Truths/Emerging Surprises

Advice & Implications From Euro RSCG - January 2008




                                    1
Agenda

Part 1. Marketing Through a Recession: Time-Tested Tips

Part 2. A Snapshot of Today’s Consumer

Part 3. The Value Relationship: What Consumers Need

Part 4. Communicating Value: A Semiotic Analysis




                                      2
The Worst Economic Crisis Since
the Great Depression




                     3
Traditional Marketing Advice




                     4
Playing Offense
1. Don’t Cut Advertising




                           5
Playing Offense
  1. Don’t Cut Advertising


                        Brands that maintain or increase advertising during recessions
                            increase sales 3x those of brands that cut their budgets


300                                                                                   400                                                                        375
                                                                                      350
250
                                                                                      300                                                            283
200
                                                                                      250
                                                                                                                                        195
150                                                                                   200                                    159
                                  `                                                                           137   `
                                                                                      150                                                      106         119
100                                                                                         100 100      96                        89
                                                                                      100                               88
 50
                                                                                      50
  0                                                                                    0
        1972           1973           1974   1975           1976       1977                  1980         1981          1982       1983         1984        1985

      Did not cut in          Cut in 1974    Cut in both           Cut in 1975              Eliminated or decreased                Eliminated or decreased
      1974 or 1975            but not 1975   1974 or 1975          but not 1974             advertising in both 1981 and 1982      advertising in both 1981 and 1982




Source: Rosberg & American Business Press Study (B. Ryan); McGraw-Hill Research Laboratory

                                                                                  6
Playing Offense
1. Don’t Cut Advertising


2. Don’t Cut Prices




                           7
Playing Offense
  1. Don’t Cut Advertising


  2. Don’t Cut Prices



                             “More Likely To Damage Profits Than Maintain Sales”*
                               • dilutes brand’s positioning/value
                               • squeezes bottom line
                               • “difficult to escape downward trend”
                               • offers new entrants a foothold




Source: * Ehrenberg-Bass Institute (B. Sharp); Ananda Roy

                                                                  8
Playing Offense
1. Don’t Cut Advertising


2. Don’t Cut Prices


3. Innovate, Innovate, Innovate




                                  9
Playing Offense
  1. Don’t Cut Advertising


  2. Don’t Cut Prices


  3. Innovate, Innovate, Innovate

             “Categories that grow the most [during recessions] are those that
                    show the highest level of product introduction”*
            1930s                                                           1970s




Source: * Ehrenberg-Bass Institute (B. Sharp)

                                                10
Playing Offense
  1. Don’t Cut Advertising


  2. Don’t Cut Prices


  3. Innovate, Innovate, Innovate

             “Categories that grow the most [during recessions] are those that
                    show the highest level of product introduction”*
            1930s                                                           1970s


                                                     During the 1970s, 50% of supermarket
                                                       categories grew more than 15%.




Source: * Ehrenberg-Bass Institute (B. Sharp)

                                                11
It’s Right to Play Offense


             Don’t Cut Advertising



             Don’t Cut Prices



             Innovate, Innovate, Innovate




                          12
It’s Right to Play Offense


             Don’t Cut Advertising

“The best approach is a version
        Don’t Cut Prices
    of business as usual.”
             Innovate, Innovate, Innovate




                          13
But…


 14
What We Did

                                   500-person quantitative study
                                  in 3 markets (U.S., U.K., France)


                                  Subsets of Prosumers & women
                                       (Grocery Shoppers)


   A real-time snapshot of          Analysis of case studies and
                                        academic research
    the anxious consumer
                                    Shop-a-long ethnographies
                                     (supermarkets and malls)


                                   Semiotic analysis of changing
                                          codes of value




                             15
This Recession Isn’t Exactly
Like Previous Ones


                  1929–33   1973–75   1980–82        2008

         GDP       -13.0%     -0.5%     -1.9%         +1.2%

       S&P 500     -86.0%    -48.0%    -26.0%        -38.0%

      Inflation    -10.0%     11.0%     13.5%           3.8%



                                           Real disposable income has
                                           not decreased as much as in
                                               previous recessions




                              16
a crisis of money
Make No Mistake, Consumers Are Afraid


 1   No Anxiety                                  Severe Anxiety   5




                                  72%
                  (equal anxiety across age, gender, and HHI)




                           18
And 52% Believe the Crisis Will Get Worse


  1   No Anxiety                 Severe Anxiety   5




                     19
And 52% Believe the Crisis Will Get Worse


  1   No Anxiety                              Severe Anxiety   5



                   Anxiety Driven By …
                    1. rising unemployment

                    2. decreasing property values

                    3. lower consumer spending




                         20
How Worried Are You About the Following?
5


                 money to retire
Severe Anxiety




                 keeping up with cost of living

                 paying my bills
                 getting out of debt
                 funding my kids’ educations (30- to 44-year-olds)


                 putting food on the table
                 putting gas in the car

                 losing my job
1 No Anxiety




                                                        21
How Worried Are You About the Following?
5


                 money to retire
Severe Anxiety




                 keeping up with cost of living                      Much Consumer
                                                                     Anxiety Is Future-
                 paying my bills
                                                                         Focused
                 getting out of debt
                 funding my kids’ educations (30- to 44-year-olds)


                 putting food on the table
                 putting gas in the car

                 losing my job
1No Anxiety




                                                       22
But That Future-Focused Anxiety Is
 Changing Their Behavior Today




                 23
Changing Consumer Behavior
                 How Are You Reducing Expenses?
5
Severe Anxiety




                 staying home more (62%)
                 putting off major purchases
                 using coupons
                 lowering the heat
                 reducing travel



                 buying more store brands (42%)
                 searching for bargains online
                 making meals from scratch
                 conserving household goods
                 driving less
1No Anxiety




                                                  24
Changing Consumer Behavior
                 How Are You Reducing Expenses?
5
Severe Anxiety




                 staying home more (62%)               A “Homing” Instinct
                 putting off major purchases
                                                       66% would rather spend time at home
                 using coupons                         than go out—a 7% increase since 2007
                 lowering the heat
                                                       75% agreed this past holiday was more
                 reducing travel                       about “family and simple pleasures”
                                                       than gifts


                 buying more store brands (42%)
                 searching for bargains online
                 making meals from scratch
                 conserving household goods
                 driving less
1No Anxiety




                                                  25
26
58%
less likely to go to a restaurant




            58%
more likely to go to Wal-Mart




                27
Active Bargain Hunting



          28
Active Bargain Hunting

I am consumed with getting the best deal for a
service or product I purchase:




                                   29
Active Bargain Hunting

I am consumed with getting the best deal for a
service or product I purchase:
                                 70%
                                  agree




                                   30
Active Bargain Hunting

I am consumed with getting the best deal for a
service or product I purchase:
                                   70%
                                   agree




                    80% Prosumers agree; many hunting
                    online (overstock.com, eBay)
                    women increasing visits to garage sales,
                    thrift stores
                    less “impulse” buying; more time at
                    shelf

                                    31
And Despite Their Anxiety, There’s Still
Some Joy in the Hunt


                                                     Women    Prosumers

  Shopping makes me feel great.                         42%        52%

  I enjoy shopping. It’s recreation.                    57%        65%

  Shopping is more fun than other activities.           48%        65%




                                                32
The Satisfaction of the Hunt

        I looked everywhere for the perfect cashmere
           sweater for my husband until I found it at
                  Bloomingdales for 50% off.


        You have to sort through all the crap until you
                   find what’s really good.


       I checked eBay every day, waiting to find a new
                     Kindle—and I did.




                              33
The Satisfaction of the Hunt

         I looked everywhere for the perfect cashmere
            sweater for my husband until I found it at
                   Bloomingdales n 50% off.
                                o
                                  for
                                   ti
                           Implica
                                                 . V aluable
                                       is covered ing.
                             . It is d
                     f sort through all fo noth
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         You have istoound en awaythercrap until you
      R eal valu aren’t giv
            things find what’s really good.

        I checked eBay every day, waiting to find a new
                      Kindle—and I did.




                                   34
Defining Value
(The Hunt for a “Good Deal”)




                        35
What Do You Associate with Value?

              lowest price


              more for the same price/added value


              multi-uses


              quality


              long-lasting


              great service


              guarantee/warranty



                              36
What Do You Associate with Value?

                   quality (135)
                   more for the same price/added value (122)


                   long-lasting (115)
           index




     100

                   lowest price (94)


                   great service (52)
                   guarantee/warranty (44)


                   multi-uses (33)


                                       37
What Do You Associate with Value?

                   quality (135)
                   more for the same price/added value (122)


                   long-lasting (115)
           index




     100

                   lowest price (94)


                   great service (52)
                   guarantee/warranty (44)


                   multi-uses (33)


                                       38
What Do You Associate with Value?

                   quality (135)
                   more for the same price/added value (122)


                   long-lasting (115)
           index




     100

                   lowest price (94)
                                        Which seems obvious, but …
                   great service (52)
                   guarantee/warranty (44)


                   multi-uses (33)


                                       39
A Surprising Trend



                                                  Feb 08    Today
 Price is not the most important factor–getting
 exactly what I want is
                                                      46%      58%

 I buy based on quality, not price.                   36%      60%




                                            40
A Surprising Trend



                                                     Feb 08    Today
 Price is not the most important factor – getting
 exactly what I want is
                                                    46%       58%

 I buy based on quality, not price.                 36%       60%




                                             41
Low-Price Skepticism



  It seems like stores are saying, “Please take this
  crap off my hands.”
                      —Megan McArdle, Financial Analyst, The Atlantic




      In fact, the International Council of Shopping Centers blames
      “heavy discounting” as one of the primary causes of the worst
                    holiday shopping season since 1970.



                                      42
Low-Price Skepticism



  It seems like stores are saying, “Please take this
  crap off my hands.”
                  —Megan McArdle, Financial Analyst, The Atlantic




                                   43
So If Price (Alone) Doesn’t Signal a
“Good Deal,” What Does?




                       44
Beyond price, how satisfying are the following
“added values” when you make a purchase?

      Top 2 Box Summary


              67%         top-notch customer service


              61%         freebies (gifts with purchase, etc.)


              58%         made by a company I trust


              45%         made by a company I admire


              44%         scarce/hard to find


              38%         conscientious/making a difference




                                        45
Rational Signals of Value



                              premium quality


           low price
                            great customer service


                            added value/freebies




                       46
Value Is Quality




                   47
Rational Signals of Value



                              premium quality


           low price
                            great customer service


                            added value/freebies




                                     Digging Deeper…
                       48
How satisfying are the following “added
values” when you make a purchase?

      Top 2 Box Summary


              67%         top-notch customer service


              61%         freebies (gifts with purchase, etc.)


              58%         made by a company I trust              68% Prosumers


              45%         made by a company I admire


              44%         scarce/hard to find


              38%         conscientious/making a difference




                                        49
The companies I admire today are …
         (49%) honest/trustworthy

          (29%)    friendly/approachable
                   ethical
                   efficient

         (< 20%)   competitive
                   Environmentally conscious
                   community-minded
                   innovative

         (< 10%)   creative
                   visionary



           (4%)    frugal


                                 50
The Enormous Value of TRUST
in a Time of Anxiety




                   51
The Enormous Value of TRUST
in a Time of Anxiety

We’ve been betrayed by the institutions we trusted the most




           a palpable need to be “taken care of”
              by trustworthy, decent brands

                             52
The Enormous Value of Trust
in a Time of Anxiety

  I want companies to show a more human face.               82%


             quality products at affordable prices
             fair compensation to its employees
             great customer service
             providing employees a good work/life balance
             products that are safe and reliable
             doing all it can to protect the environment
             giving back to the community
             letting employees share profits


                                  53
So What Does All This Mean?




                    54
The Emerging Picture

a consumer very worried about the future

hunting for value today

(and sometimes even enjoying it)

she’s not persuaded by price




but looking for “human” companies she knows she can trust

to deliver quality goods and an “honest” experience




                                    55
Value Isn’t a Message




Value Is an Experience


              56
The “Value Experience” Satisfies …




   need for discovery            need for trust



     “Look What I Found!”        “This is really good.”




                            57
The Value Experience




      HUNTING                GATHERING
   need for discovery        need for trust




                        58
The Value Experience




      HUNTING                         GATHERING
   need for discovery Value Experience need for trust
                     The




                            59
Satisfying
THE HUNTER




                60
Satisfying
THE HUNTER
      a time for new news—not just new products,
      but new stories and associations




                           61
Satisfying
THE HUNTER
      a time for new news—not just new products,
      but new stories and associations




                           62
Satisfying
THE HUNTER
   make the most of the Internet—empower consumers (esp.
   Prosumers) to evangelize your brand in the digital world




                            63
Satisfying
THE HUNTER
         make the most of the Internet—empower consumers (esp.
         Prosumers) to evangelize your brand in the digital world




                                                      All     Prosumers

The Internet is a very important part of my
                                                        78%        90%
“shopping”—even if I don’t make purchases online.
I’d like to be part of an online community to share
                                                        60%        87%
opinions and information about brands.




                                        64
Satisfying
THE HUNTER

   make the most of the Internet—empower consumers (esp.
   Prosumers) to evangelize your brand in the digital world




                           65
Satisfying
THE HUNTER
   invent promotions that give consumers a sense of discovery
   or require a little effort (contests, tell-a-friends, etc.)




                            66
Satisfying
THE HUNTER
   invent promotions that give consumers a sense of discovery
   or require a little effort (contests, tell-a-friends, etc.)




                            67
Satisfying
THE HUNTER
     invent promotions that give consumers a sense of discovery
     or require a little effort (contests, tell-a-friends, etc.)




   Consider online
    promotions that
 reward consumers for
      their effort.




                              68
Satisfying
THE HUNTER
     invent promotions that give consumers a sense of discovery
     or require a little effort (contests, tell-a-friends, etc.)




   promos that help
  consumers feel like
      “insiders”




                              69
Satisfying
THE HUNTER
      new news


      digital discovery


      promos that help you hunt




     Let Them DISCOVER Your Value

                           70
Satisfying
THE GATHERER




                 71
Satisfying
THE GATHERER
    promise a better real life; avoid the untrustworthy
    fantasyland of aspiration




                              72
Satisfying
THE GATHERER
    promise a better real life; avoid the untrustworthy
    fantasyland of aspiration




                              73
Satisfying
THE GATHERER
    promise a better real life; avoid the untrustworthy
    fantasyland of aspiration




         Value Score                    Value Score
             + 40                           + 15

                              74
Satisfying
THE GATHERER
    promise a better real life; avoid the untrustworthy
    fantasyland of aspiration




      even traditionally “aspirational”
            brands must get real

                              75
Satisfying
THE GATHERER
    celebrate time-tested values; be nostalgic without
    being old-fashioned




                              76
Satisfying
THE GATHERER
    celebrate time-tested values; be nostalgic without
    being old-fashioned




                              77
Satisfying
THE GATHERER
    celebrate time-tested values; be nostalgic without
    being old-fashioned

                     A Puritan Revival




                  good clean family fun
                              78
Satisfying
THE GATHERER
    demonstrate a commitment to all; be a brand for the
    interdependent “us”




                             79
Satisfying
THE GATHERER
    demonstrate a commitment to all; be a brand for the
    interdependent “us”




                             80
Satisfying
THE GATHERER
    demonstrate a commitment to all; be a brand for the
    interdependent “us”




                             81
Satisfying
THE GATHERER
    demonstrate a commitment to all; be a brand for the
    interdependent “us”




                             82
Satisfying
THE GATHERER
    demonstrate a commitment to all; be a brand for the
    interdependent “us”




                             83
Satisfying
THE GATHERER
    demonstrate a commitment to all; be a brand for the
    interdependent “us”




                             84
Satisfying
THE GATHERER
    embrace corporate transparency; admit to your
    objectives; don’t pretend you’re not hurting as well




                              85
Satisfying
THE GATHERER
    embrace corporate transparency; admit to your
    objectives; don’t pretend you’re not hurting as well




                        1932 GM Advertisement:
   “There is nothing altruistic about GM research. We expect it to broaden
        our goodwill. We expect it to help us sell more automobiles.”




                                     86
Satisfying
THE GATHERER
    embrace corporate transparency; admit to your
    objectives; don’t pretend you’re not hurting as well




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                                     87
Satisfying
THE GATHERER
    embrace corporate transparency; admit to your
    objectives; don’t pretend you’re not hurting as well




                        1932 GM Advertisement:
   “There is nothing altruistic about GM research. We expect it to broaden
        our goodwill. We expect it to help us sell more automobiles.”




                                     88
Satisfying
THE GATHERER
    customer service! it’s never mattered more!




                             89
Satisfying
THE GATHERER
    customer service! it’s never mattered more!


      Beyond price, how satisfying are the following “added values” when
      you make a purchase?


     Top 2 Box Summary

            67%        top-notch customer service
                       top-notch customer service
            61%        freebies (gifts with purchase, etc.)
            58%        made by a company I trust
            45%        made by a company I admire
            44%        scarce/hard to find
            38%        conscientious/making a difference

                                     90
Satisfying
THE GATHERER
    customer service! it’s never mattered more!




                             91
Satisfying
THE GATHERER
             customer service! it’s never mattered more!




 Shipping and return shipping are free; most repeat customers get upgrades to free overnight or second-day delivery.

                                                          92
Satisfying
THE GATHERER
    customer service! it’s never mattered more!


      Beyond price, how satisfying are the following “added values” when
      you make a purchase?


     Top 2 Box Summary

            67%        top-notch customer service
                       top-notch customer service
            61%        freebies (gifts with purchase, etc.)
            58%        made by a company I trust
            45%        made by a company I admire
            44%        scarce/hard to find
            38%        conscientious/making a difference

                                     93
Satisfying
THE GATHERER
         promise a better real life; avoid the untrustworthy
         fantasyland of aspiration


         celebrate time-tested values; be nostalgic without being
         old-fashioned


         demonstrate a commitment to all; be a brand for the
         interdependent “us”


         embrace corporate transparency; admit to your objectives;
         don’t pretend you’re not hurting as well


         customer service! it’s never mattered more

     Build a Genuine BOND OF TRUST

                                   94
The Gold Standard




      HUNTING                GATHERING
   need for discovery        need for trust




                        95
Moved Away from Explicit Price Message

pursued new partnerships: Apple                real family life




new emphasis: food                     political involvement/
                                         community activism



a variety of tones: fun,               for all: America’s store
eco-conscious



revamped website with                  indispensable greeters
community feature




                                  96
Communicating Value:
A Semiotic Analysis




                   97
Semiotics Trajectory




   RESIDUAL       DOMINANT   EMERGENT




                       98
Semiotics Trajectory




   RESIDUAL       DOMINANT   EMERGENT




                       99
RESIDUAL




  PRICE!



   quantity



   necessity



    generic




               100
RESIDUAL




More Bang for
 Your Buck


    Quantity



    Necessity



     Generic




                101
RESIDUAL        DOMINANT                     EMERGENT




More Bang for
                    right price > right product
 Your Buck

                          more is always better
    quantity
                    (“Depression Mentality”)

    necessity
                   “brands” scream: sunbursts!

     generic
                   low prices: a democratic right




                    102
RESIDUAL        DOMINANT




More Bang for   Better Bang for
 Your Buck        Your Buck


    quantity         quality



    necessity       “masstige”



     generic       smart/savvy




                      103
RESIDUAL          DOMINANT




Better Bang for
  Your Buck


     quality



    “masstige”



   smart/savvy




                     104
DOMINANT




Better Bang for
  Your Buck


     quality



    “masstige”



   smart/savvy




                     105
DOMINANT




Better Bang for
  Your Buck


     quality



    “masstige”



   smart/savvy




                     106
imitate premium codes (style > price)




                 107
(celebrity-endorsed) quality for less




                 108
appeal to “trendy” values (value/values)




                   109
a smart choice, not a cheap choice




                110
DOMINANT




Better Bang for
  Your Buck
                             premium codes

     quality
                             popular values

    “masstige”

                             smart/savvy
   smart/savvy




                     111
RESIDUAL                           DOMINANT




 More Bang for                       Better Bang for
  Your Buck                            Your Buck


You can buy cheap things.          You can maintain a great life.



Generic and informational.             Stylish and playful.




Save because you have to.          Save because you’re smart.




                             112
RESIDUAL              DOMINANT




More Bang for         Better Bang for
 Your Buck              Your Buck




                113
RESIDUAL                DOMINANT




More Bang for           Better Bang for
 Your Buck                Your Buck


                A Formula for Success,
                but …




                114
RESIDUAL                      DOMINANT                           EMERGENT




 More Bang for                 Better Bang for                    Right Bang for
  Your Buck                      Your Buck                          Your Buck


You can buy cheap things.    You can maintain a great life.    Have BETTER EXPERIENCES.



Generic and informational.       Stylish and playful.         REBOOT TRADITIONAL VALUES




Save because you have to.    Save because you’re smart.         Save because it’s THE WISE
                                                                      THING TO DO




                                            115
RESIDUAL                        DOMINANT                 EMERGENT




More Bang for                  Better Bang for           Right Bang for
 Your Buck                       Your Buck                 Your Buck


             consumption                                   EXPERIENCE
  (explicit communication of value)              (implicit communication of values)




                                      116
Value   Values




                 117
EMERGENT VALUE CODES                                                                                                 118




      Experience                 Good Enough                            Revivalist                    Wisdom
    (vs. Consumption)


• brand as resource or tool                                                                    • less about getting one
                              • voluntary simplicity,             • concern with responsible
  for richer experience                                                                          over on the big brands
                                conscious consumerism               choices, relationships,
                                                                                                 than about getting to
• forgoing ownership and                                            community
                              • transparent brand                                                what’s important
  accumulation
                                personality, real product         • can be about looking to
                                                                                               • project a more plural,
• eBay, auction culture,        story, simple packaging             future instead of past,
                                                                                                 inclusive, humble, well-
  Craigslist                                                        taking the old and
                              • magazines celebrating                                            adjusted outlook
                                                                    making it new
• rent a car, not an RV;        cool self-reliance,
                                                                                               • YAWN (Young,
  charming hotel, not a         pragmatism, DIY                   • Obama’s Inaugural; Ann
                                                                                                 Wealthy, and Normal);
  resort                                                            Hathaway, Norah Jones
                              • Craftster, Make, Craft                                           Obama, Bjork
                                                            118
EXPERIENCE vs. CONSUMPTION                                      119




• Point is that money can’t buy you love, and the best
  things in life are free. Or, as MasterCard prefers to
  put it, they are priceless.


• Consumption should always be a fun adventure
  (e.g., shopping in new places, experimenting with
  new sorts of things); or an opportunity for
  conviviality (with family, friends, romantic
  interest); or an invigorating competition or
  challenge (auction, haggling, eBay, Craigslist).


• Consumption can be a creative act, involving your
  imagination, generosity, sense of daring.




                                                          119
GOOD ENOUGH vs. MORE/BETTER                                 120




• 33% more is only better if you really need to eat
  that much cereal, drink that much juice. Value
  isn’t only about more, it’s about more of the
  right thing, cheaper price for the right amount,
  paying a fair price for something fit for
  purpose—instead of cheaply made, one-size-
  fits-all product or service.
• Making more considered, responsible choices
  generally; this doesn’t necessarily mean
  choosing a value brand, but it can.
• Responsible people don’t overreach, don’t
  greedily, instinctively go for the most/best
  bang for your buck…but the right bang.
• Notion that austerity isn’t only/always a
  burden, but can be a means to becoming a
  better person, deciding what really matters,
  living lightly on the earth, not being wasteful.
• RIGHT-SIZER: Paying less for something big
  and wasteful, trendy and pointless, is not
  saving money. It’s OK to spend more on
  something that lasts.



                                                      120
REVIVALIST vs. NOSTALGIA
• We don’t need to retreat back into old-fashioned
  values (moderation, doing-it-yourself, taking
  responsibility for choices, concern with
  community and family). Instead, we can reboot
  these values, make them our own; make them
  new, for now. It’s forward-looking revivalism.
• We admire austerity, pluck, resourcefulness,
  cheerfulness in the face of hard times when we
  think of our ancestors, so let’s also admire it in
  ourselves: Value brands can encourage
  intergenerational, historical, American pride in
  value-for-money.
• Instead of aping the codes of the latest, trendiest
  brands, value brands should reference the good
  old days—but without slavishly replicating the
  color palettes, design styles, typefaces, and so
  forth, of those times. Always make it new.




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WISDOM vs. SMART/SAVVY
• “Get smart” is a pejorative, these days: By always
  trying to outsmart the other guy, get the
  most/best bang for your buck, you’ve only
  outsmarted yourself. Because you ended up
  buying things you didn’t need, aping a lifestyle
  you never wanted to live, paying less for things
  that were too expensive in the first place.
• Value brands can tap into emergent Wisdom
  coding by avoiding “smart” messages (you-can-
  have-it-both-ways, e.g., cheap and
  luxurious/stylish/plentiful) and instead
  emphasizing “wise” messages (eating locally,
  buying local products is not only cheaper but
  better for the community/environment; spending
  less on the things you need and avoiding things
  you don’t need gives you more time and money
  to do the things you want).
• Value brands can tap into emergent Wisdom
  coding by educating consumers that paying more
  for something that lasts, vs. buying cheap and
  disposable items, is not only better for your wallet
  in the long run but better, period.




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Learning from “Ethical” Brands



               community/movement

            handcrafted/under-designed

                quality above all else

          develop a personality (use humor)




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COMMUNICATION OPPORTUNITIES
Owning an Emergent Value Space




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“NEW DEAL” GENERICS

A populist proposition—excellence for everyone. A world in which there are no
“second class citizens”—inclusive, pragmatic, and genuinely simple. The best of
what democracy has to offer. The “no logo movement.”




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GENUINE MEANING

A new hopefulness with a strong desire to focus on that which is “meaningful.”
Increased appeal around participative experiences (versus things that are simply
acquired). A secular way of finding meaningfulness. New respect around public
service i.e., teachers, nurses, cops, etc. (versus decreased respect for businessmen).
Value not as the need to cut out or give up, but as an opportunity to find real meaning.




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ENLIGHTENED MALE

The desire for strong, confident, male leadership—a new idea of the well-adjusted
male outlook on the world that is neither aggressive nor self-conscious.




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NEW RESPECT

  A new sense of respect and decorum in which humility, and trustworthiness is
  valued above extravagance. Prudence, moderation, and appropriateness. Decency,
  civility, and respect. Emulating the Greatest Generation, while looking to the future.




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The Future of Value - Presentation

  • 1. Value: Eternal Truths/Emerging Surprises Advice & Implications From Euro RSCG - January 2008 1
  • 2. Agenda Part 1. Marketing Through a Recession: Time-Tested Tips Part 2. A Snapshot of Today’s Consumer Part 3. The Value Relationship: What Consumers Need Part 4. Communicating Value: A Semiotic Analysis 2
  • 3. The Worst Economic Crisis Since the Great Depression 3
  • 5. Playing Offense 1. Don’t Cut Advertising 5
  • 6. Playing Offense 1. Don’t Cut Advertising Brands that maintain or increase advertising during recessions increase sales 3x those of brands that cut their budgets 300 400 375 350 250 300 283 200 250 195 150 200 159 ` 137 ` 150 106 119 100 100 100 96 89 100 88 50 50 0 0 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 Did not cut in Cut in 1974 Cut in both Cut in 1975 Eliminated or decreased Eliminated or decreased 1974 or 1975 but not 1975 1974 or 1975 but not 1974 advertising in both 1981 and 1982 advertising in both 1981 and 1982 Source: Rosberg & American Business Press Study (B. Ryan); McGraw-Hill Research Laboratory 6
  • 7. Playing Offense 1. Don’t Cut Advertising 2. Don’t Cut Prices 7
  • 8. Playing Offense 1. Don’t Cut Advertising 2. Don’t Cut Prices “More Likely To Damage Profits Than Maintain Sales”* • dilutes brand’s positioning/value • squeezes bottom line • “difficult to escape downward trend” • offers new entrants a foothold Source: * Ehrenberg-Bass Institute (B. Sharp); Ananda Roy 8
  • 9. Playing Offense 1. Don’t Cut Advertising 2. Don’t Cut Prices 3. Innovate, Innovate, Innovate 9
  • 10. Playing Offense 1. Don’t Cut Advertising 2. Don’t Cut Prices 3. Innovate, Innovate, Innovate “Categories that grow the most [during recessions] are those that show the highest level of product introduction”* 1930s 1970s Source: * Ehrenberg-Bass Institute (B. Sharp) 10
  • 11. Playing Offense 1. Don’t Cut Advertising 2. Don’t Cut Prices 3. Innovate, Innovate, Innovate “Categories that grow the most [during recessions] are those that show the highest level of product introduction”* 1930s 1970s During the 1970s, 50% of supermarket categories grew more than 15%. Source: * Ehrenberg-Bass Institute (B. Sharp) 11
  • 12. It’s Right to Play Offense Don’t Cut Advertising Don’t Cut Prices Innovate, Innovate, Innovate 12
  • 13. It’s Right to Play Offense Don’t Cut Advertising “The best approach is a version Don’t Cut Prices of business as usual.” Innovate, Innovate, Innovate 13
  • 15. What We Did 500-person quantitative study in 3 markets (U.S., U.K., France) Subsets of Prosumers & women (Grocery Shoppers) A real-time snapshot of Analysis of case studies and academic research the anxious consumer Shop-a-long ethnographies (supermarkets and malls) Semiotic analysis of changing codes of value 15
  • 16. This Recession Isn’t Exactly Like Previous Ones 1929–33 1973–75 1980–82 2008 GDP -13.0% -0.5% -1.9% +1.2% S&P 500 -86.0% -48.0% -26.0% -38.0% Inflation -10.0% 11.0% 13.5% 3.8% Real disposable income has not decreased as much as in previous recessions 16
  • 17. a crisis of money
  • 18. Make No Mistake, Consumers Are Afraid 1 No Anxiety Severe Anxiety 5 72% (equal anxiety across age, gender, and HHI) 18
  • 19. And 52% Believe the Crisis Will Get Worse 1 No Anxiety Severe Anxiety 5 19
  • 20. And 52% Believe the Crisis Will Get Worse 1 No Anxiety Severe Anxiety 5 Anxiety Driven By … 1. rising unemployment 2. decreasing property values 3. lower consumer spending 20
  • 21. How Worried Are You About the Following? 5 money to retire Severe Anxiety keeping up with cost of living paying my bills getting out of debt funding my kids’ educations (30- to 44-year-olds) putting food on the table putting gas in the car losing my job 1 No Anxiety 21
  • 22. How Worried Are You About the Following? 5 money to retire Severe Anxiety keeping up with cost of living Much Consumer Anxiety Is Future- paying my bills Focused getting out of debt funding my kids’ educations (30- to 44-year-olds) putting food on the table putting gas in the car losing my job 1No Anxiety 22
  • 23. But That Future-Focused Anxiety Is Changing Their Behavior Today 23
  • 24. Changing Consumer Behavior How Are You Reducing Expenses? 5 Severe Anxiety staying home more (62%) putting off major purchases using coupons lowering the heat reducing travel buying more store brands (42%) searching for bargains online making meals from scratch conserving household goods driving less 1No Anxiety 24
  • 25. Changing Consumer Behavior How Are You Reducing Expenses? 5 Severe Anxiety staying home more (62%) A “Homing” Instinct putting off major purchases 66% would rather spend time at home using coupons than go out—a 7% increase since 2007 lowering the heat 75% agreed this past holiday was more reducing travel about “family and simple pleasures” than gifts buying more store brands (42%) searching for bargains online making meals from scratch conserving household goods driving less 1No Anxiety 25
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  • 27. 58% less likely to go to a restaurant 58% more likely to go to Wal-Mart 27
  • 29. Active Bargain Hunting I am consumed with getting the best deal for a service or product I purchase: 29
  • 30. Active Bargain Hunting I am consumed with getting the best deal for a service or product I purchase: 70% agree 30
  • 31. Active Bargain Hunting I am consumed with getting the best deal for a service or product I purchase: 70% agree 80% Prosumers agree; many hunting online (overstock.com, eBay) women increasing visits to garage sales, thrift stores less “impulse” buying; more time at shelf 31
  • 32. And Despite Their Anxiety, There’s Still Some Joy in the Hunt Women Prosumers Shopping makes me feel great. 42% 52% I enjoy shopping. It’s recreation. 57% 65% Shopping is more fun than other activities. 48% 65% 32
  • 33. The Satisfaction of the Hunt I looked everywhere for the perfect cashmere sweater for my husband until I found it at Bloomingdales for 50% off. You have to sort through all the crap until you find what’s really good. I checked eBay every day, waiting to find a new Kindle—and I did. 33
  • 34. The Satisfaction of the Hunt I looked everywhere for the perfect cashmere sweater for my husband until I found it at Bloomingdales n 50% off. o for ti Implica . V aluable is covered ing. . It is d f sort through all fo noth e You have istoound en awaythercrap until you R eal valu aren’t giv things find what’s really good. I checked eBay every day, waiting to find a new Kindle—and I did. 34
  • 35. Defining Value (The Hunt for a “Good Deal”) 35
  • 36. What Do You Associate with Value? lowest price more for the same price/added value multi-uses quality long-lasting great service guarantee/warranty 36
  • 37. What Do You Associate with Value? quality (135) more for the same price/added value (122) long-lasting (115) index 100 lowest price (94) great service (52) guarantee/warranty (44) multi-uses (33) 37
  • 38. What Do You Associate with Value? quality (135) more for the same price/added value (122) long-lasting (115) index 100 lowest price (94) great service (52) guarantee/warranty (44) multi-uses (33) 38
  • 39. What Do You Associate with Value? quality (135) more for the same price/added value (122) long-lasting (115) index 100 lowest price (94) Which seems obvious, but … great service (52) guarantee/warranty (44) multi-uses (33) 39
  • 40. A Surprising Trend Feb 08 Today Price is not the most important factor–getting exactly what I want is 46% 58% I buy based on quality, not price. 36% 60% 40
  • 41. A Surprising Trend Feb 08 Today Price is not the most important factor – getting exactly what I want is 46% 58% I buy based on quality, not price. 36% 60% 41
  • 42. Low-Price Skepticism It seems like stores are saying, “Please take this crap off my hands.” —Megan McArdle, Financial Analyst, The Atlantic In fact, the International Council of Shopping Centers blames “heavy discounting” as one of the primary causes of the worst holiday shopping season since 1970. 42
  • 43. Low-Price Skepticism It seems like stores are saying, “Please take this crap off my hands.” —Megan McArdle, Financial Analyst, The Atlantic 43
  • 44. So If Price (Alone) Doesn’t Signal a “Good Deal,” What Does? 44
  • 45. Beyond price, how satisfying are the following “added values” when you make a purchase? Top 2 Box Summary 67% top-notch customer service 61% freebies (gifts with purchase, etc.) 58% made by a company I trust 45% made by a company I admire 44% scarce/hard to find 38% conscientious/making a difference 45
  • 46. Rational Signals of Value premium quality low price great customer service added value/freebies 46
  • 48. Rational Signals of Value premium quality low price great customer service added value/freebies Digging Deeper… 48
  • 49. How satisfying are the following “added values” when you make a purchase? Top 2 Box Summary 67% top-notch customer service 61% freebies (gifts with purchase, etc.) 58% made by a company I trust 68% Prosumers 45% made by a company I admire 44% scarce/hard to find 38% conscientious/making a difference 49
  • 50. The companies I admire today are … (49%) honest/trustworthy (29%) friendly/approachable ethical efficient (< 20%) competitive Environmentally conscious community-minded innovative (< 10%) creative visionary (4%) frugal 50
  • 51. The Enormous Value of TRUST in a Time of Anxiety 51
  • 52. The Enormous Value of TRUST in a Time of Anxiety We’ve been betrayed by the institutions we trusted the most a palpable need to be “taken care of” by trustworthy, decent brands 52
  • 53. The Enormous Value of Trust in a Time of Anxiety I want companies to show a more human face. 82% quality products at affordable prices fair compensation to its employees great customer service providing employees a good work/life balance products that are safe and reliable doing all it can to protect the environment giving back to the community letting employees share profits 53
  • 54. So What Does All This Mean? 54
  • 55. The Emerging Picture a consumer very worried about the future hunting for value today (and sometimes even enjoying it) she’s not persuaded by price but looking for “human” companies she knows she can trust to deliver quality goods and an “honest” experience 55
  • 56. Value Isn’t a Message Value Is an Experience 56
  • 57. The “Value Experience” Satisfies … need for discovery need for trust “Look What I Found!” “This is really good.” 57
  • 58. The Value Experience HUNTING GATHERING need for discovery need for trust 58
  • 59. The Value Experience HUNTING GATHERING need for discovery Value Experience need for trust The 59
  • 61. Satisfying THE HUNTER a time for new news—not just new products, but new stories and associations 61
  • 62. Satisfying THE HUNTER a time for new news—not just new products, but new stories and associations 62
  • 63. Satisfying THE HUNTER make the most of the Internet—empower consumers (esp. Prosumers) to evangelize your brand in the digital world 63
  • 64. Satisfying THE HUNTER make the most of the Internet—empower consumers (esp. Prosumers) to evangelize your brand in the digital world All Prosumers The Internet is a very important part of my 78% 90% “shopping”—even if I don’t make purchases online. I’d like to be part of an online community to share 60% 87% opinions and information about brands. 64
  • 65. Satisfying THE HUNTER make the most of the Internet—empower consumers (esp. Prosumers) to evangelize your brand in the digital world 65
  • 66. Satisfying THE HUNTER invent promotions that give consumers a sense of discovery or require a little effort (contests, tell-a-friends, etc.) 66
  • 67. Satisfying THE HUNTER invent promotions that give consumers a sense of discovery or require a little effort (contests, tell-a-friends, etc.) 67
  • 68. Satisfying THE HUNTER invent promotions that give consumers a sense of discovery or require a little effort (contests, tell-a-friends, etc.) Consider online promotions that reward consumers for their effort. 68
  • 69. Satisfying THE HUNTER invent promotions that give consumers a sense of discovery or require a little effort (contests, tell-a-friends, etc.) promos that help consumers feel like “insiders” 69
  • 70. Satisfying THE HUNTER new news digital discovery promos that help you hunt Let Them DISCOVER Your Value 70
  • 72. Satisfying THE GATHERER promise a better real life; avoid the untrustworthy fantasyland of aspiration 72
  • 73. Satisfying THE GATHERER promise a better real life; avoid the untrustworthy fantasyland of aspiration 73
  • 74. Satisfying THE GATHERER promise a better real life; avoid the untrustworthy fantasyland of aspiration Value Score Value Score + 40 + 15 74
  • 75. Satisfying THE GATHERER promise a better real life; avoid the untrustworthy fantasyland of aspiration even traditionally “aspirational” brands must get real 75
  • 76. Satisfying THE GATHERER celebrate time-tested values; be nostalgic without being old-fashioned 76
  • 77. Satisfying THE GATHERER celebrate time-tested values; be nostalgic without being old-fashioned 77
  • 78. Satisfying THE GATHERER celebrate time-tested values; be nostalgic without being old-fashioned A Puritan Revival good clean family fun 78
  • 79. Satisfying THE GATHERER demonstrate a commitment to all; be a brand for the interdependent “us” 79
  • 80. Satisfying THE GATHERER demonstrate a commitment to all; be a brand for the interdependent “us” 80
  • 81. Satisfying THE GATHERER demonstrate a commitment to all; be a brand for the interdependent “us” 81
  • 82. Satisfying THE GATHERER demonstrate a commitment to all; be a brand for the interdependent “us” 82
  • 83. Satisfying THE GATHERER demonstrate a commitment to all; be a brand for the interdependent “us” 83
  • 84. Satisfying THE GATHERER demonstrate a commitment to all; be a brand for the interdependent “us” 84
  • 85. Satisfying THE GATHERER embrace corporate transparency; admit to your objectives; don’t pretend you’re not hurting as well 85
  • 86. Satisfying THE GATHERER embrace corporate transparency; admit to your objectives; don’t pretend you’re not hurting as well 1932 GM Advertisement: “There is nothing altruistic about GM research. We expect it to broaden our goodwill. We expect it to help us sell more automobiles.” 86
  • 87. Satisfying THE GATHERER embrace corporate transparency; admit to your objectives; don’t pretend you’re not hurting as well 1932 GM Advertisement: ur ht of o ugresearch.’tWe ed aluyit to broaden l “There is nothing altruistic abouto h ne expect ? A our goodwill. We expect Tit toGMey dsellnmore ey b d help us i es th automobiles.” h um ers t s the on d cons much a e tol or as if w — W hat roducts p 87
  • 88. Satisfying THE GATHERER embrace corporate transparency; admit to your objectives; don’t pretend you’re not hurting as well 1932 GM Advertisement: “There is nothing altruistic about GM research. We expect it to broaden our goodwill. We expect it to help us sell more automobiles.” 88
  • 89. Satisfying THE GATHERER customer service! it’s never mattered more! 89
  • 90. Satisfying THE GATHERER customer service! it’s never mattered more! Beyond price, how satisfying are the following “added values” when you make a purchase? Top 2 Box Summary 67% top-notch customer service top-notch customer service 61% freebies (gifts with purchase, etc.) 58% made by a company I trust 45% made by a company I admire 44% scarce/hard to find 38% conscientious/making a difference 90
  • 91. Satisfying THE GATHERER customer service! it’s never mattered more! 91
  • 92. Satisfying THE GATHERER customer service! it’s never mattered more! Shipping and return shipping are free; most repeat customers get upgrades to free overnight or second-day delivery. 92
  • 93. Satisfying THE GATHERER customer service! it’s never mattered more! Beyond price, how satisfying are the following “added values” when you make a purchase? Top 2 Box Summary 67% top-notch customer service top-notch customer service 61% freebies (gifts with purchase, etc.) 58% made by a company I trust 45% made by a company I admire 44% scarce/hard to find 38% conscientious/making a difference 93
  • 94. Satisfying THE GATHERER promise a better real life; avoid the untrustworthy fantasyland of aspiration celebrate time-tested values; be nostalgic without being old-fashioned demonstrate a commitment to all; be a brand for the interdependent “us” embrace corporate transparency; admit to your objectives; don’t pretend you’re not hurting as well customer service! it’s never mattered more Build a Genuine BOND OF TRUST 94
  • 95. The Gold Standard HUNTING GATHERING need for discovery need for trust 95
  • 96. Moved Away from Explicit Price Message pursued new partnerships: Apple real family life new emphasis: food political involvement/ community activism a variety of tones: fun, for all: America’s store eco-conscious revamped website with indispensable greeters community feature 96
  • 98. Semiotics Trajectory RESIDUAL DOMINANT EMERGENT 98
  • 99. Semiotics Trajectory RESIDUAL DOMINANT EMERGENT 99
  • 100. RESIDUAL PRICE! quantity necessity generic 100
  • 101. RESIDUAL More Bang for Your Buck Quantity Necessity Generic 101
  • 102. RESIDUAL DOMINANT EMERGENT More Bang for right price > right product Your Buck more is always better quantity (“Depression Mentality”) necessity “brands” scream: sunbursts! generic low prices: a democratic right 102
  • 103. RESIDUAL DOMINANT More Bang for Better Bang for Your Buck Your Buck quantity quality necessity “masstige” generic smart/savvy 103
  • 104. RESIDUAL DOMINANT Better Bang for Your Buck quality “masstige” smart/savvy 104
  • 105. DOMINANT Better Bang for Your Buck quality “masstige” smart/savvy 105
  • 106. DOMINANT Better Bang for Your Buck quality “masstige” smart/savvy 106
  • 107. imitate premium codes (style > price) 107
  • 109. appeal to “trendy” values (value/values) 109
  • 110. a smart choice, not a cheap choice 110
  • 111. DOMINANT Better Bang for Your Buck premium codes quality popular values “masstige” smart/savvy smart/savvy 111
  • 112. RESIDUAL DOMINANT More Bang for Better Bang for Your Buck Your Buck You can buy cheap things. You can maintain a great life. Generic and informational. Stylish and playful. Save because you have to. Save because you’re smart. 112
  • 113. RESIDUAL DOMINANT More Bang for Better Bang for Your Buck Your Buck 113
  • 114. RESIDUAL DOMINANT More Bang for Better Bang for Your Buck Your Buck A Formula for Success, but … 114
  • 115. RESIDUAL DOMINANT EMERGENT More Bang for Better Bang for Right Bang for Your Buck Your Buck Your Buck You can buy cheap things. You can maintain a great life. Have BETTER EXPERIENCES. Generic and informational. Stylish and playful. REBOOT TRADITIONAL VALUES Save because you have to. Save because you’re smart. Save because it’s THE WISE THING TO DO 115
  • 116. RESIDUAL DOMINANT EMERGENT More Bang for Better Bang for Right Bang for Your Buck Your Buck Your Buck consumption EXPERIENCE (explicit communication of value) (implicit communication of values) 116
  • 117. Value Values 117
  • 118. EMERGENT VALUE CODES 118 Experience Good Enough Revivalist Wisdom (vs. Consumption) • brand as resource or tool • less about getting one • voluntary simplicity, • concern with responsible for richer experience over on the big brands conscious consumerism choices, relationships, than about getting to • forgoing ownership and community • transparent brand what’s important accumulation personality, real product • can be about looking to • project a more plural, • eBay, auction culture, story, simple packaging future instead of past, inclusive, humble, well- Craigslist taking the old and • magazines celebrating adjusted outlook making it new • rent a car, not an RV; cool self-reliance, • YAWN (Young, charming hotel, not a pragmatism, DIY • Obama’s Inaugural; Ann Wealthy, and Normal); resort Hathaway, Norah Jones • Craftster, Make, Craft Obama, Bjork 118
  • 119. EXPERIENCE vs. CONSUMPTION 119 • Point is that money can’t buy you love, and the best things in life are free. Or, as MasterCard prefers to put it, they are priceless. • Consumption should always be a fun adventure (e.g., shopping in new places, experimenting with new sorts of things); or an opportunity for conviviality (with family, friends, romantic interest); or an invigorating competition or challenge (auction, haggling, eBay, Craigslist). • Consumption can be a creative act, involving your imagination, generosity, sense of daring. 119
  • 120. GOOD ENOUGH vs. MORE/BETTER 120 • 33% more is only better if you really need to eat that much cereal, drink that much juice. Value isn’t only about more, it’s about more of the right thing, cheaper price for the right amount, paying a fair price for something fit for purpose—instead of cheaply made, one-size- fits-all product or service. • Making more considered, responsible choices generally; this doesn’t necessarily mean choosing a value brand, but it can. • Responsible people don’t overreach, don’t greedily, instinctively go for the most/best bang for your buck…but the right bang. • Notion that austerity isn’t only/always a burden, but can be a means to becoming a better person, deciding what really matters, living lightly on the earth, not being wasteful. • RIGHT-SIZER: Paying less for something big and wasteful, trendy and pointless, is not saving money. It’s OK to spend more on something that lasts. 120
  • 121. REVIVALIST vs. NOSTALGIA • We don’t need to retreat back into old-fashioned values (moderation, doing-it-yourself, taking responsibility for choices, concern with community and family). Instead, we can reboot these values, make them our own; make them new, for now. It’s forward-looking revivalism. • We admire austerity, pluck, resourcefulness, cheerfulness in the face of hard times when we think of our ancestors, so let’s also admire it in ourselves: Value brands can encourage intergenerational, historical, American pride in value-for-money. • Instead of aping the codes of the latest, trendiest brands, value brands should reference the good old days—but without slavishly replicating the color palettes, design styles, typefaces, and so forth, of those times. Always make it new. 121
  • 122. WISDOM vs. SMART/SAVVY • “Get smart” is a pejorative, these days: By always trying to outsmart the other guy, get the most/best bang for your buck, you’ve only outsmarted yourself. Because you ended up buying things you didn’t need, aping a lifestyle you never wanted to live, paying less for things that were too expensive in the first place. • Value brands can tap into emergent Wisdom coding by avoiding “smart” messages (you-can- have-it-both-ways, e.g., cheap and luxurious/stylish/plentiful) and instead emphasizing “wise” messages (eating locally, buying local products is not only cheaper but better for the community/environment; spending less on the things you need and avoiding things you don’t need gives you more time and money to do the things you want). • Value brands can tap into emergent Wisdom coding by educating consumers that paying more for something that lasts, vs. buying cheap and disposable items, is not only better for your wallet in the long run but better, period. 122
  • 123. Learning from “Ethical” Brands community/movement handcrafted/under-designed quality above all else develop a personality (use humor) 123
  • 124. COMMUNICATION OPPORTUNITIES Owning an Emergent Value Space 124
  • 125. “NEW DEAL” GENERICS A populist proposition—excellence for everyone. A world in which there are no “second class citizens”—inclusive, pragmatic, and genuinely simple. The best of what democracy has to offer. The “no logo movement.” 125
  • 126. GENUINE MEANING A new hopefulness with a strong desire to focus on that which is “meaningful.” Increased appeal around participative experiences (versus things that are simply acquired). A secular way of finding meaningfulness. New respect around public service i.e., teachers, nurses, cops, etc. (versus decreased respect for businessmen). Value not as the need to cut out or give up, but as an opportunity to find real meaning. 126
  • 127. ENLIGHTENED MALE The desire for strong, confident, male leadership—a new idea of the well-adjusted male outlook on the world that is neither aggressive nor self-conscious. 127
  • 128. NEW RESPECT A new sense of respect and decorum in which humility, and trustworthiness is valued above extravagance. Prudence, moderation, and appropriateness. Decency, civility, and respect. Emulating the Greatest Generation, while looking to the future. 128
  • 129. Media Inquiries For inquiries regarding Euro RSCG Worldwide’s studies, please contact: Lisa Gruber Global Communications Manager Euro RSCG Worldwide T +1 212.886.2018 E lisa.gruber@eurorscg.com 129 129
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