Consumers Are Skeptical When Brands Take A Stand. How Can They Boost Credibility?

Consumers Are Skeptical When Brands Take A Stand. How Can They Boost Credibility?

• Feb 26, 2020
• Dan Hoff
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• Affinity Marketing, Cause Marketing, Social Media Marketing

from Marketing Charts

Consumers respond favorably to businesses that are not only driven by growth, but that also focus on impacting societal issues in a positive manner. And this is backed up by a recent survey report from Sprout Social. They found that 7 in 10 of the more than 1,500 consumers surveyed say they think it’s important for brands to take a stand on social issues.

But Do They Really Trust the Motives of Brands That Do?

The survey found that consumers do want brands to take a stand. But, about two-fifths feel that brands are not credible when they do. That skepticism has increased since 2017. And, is reflected in consumers’ perception of why brands take a stand. More than half feel that brands do so for PR or marketing purposes.

What Gives a Brand’s Stance Credibility?

The report points out that customers are more likely to think a brand’s stance is credible if it has an impact on the brand’s customers. Or if it impacts the brand’s direct business operations. To see more on this study and to download the original report, read the full article at MarketingCharts.com.

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