The Truth About 'Woke Marketing

Published: March 22, 2021, 9 a.m.

b'Cause marketing. Purpose-driven marketing. Brands across industries are hearing these phrases more frequently as consumers seek to align with brands with similar beliefs. \\n\\nBut brands that simply create one-off campaigns based on social holidays risk looking like performative allies. To help organizations navigate through this exciting (yet inundating) era of \\u201cwoke marketing,\\u201d Katie Martell is studying the intersection of marketing and social issues. \\n\\nDuring this episode of Retail Remix, Katie shares her research from her documentary and book, both aptly called Woke-Washed, including the brands that are tackling this movement successfully.'