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What are the potential risks and benefits of taking a stand on social issues as a brand?

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Ethical brand differentiation is a strategy that involves aligning your brand values with a social cause or issue that resonates with your target audience. It can help you stand out from the competition, build trust and loyalty, and create positive social impact. However, it also comes with some challenges and risks that you need to consider before taking a stand. In this article, we will explore some of the potential benefits and drawbacks of ethical brand differentiation, and how to do it effectively and authentically.

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1 Why ethical brand differentiation matters

Consumers today are more aware and concerned about the social and environmental issues that affect their lives and the world. They are also more likely to support brands that share their values and beliefs, and that demonstrate their commitment to making a difference. According to a 2020 study by Edelman, 64% of consumers around the world said they would buy from or boycott a brand based on its stance on a social issue. Ethical brand differentiation can help you attract and retain these consumers, who are often more loyal, engaged, and willing to pay a premium for your products or services.

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Ryan McDougall

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We see that this is especially true among young people. They are more likely to make purchasing decisions -- and employment decisions -- based on alignment to social issues. When courting these audiences, be brave about what your brand stands for *AND* what issues you aren't involved in. If you stand for everything, you'll stand for nothing. I can't say if this is specific to Gen Z, or if each generation of young people tend to be more influenced by their conscience, but the result is the same.

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Devan Bhalla

Brand Builder | Content Creator (170k+ fam) | LinkedIn Top Voice (Marketing) | IIM Merit Scholar | TEDx | Marketer | Public Speaker | Cited Researcher | Professor | Consultant | Follow #DBytes on LinkedIn for more!
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Building a strong brand presence with a conscience/ stance is entirely upto the business and its overarching themes. Most brands prefer to stay neutral whereas a few tend to have a strong stand (for/ against an issue - can be environment, topical theme, an event, etc.). There are numerous reasons as to WHY it might be required: 1. Talent branding: People look for employers who stand for a certain cause (ideology mapping) while choosing a firm. 2. Consumer Impression: Most brands intend to appear as more 'humane' and want to be a part of user conversations. 3. Trust building in the community: It definitely makes a brand stand out from the clutter/ noise if they have afresh voice. Tx

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Cliff Quicksell, CSP, MASp, MASI

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I believe there can be positive takes on either side of the issue, it just depends how far to either side you choose to tread. If you have nothing positive or constructive to contribute...refrain.

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Whitney A.

GTM & Product Marketing for Tech, Cloud, E-Commerce, Blockchain, Quantum, Web3 ?? | ?? Writer & Content Creator | ?? Strategy, Content, Go-To-Market | ?? Community Design, Digital Inclusion, Emerging Tech Speaker
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Ethical brand differentiation is not just about gaining the support of consumers - it also has a positive impact on the world at large. By taking steps to reduce their environmental impact, promote fair labor practices, contribute to charitable causes & other ethical. matters, brands can make a real difference in the communities they serve. ?? For example, the Self Series is a wellbeing platform that re-inventing wellness to work for everyone by offering practical tools, resources, and community. ?? It's key brand values are based on facilitating change and making a difference.

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2 How to choose a social issue to support

The first step to ethical brand differentiation is to identify a social issue that aligns with your brand purpose, vision, and values. It should also be relevant and meaningful to your target audience, and reflect their needs and interests. You can use market research, customer feedback, and social media listening to find out what issues matter to them, and how they perceive your brand. You should also consider the impact and feasibility of your support, and how you can measure and communicate it. Avoid choosing an issue that is too controversial, divisive, or unrelated to your brand, as it may backfire and damage your reputation.

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Zara Easton

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The most successful social cause partnerships are ones that fix a problem together. By thinking about a problem you can authentically support, you will drive credibility and avoid "jumping on the bandwagon". One example of this is how we partnered with Virgin and Made by Dyslexia to redefine Dyslexia as a superpower, and added it as a verified skill to LinkedIn.

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3 How to communicate your stance effectively

Once you have chosen a social issue to support, you need to communicate it clearly and consistently to your audience. You should use a mix of channels and formats, such as your website, social media, blog, email, and advertising, to convey your message and showcase your actions. You should also use storytelling, emotion, and evidence to connect with your audience and persuade them of your sincerity and credibility. You should avoid being vague, inconsistent, or opportunistic, as it may erode your trust and authenticity. You should also be prepared to respond to feedback, criticism, and questions from your audience and stakeholders, and to adapt your strategy if needed.

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Whitney A.

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To effectively communicate your ethical stance and values, it's important to understand and connect with your audience. It's also important to consider the: ?? cultural ?? social ?? and political context of your audience. ?? You should also avoid insensitive or divisive messaging that may alienate or offend them. You should strive to be: ?? inclusive ?? respectful ?? empathetic ?? Acknowledge and address the diversity and complexity of your audience's perspectives and experiences.

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4 How to integrate your stance into your operations

Ethical brand differentiation is not just about communicating your stance, but also about integrating it into your operations and culture. You should ensure that your support for a social issue is reflected in your products, services, processes, policies, and practices. You should also involve your employees, partners, suppliers, and customers in your efforts, and encourage them to share your values and vision. You should also monitor and evaluate your performance and impact, and report on your progress and challenges. You should also seek to collaborate and learn from other brands, organizations, and experts who are working on the same or similar issues.

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5 What are the potential benefits of ethical brand differentiation

Ethical brand differentiation can bring many advantages to your brand, such as increased brand awareness and recognition, enhanced trust and loyalty, improved reputation and image, greater customer satisfaction and retention, and positive social and environmental impact. By taking a stand on a social issue, you can create a distinctive identity and personality for your brand, build trust and credibility with your audience, demonstrate your values and ethics, align your brand with your customers' values and beliefs, and support a social issue. This can generate positive word-of-mouth, media coverage, and social media buzz, reduce customer churn and acquisition costs, increase your social license to operate, create emotional bonds and connections, and inspire and influence others to join your cause.

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6 What are the potential risks of ethical brand differentiation

Ethical brand differentiation can also pose some risks and challenges to your brand, such as backlash and criticism from those who disagree with your stance, loss of customers and revenue, increased costs and complexity, and uncertain outcomes and impact. Taking a stand on a social issue may lead to accusations of greenwashing, virtue signaling, or hypocrisy, especially if your actions do not match your words or if you have a history of unethical or inconsistent behavior. Additionally, you may incur higher production, marketing, or compliance costs, or more training, coordination, or monitoring efforts. Furthermore, you may not achieve the desired outcomes or impact, either for your brand or for the issue, and you may face difficulties in measuring and reporting on your performance and impact.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

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