

When Brands Take a Stand
Navigating Emotional Reactions to Brand Activism
Brands increasingly take a stand on controversial sociopolitical topics – and receive applause as well as severe backlash. Based on four clusters of moral emotions, this paper provides a framework for managers to better understand consumers’ emotional responses to brand activism and design future campaigns more effectively.
Prof. Dr. Stefanie Wannow, Martin Haupt, M.A., M.Sc.
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