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Reactional Branding

Brands use quirky marketing tactics to reach Gen Z and appear more humanized

Implications - Brands align their marketing strategies to appeal to Gen Z by shifting the focus from promoting a specific image to generating an awe-struck audience reaction. To reach today’s youth culture, brands unveil strange, quirky and bizarre personalities that appear more humanized and playful. Creating unexpected ads and marketing campaigns allows brands to relate better with young consumers while building loyal relationships.
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