It explores the evolution of marketing in the digital age and the growing expectations of consumers, particularly new generations such as Gen Z, toward greater social and environmental responsibility on the part of companies. The paper analyzes the rise of “Purpose-Driven” companies, which place their raison d'être beyond mere profit by integrating ethical and social values into their DNA. A central theme is brand activism, defined as the tangible engagement of companies in promoting or opposing social, political, economic and environmental change. The role of influencers in the new digital ecosystem is examined as a marketing tool. Influencers, hybrid figures between storytelling and strategy, are seen as cultural mediators capable of amplifying brands' messages, particularly in the context of brand activism. However, their effectiveness depends on perceived authenticity and consistency between their values and those of the brand. Finally, the paper analyzes brand activism in the cosmetics industry, an industry with significant economic impact and a growing focus on sustainability and inclusiveness.
Si esplora l'evoluzione del marketing nell'era digitale e le crescenti aspettative dei consumatori, in particolare delle nuove generazioni come la Gen Z, verso una maggiore responsabilità sociale e ambientale da parte delle aziende. Il lavoro analizza l'ascesa delle imprese "Purpose-Driven", che pongono la loro ragion d'essere oltre il mero profitto, integrando valori etici e sociali nel proprio DNA. Un tema centrale è il brand activism, definito come l'impegno tangibile delle aziende nel promuovere o contrastare cambiamenti sociali, politici, economici e ambientali. Il ruolo degli influencer nel nuovo ecosistema digitale viene esaminato come strumento di marketing. Gli influencer, figure ibride tra storytelling e strategia, sono visti come mediatori culturali capaci di amplificare i messaggi dei brand, in particolare nell'ambito del brand activism. Tuttavia, la loro efficacia dipende dall'autenticità percepita e dalla coerenza tra i loro valori e quelli del brand. Infine, la tesi analizza il brand activism nel settore cosmetico, un'industria con un impatto economico significativo e una crescente attenzione alla sostenibilità e all'inclusività.
Breaking the silence: Brand Activism and the role of influencer
PAVAN, JESSICA
2024/2025
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It explores the evolution of marketing in the digital age and the growing expectations of consumers, particularly new generations such as Gen Z, toward greater social and environmental responsibility on the part of companies. The paper analyzes the rise of “Purpose-Driven” companies, which place their raison d'être beyond mere profit by integrating ethical and social values into their DNA. A central theme is brand activism, defined as the tangible engagement of companies in promoting or opposing social, political, economic and environmental change. The role of influencers in the new digital ecosystem is examined as a marketing tool. Influencers, hybrid figures between storytelling and strategy, are seen as cultural mediators capable of amplifying brands' messages, particularly in the context of brand activism. However, their effectiveness depends on perceived authenticity and consistency between their values and those of the brand. Finally, the paper analyzes brand activism in the cosmetics industry, an industry with significant economic impact and a growing focus on sustainability and inclusiveness.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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