Posts tagged automobile
Marketing 101: Lessons from Cadillac and "The Penalty of Leadership"

In a competitive world where “emulation and envy are ever at work,” many companies find it hard to use advertising as a space to break free from the rigid rules of business. However, those that invest in creative and inclusive styles of marketing often find the most success because consumers are looking to buy much more than a physical product; they are looking to buy an identity.

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It’s Time to Put the Discussion on Electric Cars to Rest

Electric vehicles have been experiencing unprecedented growth, yet their promise of revolutionary change has drawn skepticism from many who argue they are not only less climate friendly than touted but also pose a danger to the livelihoods of workers. Despite this, Summer Journalism Fellow Dean Lee Sammanthan argues, we should embrace this transition for an enriching quality of life.

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Automobile and Domestic Consumption in China

In a time where the Chinese export is challenged by US tariffs, it appears logical that the government will seek to strengthen its economy by growing the domestic consumption sector, yet the automotive industry has been experiencing fewer buyers despite historically upwards trends in car sales. While the trade war does impose a culture of spending less, however, there are other factors that can explain the decline in automobile purchases.

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