Solidarity, or joining the ‘bandwagon’? Some corporate activism backfires amid protests

Americus Reed of the Wharton School spoke about companies and brands that have only recently started commenting on social issues to appeal to young consumers. “Companies that have not in the past demonstrated that they are through and through a purpose-driven company…are perceived as inauthentic, as jumping on the bandwagon,” he said.

・ From Los Angeles Times