The Rise of the Brazilian Citizen-Consumer: Insights and Advice for Marketers
The new role of social awareness and societal contribution in brand marketing, particularly in Brazil and other rapid growth economies.
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2. + PURPOSE
is an organization’s reason for being beyond
profits, executed through a variety of strategies
from sustainability and CSR to Brand Attitude,
cause branding, corporate citizenship and NGO
collaboration.
8. Fifth Global Consumer Study 2012
What consumers have to say…
CANADA INDIA
500 500
BRAZIL CHINA
500 500
US JAPAN
500 500
UK UAE
500 500
FRANCE GERMANY
500 500
NETHERLANDS ITALY
500 500
BELGIUM INDONESIA
500 500
SINGAPORE MALAYSIA
500 500
StrategyOne surveyed 8,000 consumers across 16 countries, aged 18+
9. The License to Lead The Reengineering
of Brand Marketing
5 Years of
goodpurpose
The New
Purpose Bull Markets The Me in We
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11. Who are the Purpose Bull Markets?
INDIA BELGIUM
CHINA BRAZIL ITALY FRANCE
MALAYSIA NETHERLANDS
INDONESIA VS JAPAN GERMANY
UAE US UK
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12. Re:Purpose
91% of Brazilian consumers believe that business
needs to place at least equal weight on society’s
interests as on business’ interests.
of new
Globally: 86%.
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13. In Brazil, “all demands” are important
Stopping relationship violence and abuse 96%
Protecting the environment 96%
Improving the quality of healthcare 94%
Equal opportunity to education 94%
Alleviating hunger and homelessness 93%
Reducing poverty 93%
Ensuring access to safe drinking water 93%
Supporting human and civil rights 91%
Aiding in disaster relief 91%
Fighting the spread of global disease and… 88%
Supporting animal rights 88%
Helping to raise people's self-esteem 87%
Encouraging tolerance for people who are different 85%
Supporting the creative arts 85%
14. Empowered to Make a Difference
Purpose Bull Markets Purpose Bear Markets
COMPARED TO FIVE YEARS AGO, 63%
‘PEOPLE LIKE ME’ NOW HAVE MORE POWER
29%
AND INFLUENCE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
THE RESPONSIBILITY OF 56%
‘PEOPLE LIKE ME’ HAS INCREASED 37%
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15. Consumers will praise…and punish
Company that does NOT actively _ + Company that actively
support a good cause supports a good cause BRAZIL
Increase from 2010
44% 76% 86%
+7 REFUSE TO BUY PRODUCTS/SERVICES BUY ITS PRODUCTS/SERVICES
+7 44% 76% 87%
CRITICIZE IT TO OTHERS RECOMMEND ITS PRODUCTS/SERVICES
+5 44% 73% 83%
SHARE NEGATIVE OPINIONS SHARE POSITIVE OPINIONS AND EXPERIENCES
AND EXPERIENCES
+ 11 48% 57% 75%
NOT WANT TO WORK FOR IT WANT TO WORK FOR IT
+7 53% 45% 58%
NOT INVEST IN IT INVEST IN IT
44% 55%
PAY A PREMIUM FOR ITS PRODUCTS/SERVICES
GLOBAL
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16. 5 Years of Purpose
The Reengineering of Brand Marketing
17. Profit + Purpose: The New Normal
It is OK for brands to support good causes and make money at the same time
90%
81%
80% 75% 76% 76%
69% 70%
70% 68%
60% 57%
50%
40%
30%
20%
2008 2009 2010 2012
Global Brazil
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18. Social Purpose as Purchase Trigger
When quality and price are the same, Social Purpose most important factor
80%
71%
70% 67%
63%
60%
Growth from 2010
56%
53% • Japan (100%)
50% • China (79%)
42% 43%
41% • Netherlands (43%)
40% • Germany (36%)
• India (43%)
30%
Global
20%
2008 2009 2010 2012 Brazil
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22. Business is Struggling to Meet Expectations
Performance Gap in Addressing Societal Issues
Business should place at least equal weight on society's interests and business' interests
Business is performing well in addressing societal issues
94%
90% 89% 91% 90%
87% 87% 87% 87% 86% 87% 85%
84% 84% 84% 83%
79%
58%
49%
42% 42%
28% 30%
25% 26% 27%
21% 23% 23% 22%
20% 18%
13% 15%
23. What Should Companies be Doing?
In Brazil, it’s important to engage inside out
DONATING A PORTION OF PROFITS 47%
DONATING PRODUCTS OR SERVICES 51%
CREATING NEW PRODUCTS OR SERVICES THAT HELP ADDRESS A … 60%
PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION 66%
WORKING WITH THE GOVERNMENT 30%
OFFERING PROGRAMS FOR EMPLOYEES TO PARTICIPATE IN … 61%
PARTNERING WITH NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS 58%
ENABLING EMPLOYEES TO HAVE THE TIME TO VOLUNTEER 46%
ORGANIZING EVENTS THAT CONSUMERS CAN PARTICIPATE IN 56%
COLLABORATING WITH OTHER COMPANIES THAT PRODUCE… 49%
HAVING A PAGE ON A SOCIAL NETWORKING SITE, SUCH AS … 45%
OFFERING PROGRAMS FOR EMPLOYEES TO RAISE MONEY 18%
CREATING SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS OR MOBILE 'APPS' THAT … 24%
CREATING SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS OR MOBILE 'APPS' THAT … 26%
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24. The More You Know
It is critical for companies to make consumers aware of their efforts
92% 90% 88% 87% 87% 86% 84% 84%
80% 80%
76%
73% 73% 73% 72% 70% 68%
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26. 5 Years of Learning
1 Purpose key driver in reengineering brand marketing
2 Purpose definitive purchase trigger
3 Largest growth markets bullish on Purpose
4 Operational excellence + societal performance rewarded
5 Corporations earn License to Lead via Purpose
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27. Paul Polman on Trust
“I think this is a great time for brands which
can provide a beacon of trust for consumers.
These days, CEOs don’t just get judged by how
well their share prices are doing, but by what
impact they are having on society. “
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28. The Power of Purpose
From product innovation and R&D, to
supply chain optimization and 360
marketing, the power of Purpose drives
consumer preference.
Note: Unless otherwise indicated, all findings cited refer to Global data. For reference, we defined societal issues and good causes in the survey as the following:…different societal issues, which include social and environmental issues that impact individuals, local communities, the nation and/or the world, as well as different good causes, which include initiatives that seek to positively benefit others and improve lives.
To further illustrate this this shift from profits to profits + Purpose: the Trust Barometer found that, out of the 16 factors shaping trust, those factors that will build future trust are centered around a company's societal performance – or Purpose. Profit-driven operational attributes, like “innovators of new products” and “delivers consistent financial returns,” that are responsible for current trust levels actually fell to the bottom of the rankings. In their place: social factors like "listening to customer needs", "treating employees well," and "placing customers ahead of profits." These factors – societal issues – are considered more important to rebuilding future trust than those that deliver on operational imperatives. Consumers couldn't be sending a clearer message to companies: by putting your company's Purpose, or values, in action through a variety of engagements ranging from materiality and CSR to cause branding and NGO support, companies can build sustainable competitive advantage that will unite and motivate all the people you touch, from skeptical consumers to reticent employees.
The goodpurpose® study is Edelman’s annual global intellectual property researchstudy that over the course of five years explores consumer attitudes around social purpose, including their commitment to specific societal issues and their expectations of brands and corporations. The survey was conducted in 16 countries with 8,000 adults (ages 18+), and is the only global, longitudinal study of its kind.
Now in its fifth year, the goodpurpose study has uncovered the following 4 key themes
We found that Rapid Growth Economies (China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, UAE and Brazil) are Bullish on “Purpose” compared to the more mature Purpose “Bear” Markets, like the US and Western Europe.
The power of Purpose is driving consumer preference and loyalty …It’s no longer the question of IF…It’s the HOW With 24/7 connectivity, hyper transparency and diminishing competitive barriers, companies andbrands need a new narrative to break through the noise – something compelling that inspires stakeholders to engage, activate and advocate for an organizationQ49. [TRACKING] Thinking about society’s interests and business’ interests, how much weight should each interest have in business decisions? (Net: At least equal weight on society’s interests) 10-country global total (excludes Belgium, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Singapore and UAE)Note: This slide includes the 10-country global total for tracking purposes (86%). However, slide 24 includes the full 16-country global total (87%) as it only references this year’s data. ----- Meeting Notes (14/05/12 17:29) -----Simon Zadek - pessoas só mudam de ideia quando
Top Ranking Causes vary country to country Q8-21. [TRACKING] How much do you personally care about the following good causes? (Top 2 Box, Care a great deal/Somewhat) US
These RGE consumers comprising the new Purpose Bull Markets feel a heightened sense of empowerment to make a difference compared to five years agoThey also feel a an increases feeling of personal responsibility over the past year to address societal issues Q30. How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement? - Compared to five years ago, ‘people like me’ now have more power and influence to make a difference. (Top 2 Box, Agree) Q24. Do you feel that the responsibility of ‘people like you’ to address societal issues has increased, decreased or stayed the same over the past year? (% who say the responsibility of ‘people like you’ increased)Purpose Bull Markets include: China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, UAE, Brazil. Purpose Bear Markets include: U.S., UK, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, Japan
Q54-59. [TRACKING] How likely would you be to do the following in relation to a company that actively supports a good cause? (Top 2 box, likely) 10-country global total (excludes Belgium, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Singapore and UAE); Q61-65. [TRACKING] How likely would you be to do the following in relation to a company that does NOT actively support a good cause? (Top 2 box, likely) 10-country global total (excludes Belgium, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Singapore and UAE)Note: Only differences displayed are those which are statistically significant at the 95% confidence level.
Petrobras is one of the most important companies in Brazil which stimulates long-term and consistent investments in culture.
Inclination towards Purpose has grown considerably across many facets of traditional brand marketing and communication. There has also been dramatic acceptance of companies and brands making doing well while doing good.Q40-46. [TRACKING] Below are some things that people have said about supporting good causes. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? “IT IS OK FOR BRANDS TO SUPPORT GOOD CAUSES AND MAKE MONEY AT THE SAME TIME” (Top 2 Box, Agree) 10-country global total (excludes Belgium, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Singapore and UAE)
When quality and price are equal, the most important factor influencing brand choice is Purpose. Across the globe, the prominence of Purpose as a purchase trigger has risen 26% since 2008. Purpose is outpacing design/innovation & brand loyalty…. infusing a brand with an authentic and aligned Purpose provides distinct competitive advantage.Q48. [TRACKING] Now, if you had to choose between two brands that were the same in quality and price, please rank the following remaining factors from 1 to 3 in the order that would affect your decision when selecting a brand where 1 is the most important factor and 3 is the least important. 10-country global total (excludes Belgium, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Singapore and UAE) (% WHO RANKED SOCIAL PURPOSE FIRST)Note: In the question, “social purpose” is defined as: Benefits others through charity or selfless acts
Not only are consumers making purchase decisions with Purpose top of mind, they are also recommending, promoting, and switching to purposeful brands.Q40-46. [TRACKING] Below are some things that people have said about supporting good causes. How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? (Top 2 Box, Agree) 10-country global total (excludes Belgium, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Singapore and UAE)Note - % who agree with the following statements:I am more likely to recommend a brand that supports a good cause than one that doesn’tI would help a brand to promote their products or services if there is a good cause behind themI would switch brands if a different brand of similar quality supported a good cause
Natura – associates its brand to music, a way to materialize its purpose of well-being;Sadia – product brand from giant Brasil Foods, associates the brand to the sport and, in consequence, to a healthy lifestyleAmbev – Cyan platform was created to show a commitmment on water scarcity issue;Itaú – associates its brand to many causes/fields. Here is an example in Rock in Rio – they don’t just sponsor – they activate its presence through communication;adidas – from music to sports, they are trying to tell the same story everywhere.
Performance Gap: 87% of global consumers believe business should place at least equal weight on society’s interests as on business’ interests BUT… less than a third (28%) believe business is performing well in addressing societal issues. Note: The slide is sorted by country gap (from largest gap to smallest gap).This performance gap is likely to drive disillusionment, disengagement and outright distrust from consumersQ49. [TRACKING] Thinking about society’s interests and business’ interests, how much weight should each interest have in business decisions? (Net: At least equal weight on society’s interests) 16-country global total and across 16 countriesNote: This slide includes the full 16-country global total (87%) as it only references this year’s data. However, a previous slide includes the 10-country global total for tracking purposes (86%). Q34. Thinking about the ways you believe business in general should be addressing societal issues, how would you rate business in general’s performance in addressing societal issues? (Top 2 Box, Excellent/Good) 16-country global total and across 16 countries
Q36. What should companies be doing to address societal issues? [SELECT ALL THAT APPLY] 16-country global total
Make consumers aware: 80% of global consumers believe it is important for companies to make you aware of their efforts to address societal issues.Q98. How important is it for companies to make you aware of their efforts to address societal issues? (Top 2 Box, Important NET) 16-country global total and across 16 countries
Performance Gap: 87% of global consumers believe business should place at least equal weight on society’s interests as on business’ interests BUT… less than a third (28%) believe business is performing well in addressing societal issues. Note: The slide is sorted by country gap (from largest gap to smallest gap).This performance gap is likely to drive disillusionment, disengagement and outright distrust from consumersQ49. [TRACKING] Thinking about society’s interests and business’ interests, how much weight should each interest have in business decisions? (Net: At least equal weight on society’s interests) 16-country global total and across 16 countriesNote: This slide includes the full 16-country global total (87%) as it only references this year’s data. However, a previous slide includes the 10-country global total for tracking purposes (86%). Q34. Thinking about the ways you believe business in general should be addressing societal issues, how would you rate business in general’s performance in addressing societal issues? (Top 2 Box, Excellent/Good) 16-country global total and across 16 countries
The Unilever Sustainable Living PlanComprises 50 targets to be achieved by 2020, with the overall aim to:• help more than one billion people improve their health and wellbeing• halve the environmental impact of our products• source 100 per cent of our agricultural raw materials sustainably.
Ekos – product line from Natura, which generates benefits to the communities that extract/produce the raw materials for the brand.