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Brand trust, purchase intent and AI: Privacy takes precedence as consumers say they will reward ethical data use in the age of AI

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Even before AI gobbled up business leaders’ priority lists, data security and privacy were pressing problems for many brands and companies, and the wunderkind new tech has only made privacy shortfalls more dangerous—and consumers are paying attention.

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Most consumers aren’t comfortable purchasing from brands with poor data ethics

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Three in four (75 percent) US and UK consumers are not comfortable purchasing from a brand with poor personal data ethics, according to new research from publishing audience platform Permutive, which affirms that consumers are concerned about their data privacy, being tracked online, and want more choice in the data they share with brands.

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Consumers unmasked: New study reveals key buying triggers, as brand ethics become critical

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brands and retailers will be dealing with the collateral damage of the pandemic for some time—and in many ways, as a permanent part of the new normal. The post Consumers unmasked: New study reveals key buying triggers, as brand ethics become critical appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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What Sustainable And Mission-Driven Branding Means for Consumer Brands

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Consumers are no longer swayed by catchy jingles and flashy products. They now seek purposeful brands that create a meaningful impact. Companies must adapt and embrace sustainable brands and mission-driven branding. Consumers now make purchasing decisions based on a brand’s values and impact on the world.

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Bias and ethics in retail AI: Nearly 9 in 10 consumers want retailers to make their AI more diverse, equitable, inclusive, & responsible

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As we move into another year of AI dominance, we are seeing the tech becoming ingrained into the very identity of consumer-facing brands and businesses—and consumers want to set some ground rules regarding ethics and bias with retailers before online shopping and purchasing becomes fully immersed.

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Updating Brand Values to Ensure You’re Connecting With Today’s Consumers

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Consumers care more about the impact of their purchases on the world. Brands must align values with ethical practices. To connect with modern consumers, a brand can update its values using various strategies. Conducting Market Research To update brand values, start by conducting market research.

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Consumers are pushing brands to deliver on innovation and ethical responsibility

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Consumers worldwide continue to demand innovation, but now, in response to increasing technology-based fears, they’re attaching strong new stipulations to these expectations—chief among them the requirement that brands use technology ethically and responsibly, reveals a new Brands in Motion 2018 global study from WE Communications. “We

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