Tom Richardson

Expecting the worst: How brands can embrace pessimism following COP26
Opinion
Nov 17, 2021
Tom Richardson

Expecting the worst: How brands can embrace ...

The upbeat words and images brands are using around the climate crisis are increasingly out of sync with the public mood. It's time for marketers and agencies to embrace a more activist stance while still conveying optimism

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