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International Studies in Phenomenology and Philosophy

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Translating anthropological consumption theories into humanistic marketing practices

Ahir Gopaldas

pp. 150-163

Abstract

Marketing has many uses. In the business-to-business sector, firms use marketing to attract other firms as clients. In the government sector, agencies use marketing to serve marginalized stakeholders. In the non-profit sector, advocates use marketing to promote social causes. However, the most ardent, creative, and visible users of marketing are for-profit corporations in the business-to-consumer sector (e.g., Nestle, PepsiCo, P&G, Unilever, and Walmart). The extensive use of marketing in this sector to generate quick profits, without concern for long-term consumer welfare, has sullied the profession's reputation.

Publication details

Published in:

Varey Richard, Pirson Michael (2014) Humanistic marketing. Basingstoke, Palgrave Macmillan.

Pages: 150-163

DOI: 10.1057/9781137353290_12

Full citation:

Gopaldas Ahir (2014) „Translating anthropological consumption theories into humanistic marketing practices“, In: R. Varey & M. Pirson (eds.), Humanistic marketing, Basingstoke, Palgrave Macmillan, 150–163.