Why the next generation of consumer insight should focus on when, why and how Africans shop, not just which brands they prefer

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For decades, marketers have been taught that brand loyalty is the ultimate measure of success. Companies invest millions of dollars building awareness, strengthening brand equity and increasing customer loyalty, believing that consumers who love a brand will continue buying it over time. This assumption has shaped brand tracking, marketing …

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