Why it matters
Hong Kong has tapped into its significant fiscal reserves of more than HK$1 trillion (US$128.2 billion) in a bid to jump-start a recession-hit economy now compounded by the coronavirus outbreak. As consumers look for stability and assurance, brands must ensure that their actions convey empathy and inspire trust.
Takeaways
- Brand behaviour trumps brand advertising any day, even more so on a rainy day, focus on ‘what to do’ instead of ‘what to say’.
- Empathising with cultural values is a more powerful form of emotive-communication than relying on humour.
- Using the right data and a...