How do generational differences drive response to social-issue ads? The effect of value orientations across generations in the U.S.

Yoon-Joo Lee and Eric Haley

This study investigated the effects of consumers' underlying value orientations to determine whether consumers respond differently to corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives depending on age.

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  • Social-issue advertising can strengthen the relationship between a company and its customers by conveying a social consciousness that aligns with the customers’ own.
  • People can be motivated by a concern for appearances, demonstrating...

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