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Marketing and consumer research has traditionally conceptualized consumers as individuals- who exercise choice in the marketplace as individuals not as a class or a group. However an important new perspective is now emerging that rejects the individualistic view and focuses on the reality that human life is essentially social, and…

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1 author picked Consumer Tribes as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This book covers an often-overlooked aspect of finding a market and customers, users, or players for your game.

Tribes are the drivers of the traction you will need on social media and the impact your vision will have on your community. I love the case studies in this book, covering a global stage of BDSM through to the British Royal Family.

This book taught me the value of nurturing and caring for the diverse communities we serve.

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