Sep 20, 2024

When companies take a political stand

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When a business shows support or opposition to a particular side of a partisan issue, what does it mean for the consumers who don't agree?

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by Nova Safo

Now that the Federal Reserve has lowered its benchmark interest rate, consumer loans should get cheaper with time; some already have. Soaring credit card rates, in particular, have attracted the attention of many politicians — including former President Donald Trump, who this week said he wants to temporarily cap credit card rates at around 10%. How doable is that?

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What calculus should companies make when making a political stand?

by David Brancaccio and Ariana Rosas

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Companies risk alienating a portion of their customer base if their political positions don't fit with their brand identities, warns marketing professor Eric Van Steenburg.

When Ben & Jerry's first started out, the company aligned itself with progressive values — something it is still known for today.

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