FLAWSOME...Why for 2012's consumers, brands that behave more humanly, including showing their flaws, will be awesome.

FLAWSOME definition:

Consumers don't expect brands to be flawless. In fact, consumers will embrace brands that are FLAWSOME*: brands that are still brilliant despite having flaws; even being flawed (and being open about it) can be awesome. Brands that show some empathy, generosity, humility, flexibility, maturity, humor, and (dare we say it) some character and humanity.

 

Two key drivers are fueling the FLAWSOME trend:

  • HUMAN BRANDS: Everything from disgust at business to the influence of online culture (with its honesty and immediacy), is driving consumers away from bland, boring brands in favor of brands with some personality.
  • TRANSPARENCY TRIUMPH: Consumers are benefiting from almost total and utter transparency (and thus are finding out about flaws anyway), as a result of the torrent of readily available reviews, leaks and ratings.

 

“...human nature dictates that people have a hard time genuinely connecting with, being close to, or really trusting other humans who (pretend to) have no weaknesses, flaws, or mistakes”...trendwatching.com

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Comment by Beth Seagal on April 20, 2012 at 9:02

So interesting. The human aspect of a brand is certainly appealing me. I like to buy into the story.

Comment by Terri Maselle on April 20, 2012 at 11:38

It's about time the consumer were seen as human beings not just cash cows

Comment by Socratis Avgitidis on April 20, 2012 at 11:47

Agreed - not brands marketing to consumer, but rather the consumer marketing needs to brand

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