Marketing
February 2, 2022
Two major disruptors — Gen Zers and the metaverse — are changing the way luxury brands connect with their customers. That starts with the brand story. Image credit: Shutterstock
By Daniel Langer
Luxury is the creation of extreme value for customers. In other words, it is how well a brand can trigger extreme desirability.
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