Marketing
January 20, 2022
Teenagers today are creative and contradictory — posing a challenge for brands. Image credit: Nike
By Sarah Ramirez
Technology has changed how consumers interact with brands as well as each other, but marketers should recognize how online platforms and communities have shaped teenagers.
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