Gen Zers value nothing more in brands than clear values. Hence, brand storytelling has become more critical than ever before. Image credit: Shutterstock Why do luxury brands misunderstand Gen Z in China?
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Gen Zers value nothing more in brands than clear values. Hence, brand storytelling has become more critical than ever before. Image credit: Shutterstock 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