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Rethinking Globalization 

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Published 1/31/2009 

Author: Nigel Hollis 

Nigel Hollis, Millward Brown’s Chief Global Analyst. A 28-year research veteran, Nigel draws on his experience and understanding of how marketing communications can build brands in addressing the issues facing marketers in today’s fast changing world. After a four-year stint with Cadbury Schweppes in the UK, Nigel joined Millward Brown, where he has worked with clients in many different industries and countries, and has been instrumental in developing some of Millward Brown’s most successful research solutions. Nigel is a four-time winner of WPP’s Atticus Award for original thinking in marketing services. His latest thoughts on the world of marketing and market research can be found at http://www.mb-blog.com.

Summary

By now all marketers should know they need to “think global and act local” when trying to extend a brand to new countries and cultures. Global media companies and the Internet ensure that popular culture and news is generally available to all. When people have so much in common, is it still necessary to make that local connection with them? Using results of an extensive Millward Brown survey, this article examines that question.


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