Why Brazil-bound brands should be wary of cultural mistakes
It’s been well over a decade since the acronym BRICS was introduced into the marketing lexicon.
While steps from foreign brands entering these markets have been largely tentative to date, the World Cup means the eyes and curiosity of the marketing world are now firmly rising to the B of the BRICS, Brazil.
Brazilian culture and consumer spending power (not to mention football) can be beguiling, but brands trying to capitalise on the event need to be wary of succumbing to the dreaded FOMO: fear of missing out.