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Brands, Politics & Social Issues: Should Companies Take a Stand?
21 minutes Posted Jul 2, 2025 at 4:00 am.
Intro: The Polarization Dilemma
The History of Brands & Social Causes
Are Companies People? The Supreme Court’s Take
Social Media Algorithms & The Rise of Extreme Views
Is Polarization a Tech Problem or a Human Problem?
Can Brands Really Avoid Taking a Stance?
Lessons from Past Social Movements
Social Networks’ Role: Curbing or Encouraging Extremes?
The Future: Will We Grow Tired of the Divide?
Closing Thoughts & Listener Call-to-Action
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In this episode of Beyond Social, hosts Reggie Azevedo and Vitaly Veksler dive into one of the most debated topics in marketing today—should brands take a stance on political and social issues? They explore the historical role of businesses in activism, the risks of polarization, and how social media algorithms amplify extreme viewpoints. Is it better for brands to stay silent, or is inaction also a statement? Plus, they discuss whether we’re reaching the peak of political division and if con...