Growth, Brands and More

Growth, Brands and More

Everyone Wants Influencers. Few Understand the Trade-Off

Is traditional marketing really "Lazy Marketing"?

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Filiberto Amati
Apr 16, 2026
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The central argument here is that Unilever CEO Fernando Fernandez’s claim—that large-scale brand advertising is being replaced by an “army” of influencers—misses a crucial point about sustainable brand growth. The transition from traditional media to influencer-driven channels is not simply a tactical shift but has deep…

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