Russell Parsons: Stop mistaking purpose for differentiation

The recent Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity felt at times to be a mix of denial and guilt. There was little talk of some of the seismic challenges facing those in the marketing ecosystem – take your pick from a looming recruitment challenge, questions over trust and a crisis of confidence over marketing’s effectiveness – but plenty of discussion about needing to make a difference.
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