Feri, Alessandro

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Alessandro Feri is an Assistant Professor of Marketing in the Department of Business Administration at John Cabot University. He is also an Associate Researcher at Edinburgh Napier University Business School. Professor Feri has a doctorate in Marketing and a postgraduate certificate (PgCert) in Business and Management Research Methods. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and a member of the Marketing Society Scotland. His research interests include branding, sustainability, impulse buying and active mobility. He has offered consultancy in funded applied research such as Knowledge Transfer Partnership, Interface and the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT). His research-informed teaching focuses on Marketing theoretical and industry-driven fundamentals, including Principles of Marketing, Brand Management, Integrated Marketing Communications and International Marketing.

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    Navigating Brand Purpose in the Post-Pandemic Era: Insights from Marketing Agencies on Supporting SDGs through Strategic Delineation and Execution
    (Emerald, 2024) Feri, Alessandro; Ind, Nicholas Jonathan; Tjandra, Nathalia Christiani
    Purpose This study aims to investigate the role of marketing agencies in aligning brand purpose with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the post-pandemic era. This study explores whether and how marketing agencies delineate and execute brand purpose in a way that supports sustainable consumption and marketing models. Design/methodology/approach Data were gathered from semi-structured interviews with 35 senior managers at UK-based marketing agencies. The interviews were recorded, transcribed and analysed using NVivo software for inductive coding. Findings The study reveals that brand purpose in the post-pandemic era is increasingly aligned with the SDGs. Marketing agencies play a pivotal role in this alignment, as they not only help to delineate and execute the brand purpose but also do so in a way that amplifies perceived authenticity in the eyes of the brand stakeholders. Originality/value This research underscores the significance of marketing agencies in delineating and executing brand purpose that aligns with the SDGs. It enriches the literature by illustrating how agency expertise contributes to the evolution of brand purpose, guiding businesses towards responsible marketing practices and consumption patterns that support a sustainable future.