Case Studies

The Gucci "Blackface" Sweater Scandal: A Cautionary Tale on Cultural Sensitivity in the UAE

The Gucci "Blackface" Sweater Scandal: A Cautio...

In 2019, Gucci faced backlash for releasing a turtleneck sweater that resembled blackface, sparking global outrage, including in the UAE. The design was seen as culturally insensitive, especially in a...

The Gucci "Blackface" Sweater Scandal: A Cautio...

In 2019, Gucci faced backlash for releasing a turtleneck sweater that resembled blackface, sparking global outrage, including in the UAE. The design was seen as culturally insensitive, especially in a...

McDonald's Brazil Portion Fiasco: What Went Wrong and What Brands Can Learn

McDonald's Brazil Portion Fiasco: What Went Wro...

In 2012, McDonald's Brazil's "larger portion" promotion turned into a disaster when the advertised portions didn’t match what was served, sparking outrage. This mistake revealed the importance of aligning advertising...

McDonald's Brazil Portion Fiasco: What Went Wro...

In 2012, McDonald's Brazil's "larger portion" promotion turned into a disaster when the advertised portions didn’t match what was served, sparking outrage. This mistake revealed the importance of aligning advertising...

Case Study: Wahaha vs. Danone – A Cross-Cultural Communication Conflict

Case Study: Wahaha vs. Danone – A Cross-Cultura...

This case study delves into the high-profile business dispute between Chinese beverage giant Wahaha and French multinational Danone. Despite a promising partnership, cross-cultural communication breakdowns led to a major fallout...

Case Study: Wahaha vs. Danone – A Cross-Cultura...

This case study delves into the high-profile business dispute between Chinese beverage giant Wahaha and French multinational Danone. Despite a promising partnership, cross-cultural communication breakdowns led to a major fallout...