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Why Brands Are Creating Their Own TV Shows

As brands seek new ways of connecting with ad-weary consumers, they are experimenting with series-style content that allows them to lean into humour, tell more elaborate stories and keep customers engaged over time.
Cosmetics brand Mary Kay's series, "Miss Conceptions," uses self-aware humour to poke fun at and dispel misconceptions about the brand.
Cosmetics brand Mary Kay's series, "Miss Conceptions," uses self-aware humour to poke fun at and dispel misconceptions about the brand. (Mary Kay)

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Haley Crawford
Haley Crawford

Haley Crawford is Marketing Correspondent at The Business of Fashion. She is based in New York and covers the marketing and public relations industries.

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