Marketing 3.0 by Philip Kotler & Hermawan Kartajaya & Iwan Setiawan Summary
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In "Marketing 3.0," Philip Kotler revolutionizes business strategy by shifting focus from products to human values. This groundbreaking work inspired companies worldwide to adopt socially responsible practices. Can your brand survive without connecting to customers' deeper spiritual needs? Industry leaders think not.
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When Trust Became the Ultimate Currency
A dog-eared copy of a marketing book sits on Beyonce's nightstand. Not a fashion magazine or celebrity memoir, but a dense business text about corporate values and human-centered capitalism. When she calls it "the blueprint for how I approach my business decisions," we glimpse something profound: the world has fundamentally changed how it relates to brands. We've moved beyond asking "What does this product do?" or even "How does it make me feel?" to the deeper question: "What does this company stand for?" This shift didn't happen overnight. It emerged from broken promises, financial scandals, and a growing awareness that our purchasing decisions carry moral weight. Marketing has evolved through three distinct waves-from product-focused to customer-focused to values-focused-and understanding this evolution reveals why some brands inspire devotion while others inspire only indifference.
The Three Ages: From Assembly Lines to Authenticity
Co-Creation, Communities, and the Death of Corporate Control
Mission, Vision, Values: The Corporate Soul Reimagined
When Employees Become Brand Ambassadors
From Shareholders to Stakeholders: The Long Game
Building a Better World, One Transaction at a Time
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"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
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"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
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"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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