2SER Radio Station: Necro-branding — what is it? (please listen to interview)

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Period12 Dec 2024

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  • TitleNecro-branding — what is it?
    Degree of recognitionNational
    Media name/outlet2SER Radio Station
    Media typeRadio
    Duration/Length/Size11 minutes 46 seconds
    Country/TerritoryAustralia
    Date12/12/24
    DescriptionDo you own any merchandise of a passed celebrity? A novelty mug of Queen Elizabeth, Kobe Bryant shoes, or a David Bowie t-shirt? This type of memorabilia is called “necro-branding” and it is a booming business.

    Chris Baumann, Professor in Business at Macquarie University, joined us this morning to discuss what necro-branding is, why we like it, and what its future holds.

    Want to find out more?

    Here’s the link to The Conversation article: https://theconversation.com/what-is-necro-branding-and-whats-it-got-to-do-with-elvis-princess-diana-and-taylor-swift-240989

    And here’s the link to the in-depth academic article: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/19392397.2024.2393804
    Producer/AuthorHannah Hong-Rizzo
    URLhttps://2ser.com/necro-branding-what-is-it/
    PersonsChris Baumann