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4Cs — Cross-Cultural Consumer

Seven motivations, seven lifestyle stereotypes.

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What it is

Y&R model inspired by Maslow. Sorts people into stable profiles by their core motivations.

When to use it

For global brands and culturally sensitive segmentation.

How to apply

Identify one dominant motivation per segment. Comms should resonate with it.

Source: Y&R / 4Cs
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