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Consumer Lifestyle

The Purpose Economy

Aaron Hurst, founder of the Taproot Foundation and author of new book The Purpose Economy, tells Stylus about the growing importance of purpose – especially to millennials – and exciting opportunities for brands to engage consumer-creators.

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2 Jun 2014
BY: Hayley Ard
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