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Media & Marketing

Engaging Global Pet Owners

More than half of all households globally are believed to have a pet. We explore shifts in the attitudes of pet owners and identify communication strategies for brands to connect with them successfully.

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6 Jun 2017
BY: Martin Reid & Julia Errens
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