Cracker Barrel's Rebranding Fail Sparks Stock Drop and Controversy

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The article argues that while online petitions and viral outrage create the illusion of influencing corporate decisions, real power remains with corporations and their PR strategies. It highlights how digital activism often results in temporary cosmetic changes rather than meaningful change, emphasizing that true influence is found in tangible actions like supporting local businesses or community involvement, rather than fleeting online protests.
Topics:business#consumer-power#corporate-influence#digital-activism#online-petitions#opinion#public-outrage
- Don’t buy the Cracker Barrel fallacy Salon.com
- Cracker Barrel co-founder slams rebrand fail as ‘pitiful,’ urges chain to ‘keep it country’ Fox Business
- Cracker Barrel quietly removes DEI and Pride pages from its website after logo upheaval CNN
- Cracker Barrel had good reasons to rebrand. But after its new logo misfired, here's what's next AP News
- Cracker Barrel loses almost $100 million in value as stock plunges after new logo release CBS News
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