"Beta brand: Is a brand that believes in consumer-driven innovation and actively involves consumers in the early trial stages of an idea
The Change: In the past, only engineers were involved in the beta testing
stage of products and services, whereas today consumers demand and expect brands to engage them early in development process. Furthermore, being 'beta' and imperfect is a good way to cash in at the counter of the emotional bank: beta
brands that try hard to improve and are upfront about it appear more human than
polished brands, so people forgive their hiccups more easily."Bates 141 Dictionary of Change, Jeffrey Yu
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