Image Washing

Down to Business English: Business News to Improve your Business English by Skip Montreux

Sep 25, 202521:50Education

From rainbow logos during Pride Month to eco-friendly rebrands by oil giants, businesses often try to make themselves look more responsible than they really are. These tactics — known as 'image washing' — can involve spo...

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