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news El Financiero 2026-04-30

Body Diversity as a Strategic Brand Approach in Mexico

In Mexico, brands are reevaluating their advertising strategies to embrace body diversity, moving away from past unrealistic standards. Consumers are increasingly critical and informed, leading companies to recognize that authentic representation enhances engagement and relevance, especially among younger audiences. Superficial inclusion, however, risks losing credibility.


La diversidad corporal exige considerar dimensiones más profundas, como la autoestima, la historia personal y la tensión entre aspiración e identificación. <p>Durante décadas, la publicidad construyó aspiraciones sobre cuerpos irreales, configurando no solo preferencias de consumo, sino también imaginarios sociales profundamente arraigados en torno a lo que se considera deseable, exitoso o incluso aceptable. En México, como en muchos otros mercados, las marcas no solo vendieron productos, sino e...

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