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<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"When you are a world-known skin care company, you need to choose your words carefully. Especially when your ad campaign is viewed by millions. Those who oppose your methods will be quick to jump to conclusions. Something that might start out as a great idea, could become your worst nightmare.<\/p>\n
Nivea, the German skincare company is no exception. Their recent ad, featuring \u2018white\u2019 as the purest thing ever caused a backlash. Although Nivea might only have been referring to their deodorant, people thought otherwise.<\/p>\n
It soon became a debate over racial discrimination. The “Keep it clean, keep it bright. Don’t let anything ruin it.” Might just have ruined it for Nivea. Even some of its loyal customers opposed the message of the ad, claiming it was insensitive and racist.<\/p>\n
The slogan appeared on Nivea\u2019s Middle East Facebook page, but was taken down after the allegations. They apologised to those who felt offended by the ad, hoping to make things right. “We are deeply sorry to anyone who may take offense to this specific post. After realizing that the post is misleading, it was immediately withdrawn\u201d.<\/p>\n
This wasn\u2019t the first, nor the last time Nivea created a controversial ad for sure. Needless to say that they aren\u2019t the only company, either. What\u2019s considered to be controversial? Sometimes people get away with anything, while other times even the slightest momentum is misinterpreted. Either way, it\u2019s for everyone to decide whether they agree with the allegations or not.<\/p>\n
For now, let\u2019s ask the cards whether Nivea will have long term problems originating from the ad.<\/p>\n
Four of Pentacles: <\/b>
\nAlthough Nivea has achieved great success in the past, money has become a major element for them. There is a need for a more sensitive approach, one that also considers people\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n
Five of Cups:
\n<\/b> There is a need to learn from past mistakes. This incident has caused a major loss. If they manage to focus on changing their ways for the future, their reputation can still be saved.<\/p>\n
Three of Pentacles: <\/b>
\nNivea is proud of its achievements, but will have to continue to create things it can be proud of. Teamwork and feedback is always important. Just like the previous cards, this one suggests that learning from mistakes is key to future success.<\/p>\n
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Why is Nivea \u2018white is pure\u2019 ad controversial? When you are a world-known skin care company, you need to choose your words carefully. Especially when your ad campaign is viewed by millions. Those who oppose your methods will be quick to jump to conclusions. Something that might start out as a great idea, could become<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":5918,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[1012],"class_list":{"0":"post-5921","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-celeb-news","8":"tag-nivea"},"yoast_head":"\n