Creating the “Desired Mindset”: Philip Morris's Efforts to Improve Its Corporate Image Among Women
- 19 October 2009
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Informa UK Limited in Women & Health
- Vol. 49 (5), 441-474
- https://doi.org/10.1080/03630240903238800
Abstract
Through analysis of tobacco company documents, we explored how and why Philip Morris sought to enhance its corporate image among American women. Philip Morris regarded women as an influential political group. To improve its image among women, while keeping tobacco off their organizational agendas, the company sponsored women's groups and programs. It also sought to appeal to women it defined as “active moms” by advertising its commitment to domestic violence victims. It was more successful in securing women's organizations as allies than active moms. Increasing tobacco's visibility as a global women's health issue may require addressing industry influence.Keywords
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