Consumers International
Consumers International
09/09/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/09/2024 09:02
Purchasing Powers: Consumers International Series Opener gets the Spotlight
Purchasing Powers: Consumers International Series Opener gets the Spotlight
09 September 2024
Since the founding of the consumer movementkey trends and global events have shaped the marketplace, the power of the consumer and our growth.
These events have shaped how we - as consumers - purchase, our priorities, and the demands made of us.
In the past decade alone, the trends have been exceptional. Technological advancement at scale. A global pandemic. Inflation. Global warming.
We have entered a new and dramatic stage of consumption. Last monthwe released Purchasing Powers- a branded series from Consumers International,produced by BBC StoryWorks. The stories within depict recentpower shifts, demands now made on consumers and the organisations supporting consumers tobe empowered andto helpbuild a better marketplace.
Today our SeriesAssociatedFeature, A voice in the marketplacereceives the spotlight. Together withBBC Storyworksand partners we are amplifying the story acrossour digital platforms.
Narrated byDirector General of Consumers International,Helena Leurent this series opener speaks to our vision for the marketplace, the role of our Members- the leading consumer advocates- who day in day out relentlessly fight for consumers. Importantly, it speaks to the importance of collective responsibility for marketplace change.
The onus must not be on consumers alone. When governmentand businesscollaborate with civil societyandbuild with and for consumerswe can ensure appropriate empowermentand protection safeguards to match our new stage of consumption.
Watch the series
The series is also hosted on BBC.comand purchasingpowers.com.The films were produced by BBC StoryWorks for individual series participants, and together form the series Purchasing Powers, presented by Consumers International.
Join us
On Monday 09 September we will spotlight a series feature on the work of Consumers International, its Members and our vision for a fair, safe and sustainable marketplace.
Follow us on LinkedIn, Xand Instagramto amplify the story.
You can also follow BBC Storyworks on LinkedIn, X, Instagram and Facebook.