Steve Barrett on PR: Fred Perry fights back against extremist adoption

The iconic British clothing brand has halted sales of its black and yellow shirt in the U.S. due to its uptake by neo-Nazi thugs – but how should marketers respond when their brands are subverted?

by Steve Barrett

Gwen Stefani is a positive reflection of Fred Perry's brand values. (Photo credit: Getty Images).

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