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What is necro-branding? And what’s it got to do with Elvis, Princess Diana and Taylor Swift?

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par Chris Baumann, Professor in Business, Macquarie University

Do you own any memorabilia depicting Elvis, Princess Diana, David Bowie, Prince or Michael Jackson? Perhaps a beloved t-shirt, a favourite mug, a special keyring or a novelty plate? You might not know it, but you are participating in something known as “necro-branding”.

Necro-branding is where the image of a celebrity is sold to the public, perhaps by their estate or by their fans, long after the celebrity has died.

These necro-branded items act almost like talismans, helping us preserve the past…

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