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A consumer tribe is similar to a brand community; it is a group of people who share a lifestyle and can identify with each other because of a shared allegiance to an activity or a product. Although these tribes are often unstable and short lived, at least for a time members identify with others through shared emotions, moral beliefs, styles of life, and of course the products they jointly consume as part of their tribal affiliation. Some companies, especially those that are more youth-oriented, use a tribal marketing strategy that links their product to, say, a group of shredders. However, there also are plenty of tribes with older members, such as car enthusiasts who gather to celebrate cult products like the Citroën in Europe and the Ford Mustang in the United States, or “foodies” who share their passion for cooking with other Wolfgang Puck wannabes around the world. Identify and visit a tribal festival in your area (e.g. a comic book convention, a rock concert, a basketball tournament, a vegan food show, etc). What role do marketers play in this event? How and to what extent do attendees identify with other “tribal” members?