PROJECT COOL

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WHAT DRIVES COOL?

Cool is a defining characteristic of our culture today. It’s a word used frequently to describe many aspects of life that we aspire to, or want to associate with.

Past research reveals that in many markets it is important for a brand to be seen as ‘cool’. Many of the brands we buy are cool, so for some businesses it is a crucial contributor to the health of their brand - especially ones involving lifestyle choices where the consumer is discerning. 

Here at Celsius Research and Pureprofile we were intrigued by this cultural phenomenon. How would one uncover the essence of cool, this intangible but highly sought after attribute? As a first step we looked at measuring who is cool, to then uncover why they are cool.

A further study explored the relationship between a brand’s performance and its image as being cool, and the extent to which the drivers of ‘people cool’ are the same as ‘brand cool’.

Find out more about our key findings >

KEY FINDINGS

TALENT TIME

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Talent is one of the top rating cool factors for male celebrities.
What other factors drive the perception of male cool?
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SEE HOW THE
WOMEN RANKED


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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

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SUBSTANCE
REQUIRED

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"Cool" requires substance.
If talent is missing, a person is simply a "poser".
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UNCOVERING
COOL

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THE RATIONALE

SEE HOW THE
MEN RANKED


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BEAUTY, BRAINS
OR BRAWN

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Do the same factors drive the essence of cool in women as they do for men? We found out.
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