Why Brands Feel Fake
Most brands don’t intend to sound fake. Yet many of them do. The messaging looks polished. The visuals are on-brand. The content checks every marketing box. Still, something feels off. That disconnect is exactly why people scroll past, ignore, or stop trusting brands—often without realizing why. At Marked Communications , this is one of the most common concerns businesses share: “We’re consistent, but we don’t feel real anymore.” The Subtle Reasons Brands Feel Fake Fakeness in branding rarely comes from dishonesty. It comes from over-optimization . Here’s what usually causes it: Copy written to impress, not to relate Trend-driven language used without meaning Perfect messaging that lacks personality When brands try to appeal to everyone, they end up connecting with no one. Why Audiences Sense It Instantly People may not analyze branding consciously, but they feel it. When content sounds scripted, audiences disengage. When messaging avoids opinions, trust ...