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BUSINESS

How Zootopia Sequel Triggered One of the Biggest Openings in Film History

By uniting markets, merchandising, cultural strategy, and social-native storytelling, Disney transformed familiar characters into an international force.

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STRATEGY

Why Brands Are Chasing Sports Fans and How They Are Doing It

As sports evolve into the most powerful cultural arena of 2025, brands raced to turn team devotion into brand devotion.

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SOCIAL MEDIA

McDonald’s Brings Back the Grinch to Win the Season With Nostalgia. Is it Working?

As brands chase novelty, McDonald’s leans on a holiday classic to prove that nostalgia still shapes the most powerful conversations online.

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ADVERTISING

Why Precision Beats Performance in the Age of AI-driven Advertising

As AI reshapes the rules of digital media, marketers are discovering that sharper objectives and cleaner data now outweigh the promise of raw performance.

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STRATEGY

Polaroid Turns the Real-Versus-AI Debate Into a Winning Strategy

Polaroid’s bold stance on authenticity challenges AI-driven culture and reveals why the real still holds commercial power.

4 min read

STRATEGY

Why There Are So Many Influencer Collaborations Right Now

Influencer collaborations are flooding the marketplace as brands chase cultural relevance and faster growth.

3 min read

BUSINESS

When Fandom Turns Into the Most Powerful Force in Marketing

Sports and gaming have evolved into the infrastructure of belonging, where fandom shapes identity, loyalty and influence.

3 min read