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BUSINESS

Disney Bets on Direct-to-Consumer Sports With ESPN Flagship Launch

Disney’s bold move to launch ESPN Flagship in the fall of 2025 marks a turning point in sports media. Blending artificial intelligence, interactivity, and multi-platform access, this standalone service is a strategic play to redefine how younger, digital-first audiences experience sports.

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BUSINESS

From “Made in China” to “Exposed by China”. Let the Trade War Begins

With Chinese manufacturers claiming to expose the truth behind iconic brands, the industry faces a new reckoning—not just over where goods are made but also over what luxury means in the age of social media-fueled disruption.

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BUSINESS SOCIAL MEDIA

Influencers Are Back in Business and This Time It’s Personal

In 2025, influencer-founded brands are making a calculated return—not as fleeting celebrity ventures but as credible, consumer-driven businesses. Armed with strategic insight and professional infrastructure, today’s creators are reshaping the market by fusing authenticity with long-term vision.

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BUSINESS

The Long Road to Making Pepsi Cool Again

Pepsi is fighting to reclaim relevance in a market reshaped by health trends, changing tastes, and fierce competition. With bold campaigns, retail reinforcements, and leadership changes, the company is staging a comeback. But is it enough to reverse a decade-long decline?

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BUSINESS TECH

When Models Go Digital — H&M Bets on AI Twins to Shape the Future

H&M is introducing digital replicas of accurate models into its marketing campaigns in a bold step toward AI integration. This innovation puts the brand at the center of fashion's AI debate, raising questions about ethics, creativity, and the evolving meaning of representation in a tech-driven industry.

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BUSINESS

It Looks Like Brands Are Fighting Again, But Who Is Winning?

As brands fight for consumer attention, comparative advertising has evolved into a bold, confrontational strategy. Companies like Vrbo and McDonald’s aim directly at their competitors, sparking viral debates and brand wars.

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BUSINESS

PUMA Steps Into the Spotlight as Premier League’s New Ball Supplier

With Nike stepping aside after 25 years, PUMA enters the Premier League spotlight to provide the ball and reshape how brands engage with football's global audience.

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BUSINESS

Formula One’s Billion-Dollar Boom Reshaping Sports and Luxury

Formula One (F1) has evolved from niche motorsport into a financial juggernaut, driven by strategic media exposure, luxury brand collaborations, and celebrity influence.

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BUSINESS

Commercial Shake-Up Signals a New Era in Champions League

UEFA's decision to award global marketing rights for the Champions League to U.S.-based Relevent Sports from 2027 to 2033 marks a major strategic shift.

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BUSINESS

iPhone 16e: Apple’s Budget iPhone That Isn’t So Budget After All

Apple's introduction of the iPhone 16e signals a strategic shift in branding rather than just a new pricing model. Apple is redefining consumer perception of its lower-cost models by moving away from the "SE" moniker and integrating the device into the iPhone 16 lineup.

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BUSINESS TECH

Is AI the Next Step for Customer Experience? Let’s Hear What the Fast-Food Giant Has to Say

McDonald's is embarking on a bold artificial intelligence transformation, integrating cutting-edge technologies across its 43,000 restaurants worldwide. From AI-powered drive-throughs to predictive maintenance, the global fast-food leader is streamlining operations and reshaping the industry's future. But can McDonald's balance innovation with customer satisfaction?

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BUSINESS

Can Adidas Seize Market Leadership as Nike Stumbles?

Adidas is charging with aggressive growth strategies, leveraging product innovation, retail expansion, and a renewed consumer focus to gain market share in a struggling sportswear industry. As Nike navigates its challenges, can Adidas solidify its dominance?

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