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BUSINESS

Stretching the Brand or Growing Up? Airbnb Wants to Be More Than a Stay

Airbnb redefined itself by entering lifestyle services, aiming to become a daily-use cultural brand.

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ADVERTISING BUSINESS

Google’s Antitrust Fight Puts Billions in Digital Ad Revenue at Risk

The U.S. Department of Justice’s move to break up Google’s ad empire signals major shifts ahead for digital marketing, data use, and competition.

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BUSINESS

Tariffs Won’t Kill Marketing Plans, But They Might Kill Sustainable Marketing

Brands committed to sustainable practices face a new test as global tariffs rise and economic volatility persists. While marketing budgets may survive the squeeze, sustainability narratives are undercut by increasing costs, disrupted supply chains, and shifting consumer priorities

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BUSINESS

Prada Bets Big on Versace; Can Italian Cool Outrun French Power?

In a slowing global market, Prada is betting on brand synergy, cultural power, and operational overhaul to outpace its French rivals and reshape the future of Italian luxury.

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BUSINESS

GoPro’s Youth Strategy Isn’t Just Cool—It’s Calculated

In April 2025, GoPro’s Grom Quest Challenge did more than spotlight five young action-sport prodigies—it offered a masterclass in modern brand strategy. By turning its audience into creators and champions, GoPro is building more than cameras; it’s shaping a culture of loyalty, authenticity, and lasting brand value.

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BUSINESS

Brands Bet Big on Celebrities—But Are the Returns as Flashy as the Faces?

Zendaya, Rosé and Bad Bunny are driving sneaker sellouts, surging quarterly growth, and millions in media value. But here’s what’s really going on behind these high-profile partnerships—and why some work while others quietly flop.

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BUSINESS

Tariffs Shake Up the Soda Wars—and Pepsi Feels the Pressure

As U.S. tariffs disrupt global supply chains, PepsiCo is strategically disadvantaged in its long-standing rivalry with Coca-Cola. With production decisions made decades ago now turning into liabilities, the cola wars are no longer fought solely in ad campaigns—but on the front lines of international trade.

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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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