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STRATEGY

What Happens When The Food Delivery Giant Trades Takeout for Tulips?

What looked like a simple delivery was a bold move in brand storytelling.

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STRATEGY

Nike Bets on Football Heritage to Fuel Growth

The Patta x Nike Cryoshot Mercurial R9 is at the forefront as a fusion of 1998 glory and 2025 streetwear sensibility.

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Can Superman Save DC or Is This Just Another Costly Comeback?

With a $225 million production budget and a global marketing machine behind it, Superman (2025) is Warner Bros.’ most ambitious effort to revive the DC Universe.

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ASICS Signs a Dog as Its New Influencer, and It Might Be Their Smartest Move Yet

ASICS made history naming Felix the Samoyed its first canine ambassador, promoting mental health and community through the “Mind’s Best Friend” campaign.

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How Brands Turned the F1 Miami Grand Prix Into a Marketing Engine

The 2025 Miami Grand Prix showcased how global brands blend marketing, culture, and commerce, making F1 a prime stage for immersive storytelling.

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Google Updated Its Famous ‘G, and It’s Not Just About the Looks

After nearly a decade, Google has refined its iconic “G” with quiet precision.

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CREATIVITY STRATEGY

The Grey Strategy Behind New Balance’s Boldest Brand Play Yet

New Balance’s 2025 “Grey Days” campaign is more than an homage to its signature color—it’s a sophisticated marketing ecosystem blending cinematic storytelling, phased product drops, and global localization. By redefining grey as a cultural cornerstone, the brand continues crafting one of the most distinctive identities in contemporary sportswear.

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Chanel Struggled to Reach Younger Consumers. Kendrick Lamar Brought the Answer

In a bold move blending heritage with cultural relevance, Chanel partners with Kendrick Lamar for its Spring/Summer 2025 eyewear campaign. This collaboration signals more than celebrity endorsement; it marks a strategic evolution in how luxury speaks to a new generation.

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STRATEGY

Trump’s Trade Policy Forces Global Brands to Rethink Strategy—But How?

As the U.S. imposes sweeping tariffs under Trump’s latest trade offensive, global brands across tech, fashion, retail, and manufacturing are forced to make rapid—and often painful—strategic shifts. From Nike and Apple to BMW and Foreo, the ripple effects of economic nationalism are rewriting the playbook on pricing, supply chains, and brand strategy in 2025.

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When Consumers Want the Receipts, Brands Must Show Their Math

Social media has changed the rules of brand perception — and price is now the message. As price transparency becomes the new trust currency, social media is forcing brands to justify costs. From TikTok exposes to consumer-led breakdowns, perception it’s about proof. Brands that don’t adapt risk being priced out of relevance.

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How Lacoste Turned a Taxi Ride into a Statement on Authenticity

Lacoste’s latest campaign trades polish for a pulse, spotlighting an everyday New York cab driver to launch its Fifth Avenue flagship. It's not just about clothes—cultural fluency, brand sincerity, and the new marketing rules in 2025.

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CREATIVITY STRATEGY

When a Skincare Brand Sells Eggs, What’s the Real Message?

In a marketplace drowning in noise and sameness, The Ordinary cracked through with a bold, bizarre, and brilliant campaign—selling eggs in Manhattan. But beneath the absurdity lies a calculated strategy built on cultural provocation, economic empathy, and a deep understanding of what today's consumers crave: relevance, not just products.

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