Brands that build assets with these models in mind, and supply them with consistent, well-defined signals, are more likely to appear accurately and consistently as AI-first experiences expand.
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In 2026, the luxury sector is poised to regain its sparkle, but only for the brands willing to rethink the fundamentals.
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While these experts may not have a crystal ball to see how the combined holding agency will ultimately play out, their collective opinion definitely skews towards the negative for the talent, clients and creative output.
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Without the right information, education and level of engagement, sustainability will always just be a buzzword that’s thrown around as a supposed point of difference for brands.
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