These brands don’t just grow faster—they’re also more resilient. During economic downturns, Go-to Brands lose only half as much market value as their peers.
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Creators with meaningful audience relationships demonstrate that influence isn’t about size, it’s about impact
The bottom line? 2026 looks like a year of maturation. The shiny-object syndrome is fading, replaced by a focus on what actually works.
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By focusing on authentic human interactions at the core of their strategy, brands can foster meaningful connections and build loyal communities on TikTok. That’s how brands play the social media long game to win.
If Jaguar wants to course-correct, it’ll need to do more than ride the wave of modern design. It’ll take serious work to listen to its customer base, rebuild trust, and reclaim the emotional resonance that made its brand roar in the first place.
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Heading into 2025, as more advertising dollars are poured into the industry than ever, we’re seeing marketers move away from brand storytelling and toward a scaled, transactional approach.
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By measuring genuine engagement with key moments rather than surface-level metrics, brands can build advertising strategies that deliver real value across platform boundaries.
In this industry where technological advancements are booming and we’re constantly being introduced to new touchpoints, it can be hard to focus on the simple truths of building great ads.
In 2025, the ability to navigate uncertainty with confidence will separate the leaders from the laggards.
These unreachable destinations ignite imagination. With the right stories and tech, they can become symbols of aspiration. The challenge is balancing adventure with responsibility, encouraging sustainable travel while protecting these extraordinary places.
If charities are to continue to garner the donations needed to further the causes they champion, a new approach to brand suitability is vital.
Performance marketers, relying on this shaky foundation, often over-credit mobile and desktop environments because their identity resolution seems “perfect,” while under-crediting CTV or larger screens, where device matching is weaker.
Asking these five questions and taking relevant actions will go a long way to ensuring you deliver effective marketing that drives business growth over the long term.
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