We asked industry leaders if they are expanding their thinking, or shifting it away from craft and judgement towards systems, speed and scale.
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At what point does buyer insecurity harm conversions? It could be argued that it reduces purchase intent even before web visitors have taken their first action.
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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AW SHORTS – BRANDS + MARKETERS
True brand power comes from people talking about you because they want to – not because they were paid to.
While brands are unwilling to relinquish hard-won cohesion, there’s some movement toward pushing against monolithic rigidity, in favor of a more flexible, realist’s approach.
For years, the narrative has been that malls are relics of the past, casualties of e-commerce and shifting consumer habits. But Gen Z is rewriting that story.
In a world optimised for clicks, the real opportunity lies in connection. And connection, when it’s done well, is still the most human story we can tell.
With a clear strategy, streamlined process, and creative bravery, brands can be both trend-savvy and authentic.
In a noisy, metrics-driven world, brands that master storytelling will do more than convert – they’ll connect. And connection is what drives sales, repeat purchase, and long-term growth.
Brand marketers should explore how real-world influence networks and word-of-mouth hotspots enable more effective omnichannel strategies. Understanding group behaviour is the skeleton key to unlocking full-funnel growth.
We spoke with Michael Pavone, the CEO and Founder of Philadelphia-based food and beverage marketing agency quench, about what he’s seeing in 2025 so far and what that might portend for 2026.
Music tourism isn’t just a cultural trend – it’s an economic force. It’s reshaping travel and changing the ways consumers are choosing to spend their money.
When the brand promise and employee experience don’t align, you lose talent, creativity and growth. That’s why the CPO + CMO Power Partnership matters, says Carol-Ann White, Group Chief People Officer at Landor.
The Q3 2025 IPA Bellwether Report arrives at a delicate time, as the market slowly regains its footing after a period of hesitance.
In this interview, Ivan Doruda, CEO of MGID, explains why the industry’s protective systems have backfired, how this has weakened the media ecosystem, and what advertisers can do to reverse the trend.
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