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Influencer Marketing Decline Leaves Brands Scrambling for Authority
From beauty queen to travel gurus, influencers have emerged as one of the powerful weapons on social media. These creators have built a whole empire with loyal followers who are crazy for them. But as their popularity grew, so did skepticism. Was this influencer phenomenon too good to be true? Let’s talk about the influencer…
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Can Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol Bring Change to the Cafe Culture?
Starbucks has been brewing headlines again, and no, it’s not the financial woes or some new secret latte. This time, it’s about the newly appointed Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol, a seasoned F&B industry pro. While we send virtual high-fives to Brian and the coffee giant for this shake-up, one can’t help but wonder—what’s going behind…
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Is it Time to Ditch Points and Redefine Brand Loyalty Programs?
Point-based brand loyalty programs feel completely outdated, and it’s time to make a major change. In today’s hyper-connected world where brands inundate users by the millions, loyalty is more about emotional connections than rewards. Brands need to reconsider their strategy to match the new consumer trends. Brand loyalty programs are just as much about perks…
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Why Have Pop-Up Stores Become the New Thing for Luxury Brands?
Retailers have been playing the pop-up store game for years, using quirky setups to lure in curious passersby, window shoppers, and anyone with FOMO. Imagine stepping out your front door and seeing a giant cheeseburger lounging in a hammock under a tent with a neon sign that says, “For all lazy bums!” If you’re like…
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Digital Ad Spend Trends: Where Are Brands Shifting Investment?
Ever wondered why the same trendy handbags or cool kitchen gadgets seem to follow you everywhere—whether it’s Instagram, YouTube, or any other platform you scroll through? It’s not a coincidence—it’s a result of brands investing heavily in targeted digital ads. As ad sends shifts to be more specific, data-driven platforms, brands are ensuring their products stay…
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The Apple vs. Google Third-Party Cookie War
Between the Google third-party cookies fiasco and Apple’s cape of privacy crusaders—in the browser war, nobody is winning users with their data privacy promises. While Apple champions itself as the defender of user privacy through polished ads and bold claims, Google faces the challenge of navigating a world where third-party cookies are increasingly scrutinized. With…
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What the X Advertising Boycott Taught Us About Branding
From the first time the owner of X, Elon Musk, called out advertisers to the full X advertising boycott, controversy around the role of brands on the social media site have been shaky at best. Watching on in horror and confusion, the world has already witnessed Musk’s unconventional style collide with the platform’s traditional advertising…
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2024 Advertising Trends: Visuals Over Narratives, Products Over Pricing
According to a fresh report by Smartly, the AI-powered ad tech company, marketers face some major surprises—especially if they want to keep up with the ever-changing tastes of Gen Z and Gen Alpha. This report offers new insights and timeless reminders for brands hoping to create show-stopping ad creatives and campaigns. Traditional motivators like interest,…
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Is YouTube Shorts Advertising is the Next Big Thing for Brands?
YouTube had the “watch and chill” vibe long before it became a trend for any OTT platform. YouTube has a solid fanbase with over 2 billion users and millions of real-time watchers. Despite its popularity, YouTube had to announce YouTube Shorts when the world jumped on the short-video bandwagon. Sure, YouTube may have been fashionably…
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Social Media Advertising Trends: What’s Hot in 2024
Imagine social media as your playground — one day you are getting the traction you never thought of, and the next day you are knocking out to try something new. In 2024, if you are serious about reaching your audience, social media advertising isn’t just an option, it is a necessity. Those days are gone,…
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