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The Return of Experiential Marketing and Why It Matters Now.

Digital advertising is struggling to maintain consumer engagement. The average person encounters thousands of ads daily, yet engagement rates continue to decline. Studies show that global click-through rates on digital ads have dropped, with banner blindness reaching record levels. At the same time, skepticism toward influencer marketing is growing, particularly as AI-generated endorsements become more […]

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The Rise of the Wellness Economy.

The wellness economy isn’t just growing – it’s taking over. What started as a niche industry of boutique fitness studios and green juice bars has exploded into a $1.8 trillion global powerhouse. Today, wellness means AI-powered health diagnostics, biohacking retreats, and personalized longevity plans tailored down to the cellular level. Consumers aren’t just tracking steps […]

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How Nintendo Conquered the UK Market and Changed Gaming Forever.

In 2005, Nintendo was teetering on irrelevance in the UK. Once a dominant force, the gaming giant had been eclipsed by Sony’s PlayStation and Microsoft’s Xbox, holding a mere 5% market share in a space increasingly dominated by high-powered consoles and competitive gaming. Gaming had become synonymous with young, tech-savvy male audiences – a niche […]

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The Marketing Teams of the Future.

The marketing department, as we know it, is obsolete. Generative AI develops millions of personalized ads in milliseconds. Consumers shape brand narratives in real-time. Predictive algorithms anticipate needs before customers even recognize them. The traditional marketing playbook isn’t just outdated; it’s collapsing. Legacy teams, built on rigid hierarchies and campaign cycles, are being outpaced by […]

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Why Brand Loyalty is Turning Into Tribalism.

Brand loyalty is no longer about what you buy – it is about who you are. Consumers do not just choose brands; they pledge their allegiance. Jeep Wrangler owners – called Jeepers, Apple users, Patagonia advocates, and Nike loyalists are not just customers – they are tribes bonded by shared values, identity, and purpose. A […]

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Fast Food Enters the Subscription Era as Brands Bet on Customer Loyalty.

In early 2022, Panera Bread introduced its Unlimited Sip Club, a subscription service granting customers unlimited self-serve beverages for a monthly fee. It was among the first major fast-food chains to test a subscription-based model, shifting from traditional loyalty programs to a strategy aimed at securing recurring revenue and increasing customer visits. Subscription models are […]

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How Rising Food Prices Are Changing Buying Habits in Japan.

Food prices in Japan have surged since 2022, shifting consumer habits in ways that brands cannot afford to ignore. A nationwide study by our sister company, CMG Inc., reveals the extent of this shift, showing how inflation influences where, what, and how often people buy groceries. Japanese consumers have long prioritized quality and brand loyalty, […]

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How Brands Can Adapt to the Social Media Detox Trend.

For years, brands have poured billions into social media, banking on its power to capture consumer attention. But many users are logging off, exhausted by algorithm-driven content, relentless ads, and digital fatigue. The rise of the social media detox movement presents an inconvenient truth for marketers: the platforms once considered indispensable may now push consumers […]