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Successful companies are shifting from a product-centric to a brand-centric approach, leveraging brand equity to drive exponential growth in new arenas.
Brand as Growth Driver- Authenticity and Transparency Reign Supreme
- The Power of Community and Connection
- Values-Driven Consumption
- Brand strategy
- Business growth
- Market Expansion
- Brands & Advertising
- Business & Commerce
Successful companies are shifting from a product-centric to a brand-centric approach, leveraging brand equity to drive exponential growth in new arenas.
Interbrand: Best Global Brands ReportBrand as Growth Driver
Successful companies are shifting from a product-centric to a brand-centric approach, leveraging brand equity to drive exponential growth in new arenas.
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Brands are increasingly leveraging fan culture and participating in fandoms to connect with their target audiences.
Brand Fandom Engagement- Authenticity and Transparency Reign Supreme
- The Power of Community and Connection
- Branding
- Consumer Engagement
- Marketing
- Brands & Advertising
- Consumer Attitudes
- Digital Platforms
Brands are increasingly leveraging fan culture and participating in fandoms to connect with their target audiences.
YouTube: Trends fandom report 2024Brand Fandom Engagement
Brands are increasingly leveraging fan culture and participating in fandoms to connect with their target audiences. 
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A strong brand identity and voice on social media, along with promoting individual creators' voices, is becoming increasingly important for brand awareness and reach.
Brand Identity Matters- Authenticity and Transparency Reign Supreme
- The Power of Community and Connection
- Values-Driven Consumption
- Brand Building
- Influencer marketing
- Social Media Strategy
- Brands & Advertising
- Business & Commerce
- Digital Platforms
A strong brand identity and voice on social media, along with promoting individual creators' voices, is becoming increasingly important for brand awareness and reach.
HubSpot: 2024 social trends reportBrand Identity Matters
A strong brand identity and voice on social media, along with promoting individual creators' voices, is becoming increasingly important for brand awareness and reach. 
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Brands that cultivate 'magnetism' by fostering genuine connections and purpose-driven narratives resonate with Gen Z.
Brand Magnetism Attracts Gen Z- Authenticity and Transparency Reign Supreme
- The Power of Community and Connection
- Values-Driven Consumption
- Brand Building
- Competitive Strategy
- Customer Loyalty
- Market Share
- Brands & Advertising
- Consumer Attitudes
- Digital Platforms
Brands that cultivate 'magnetism' by fostering genuine connections and purpose-driven narratives resonate with Gen Z.
DCDX: Gen Z's top 25...Brand Magnetism Attracts Gen Z
Brands that cultivate 'magnetism' by fostering genuine connections and purpose-driven narratives resonate with Gen Z. 
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Brand safety is becoming a paramount concern, driving the need for robust vetting processes and risk mitigation strategies.
Brand Safety Prioritization- Authenticity and Transparency Reign Supreme
- Values-Driven Consumption
- Creator Selection
- Platform Development
- Risk management
- Brands & Advertising
- Business & Commerce
Brand safety is becoming a paramount concern, driving the need for robust vetting processes and risk mitigation strategies.
Creator IQ: The state of...Brand Safety Prioritization
Brand safety is becoming a paramount concern, driving the need for robust vetting processes and risk mitigation strategies. 
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Brands and pop culture are increasingly intertwined, influencing each other in a cyclical relationship.
Brand-Culture Intertwining- Authenticity and Transparency Reign Supreme
- The Power of Community and Connection
- Values-Driven Consumption
- Advertising
- Brand strategy
- Marketing
- Social Media
- Brands & Advertising
- Culture
Brands and pop culture are increasingly intertwined, influencing each other in a cyclical relationship.
Tracksuit: Track record 2024Brand-Culture Intertwining
Brands and pop culture are increasingly intertwined, influencing each other in a cyclical relationship. 
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Marketing teams are increasingly integrating brand and performance advertising, breaking down traditional silos and adopting a full-funnel approach.
Brand-Performance Convergence- Authenticity and Transparency Reign Supreme
- The Power of Community and Connection
- Advertising
- Marketing
- Measurement
- Team Structures
- Brands & Advertising
- Business & Commerce
Marketing teams are increasingly integrating brand and performance advertising, breaking down traditional silos and adopting a full-funnel approach.
Smartly: Digital Advertising Trends 2025Brand-Performance Convergence
Marketing teams are increasingly integrating brand and performance advertising, breaking down traditional silos and adopting a full-funnel approach. 
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Brands are winning on social media by providing escapism, building engagement, and letting creators lead.
Breakthrough Social Strategies- Authenticity and Transparency Reign Supreme
- Experiences Over Material Goods
- The Power of Community and Connection
- Advertising
- Marketing
- Social Media
- Brands & Advertising
- Business & Commerce
- Digital Platforms
Brands are winning on social media by providing escapism, building engagement, and letting creators lead.
IQ: Contagious download 2024Breakthrough Social Strategies
Brands are winning on social media by providing escapism, building engagement, and letting creators lead. 
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Advertisers are moving beyond the traditional divide between brand and performance marketing, recognizing the importance of both long-term brand building and short-term sales activation.
Bridging Brand & Performance- Authenticity and Transparency Reign Supreme
- The Power of Community and Connection
- Brand Building
- Campaign Measurement
- Marketing Strategy
- Brands & Advertising
- Business & Commerce
Advertisers are moving beyond the traditional divide between brand and performance marketing, recognizing the importance of both long-term brand building and short-term sales activation.
Audacy: Share of audio trendsBridging Brand & Performance
Advertisers are moving beyond the traditional divide between brand and performance marketing, recognizing the importance of both long-term brand building and short-term sales activation. 
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Marketers are increasing their budget allocation towards walled gardens like Meta, TikTok, and Snapchat, driven by the desire for better targeting and performance.
Budget Shift to Walled Gardens- Authenticity and Transparency Reign Supreme
- The Power of Community and Connection
- Budget Allocation
- Media Buying
- Programmatic Advertising
- Social Media Platforms
- Brands & Advertising
- Business & Commerce
- Digital Platforms
Marketers are increasing their budget allocation towards walled gardens like Meta, TikTok, and Snapchat, driven by the desire for better targeting and performance.
Smartly: Digital Advertising Trends 2025Budget Shift to Walled Gardens
Marketers are increasing their budget allocation towards walled gardens like Meta, TikTok, and Snapchat, driven by the desire for better targeting and performance. 
