The 2026 World Cup features an intense rivalry between Adidas and Nike. Adidas holds an edge in soccer while Nike aims to connect across a wider cultural landscape.
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Why Brands Are Investing Billions In The FIFA World Cup 2026
This year’s World Cup tournament is a unique cultural and financial phenomenon, expected to generate $40.9 billion in global GDP and $17.2 billion in the U.S.
What Does A Luxury Brand Sound Like?
Not too long ago, although it seems like ages since we could attend conferences in person, I met a senior marketing executive from Farmers Insurance who told me that when his team was first presented with the Farmers jingle, they hated it. “Too hokey!” is what he said. But their vote was overridden by more […]
5 Challenges Every Home Brand Must Overcome To Grow in the U.S. Market
Everyone has heard the adage, “The bigger the challenges, the greater the opportunity,” but often the reverse is true too: The bigger the opportunity, the greater the challenges. Both apply for home brands that aim to grow in the U.S. consumer market. “A modicum of success in the U.S. is the most common and ultimately […]
Ikea Cancels Its Catalog, Breaking a Vital Link in the Customer Journey
As 2020 draws to a close, every retailer is ready to close the books on this most disruptive of years. Ikea is quite literally closing its books. It is ending the 70-year run of its iconic catalog. The Ikea catalog will be relegated to a museum, where it becomes a nostalgic reminder of days gone […]
