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Olivier Rousteing Leads Rabanne: How Creative Director Changes Impact Brand Strategy

Olivier Rousteing has taken the helm at French fashion house Rabanne following 14 years as creative director at Balmain. We analyze how a change in creative leadership transforms brand strategy and amplifies media communications.

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AI digest · verified by editors3 min
Marketing

Influencer Advertising and Brand Activations at the FIFA World Cup 2026

6 billion viewers, sponsorship packages worth $80–100 mln, and large-scale brand activations — we break down the marketing strategy behind the FIFA World Cup.

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AI digest · verified by editors4 min
Market research

Russia to Cut EV Subsidies from 35% to 10% — What It Means for Brands

Evolute manufacturer has proposed cutting EV subsidies from 35% to 10%. Maximum discounts will only apply to highly localized models — but no Russian electric car currently meets the required criteria.

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AI digest · verified by editors4 min
Marketing

Chipotle Opens First Restaurant in Mexico: A Global Branding Test

Chipotle opens its first location out of 4,100+ restaurants in Mexico — the country whose cuisine inspired the chain's menu. We explore why American brands fail in their prototype markets and what marketers can learn from it.

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AI digest · verified by editors4 min
Marketing

The CMO's Lonely Path: Why Marketing Leaders See Influencer Market Trends First

Marketing leaders are the first to spot market shifts — from AI to influencer channels — yet find themselves alone while businesses cling to familiar KPIs.

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AI digest · verified by editors4 min
Marketing

Byron Sharp and Jenny Romanyuk on Marketing Metrics: Why ROI Isn't Your KPI

Byron Sharp and Jenny Romanyuk from the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute explained at Cannes Lions why marketers shouldn't follow financial metrics and how to properly select KPIs to measure performance.

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AI digest · verified by editors4 min
Marketing

Blogger Advertising with Athletic Influencers: How Ally Bank Builds Sports Marketing

U.S. bank Ally invests 40% of its marketing budget in sports media and sponsorships, betting on athlete podcasts and cross-partnerships instead of traditional media buying.

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AI digest · verified by editors4 min
Media buying

Telegram Blocked in Russia: Roskomnadzor Claims Success, Experts Remain Skeptical

Roskomnadzor announced the Telegram blockade as effective, but all regulatory meeting participants admitted to still using the messenger. Natalia Kasperskaya proposed conducting a study on actual VPN coverage.

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AI digest · verified by editors3 min
Media buying

TV Time Series Tracking App Shuts Down: Founder Launches Bingers

Popular TV Time app with 26.4M installations is shutting down due to high server costs. Founder Antonio Pinto is launching Bingers — a new platform with user data import.

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AI digest · verified by editors4 min
Marketing

Branded Activations in Action: How Netflix Promotes MLB Home Run Derby

Streaming service Netflix is broadcasting MLB Home Run Derby for the first time while deploying unconventional marketing tools: from rhinestone-studded trucks to influencer partnerships and promotional streetcars.

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AI digest · verified by editors4 min
Market research

EU to Ban Social Media for Children Under 13: What It Means for Influencer Marketing

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has promised legislation to ban social media for children under 13. Ten EU countries have already announced their own age restrictions ranging from 13 to 16 years old.

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AI digest · verified by editors4 min
Media buying

Media Buying Explained: A Beginner's Guide to How It Works

How professional ad purchasing works: CPM/CPV metrics, negotiations instead of fixed rates, and the unique dynamics of influencer advertising.

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ETC Team6 min
Marketing

Influencer Marketing: What It Is and How to Choose an Agency

What goes into an influencer campaign, how agencies differ from platforms, and six key criteria for choosing the right partner.

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ETC Team7 min
Bloggers

Influencer Ads: How to Launch a Campaign Without Wasting Your Budget

Formats, pricing, and launch checklist: how to run influencer advertising systematically — no fake metrics, ad labeling penalties, or wasted budgets.

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ETC Team7 min