Marketing Rarely Fails On Its Own
Marketing rarely fails on its own. It reveals where purpose is being treated as language, and where it’s being treated as a discipline.
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Marketing rarely fails on its own. It reveals where purpose is being treated as language, and where it’s being treated as a discipline.
As we approach America’s 250th birthday, our celebrations reflect on the greatness of our country. Inherent in our celebrations is the belief that America is a great land. America is a great brand. As Americans, we are owners of brand America.
Entertainment and brand architecture are now front and center as the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger unfolds.
Bain publishes a good analysis every year of so-called insurgent brands in the U.S. FMCG (fast-moving consumer goods) market. For the past few years, these small brands have captured a disproportionate share of annual growth. This year’s analysis reports that in 2025 insurgent brands accounted for 36% of aggregate growth across all FMCG categories, which seems pretty impressive given that they comprise an aggregate share of less than 2%.
For C-suite leaders facing massive disruption whether from AI, tariffs, or global realignment the question of brand positioning is no longer just a marketing issue. It falls on the shoulders of senior leaders to guide the brand, like raising a child new to the world.