Local Relevance Drives Global Engagement

Zappi: Local Relevance Drives Global Engagement: Lessons from FIFA World Cup 2026 Mascots for Enterprise CX

Jan 12, 2026

A recent Zappi study, surveyed over 1,000 people across these three countries to gauge fan sentiment and the effectiveness of this localized branding initiative. The insights from this study offer critical lessons for senior marketing and CX leaders navigating global markets.

Top Ads of 2025 and the Agility of Authenticity

2025’s Top-Performing Ads Showcase The Agility of Authenticity

Jan 11, 2026

With generative AI accelerating production cycles to near-instantaneous speeds, the industry-wide obsession shifted toward how much we could produce and how fast we could ship it. Yet, as we look back at the creative that actually moved the needle, a different story emerges: speed without soul is merely noise.

Expert Mode from The Agile Brand Guide®

Expert Mode: The Delicate Balance of Data and Daring in High-Stakes Holiday Creative

Jan 6, 2026

For many of us in the marketing leadership trenches, the holiday season represents the culmination of a year’s worth of planning, strategy, and budget allocation. It’s our Super Bowl, where a single campaign can define brand perception and drive a significant portion of annual revenue.

brown and beige painting

The AI-Accelerated Enterprise: Unlocking Connected Insights for Competitive Advantage

Nov 28, 2025

The consumer’s voice has never been more accessible, and technological advancements, particularly in Artificial Intelligence (AI), are accelerating data analysis. Despite these capabilities, many organizations remain hampered by fragmented, reactive approaches to consumer insights. This fragmentation creates significant gaps between understanding consumer needs and executing decisive business actions.

Zappi logo

Emotional Ads, Classic Characters and AI: What Made 2025’s Holiday Ads a Hit With Consumers 

Nov 25, 2025

What puts an ad on the top of the “nice list” this Christmas season? New analysis from Zappi, the leading consumer insights platform, shows that the most successful campaigns aren’t the flashiest — they’re the ones that made people feel. 

selective focus photography of gift boxes

Strategic Insights for Holiday Advertising: Elevating Impact in the Golden Quarter

Nov 23, 2025

Achieving both short-term sales uplift as well as long-term brand equity requires a strategic, data-informed approach, as highlighted by Zappi’s research into Christmas advertising trends, “Lessons in Advertising: Christmas 2025.” This analysis, encompassing top ads from both the UK and US markets, provides actionable insights for senior marketing and…

Zappi logo

Zappi Introduces Its First Brand Health Tracker: Connected, Always-On and Accessible for Every Marketing Team

Nov 19, 2025

With the Brand Health Tracker, Zappi connects advertising, innovation and brand data in one platform—giving marketers a continuous pulse on what drives growth

CMSWire: CX Leaders: Integration, Not Budgets, Define Your Next Advantage

CMSWire: CX Leaders: Integration, Not Budgets, Define Your Next Advantage

Oct 22, 2025

This article was written by Greg Kihlström for CMSWire. Connected insights turn consumer understanding into faster cycle times, stronger ROI and lasting customer loyalty.

Zappi logo

AI Investment Surges, but Data Fragmentation Blocks Brands from Unlocking Insights, Zappi Study Reveals

Sep 16, 2025

Survey finds companies with connected insights report 24-point higher satisfaction — yet half of organizations report their data and insights are fragmented

Zappi logo

Americans Are Redefining Fast Food from Budget Item to a ‘Treat’ or ‘Reward’

Jul 30, 2025

Fast food is evolving from a cheap convenience into something more indulgent. According to a new survey from consumer insights platform Zappi, nearly one in four U.S. consumers (23%) describe fast food as a “treat” or “reward,” while another 20% see it as a “guilty pleasure.” Just over one in…

Get Yesterday's News By Email

* indicates required
Please select all the ways you would like to hear from The Agile Brand, LLC:

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in the footer of our emails. For information about our privacy practices, please click the link in our footer.

By clicking below to subscribe, you acknowledge that your information will be transferred to our marketing platform Mailchimp for processing. Learn more about Mailchimp's privacy practices.


Catch the latest episodes of our shows




Listen to the latest episode of The Agile Brand podcast here:



The Agile Brand Guide®

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.