10 Ways to Not Be a Boring Brand Next Year

Hyper-targeting is paying more to ignore your future customers. That's the reality most brands face today. They've optimized themselves into tiny corners while competitors copy each other into oblivion. That’s just one tip of many in this week’s episode.

Elena, Angela, and Rob tackle why marketing feels so bland and how to fix it. They share 10 research-backed strategies to stand out in 2026, from expanding your audience to investing in underpriced media. Plus, hear which brands broke through the noise this year and what marketers can learn from their bold moves.

Topics covered:

• [01:00] Why brand conformity is killing differentiation
• [05:00] Building AI agent teams for creative breakthrough
• [11:00] The 60/40 rule for brand vs performance spend
• [14:00] Hunt for underpriced media to boost efficiency
• [16:00] Why emotional campaigns outperform rational ones
• [21:00] Brands that stood out in 2025

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Resources:
Brand Strategy Insider Article: https://brandingstrategyinsider.com/competing-on-sameness-the-marketing-mistake-of-our-times/


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