Rising Tariffs Threaten Margins, But Strong Brands Are Holding Their Ground
As policymakers weigh new rounds of tariffs on imported goods, business leaders are bracing for yet another hit to margins. From automobile makers to home goods retailers, many companies will soon face a familiar question: absorb the extra costs or pass them on? For some brands, that decision isn’t as painful as it sounds. According […]
Why Price Reductions Haven’t Stopped The Bleeding at Tesla
Over the past few years, Tesla has implemented several major price reductions in a bid to increase market share by making electric vehicles more accessible to a broader market. But the results have been underwhelming. Despite lower prices, Tesla’s share of the U.S. electric vehicle (EV) market continues to shrink. The combination of reduced prices […]
Growth in brand equity leads to stronger pricing power
How Tesla’s Brand Erosion Hurts its Profitability and Market Share
How Netflix’s Drive to Survive Turbocharged Formula 1’s Brand Growth
Formula 1 was a niche sport in the U.S. in 2019, with limited awareness and an underdeveloped brand presence. Fast forward to today, and F1 has seen explosive growth in viewership, event attendance, and social media engagement. All of this has been largely fueled by the Netflix phenomenon Drive to Survive. But how has F1’s […]
Crisis, Recovery, and Resilience: How the McDonald’s Brand Weathered an E. Coli Outbreak
When the CDC issued a food safety alert on October 22, 2024, linking a multi-state E. coli outbreak to contaminated slivered onions in McDonald’s Quarter Pounders, the fast-food giant faced a difficult challenge to its reputation. Consumers reacted swiftly, and the hit to McDonald’s perceived product quality and overall experience led to a two-percentile drop […]
How a Netflix Partnership Supercharged Formula 1’s Brand Love
Leading Telecom Provider Links Brand Equity to Business Outcomes with BERA.ai
Walmart’s High-Income Shopper Surge: How the Retail Giant is Winning Wealthier Shoppers
For decades, Walmart has been synonymous with low prices and budget-conscious shopping—a go-to destination for families looking to stretch their dollars. But a seismic shift is underway. A growing number of high-income shoppers are filling Walmart’s aisles, signaling a transformation in how the retail giant is perceived. During Walmart’s Q3 2024 earnings call, CEO Doug […]
The Multiplier Effect
