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The Growth Watchlist: 5 brands in decline, jan. 2026
Most brands don’t collapse overnight. They fade quietly one lost user, one forgotten reason to choose. Each month, we’ll use our data tools to uncover 5 familiar brands losing real buyers while their categories grow or sustain. This isn’t criticism. It’s an early-warning system. See the patterns before decline becomes destiny.
Marketers Could Replace Sports Sponsorships With Art Galleries & Aquariums
As sports sponsorship costs rise, consumer interest is quietly shifting. MRI-Simmons data shows that leagues like MLB, NBA, and NHL have lost millions of fans, while passions tied to nature and the arts—beaches, aquariums, zoos, galleries, and live music—are growing. For marketers, the most authentic, high-impact sponsorships may now live beyond stadiums, closer to where consumers actually spend their time.