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The Complete Brand Audit Guide 2025: How to Assess and Strengthen Your Business Position
Brand Reputation, Branding, Brand Audit Natalie Gustafsson Brand Reputation, Branding, Brand Audit Natalie Gustafsson

The Complete Brand Audit Guide 2025: How to Assess and Strengthen Your Business Position

Brand audits aren’t just a checkbox—they’re the difference between a brand that resonates and one that’s overlooked. In a world where customer expectations shift overnight and competitors adapt at lightning speed, a comprehensive brand audit is your roadmap to clarity, alignment, and genuine connection. Without it, even the best campaigns risk falling flat—not because your offer lacks value, but because your brand failed to truly listen, adapt, and deliver what matters most.

This guide breaks down the essentials of brand auditing, blending actionable frameworks, real-world UK case studies, and expert commentary to help you uncover where your brand truly stands. Whether you’re aiming to sharpen your market position, boost consistency, or future-proof your reputation, you’ll find practical steps and proven strategies to ensure every brand touchpoint connects and delivers lasting value.

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Adidas Drone Show at the Acropolis: Commercial Ambition Meets Cultural Protection
Ethical Marketing, Brand Reputation Natalie Gustafsson Ethical Marketing, Brand Reputation Natalie Gustafsson

Adidas Drone Show at the Acropolis: Commercial Ambition Meets Cultural Protection

The Adidas drone show above Athens’ Acropolis ignited global debate on the ethics of monument marketing, as illuminated trainers and brand logos appeared to hover over Greece’s most iconic heritage site. This controversy highlights the growing risks brands face when commercial campaigns intersect with cultural landmarks, sparking legal action, public outrage, and renewed calls for stronger protections of our shared heritage.

This article explores the global uproar sparked by Adidas’s drone show near the Acropolis, unpacking the ethical, legal, and cultural dilemmas brands face when commercial ambitions collide with heritage sites. Through real-world reactions, government responses, and expert commentary, it highlights why thoughtful brand strategy and respect for cultural landmarks are now essential for any campaign seeking lasting impact.

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