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StrategyMar 2, 2026 · 8 min read

Why Legacy Brands Keep Losing the Algorithm (And How to Fix It)

The Gen Z consumer doesn't respond to ads — they respond to culture. Here's why most legacy brands are spending on the wrong things, and the exact framework we use to flip the script.

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