Brands & Culture

How ON is shaking up the sneaker world through kindness.

Lessons from a perennial naughty list entry.

Snapchat has always been a darling of the digital age, known for its friendly, fun vibes. It is seen as one of the most creative and kind brands in culture and especially in the digital brandscape. But in 2024 year, it cranked up the volume with a daring campaign that boldly says, “less social media.”

There’s something worse than being naughty. Say hello to the “meh” list.

While Max Verstappen may be the best driver on the Formula 1 grid today, he has not always been the most liked. So how did he end up as my entry to the nice list for 2024? As an avid F1 fan, I can tell you that Verstappen himself hasn’t really changed, rather it’s the circumstances around him that have moved him to the nice column for 2024.

Imagine hopping into a car, punching in your destination, and then kicking back and relaxing while the car drives itself. That's the future Waymo, the self-driving car company from Google as well as its competitors, is trying to create.

Just as certain celebrities find themselves in the limelight, some brands are perpetually under the public's watchful eye. They weather criticism, spark debates, and withstand a barrage of online trolling – yet they continue to thrive in this tumultuous sea of public opinion. Let’s explore the naughty list through the intriguing phenomenon that transforms some thriving brands into cultural punching bags.

We thought we'd wish everyone a happy New Year by exploring two of the biggest names in bubbly: Dom Pérignon and Moët & Chandon via BAV syndicated data.

Should BAV Group launch an advice column for brands? 

We are pleased to announce that BAV Group is included in the Forrester® Landscape: Brand Measurement Consulting Services, 2024.

National Hot Cocoa Day is December 13, so for 2024 we thought we would take a look and see what the data says about which hot cocoa brand is the hottest for cozy season -- Swiss Miss or Ghirardelli?

Was "brat" a moment or a movement?