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What Bees, Burgers and Brand Budgets Can Teach Us About Marketing Measurement
✍️ A ClickZ reflection on MadFest 2025

At MadFest last week, Rory Sutherland reminded the room what too many boardrooms forget: not everything valuable can be measured up front.

“Marketing should be treated like R&D, not procurement,” he said — urging brands to value discovery, not just efficiency.

His metaphor? Bees. Some follow a known path (performance), others go exploring (brand). Without the explorers, the hive starves.

While it’s a compelling argument in theory, the practical realities of brand-building can be tough for marketers. The biggest challenge? Proving it’s working. Without clear evidence of impact, securing budget for top-of-funnel campaigns can be next to impossible.

This tension echoed across sessions — but especially in our conversations with Fospha, who are helping brands tackle this head-on. Their new Glow research reveals how early indicators like branded search and engaged site visits serve as predictive signals of future revenue — giving marketers the proof they need to protect and scale brand investment.

At a time when finance demands certainty and marketing needs freedom, this might just be the measurement rethink the industry’s been waiting for.

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Sector Spotlight 🎥

DIGITALLY NATIVE FRAGRANCE

Dossier Opens Flagship Boutique in NYC, Offering Unique Fragrance Experiences

Dossier's flagship store in NoLita signifies a digitally-native brand's strategic transition from pop-up experiences to permanent retail presence, providing a unique in-store fragrance discovery enriched by real-time analytics and eco-friendly design. This model not only enhances consumer engagement but opens new avenues for luxury fragrance marketing, reflecting a broader industry trend towards integrating advanced data-driven personalization and sustainability in retail. Such developments present marketing professionals with actionable insights on leveraging physical spaces to amplify brand prestige and customer experiences.

BEAUTY MARKET TRENDS

Moroccanoil Introduces Perfume Evoking Mediterranean Holiday Essence

Moroccanoil's debut fragrance is now available, capturing the essence of their popular hair oil and delivering a 'holiday in a bottle' experience. Priced at $118 for 100ml and $23.80 for a travel-friendly 10ml, this product offers marketers opportunities to explore consumer retention strategies by leveraging emotional connections with the brand’s existing loyal customer base. Strategically targeting the product’s unique scent associations may enhance consumer engagement and personalize marketing efforts.

BEAUTY MARKET TRENDS

Patchouli Oil Market Flourishing with Natural Fragrances Outpacing Synthetics

The global patchouli oil market is poised to grow from $119.9 million in 2025 to $184.2 million by 2035, driven by a 4.4% CAGR, reflecting a consumer shift towards natural fragrances over synthetic options. This trend is fueled by patchouli's diverse applications in perfumery, personal care, and aromatherapy, supported by regulatory changes favoring natural ingredient use and sustainability efforts. For marketers, this presents a strategic opportunity to tap into evolving consumer preferences for authentic, multipurpose botanicals, capitalizing on patchouli’s versatile appeal in the wellness, beauty, and household segments.

LUXURY DETERGENT TRENDS

High-End Fragrance Brands Elevate Laundry With Luxurious Scent Formulas

High-end fragrance brands like Le Labo, and personalities such as Kris Jenner, are expanding into luxury laundry detergents, positioning them as lifestyle products for discerning consumers. These premium detergents feature skincare-grade ingredients, sophisticated scents, and chic packaging, reflecting a growing trend where laundry care aligns with personal values and aesthetics. Marketers should note this evolution as an opportunity to target consumers who prioritize high-quality, transparent, and aesthetically appealing home-care products.

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SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGY

Currys Engages New Customers Through Strategic TikTok Success

Currys has effectively leveraged its social media presence, particularly on TikTok, to engage with a younger demographic, increasing brand preference to 26% compared to 21% three years ago. This strategic engagement is pivotal for marketers looking to penetrate Gen Z markets, providing actionable insights into effective social media adoption. Currys' success demonstrates the potential for targeted digital strategies to enhance brand equity in competitive industries.

AFFILIATE MARKETING

Amazon Doubles Influencer Commissions Ahead of Extended Prime Day Event

Amazon has doubled influencer commissions for its Prime Day period, running from July 1 to July 20, offering specific increases in 13 product categories, such as beauty and jewelry. This move aims to motivate influencers to enhance sales during the expanded four-day Prime Day event, presenting significant earning potential for marketers involved in content creation.