Marketing intelligence
Marketing Intelligence at Aeternus is where research, strategy, and real-world market dynamics come together. We analyze how industries evolve, how customers think, and how brands win attention, turning complex data into clear strategic insight. From fintech and software to healthcare and automotive, we break down what actually drives growth so you can make smarter marketing decisions with confidence.
Read about perspectives on marketing strategy, psychology, and industry trends, editorials designed to challenge conventional thinking and spark better decisions.

How to build brand loyalty
Companies don’t create brand loyalty through a points program or a single campaign. It emerges when a company is easy to remember, credible enough to trust, valuable enough to choose and consistent enough to choose again.

Ferrari Luce – a rebrand of a legend, or a model that lost its spirit
Ferrari Luce, a controversial launch, and an unclear path forward. Ferrari, just like many car brands, began to suffer from being too unique.

Where users find you – the distribution problem in the GTM strategy
Where users find you – the distribution problem in the GTM strategy Where users find you – the distribution problem

The LinkedIn carousel as a trust signal
In 2026, LinkedIn carousels are primary engagement drivers on the platform. In this article, we explore the nuances between different content types and how companies can leverage them.

How to get featured in Google AI Overviews
Google’s AI Overviews aren’t only about SEO anymore. Google’s algorithm now collects brand mentions across the web and provides an answer. So, being mentioned in many places matters more today. We explore some of the ways companies can leverage that.

Building credibility in a crowded market: the psychological warfare behind trust
Is credibility visual or behavioral? In this article, we explore how companies, strategists, and brands appear credible and what they all have in common.

How AI will transform healthcare
AI in healthcare is shifting from support tools to decision-making systems. Generative and agentic AI are transforming care delivery, value creation, and competition.

Marketing in 2026: what’s actually changed?
According to Deloitte, marketing in 2026 is transforming fast. New platforms and strategies are replacing outdated 2022–2023 approaches, forcing businesses to adapt or fall behind.

The more AI talks with your customers, the less you understand them
AI is seemingly everywhere. Companies have begun to use it as the first point of contact with customers. In this article, we explore whether that move is good for the long-term brand trust.

Is your problem positioning, distribution, or product?
Product, positioning, and distribution – the three pitfalls which every company needs to navigate. In this article, we explore these underlying issues and how to navigate them.

Retail in 2026: AI is restructuring the business
In this blog, we analyzed how AI transforms the fundamental operations of retail businesses. The BCG report highlights three shifts: new job structures, rising cybersecurity needs, split personalization models, and a move from traditional search to AI-driven discovery.

LLMs are starving for original data. That makes SEO more important than ever
LLMs are starving for original data. What does SEO have to do with it? We believe that by following SEO fundamentals, valuable data can be easily captured by LLMs.

Psychological triggers for NOT buying an EV
Why are EV purchases lower than expected? In this article, we explore what are hidden psychological triggers for not buying an EV.

Consumer perception of electric vehicles
What do consumers really think about electric vehicles (EVs)? Why do many drivers still hesitate to buy an EV despite rapid technological progress? In this article, we explore the consumer perceptions shaping EV adoption.

Did the Electric Car Revolution Hit a Speed Bump?
In this article, we analyze why the global EV transition is slowing and how shifting consumer behavior, policy changes, and market realities are reshaping the automotive industry.

Why corporate language fails in advertising
In this article, we explore why corporate language fails in advertising and what companies can do to improve their messaging.

Analyzing pitch decks from 5 popular companies right now
Pitch decks communicate business vision. They are visual summaries that grab attention. In this article, we explore how some pitch decks hook the audience in.

Porsche vs BMW – Comparing Brand Guidance Systems
How do BMW’s and Porsche’s brand guidelines compare? Are there any similarities between these two brands? What do they do differently? We explore these questions and more in our latest article.

When Car Logos Had a Soul: 5 Brands That Designed Away Their Personality
Are all car brand logos becoming – flat? Is the minimalistic trend we’re seeing ruining some of the world’s best-known brands? In this article, we explore how 5 world-known car brands have been simplifying their logo through time.

Advertisers know you better than you know yourself
How much do advertisers know about you? How much do companies like Meta and Google know? In this article, we explore what data they have on you. And, we included links for you to check.

5 Heartwarming Car Commercials That Bring Christmas Joy
Explore how the top automotive brands use Christmas storytelling to elevate their marketing impact. We selected 5 standout commercials that blend emotion, narrative, and marketing strategy to create unforgettable holiday campaigns.

How fintech companies sell the service – top brands copy analysis
How do fintech companies sell their service? In this article, we identify top 10 fintech companies’ copywriting patterns and provide a short analysis why that specific pattern works. We also include the target emotions each brand pursues in its copy.

Top five copywriting formulas for SaaS
How do you stand out from the crowd? In this article, we explore top performing copywriting formulas for SaaS companies and how others can use them. We also included some AI prompts which you can try – it helps with brainstorming new ideas and angles!

Top four copywriting formulas for AI companies
What makes your AI company stand out? A lot of things, actually. And to put your uniqueness into words, you can rely on copywriting formulas – ways of combining ideas people naturally take in. In this article, we cover four copywriting formulas for AI companies, which should help you stand out even more.

The Neuroeconomics of Attention: How Social Media Shapes Our Choices
Attention is today’s most sought after commodity. In this article, we explore neuroeconomics what that means for users and for brands.

The Emotional Power of Framing in Marketing
Iconic marketing campaigns don’t just sell products; they use framing in marketing to tell compelling stories that tap into emotions. Here are six famous campaigns that did it masterfully.

Chasing Trends – the Do’s, the Don’ts, the Pitfalls, and the Benefits
Cultural trends are an amazing phenomenon that can rally people and influence their behavior, worldview, and values. Companies, naturally, want to align with certain trends and communicate values. We explore how to align, how NOT to align, and what you can do.

3M, Glass Kicking, and Free Marketing
3M has had a blast with the 2005 bus stop glass-kicking stunt. But is it all true, or is it just another urban legend? We’re exploring this legendary marketing campaign in our new blog.

Instagram 2025 Updates: The End of the Perfect Feed or the Start of Creative Chaos?
Instagram started 2025 with a major change in its UI. We examine the update’s impact. Can the users accept the new rectangle grid layout? Will Instagram reverse the change?

Copywriting Secrets
Here we explore our trade and share copywriting secrets many businesses can use in their daily work. Read on!

Coca-Cola and the AI Menace
Coca-Cola AI ad has gone round the world. And the people are not happy with all the AI blunders that a simple quality control could have prevented.

Jaguar Rebranding: The People Have Spoken
The Jaguar rebranding strategy got mixed reactions. The promo ad raised questions whether bold actions will elevate the brand or diminish its legacy. Let’s look into the public backlash together

5 Key Takeaways from Tesla’s ‘We, Robot’ Event That Could Disrupt Marketing
Discover how Tesla’s ‘We, Robot’ event changed the face of marketing thanks to the use of AI strategies, automated solutions as well as emotional storytelling. Explore 5 trends that were inspired by the launch of Tesla’s Cybercab and Robovan, which every brand needs to understand.

Beyoncé x Levi’s Ad Campaign Backlash: a PR Nightmare
Beyoncé x Levi’s Ad Campaign: Empowerment or Big Blunder? What happens when Queen Bey undresses, and the internet isn’t impressed? Spoiler: It’s a marketing meltdown!

The Art of Parody Marketing: The Best Parody Marketing Campaigns So Far
Dive into the world of parody marketing, where humor meets strategy to captivate audiences and create unforgettable brand connections!

The Marketing Strategy No One Expected: How notwoways’ CCTV Ad Transformed Formula Zoysia’s Success
Explore how the notwoways CCTV ad transformed marketing, using real footage to engage consumers and inspire your brand to adopt similar strategies.

Fiat 500s Ad: The Funniest Commercial that Dodged Stereotypical Backlash
Discover how the Fiat 500S ad cleverly uses humor to transform tension into a memorable connection, sidestepping stereotypes and creating a lasting, positive impact.

Fastvertising examples
Fastvertising examples are all over the place. Maybe that’s why it is sometimes hard to understand the concept. But when you look at Fastvertising as a means to communicate via a brand as if it were a person – things start to fall in place.

The Unsung Heroines of the Automotive World
Women – the unsung heroines of the automotive world. We took the chance to write about some of their inventions and initiatives that helped create better vehicles. Because a good product is half the marketing work done – these women inventors made sure of it.

How to Interview Customers for a Buyer Persona
Marketing managers frequently ask themselves how to interview customers for a buyer persona. In this article, we explore what a buyer persona is, what it isn’t, and how to conduct interview to find out more. And we also provide some tips that will help you in defining your buyer persona.

How to avoid bland marketing
Nowadays, bland marketing is everywhere. And it seems that it all comes down to defining the buyer persona. In this new piece inspired by ‘Buyer Personas’ by Adele Revella and Jim Kraus, we explore the current full-stack marketer trends, what happens by taking the data at face value, and how to get to know your customer.

The ‘What’s in it for me?’ method
What is in it for me – that is the question every customer asks when they get in touch with a brand. And if the company behind the brand addresses this question properly, it can understand the buyer persona. Of course, defining the buyer persona takes a little more than that, but looking at a business from the customer’s point of view can bring clarity.

Fastvertising: The Art of Fast Ads
Being fast in advertising and quickly responding to emerging trends can make brands famous seemingly overnight. However, there is a thin line between riding a trend successfully and giving in to it. Staying relevant on the internet can come with a price. In this piece, we briefly cover Elon Musk, Ryan Reynolds, Pepsi, and Nike.

How BYD Beat Tesla as the Top-Selling Electric Car
BYD seemingly came out of nowhere to dominate the electric vehicle industry. However, their story is not an overnight success – the company started by manufacturing rechargeable batteries and grew to own the whole production process.

ChatGPT Got Your Tongue? The Impact of AI on Content Quality
Recent Google’s core algorithm update to its search engine has brought down many websites. Apparently, the reason for taking them down was the overuse of ChatGPT for content creation. In this article, we explore the efforts people make to make themselves visible online, and how Google tackles their overuse.
Did ChatGPT get your tongue too?

Powering The Future With Tesla’s Strategic Partnerships
From the brink of financial disaster to becoming one of the most well-known brands in the car industry; Tesla didn’t do all of it alone. They created strategic partnerships that were crucial in becoming who they are today. In this post, we explore how Tesla’s strategic partnerships came to be and what they achieved.

Why Google Search Beats ChatGPT for Reliable Information
Can we trust every decision made by Artificial Intelligence, or is it better to rely on our own instincts? ChatGPT is an AI-based model learning to interact with humans, but lacks the ability to think critically. In contrast, Google Search offers fact-checked results for informed decisions. Read more about how they compare.
Real-world breakdowns of how strategy, positioning, and execution come together to drive measurable growth.

Enterprise marketing strategy for software products and IT services
Software buyers need confidence in fit and value. IT services buyers need confidence in the team and its delivery. Explore how Aeternus builds enterprise marketing strategies around these differences, connecting positioning, credible proof, and complex buying decisions with global expansion, customer success, and profitable growth.

From performance to brand desire: Porsche marketing strategy (2000-2025)
It’s no secret that Porsche, as a brand, is easily recognizable. However, what makes it that way? In our new case study, we explore the ideas that make the Porsche marketing strategy unique.

From Performance to Brand Desire: Porsche Marketing Strategy (1948-2000)
How does an icon in the automobile world evolve? Where does it start? In this case study, we analyze the early stages of Porsche’s marketing strategy and cover the period from 1948 to 2000.

A Tool for an Imperfect World: How Human Communication Is Limiting AI
When we talk, we rarely say exactly what we mean in exact terms. We transfer this ambiguity to the AI. This case study explores language principles and how our communication is limiting AI.

How to Build a Marketing Strategy to Respond to a Market Downturn
What happens to marketing teams during recessions? They shrink. But is that the right way to go? We explore the learnings from previous recessions about people’s purchasing behaviors, company behaviors, and the best way to approach a downturn.

Thinking Outside the Box as a Brand-Building Strategy
Discover how Guinness and Michelin redefined success with a bold brand-building strategy and innovative content marketing that created cultural icons.

The Best or Nothing: Mercedes-Benz Marketing Strategy
Dive into the case study on how Mercedes-Benz marketing strategy developed through time, transforming from a luxury car manufacturer into a global brand.

From classic print ads to digital masterpieces: BMW marketing strategy through time
From “Pleasure” to “Sheer Driving Pleasure,” – here is how BMW’s motto evolved over the years, and its advertising followed. With evolution came a new BMW marketing strategy for each era, embodying the brand.

Do Women Stereotypes Still Shape Automotive Ads?
Do women stereotypes still shape automotive ads? We dove deep into the history of automotive ads dating all the way back to the 1900s, following a thread of how women were represented throughout history. What changed? What remained? And how did the changes influence car marketing?

The (not) so silent Audi vs BMW Marketing War
Audi vs. BMW. Their marketing bouts have become well-known in the industry because each ‘blow’ was original and praiseworthy. In this case study, we cover and analyze some of the most notable marketing moves both companies made, and what made their communities react to this kind of advertising.

The Journey to the Top: BYD’s Marketing Strategy
BYD’s marketing strategy has evolved over the years as the company grew its market share. We analyzed their marketing efforts and tried to understand how a company that started as a battery maker was able to transition into car manufacturing, eventually revolutionizing both industries.

Tesla’s Marketing Strategy and Its Impact on EV Growth
Tesla – the disruptor in the car industry. In this case study, we covered several aspects of their lucrative marketing strategy and analyzed how non-conventional approach to marketing can reap benefits for a company that at one moment almost went bankrupt.

Dollar Shave Club vs Gillette: a Case Study
What makes a good brand stand out? Is it their inviting copy, or their funny, witty video with a charismatic person talking directly to their ideal customer? We wrote a case study where we compare Dollar Shave Club’s marketing efforts with Gillette’s, and analyze how an effective copy placed throughout their ads made an established giant lose their no. 1 spot in men’s personal care niche.