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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 New platforms and strategies are replacing outdated 2022–2023 approaches, forcing businesses to adapt or fall behind.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Copywriting Secrets

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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.