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AI Controversy at the Spring Festival: Why Munich’s Beer Mug Is So Polarizing
A comment by Verena Gründel on the new Spring Festival beer mug, AI hallucinations, and the question of whether this faux pas is brilliant or just plain weird.
CMO Steffen Zeller on Rügenwalder Mühle’s Bold Marketing
Almost a year after our first conversation, Steffen Zeller, Rügenwalder Mühle’s Chief Marketing Officer, speaks with us about regulatory obstacles, the power of traditional branding, and why transformation always takes courage.
How Brand Building Keeps Growth Costs Down
Performance delivers short-term results. Differentiation isn’t established in the funnel – it develops inside the minds of your target audience. Brand building is becoming pivotal for CMOs as a lever for pricing, efficiency and sustainable growth.
24.03.2026
I was at SXSW. The most important innovation festival in the U.S. And I know that many of you would have loved to go. That’s why I’m taking you along on this retrospective journey and sharing my most interesting insights with you.
Big Event, Small Budget: Win with FIFA World Cup Marketing
In 2026, the biggest spectacle in international soccer heads to the USA, Canada, and Mexico. But with FIFA World Cup marketing, success for brands won’t be decided in North American stadiums, but in the everyday lives of fans in their home markets.
Diversity in marketing: Why ignorance is harmful
A recent survey shows that diversity ranks last among marketers, while AI dominates. A comment by Verena Gründel.
11.03.2026
In the latest marketing survey conducted by marketing-BÖRSE in cooperation with DMEXCO, BVDW, and Horizont, five AI topics ranked among the top 10 most important marketing trends for 2026.