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The social-first era and what it means for brands in 2025

Ogilvy Social.Lab
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Social media has long been treated as a distribution channel—just another place to push out brand messages. But in 2025, that approach won’t cut it anymore. The most successful brands are rethinking their entire marketing model, placing social at the core of everything they do. In its latest Trends Report, Ogilvy Social.Lab delves into the true meaning of social-first and its impact on brand success in 2025.

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