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Growth Lab – News, data, and insights from Headcore.
Growth Lab – News, data, and insights from Headcore.
AI writing tics grow old. In 2023, delve was the flag word for ChatGPT in any text under suspicion. In 2025, its frequency collapsed. Core and modern took its place, according to a Washington Post analysis of 300 thousand messages from the model between June 2024 and July 2025. Anyone still detecting AI against the […]
95% of companies have brand guidelines. 25% apply them. The gap has a measured cost. Senior professionals who tracked the direct impact report US$ 6 million in lost revenue per year. On the other side, the companies that close this gap grow 17% faster, cut customer acquisition cost by 27%, and run ads with CTR […]
The most memorable event of your life was not the easiest It was the one you almost didn’t go to. The one that demanded something of you. The one that made you uncomfortable before it made you remember. The events industry wants to take that away from you. Neuroscience says that is the worst thing they […]
The first thing a brand does is not sell. It is to point a finger and say: this is me. Before PowerPoint, before the feed, before “positioning,” there already existed the oldest human need in the world after eating and escaping danger: to recognize. To identify. To separate mine from yours. The trustworthy from the […]
Innovation in Focus: Spin-offs and Feedback as Strategies for Success Hey, world. Let’s get straight to the point: in today’s business landscape, everything revolves around innovation. Have you ever stopped to think about how spin-offs and feedback shape brand identity and communication strategies? In this sea of information, distinguishing what truly matters is crucial for […]
The End of Linear Narrative: How Interactive Storytelling Is Transforming Our Stories Hello, world. Have you ever stopped to think about why some stories resonate more than others? In a landscape where linear narrative is losing ground, combining deep learning techniques with innovative storytelling approaches can revolutionize the way we consume content. And this matters […]
95% of companies have brand guidelines. 25% apply them. The gap has a measured cost. Senior professionals who tracked the direct impact report US$ 6 million in lost revenue per year. On the other side, the companies that close this gap grow 17% faster, cut customer acquisition cost by 27%, and run ads with CTR […]
Response Time and Lead Conversion: What Defines Sales in the Digital World Response time and lead conversion: what really defines sales The first contact is already the proposal. You hire a personal trainer. You message her on Monday morning. She replies on Wednesday. You already gave up on Tuesday. Not on the trainer. On yourself. […]
Transforming the Customer Experience in the Banking Sector Hey, world. Have you ever stopped to think about how digitalization is changing the relationship between banks and customers? The truth is that, in a landscape where personalization and convenience are everything, the financial institutions betting on advanced technologies are standing out. Let’s understand why this matters […]
Retail in 2025: A Technological Revolution Retail in 2025 is one step away from a radical transformation, driven by technological innovation. Artificial intelligence, for example, opens the door to a truly personalized customer experience. Companies can no longer ignore the importance of omnichannel, since consumers expect seamless and efficient interactions, whether online or in physical […]
Transformations in Digital Marketing Through 2025 Interactive and Personalized Content Marketing The future of digital marketing springs from a growing need for interactivity and personalization. As brands adopt content strategies that not only inform but also engage, consumers tend to respond more positively. This means that, instead of merely consuming information, they can create and […]
Beauty and Market: The Impact of Trends on Generation Alpha In an increasingly connected world, beauty becomes a powerful expression of identity, especially among Generation Alpha. With technology shaping the way we consume products, this new age group stands out not only for its appetite for trends, but also for its social and environmental awareness. […]
The morning shift: how young Brazilians are rearranging their social life · Headcore Intelligence Unit Intelligence Unit · Growth Science™ The morning shift In 2025, alcohol abstinence among young Brazilians aged 18 to 24 went from 46% to 64%. In the same country, running clubs grew 800%. Headcore reads both numbers as a single move: […]
Brazil has 160.9 million pets and 39 million children. The same brands serve both ends. The quiet reorganization of Brazil’s care market, read together for the first time. April 16, 2026 8 minute read Analysis We started pulling together a series of reports from the last six months and noticed something nobody is talking about quite like […]
Headcore Report: NEXT>> 2026 Headcore Digital Reports NEXT>> 2026 Act 1: Context and Scope The Brazilian landscape for 2026 is taking shape around a paradox: macroeconomic resilience, marked by a robust labor market and GDP growth, contrasts with growing pressure on the financial health of households. This report offers a complete overview of the main […]
Innovation in Focus: Spin-offs and Feedback as Strategies for Success Hey, world. Let’s get straight to the point: in today’s business landscape, everything revolves around innovation. Have you ever stopped to think about how spin-offs and feedback shape brand identity and communication strategies? In this sea of information, distinguishing what truly matters is crucial for […]
AI writing tics grow old. In 2023, delve was the flag word for ChatGPT in any text under suspicion. In 2025, its frequency collapsed. Core and modern took its place, according to a Washington Post analysis of 300 thousand messages from the model between June 2024 and July 2025. Anyone still detecting AI against the […]
Brand Strategy · Growth 2026 The pipeline health no one measures Your company’s pipeline exists. The problem is that it belongs to someone else. A cross-analysis of data the market hasn’t done yet, about why a full forecast doesn’t guarantee a closed quarter, and what networking has to do with it. There’s a data point […]
AI eliminated execution. Now, taste is the only asset left. There is a phrase that the CEO of a global holding company said to Forrester, without giving his name. The phrase is this: “By 2028, we will double profits and cut people in half.” He was not making a prediction. He was describing a plan. […]
Innovation in Focus: Spin-offs and Feedback as Strategies for Success Hey, world. Let’s get straight to the point: in today’s business landscape, everything revolves around innovation. Have you ever stopped to think about how spin-offs and feedback shape brand identity and communication strategies? In this sea of information, distinguishing what truly matters is crucial for […]
Paid Traffic: The 2025 Revolution In 2025, paid traffic becomes an indispensable tool for businesses. The rise of artificial intelligence and advanced personalization supercharge campaigns across Google, Meta and even TikTok ads. This new era is not just about visibility; it is about generating real conversions and securing a significant ROI. The Importance of Demographic […]
Boosting Your Ads with Meta Ads and Facebook Ads Today, digital advertising is essential for increasing the visibility and conversions of any business. With Meta Ads and Facebook Ads, targeting becomes a powerful ally, allowing you to reach the right people at the right time. By using data and metrics, your campaign becomes guided by […]
The morning shift: how young Brazilians are rearranging their social life · Headcore Intelligence Unit Intelligence Unit · Growth Science™ The morning shift In 2025, alcohol abstinence among young Brazilians aged 18 to 24 went from 46% to 64%. In the same country, running clubs grew 800%. Headcore reads both numbers as a single move: […]
AI writing tics grow old. In 2023, delve was the flag word for ChatGPT in any text under suspicion. In 2025, its frequency collapsed. Core and modern took its place, according to a Washington Post analysis of 300 thousand messages from the model between June 2024 and July 2025. Anyone still detecting AI against the […]
There is a measurable difference between those who have learned to use AI in branding and those who still only have access to it. Four independent reports published between April and May of 2026 are beginning to draw that difference clearly. Read together, they point to a learning curve, not to a technology problem. Brand […]
Brand Strategy · Growth 2026 The pipeline health no one measures Your company’s pipeline exists. The problem is that it belongs to someone else. A cross-analysis of data the market hasn’t done yet, about why a full forecast doesn’t guarantee a closed quarter, and what networking has to do with it. There’s a data point […]
In 2025, companies founded by women raised US$ 73.6 billion in venture capital, an all-time record. They generate twice the revenue per dollar invested. They lead 266 private companies worth more than US$ 1 billion. The data is all here. The market still does not know what to do with it.By Aline Heiss, Chief Sales Officer […]
AI eliminated execution. Now, taste is the only asset left. There is a phrase that the CEO of a global holding company said to Forrester, without giving his name. The phrase is this: “By 2028, we will double profits and cut people in half.” He was not making a prediction. He was describing a plan. […]
AI writing tics grow old. In 2023, delve was the flag word for ChatGPT in any text under suspicion. In 2025, its frequency collapsed. Core and modern took its place, according to a Washington Post analysis of 300 thousand messages from the model between June 2024 and July 2025. Anyone still detecting AI against the […]
There is a measurable difference between those who have learned to use AI in branding and those who still only have access to it. Four independent reports published between April and May of 2026 are beginning to draw that difference clearly. Read together, they point to a learning curve, not to a technology problem. Brand […]
AI eliminated execution. Now, taste is the only asset left. There is a phrase that the CEO of a global holding company said to Forrester, without giving his name. The phrase is this: “By 2028, we will double profits and cut people in half.” He was not making a prediction. He was describing a plan. […]
The Bill Has Come Due: What Comes After AI and Why It Changes Everything in Your Business I’m going to be straight with you. The entire world is talking about artificial intelligence as if it were the final destination. The last stop. The point of arrival. I get it, I really do. When a technology […]
Innovation in Focus: Spin-offs and Feedback as Strategies for Success Hey, world. Let’s get straight to the point: in today’s business landscape, everything revolves around innovation. Have you ever stopped to think about how spin-offs and feedback shape brand identity and communication strategies? In this sea of information, distinguishing what truly matters is crucial for […]
Cyber Threats: What to Expect in 2025 Hey, everyone. Let’s get straight to the point: cybersecurity is going to be a real battlefield in the coming years. With the growing use of artificial intelligence in the wrong hands, our digital security is under constant risk. And guess what? 2025 promises to be a decisive year […]
The creative industry is entering a new cycle. In a landscape saturated with content and with increasingly demanding consumers, brands that fail to innovate disappear into the noise. The question is not just about being seen, it is about impacting, connecting and dominating. For 2025, the trends will not be merely technological evolutions, but also […]