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Styled Athletics | 📊 Are YouTube Ads the Athleisure Industry’s Most Undervalued Channel?
Plus, Champion’s Tom Aspinall collab - A KO for cultural relevance
Welcome to Styled Athletics, your essential newsletter for marketers and eCommerce professionals in the athleisure industry.
Editor’s Pick ✨
New research reveals that brands scaling Google's YouTube and Demand Gen budgets are growing 32% faster in 2025. So, why aren't more brands prioritizing these high-impact campaigns?
Fospha's analysis of over $500M in ad spend uncovers why businesses mis-measure YouTube and how to accurately track the impact of Google’s upper-funnel channels.
Get the full research and a step-by-step guide to maximizing these channels for your brand here.
Sector Spotlight 🎥
MARKETING CAMPAIGN
Campus Activewear launches the Air Capsule Pro, targeting modern youth with enhanced cushioning and sleek design, promoted by actor Siddhant Chaturvedi. The campaign highlights fluid transitions between work, play, and social settings, resonating with Gen Z's dynamic lifestyle. With digital-first strategies, it strengthens Campus's position in the youth sports and athleisure market.
SUSTAINABLE FASHION
Pangaia introduces an advanced plant-based activewear line, the first to use the regen Bio Max elastane, reducing carbon footprints by 27% and ozone depletion by 82%. These innovations offer sustainable options for eco-conscious consumers, presenting marketers with strategic insights into leveraging environmentally-friendly materials to meet rising demand. |
POP-UP RETAIL EXPANSION
Lululemon's pop-up store at Smith Haven Mall, offering free outdoor workouts, highlights an innovative retail strategy tapping into health-conscious consumer trends. This temporary setup is part of Lululemon's broader initiative to expand engagement and market presence on Long Island. |
SPORTS COLLABORATION
Champion's new partnership with UFC star Tom Aspinall launches a collection honoring its sportswear legacy, aiming to engage the combat sports market. This collaboration has strategic significance as it integrates Aspinall's fighter insight with Champion's century-long heritage, offering lifestyle-inspired, performance-driven apparel that resonates with a mainstream audience seeking both functionality and cultural relevance.
Infuencer Corner📣
Upcoming Events 📅
Cannes Lions is no longer just about creativity — this year, marketing measurement is stepping into the spotlight.
If you’re heading to the Croisette and want to cut through the noise on what’s really working in digital, Fospha is the team to speak to. From breakthrough research to real-world results, we’re helping brands make every marketing pound count.
Performance Pulse 📈
MULTI-CHANNEL MARKETING
Goal-oriented marketing enhances multi-channel coordination by aligning with business objectives, such as increased ROI, rather than focusing on individual channels. Notable examples like Blenders Eyewear and SwimOutlet demonstrate improved conversion rates and revenue through effective channel orchestration and AI-driven personalization. Emphasizing goals first ensures optimized resource allocation and a comprehensive marketing approach.
SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING
Meta Advantage offers AI-powered tools for digital advertising, enhancing efficiency with features like Advantage Placements and Shopping Campaigns. However, certain tools, such as Advantage Creative and Budget Allocation, require manual oversight to maintain brand consistency and strategic balance. Advertisers must strategically blend automation with manual control for optimal performance.
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