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WHAT ARE THE WORST BRANDING MISTAKES DESIGNERS KEEP MAKING IN 2026?

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A new "Brand Equity Ledger" framework identifies ten recurring branding mistakes—like Cracker Barrel's mascot removal and Jaguar's audience shift—that eroded consumer trust in 2025-2026.