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This post was created in partnership with Nativo.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

After a fierce semifinal round, only two brands are left standing in this year\u2019s March Brandness tournament, powered by Nativo\u2019s Brand Rank.<\/p>\n

Advancing to the Finals:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Eliminated:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Over 1,000 U.S. shoppers weighed in again, pushing two powerhouse brands into the spotlight\u2014and sending two others home despite strong performances.<\/p>\n

Greg Friend, vp of strategy & innovation at Nativo, breaks down what happened, why it happened, and what these results tells us about how people buy.<\/p>\n

\u201cTurboTax slips in the clutch while Coca-Cola coasts to the win.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

TurboTax has seasonal strength. They\u2019re top of mind during tax season, with massive brand recall and a clear value proposition. But sometimes, that\u2019s not enough to close.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis round came down to a head-to-head between occasional urgency and daily relevance,\u201d Friend said. \u201cTurboTax is strong for a few weeks a year, but Coca-Cola is an always-on brand. That matters in a tournament like this, where shoppers are thinking in terms of ongoing preference.\u201d<\/p>\n

He added that Coca-Cola\u2019s ability to maintain both nostalgia and novelty played a role. \u201cCoke has decades of emotional equity, but they also stay current with new flavors, packaging, and pop culture tie-ins. That balance gave them the edge.\u201d<\/p>\n

In the end, Coca-Cola didn\u2019t have to swing big. They just had to show up, and shoppers stuck with what they knew.<\/p>\n

\u201cHome Depot powers past Great Clips with pure category dominance.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

Great Clips had a good run. They knocked out Geico in the quarterfinals and brought a strong case to the Final Four\u2014affordable, low-effort, high-frequency service. But then they ran into a brand that commands its category.<\/p>\n

\u201cHome Depot is just a force right now,\u201d Friend said. \u201cGreat Clips is consistent and convenient, but Home Depot\u2019s role in people\u2019s lives is broader and more deeply ingrained. When people need something big, something essential, they turn to Home Depot without hesitation.\u201d<\/p>\n

And that instinctive pull matters when shoppers are asked to make a choice.<\/p>\n

\u201cHaircuts are routine. Home projects feel more important\u2014and that makes the brand connection stronger,\u201d he said. \u201cHome Depot earned the win through trust, usefulness, and a kind of cultural embeddedness that\u2019s tough to beat.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Finals Are Set: Coca-Cola vs. Home Depot<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s an emotional icon against a practical powerhouse. Everyday indulgence meets essential utility.<\/p>\n

Shoppers are making the final call, and soon, one brand will win the March Brandness crown.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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