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Is It a Yawn?

The 250th anniversary is five weeks away. The World Cup kicks off in sixteen days. The activation phones are not ringing.

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David Adler
May 28, 2026
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Talk to the DMCs and the same thing keeps coming up. They are puzzled. The 250th lands on July 4. The World Cup kicks off June 11. By every historical pattern the activation cycle should be at full tilt. Hospitality buyouts should be locked. Fan-festival sponsors should be announced. The companies whose entire brand identity is bound to the flag should…

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