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2025 BENCHMARK REPORT FOR ACTIVE LIFESTYLE BRANDS

Discover how leading active lifestyle brands are adapting to economic uncertainty, shifting consumer values, and platform disruption in 2025—backed by proprietary data and real-world brand examples.

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INSIDE THE 2025 BENCHMARK REPORT

The 2025 Active Lifestyle Benchmark Report includes exclusive data and insights on consumer trends, digital media benchmarks, and growth strategies for outdoor, performance, and activewear brands. These brands are navigating rising costs, evolving buyer expectations, and channel fragmentation in 2025—this report breaks all of it down and unpacks the strategies powering growth for today's top brands. From values-led messaging, community engagement, and data-backed media strategies, learn how brands like Cotopaxi and Altra are scaling through volatility.

 

WHY DOWNLOAD THE REPORT

Built by New Engen strategists & media experts, this report examines the market conditions, media shifts, & cultural trends shaping the active lifestyle space in 2025. Coupled with actionable insights and strategic guidance, the 2025 Active Lifestyle Benchmark Report is a must-read for marketing leaders and decision-makers at brands across categories, from activewear, outdoor, performance footwear, and more. Download this report for:

  • ✔️ Key trends and macroeconomic forces shaping the landscape in 2025
  • ✔️ Market analysis of 100+ active lifestyle brands with data from Similarweb and Pathmatics
  • ✔️ Case studies from New Engen clients like Cotopaxi and category-leading brands
  • ✔️ Actionable insight on media planning and measurement, from New Engen strategists 
  • ✔️ 6 growth strategies for brand-building and driving scale long-term

 

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Want to know more before you download? Check out the Frequently Asked Questions section below to learn how we built the 2025 Active Lifestyle Report and why, plus, find additional details about the research & insights you'll find inside.

 

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2025 ACTIVE LIFESTYLE BENCHMARK REPORT FAQs

 

WHO SHOULD READ THE 2025 ACTIVE LIFESTYLE BENCHMARK REPORT?

This report is designed for CMOs, marketing directors, brand leaders, and growth strategists at outdoor, activewear, performance apparel, and wellness brands. Whether you’re a market leader like Nike or REI, or a challenger brand like On Running or Cotopaxi, the insights here will help you benchmark your strategy against peers and competitors.

 

WHAT CHALLENGES ARE ACTIVE LIFESTYLE BRANDS FACING IN 2025?

Rising tariffs, softer consumer demand, and increased competition are all squeezing margins. At the same time, platform dominance by Amazon, Walmart, and Temu is reshaping how consumers discover and purchase. The report outlines the biggest risks—and shows how leading brands are adapting through smarter media investments, AI-driven discovery, and audience-first strategies.

 

WHAT GROWTH STRATEGIES SHOULD ACTIVE LIFESTYLE BRANDS PRIORITIZE IN 2025 & BEYOND?

The report identifies the 6 key growth strategies previewed below—with examples, best practices, and actionable guidance for brands. 

  • AI-fueled discovery
  • Audience-first creative
  • Promotional periods
  • Influencer strategy
  • Measurement must-haves
  • Optimizing Amazon

 

HOW CAN I USE THIS REPORT IN MY 2026 MEDIA PLANNING?

The full report provides benchmarks, examples, and expert recommendations to apply directly to your planning. Use it to:

  • Compare your performance metrics to industry benchmarks
  • Identify under- or over-invested channels
  • Align media strategy with evolving consumer trends
  • Arm your leadership team insights that drive better decision-making  

 

IS THE REPORT FREEE, & HOW CAN I ACCESS IT?

Yes! The 2025 Active Lifestyle Benchmark Report is free to download. Simply fill out the form on this page, and you’ll receive instant access to the full PDF.

 

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