Here is a concise excerpt for your Wix blog post, kept right under the 450-character limit:
> Beiersdorf's €100 million media boost for NIVEA contrasts with H1 2026 results where sell-out growth remained positive despite a 6.8% organic decline. Meanwhile, APR achieved a 24.8% operating margin, outperforming Amorepacific (9.8%) and LG Household & Health Care (6.2%). The data suggests true brand value stems from what a product can prove, while stories only distribute it.