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STRATEGY

World-Building Becomes the New Battleground for Brand Loyalty

As attention splinters and branding loses impact, world-building is emerging as a powerful way to build deeper loyalty.

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CREATIVITY

How Adidas and Arte Built a New Cultural Lens for Football Style

A collaboration grounded in real football culture challenges how global sportswear brands define authenticity.

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ADVERTISING

Lessons From Disney’s Doodle Revival of Brand Magic

Disney’s talkative doodle rekindles the studio’s storytelling power and hints at a new era of brand clarity.

3 min read

BUSINESS

What Makes SKIMS and The North Face a Powerful Duo in the Ski Market

SKIMS and The North Face return with a second winter capsule that signals something bigger than a fashionable drop.

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ADVERTISING

Advertising’s Wild Ride in 2025; The Year Brands Proved Weird Works

From sloths to surreal baptisms, the most talked-about ads of 2025 proved that creativity now thrives in the unexpected.

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TECH

How Small Brands Are Learning to Love AI Behind the Scenes

Small brands are embracing AI behind the scenes while fiercely protecting the creative identity that sets them apart.

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CREATIVITY

Spotify Wrapped Tries to Feel Human Again

Spotify Wrapped returns this year with a softer, more nostalgic touch after a wave of criticism over last year’s AI-heavy experiment.

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BUSINESS

Gen Z Isn’t Buying the Way Retailers Counted On

Young shoppers are tightening their budgets, and retailers must rethink how to win a generation no longer spending on autopilot.

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BUSINESS

Netflix Buying Warner Bros Might Change Everything, and Here’s Why

Netflix’s agreement to acquire Warner Bros for $72 billion marks a profound pivot in the balance of power across Hollywood.

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BUSINESS

Lululemon Is Having an Identity Crisis and the Debate Over Its Future Grows

Lululemon’s founder says the brand has lost its way. Investors and consumers are starting to wonder if he might be right.

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STRATEGY

How to Build Media Planning That Actually Drives Brand Growth

Media is being reinvented as the core engine of brand storytelling, and unlocking its full potential may be the most important shift marketers make this decade.

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