Marketing Strategy
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6 August 2025 · 4 min read
How The Maeve Brand Became Anthropologie’s Next Big Bet
When a fashion label starts as a small line inside a bigger retailer, the story usually ends with it staying tucked away in the corner racks. Anthropologie had other plans. They took Maeve, a private label quietly buildi
Read more →5 August 2025 · 4 min read
Kroger’s Sonic Ecosystem Is More Than Background Noise
Kroger isn’t exactly the new kid on the block. Founded in 1883, we’ve seen the grocery business morph from corner shops to sprawling, warehouse-sized supermarkets. Along the way, Kroger folded brands like Ralphs, King So
Read more →5 August 2025 · 4 min read
McDonald’s Branding Strategy: The Comeback of McDonaldland
If you grew up with McDonald’s, you probably remember Ronald McDonald, Grimace, Hamburglar, and Birdie. They weren’t just mascots; they were part of a bizarre, colorful world that made a Happy Meal feel like an event.
Read more →4 August 2025 · 3 min read
Inside The Carl’s Jr. Alix Earle Campaign TikTok Couldn’t Stop Watching
When most fast food brands jump on a pop culture moment, you get a collectible cup or maybe a quick TV spot with a throwback jingle.
Read more →1 August 2025 · 4 min read
The Bold Sports Move Putting Kellanova In The Kellogg Company News Spotlight
When most fast food brands jump on a pop culture moment, you get a collectible cup or maybe a quick TV spot with a throwback jingle.
Read more →1 August 2025 · 4 min read
From NFL to WWE: Disney’s Advertising Strategy For The Streaming Era
When most fast food brands jump on a pop culture moment, you get a collectible cup or maybe a quick TV spot with a throwback jingle.
Read more →25 July 2025 · 5 min read
AI-Led Capabilities: The Quiet Power Behind Publicis’ Marketing Machine
Marketing in games used to be a bit like exploring a dungeon without a minimap. Brands knew the treasure was in there somewhere, billions of eyeballs, hyper-engaged audiences,
Read more →24 July 2025 · 5 min read
Generative AI Is The New Engine Behind Volkswagen’s Brand
Marketing in games used to be a bit like exploring a dungeon without a minimap. Brands knew the treasure was in there somewhere, billions of eyeballs, hyper-engaged audiences,
Read more →23 July 2025 · 5 min read
Branded Entertainment That Bites Back: Chips Ahoy x Stranger Things
Marketing in games used to be a bit like exploring a dungeon without a minimap. Brands knew the treasure was in there somewhere, billions of eyeballs, hyper-engaged audiences,
Read more →21 July 2025 · 4 min read
Forget Flashy Ads, Target’s Back-To-School Campaign Speaks Human
Liquid Death has never done “normal.” While most bottled water brands lean on snowcapped mountains and vague promises of purity, Liquid Death leans on skulls, death metal typography, and the suggestion that you should “m
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17 July 2025 · 5 min read
Puma Shows Why Digital Goods Aren’t Just Cool, They’re Cultural Currency
A few years ago, a virtual sneaker shop inside a video game might’ve sounded like a marketing stunt. Now? It’s one of the sharpest moves in brand and marketing strategy.
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17 July 2025 · 4 min read
Why This Budget-Friendly Wedding Feels Bigger Than Bezos
The luxury wedding scene is usually a game of “who spent it best.” So when JCPenney launched its $10,000 wedding campaign, just as Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez were throwing a megayacht-sized bash in Italy, it felt like
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