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    Why Most Brand Mission Statements Fail
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    I have seen too many companies waste time crafting mission statements that sound impressive but mean nothing. Words like innovation, integrity, and customer-centricity get polished,…

    Your AI Content Sucks – Reverse Engineering Prompts in 2025
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    For decades, I managed creative and marketing teams, and the hardest part of the job was never the creative work itself. It was getting useful…

    Perfect Films (Part 1)
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    Everyone has a favorite movie. Or at least that’s what they say. “This is my top five,” “That’s my all-time favorite,” “This one changed my…

    8D Audio Experiment
    Crafting Immersive Storytelling for Relaxation
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    Binaural and 8D audio aren’t new. They’ve been floating around in the ASMR and lo-fi music worlds for years, usually with labels like “brain-tingling” or…

    Make Those Five Seconds Count
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    I’ve written brand strategy documents that no one reads. Detailed creative briefs that get skimmed at best, ignored at worst. Spent hours crafting messaging frameworks,…

    Controversial Takes on Brand Marketing in 2025
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    Marketing is always evolving, but not every shift is a step forward. Some trends are driven by data, some by fear, and others by industry…

    Marketing Trends Coming in 2025
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    Marketing keeps shifting, and 2025 looks like a year where the gaps between companies that adapt and those that don’t will grow even wider. I’ve…

    DeepSeek vs. ChatGPT – From Their Perspectives
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    What happens when you ask two AI platforms to analyze each other? Curiosity got the best of me, so I decided to see how ChatGPT…

    What’s Really Going On With TikTok’s Latest Legal Troubles?
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    Let’s talk TikTok. The latest legal battles surrounding the platform have been setting off alarms across industries—privacy concerns, geopolitical drama, and even some whispers of…

    Welcome to the Brandverse
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    Great brands don’t just sell products or services—they build worlds. These worlds are immersive spaces where customers not only feel seen and understood but experience…