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Voyager Brand Value Model Exploration
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It’s time for us to move beyond the purpose-driven “why” framework and other brand models that focus exclusively on the customer in a static state.…

The Adaptive Brand Ecosystem Model
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Adopting and developing a brand model provides structure and direction to branding activities. It ensures strategic focus, guides investment in high-impact initiatives, fosters innovation, guarantees…

Beyond Purpose-Driven Brand Marketing
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Throughout history, brand marketing has continually adapted to new technologies and shifts in consumer preferences. From simple marks of craftsmanship to complex digital campaigns, brand…

The Third Place
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In the quiet hum of a bustling coffee shop, where the aroma of freshly brewed coffee mingles with the low murmur of conversations, lies the…

Creative Collaboration With Generative AI – Part One
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Even though I’ve spent most of my professional career developing some pretty advanced digital marketing campaigns, I admit that I am somewhat of a Luddite. …

Artificial Intelligence (AI) vs. Human Intelligence (HI) in Creative
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My initial stance was to be highly skeptical of using artificial intelligence (AI) in branding and marketing. The very idea of AI weaving its way…

The Future of Fractional Creative Leadership
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Over the past couple of years, I have witnessed the rise of a trend: the emergence of fractional marketing executives as the norm rather than…

Inspiring Brand Mission Statements
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Brand missions articulate the purpose and intentions of a company, often focusing on what they aim to achieve for their customers, society, or the world…

The Silent Online Majority
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A significant portion of the online community, which I started to refer to as the “silent online majority,” primarily consumes content without actively engaging in…

The Unplug Project
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I’ve spent most of my professional career entangled in the endless loop of emails, social media notifications, and digital clutter. Like many others, my life…