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    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.  This goes back quite a while, I’m afraid to admit.  I remember when USB 1.0 came out and threatened to replace the precious serial ports…

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    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 into a space so profoundly reliant on human insight, emotion, and connection seemed, for lack of a better word, apocalyptic.  After all, the creative industry…

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    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 the exception. These seasoned professionals offer their expertise to companies on a part-time or project basis, providing strategic leadership without the full-time commitment. This model…

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    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 at large. A strong brand mission goes beyond the pursuit of profit to encapsulate the impact the brand strives to make. Here are some examples…

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