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Jun 11, 2024

First The Bubble, Then The Burst

In a suburban Los Angeles garage, Chris Robinson stands uncomfortably, his arms not quite covering the text on his white t-shirt: “BANKRUPT BY BEANIE BABIES.” “This is like admitting to […]

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Mar 23, 2023

Trust Should Never Be a Core Value

by Payton Shand Trust is the foundation of all relationships. So, it might seem logical that 55 percent of big companies tout “integrity” as a core value. Dig a little […]

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Dec 6, 2021

The Power Of The Underdog

Consumers increasingly rally to upstarts willing to tackle the problems market leaders ignore. by Eric Harrison • Patagonia’s founder made environmental preservation an essential part of the brand • Other […]

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Dec 10, 2019

King of Burgers, Queen of Pop

By Kenly Craighill In 2008, a doe-eyed, cowboy-boot-clad 18-year-old took to the CMT Music Awards stage. Her unmistakable permed curls, paired with a cutesy-country twang and puppy-love lyrics, made her […]

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Nov 12, 2019

Never Forget Your Roots

How Brands Can Build a Future While Knowing and Appreciating Their Past By Dante Pannell Before he met with Unilever execs at their Park Avenue skyscraper; Before he sold his […]

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Aug 14, 2019

Peer Pressure or Pure Profit?

Brand Loyalty Waits on the Other End of a Difficult Decision By Dante Pannell “It is shameful retreat for the company. American businesses should be proud of our country’s history, […]

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Aug 7, 2019

Defying Disruption

The Limits of Industries Resistant to Change By Hannah Landers The white dress. The flowers. An inevitable choice between chicken or fish. The months of stressed out planning and coordination. […]

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Jun 12, 2019

It Takes 80,000 Distinct Tastes to Build One Netflix

How Content Communities Fuel Brands By Dante Pannell Grace and Frankie, Netflix’s coming-of-aging series starring Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin, commenced its second season with a mandate to make an […]

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Jul 27, 2017

Paying for the Privilege of Two Weeks in a Tent

By Ed Lynes For the past two weeks, I have been in the mountains of West Virginia for the Boy Scouts of America’s 2017 National Jamboree (we’ve been in the […]

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Jun 27, 2017

A Modern Romance: Dating Advice for Your Brand

By Ngozi Assata Love is in the air, and smart brands are getting in on it. Social media affords organizations unique opportunities to engage with consumers on a personal level, […]

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