Lindsey Giardino
Lindsey Giardino is a freelance writer based in Iowa. She's worked with clients ranging in industries from higher education to healthcare to technology and beyond. She dubs herself a lifelong learner, an avid reader, a sub-par cook, and a tries-her-best mom to two little boys.
Buyer vs researcher: Why marketers need to start higher in the funnel
AI deal cycles rarely start with the person holding the budget. Long before the CIO or VP gets involved, someone else has already begun the research—quietly, behind a screen. That person is usually a mid-level evaluator: a researcher, analyst, or ops lead tasked with surfacing viable options. They shape the vendor list before leadership even…
The Rise of the Millennial Decision-Maker
Here’s what’s happening in B2B right now: your buyer isn’t who it used to be. Gen X executives once led most deal cycles—but today, millennials make up more than half of B2B decision-makers. According to Digitalzone research, 51% of current B2B buyers are millennials. And their approach is rewriting how vendors engage, persuade, and win. …
It’s Not Just IT Anymore: Where the AI Buyer Lives Across the Org Chart
AI first entered business teams and business processes as an experiment. It was a futuristic tool reserved for technical teams, innovation leads, or R&D labs. Fast-forward a decade, and that narrative’s toast. AI is now a competitive differentiator. What started as a playground for early adopters has become a strategic focus across every department. From…
Cognitive Diversity: The Secret to Risky and Bold Ideas
What happens in a meeting room where every idea gets a yes, every sentence ends in agreement, and no one ever says, “Wait, what if we flipped it?” It’s quiet. Too quiet. Like a jazz band where everyone plays the same note. Sounds safe, right? But safe doesn’t spark anything. When minds mirror each other,…
Comfort Zone Creativity Poses Challenge for Brands, Risk-Takers Can Win
In a world increasingly defined by polarization and hyper-visibility, comfort zone creativity is entering what many insiders call a cautious phase. The 2025 State of Creativity report by LIONS reveals a telling statistic: only 13 percent of brands feel they operate in a creative, risk-friendly environment. Meanwhile, 29 percent of surveyed respondents say their organizations…
Creative Disruption Is Fueling a New Era of Brand Activism in 2025
Isn’t it true when culture divides, creativity unites. We’re living in an era where taking a stand isn’t just an option for brands—it’s a demand. With global politics in flux, social issues boiling over, and digital platforms magnifying every opinion, brand activism has gone from bold experiment to baseline expectation. But how do brands navigate…
Brand Marketing Strategy in Turbulent Times: Lessons from Global Brands
Let’s face it: Your brand marketing strategy didn’t sign up for international drama. But here we are. One day, it’s a trade war; the next, it’s a regional conflict. Your product launch in Europe now depends on supply routes in Southeast Asia. Welcome to the new marketing reality—where geopolitics isn’t background noise, it’s front and…
Publicis Vs WPP is Ethical or Exposing. Find Out
There has been a face-off between two prominent (Holdco) agencies for a while. Publicis vs. WPP has gained so much attention in the headlines that every marketer (from the C-suite to junior level) is biting their nails at the next surprise. It is clear to all of us. WPP is on a losing streak, and…
June Marketing Rundown: 7 Must-Know Stories That Shaped the Month
June was the most colorful month, so did the June marketing landscape for brands. The celebration of creativity at Cannes took place, and Pride was at its peak despite the divide between brands and audiences. This month’s marketing rundown is going to be made of seven colors. From the global spotlight on Cannes Lions to…
Ads that Celebrated the ‘Peak Creativity’ at Cannes Lions 2025
Celebrating the Cannes Lions 2025 winners is itself an act of making yourself aware of the elements of creativity. What are those elements? Curiosity, Engagement, Storytelling. This year, too, we saw umpteen ads published, hung, streamed, and televised. The process of creating and stuffing the underlying message in each of them must get out in…