Industry Insights
Is Market Saturation Holding You Back? 4 Ways to Break Free
A few days ago, I was on a grand mission to buy a new smartphone. I ventured into the digital jungle, scrolling through endless options. That is until one brand’s website grabbed my attention. Its sleek design, crisp presentation, and everything I needed to know about the product were neatly laid out. Decision made. In…
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The Shocking Ethics of Political Advertising: Lessons from Trump’s Anti-Trans Ad Campaign
Ethics often take a backseat in the high stake’s world of political advertising, where emotional appeals and persuasive tactics are paramount. Donald Trump’s recent anti-transgender advertisement campaigns offer a striking example of the tightrope political advertising campaigns walk—seeking to energize their base while risking backlash and alienation from the broader public. Let’s dive deep into…
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Cancel Culture Marketing Strategies for Brands to Mitigate Risks on Social Platforms
Cancel culture is not a novel concept and has historical roots —it is an act of boycotting or shunning individuals and business. However, the term itself gained spark in the digital world, where social media amplified voices create buzz that can be harmful for any brand or individual reputation. One wrong tweet, post, or ad…
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In Tough Economic Times, Turn to Smart Spend Advertising
For a brand, economic difficulties might feel like a storm cloud that brings both opportunity and pressure. However, equipped marketers are savvy enough to manage this storm with smart tactics. These changing winds are nothing new to the advertising industry today—budgets are more constrained, customer behavior is more erratic, and every dollar spent is scrutinized. …
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Trump Administration 2.0 May Prove to be Bittersweet for Brands and Advertising
Have you noticed how certain ads from macro and micro brands stir up societal controversy? Yes, we’re talking about angry comments, downvotes, and boycott calls flooding the Internet. I’ve seen countless examples, and we must carefully observe the trajectory once the Trump administration takes office in the White House. Pride Month was devoid of color,…
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AI Leads B2B Marketing, but 3 in 4 Marketers Lack Key B2B Skills involved AI
To crack the code on the B2B marketing landscape, LinkedIn teamed up with Ipsos to survey the big brains across eight countries. Spoiler alert: the results are as fascinating as they are alarming. The report paints a rosy picture for the future of B2B marketing—but dig deeper, and you’ll find that while 1,000 B2B brands…
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Unhinged Marketing: Chaos, Charm, and the Art of Getting Noticed
A square-faced green owl spamming your phone with passive-aggressive, slightly terrifying notifications? Love it or hate it, Duolingo’s mascot definitely has your attention. Welcome to the chaotic world of unhinged marketing. So, what is unhinged marketing? It’s the new-gen strategy that morphs brands into hyper-relatable, oversharing internet personalities, cracking jokes, throwing shade, or issuing hilariously…
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From Followers to Clients: Converting Social Media Engagement into B2B Leads
Creating B2B marketing strategies from social media engagement has evolved far beyond traditional tactics like cold emails and basic LinkedIn posts. Today’s B2B audience is more engaged, spending time scrolling, double-tapping, and conducting in-depth research but here’s the catch: engaging with followers isn’t enough. The real question is, how do you take that engagement and…
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Holiday Coca-Cola AI Ad Faces Industry Backlash
The Coca-Cola AI ad campaign, “The Holiday Magic is Coming,” was meant to garner applause by mixing festive joy with AI-generated creativity. In part, it worked: some market reports claim pockets of positive reception for the ad. But a larger chunk of the internet audience, including everyone in our industry were left fuming, and social…
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Empowering Women’s Sports: How Adobe FA Cup Sponsorship Affects Brand Engagement
Women’s sports are finally stepping into the spotlight—gaining cultural relevance and shattering viewership records like never before. The recent Women’s FA Cup has seen unprecedented attendance figures and expanded media coverage, marking a powerful shift in the sports landscape. As a result of this expansion, numerous brands have the opportunity to join the market and…
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