DEI and Ethics
Leading Without the Megaphone: Team Building the Riley Westbrook Way
Inclusive Leadership Strategies: This series cuts through the corporate speak to show how leaders are actually embedding inclusion into their cultures—and how it’s strengthening their approach to team building in the process. In an industry where “culture fit” often goes unchecked and inclusive leadership is more buzzword than blueprint, Valor Coffee is doing something different.…
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Remedies in Google Antitrust Case Could Be Critical for Advertisers and Publishers
The Google antitrust case has put the digital markets, publishers, advertisers, and brands on hold. A wait for a decision whether Google succeeds in keeping itself intact or the Department of Justice (DOJ) rips the company in parts. But as of May 2025, the long-running antitrust battle between the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and…
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Are Trump’s Tariffs Effects Alarming or Alluring on Marketing Industry?
President Donald Trump’s tariffs, announcements, and delays have put the marketing industry in a dangling boat with no oars to propel towards. The administration’s stance is clear: domestically-made products are exempt, while those produced abroad will face substantial levies. There are different tariff sets for everyone, and they have not been set in stone yet.…
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DOOH Advertising’s Growth Story Needs a Stronger Backbone: What’s Missing?
In a world where screens dominate everything from our phones to refrigerators, it’s no surprise that outdoor advertising is catching up. DOOH advertising (Digital Out-of-Home) has shifted its role in how brands are seen in public spaces. Cities are no longer just concrete backdrops, but are turning into dynamic, interactive living ad boards. From interactive…
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How Digital Eco-Receipts and Green UX can Transform Post-Purchase Touchpoints into Climate Wins
Is that crumpled paper really worth it? You just bought a cold coffee, or maybe a smoothie, and the cashier hands you a long, curling paper receipt. After receiving it, you hardly read it, you just stuff it in your bag, and it ends up in a drawer, or six months later, it may end…
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Why WCAG Compliance Is Your Brand’s Secret Weapon (And Not Just a Legal Headache)
Think accessibility is just some boring legal checkbox? Think again. In 2025, WCAG Compliance is the brand flex — and if you’re ignoring it, you’re basically ghosting millions of potential customers. Imagine rolling up to your favorite store only to find the door’s too tiny to squeeze through, or no braille signs anywhere in sight.…
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European Accessibility Act: A New Era for Inclusive and Ethical Business
Starting June 2025, the European Accessibility Act (EAA) will become enforceable across the EU, redefining how brands design, market, and serve. The EAA is designed to break barriers for the nearly 87 million people with disabilities across Europe—roughly 1 in 5 Europeans, according to Eurostat. The EAA marks the start of a new era for…
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Tesla Marketing: Why the Musk-Driven Strategy Is Running Out of Charge
Tesla marketing is undergoing a quiet—but significant—pivot. The shift comes as deliveries fall, trust dips and public backlash intensifies across major markets. Back in 2015, Tesla’s marketing was the stuff of legend. It was all about one thing: Elon Musk. The man was the brand. With a massive online following and a defiant “I hate…
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5 Ad Campaigns Led by Women in Advertising That Go Beyond Stereotypes
When women hold most of the marketing jobs, why have women in advertising not gained the same status? Yes, that’s an ongoing challenge. While women CMOs are prevalent, women creative directors are few and far between. Women have significant power as consumers. They run households and purchase accordingly. Still, only about 12.6 percent of creative…
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Reality Check: Press Release Hype vs. Honest Storytelling
Press releases have long been the ultimate hype machine, especially before any product launch or event. Everything is counted as a “game-changing”, “revolutionary” or “first-of-its-kind”—the kind of claims to make you raise an eyebrow. In a world where every launch is pitched as ‘the next big thing,’ startups and big brands alike are racing to…
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