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Fast Company • 12th December 2023

If influencers are the new media, experiential is the new ad agency

The media space has changed hands, but you can still retain creative control of your brand.

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Fast Company • 12th December 2023

Step into the kitchen: Showing up as a creative innovator

Just as creative industries need more chefs and fewer waiters, the same might be said about our institutions, which can produce creative exiles left to thrive after they leave the system.

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Fast Company • 6th November 2023

Techonomics: Unleashing ROI through experiential consumer engagement

In marketing’s new frontier of experiential, traditional approaches won’t deliver results that out-impact the competition. The bygone mantra of “how many showed up” no longer defines a marketing campaign’s success. Where experiential activations once existed on the periphery of industry tactics, they now dominate in their ability to elevate human connection for greater ROI. The once-immeasurable, abstract components of experiential marketing are now more quantifiable than ever thanks to technolo

Rolling Stone • 21st June 2023

Brands Talk Too Much -- It's Time to Shift From Storytelling to Storyliving

Talk is cheap; actions speak. Storytelling is paramount to a brand’s narrative. But marketing’s emphasis on this single facet neglects a fundamental human reality: People must live a story for it to matter to them. Your target audience needs more than to hear your narrative; they need to lose themselves in it.

Confucious said in The Analects, “The superior man acts before he speaks, and afterward speaks according to his actions.” The truth is superior brands translate their stories into moments

Newsweek • 9th May 2023

Identity-Proofing Will Help States Navigate the Post-Pandemic Medicaid Syst

Healthcare coverage changes impacting millions of Americans are on the horizon. As the end of the Medicaid continuous enrollment provision approaches in May, Medicaid eligibility determinations will fall back to the states. As they do, public sector agencies must prepare now to reexamine cases for potential fraud, secure programs, and continue accessibility for those who genuinely need the service. More than outdated identity-proofing methods will be required. As Senior VP of TransUnion's Public

Newsweek • 9th May 2023

Putting Your Business First Is the Key To Avoiding Failure

In a company's early years, it's understandable for business owners to believe they should see financial rewards for their hard work, given the effort needed to launch a business. But over-identifying with your sacrifices can result in short-term decisions that may prove fatal over the long term. As my company approaches its 10th anniversary, the current economic environment has compelled me to reflect on our leaders' decisions to ensure organizational sustainability. In my view, it comes down t

Rolling Stone • 7th April 2023

Value in Marketing: How Leaders Can Better Reach Audiences

If your brand isn’t reaching your audience at a visceral level, you’re leaving value on the table. Clever headlines and pretty pictures are not enough. You have to connect meaningfully with people. And meaningful connections are built through authentic, measurable experiences.

Today’s media landscape is hyper-fragmented, and consumer trust in advertising is rapidly declining. People have choices, and they know it — 73% of customers surveyed say product interactions are more important than quali

Newsweek • 6th April 2023

Top Trends in Data Breaches: How Severe Are They and Are Public Agencies at

Imagine a retired teacher faithfully teaching children for decades accessing her pension fund only to find it empty. Unfortunately, such a scene isn't uncommon in today's threat landscape, where many government agencies — and the average American — have become prime targets for fraudsters.

Public agencies have implemented various measures to combat threats that have grown in frequency and severity due to the pandemic. Yet, despite agency efforts, fraudsters continue to find ways to steal sensit

Forbes • 3rd April 2023

Council Post: Are Teams Allowed To Talk About Burnout?

As executives, we’re responsible for the health and wellness of our teams—not only because we care deeply, but also because no one can work well on an empty tank. It decreases morale, drives turnover and hurts productivity. Happy teams are more efficient, especially during times of economic downturn.

Entrepreneur • 1st April 2023

Here's the Cost-Saving Secret to the Future of Advertising

Today's consumers expect personal, impactful ads. There's an advertising method that can get you there for half the price, making it the next frontier in digital advertising.

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