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User-Generated Stories: Making Your Customers Part of the Brand

User-Generated Stories: Making Your Customers Part of the Brand

A while ago, I stumbled across a short video shared by a small brand I follow. It wasn’t high-production, it wasn’t scripted—and honestly, it wasn’t even edited that well. But what it was was real. A young woman talking about how...

  • April 8, 2025
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  • by Marija Vidanovic
Why the Future Belongs to Those Who Create Their Own AIs
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Why the Future Belongs to Those Who Create Their Own AIs

In 2023 alone, over 10,000 startups launched "AI-powered" tools. But peel back the curtain, and you’ll find that most of them had something in common: they were just wrappers. A polished interface built around an OpenAI or Anthropic API. Useful?...

  • April 17, 2025
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  • by Chris Jenkin
Building a Strong Brand Identity in a Digital-First World
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Building a Strong Brand Identity in a Digital-First World

We’re living in a digital-first world, and like it or not, your brand’s first impression is almost always happening online. Whether someone discovers you through your website, Instagram, a podcast, or a random Google search, they’re forming opinions fast—like, within...

  • April 22, 2025
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  • by Marija Vidanovic
If Everything Is for Everyone, You’re Talking to No One
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If Everything Is for Everyone, You’re Talking to No One

One of the most common challenges I see in marketing is when a business tries to appeal to everyone. It usually comes from a good place. You want to grow. You want more customers. The logic starts with the idea...

  • April 24, 2025
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  • by Reece Smith
Micro-Moments: Capturing Customers in the Age of Short Attention Spans
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Micro-Moments: Capturing Customers in the Age of Short Attention Spans

Today’s digital landscape is crowded, noisy, and constantly demanding attention. Consumers are bombarded by thousands of messages daily, yet their attention spans continue to shrink. How do you capture and hold your audience’s interest when they have less patience—and more...

  • April 29, 2025
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  • by Michael Jenkin
Your Future Self Is Your Horizon
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Your Future Self Is Your Horizon

Our goals are driven by our wants. My whole life, I’ve pursued what I wanted—sometimes succeeding, sometimes failing. When you really think about it, we have so many wants it’s kind of crazy. I want to eat this. I want...

  • May 1, 2025
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  • by Chris Jenkin
Atomic Design: Building Better Interfaces with Components
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Atomic Design: Building Better Interfaces with Components

In the fast-paced world of web and product design, consistency and scalability are everything. Whether you're designing a marketing site, an enterprise dashboard, or a mobile app, maintaining a cohesive user interface across screens, features, and devices can feel overwhelming....

  • May 6, 2025
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  • by Marija Vidanovic
Your Career Path Is You
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Your Career Path Is You

Introduction I was listening to a business book recently that focused on organizational structure and OKRs. At one point, it mentioned company culture—and then, almost in passing, it touched on people’s career paths. That one line stopped me. I've been...

  • May 13, 2025
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  • by Chris Jenkin
Digital Marketing Ethics: Why Trust and Transparency Matter More Than Ever
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Digital Marketing Ethics: Why Trust and Transparency Matter More Than Ever

Imagine this: you wake up one morning to discover your personal data was leaked, not by hackers, but by a brand you trusted. Sounds alarming, right? Welcome to the stark reality of today’s digital world, where trust and transparency have...

  • May 15, 2025
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  • by Michael Jenkin
The Role of AI in Creative Work: Blending Innovation with Originality
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The Role of AI in Creative Work: Blending Innovation with Originality

AI is no longer just a buzzword, it’s now a part of the creative process. From automating design tasks to generating marketing copy, artificial intelligence is reshaping how creative teams work. And for creative directors like us, the question isn’t...

  • May 20, 2025
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  • by Marija Vidanovic
Choosing the Right AI Marketing Company: Leveraging Technology Without Losing Your Brand’s Humanity
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Choosing the Right AI Marketing Company: Leveraging Technology Without Losing Your Brand’s Humanity

Imagine partnering with an AI marketing firm that promises revolutionary results, but suddenly your brand’s unique voice is replaced by generic, automated messaging. Scary thought, right? With AI becoming essential in digital marketing, choosing the right company is critical. It’s...

  • May 29, 2025
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  • by Michael Jenkin