Cultural Influence As Strategy For Brands
Brand marketing builds cultural influence by bridging the brand and the culture outside: our notes on Ana Andjelic’s essay on Rethinking the Brand ROI.
What Carlos Yulo And Hidilyn Diaz’ Wins Are Teaching Filipino Brands
Breaking gender stereotypes in Sports, Yulo and Diaz’ respective wins teach a masterclass for inclusive brand marketing.
In The Era Of Approachable Luxury, We Stan Standards That Make Sense
It’s when craftsmanship and excellence are evergreen house codes, but is excellence always so exclusive?
How to Build a Brand With No Generational Wealth
Remember: the path to a successful, shining cult brand is never paved exclusively for those with generational wealth.
Why Greta Gerwig’s BARBIE Is A Marketing Win For Queer Visibility
Remember the viral “Sabi Ko Na Nga Ba, Barbie”? We’ve finally responded: the new Barbie film, directed by Greta Gerwig, has the potential to be a major win for queer visibility.
Meet Your Consumers In 2025: The New Nihilists
The year is 2025. The world is a very different place than it was just a few years ago. The climate crisis is in full swing, the economy is in shambles, and social unrest is on the rise. In this time of chaos and uncertainty, a new consumer has emerged: the New Nihilist.
Pride Marketing Done Right
Upholding the LGBTQIA+ Pride agenda should be more than just a metric nor the most colorful slide in the marketing deck. Here’s how to do it right.
How To Drive Sales Through Brand Awe
One of four (4) major consumer sentiments for 2024 and beyond, a sense of awe among consumers tend to trigger important decisions in brand engagement and spending. Here’s how to drive sales as an awe-spirational brand.