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15 Big Ideas for CMOs from SXSW London

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Culture-shaping trends, provocative questions, and actionable insights from the frontlines of marketing’s future If you didn’t make it to SXSW London this year, don’t worry, I took notes. And not just because I’m a keynote speaker and marketing leader who loves a good trend. I was on the hunt for the ideas CMOs and marketing

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The Marketer’s Storybook: Monopoly Moves, Grillz for Sauce, and Breakfast That Buzzes

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Today is World Book Day and Copyright Day in the UK, and I have to admit – this one hits close to home. Ever since I was a kid, I’ve been obsessed with stories. I used to say, “One day I’ll be an author.” To have done it twice still feels surreal – and with

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The Marketer’s Storybook: Pranks, Pickles & Power Plays — April Fools’ Brand Moves + Marketing That Actually Matters

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This week, brands are getting cheeky, chaotic, and surprisingly clever. From Duolingo’s banana-peel facials to Estée Lauder duping sleep itself, marketers embraced the weird, the wild, and the wonderfully strategic. April Fools’ Day saw brands go all-in with pranks so good, some became real products (Duolingo cruise, anyone?). Meanwhile, Eventbrite is making search ads on

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The Marketer’s Storybook: The Silver Influencer Boom, AI vs. Fried Chicken, and the Battle for TikTok

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This week’s newsletter starts with not one but TWO exciting announcements! 1) I am speaking at The Intersection of Creative & Commerce on TikTok event hosted by Threepipe Reply on Wednesday, March 26 in London. Come join us for a great event: https://threepipereply.com/news-insights/event-creative-commerce-on-tiktok/ 2) My podcast interview on Perception Paradox with Zivile (Zivi) Ein just

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How Oreo Won The Solar Eclipse With Its Clever Integrated Campaign

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March 20th, 2015 marked Europe’s largest solar eclipse since 1999, with 90 percent of the sun covered in parts of the UK. Never one to shy away from a timely occasion, Oreo launched an integrated #oreoeclipse campaign targeted at consumers in the UK across print, out-of-home and digital. Suffice to say, the thoughtful approach shone

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