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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: Mascot Mayhem, Brand Value & Marketing Time Machines

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This week, brands are tapping into the past and playing with the future. From Nike’s return to Amazon and Lancôme’s star-studded Juicy Tubes revival to CeraVe’s goat mascot and HBO’s latest identity crisis, we’re deep in the era of comebacks, characters, and comment-section creativity. Plus, new research from Kantar reveals that brand accounts for 33%

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Would Your Brand Pass the Coffee Test?

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If you know me, you know I love my coffee. But coffee isn’t just a daily ritual, it’s also the perfect litmus test for your brand storytelling. Here’s what I mean. Imagine this: someone sits down with your website, your social channels, and a few pieces of your branded content – over a single cup

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The Marketer’s Storybook: From Mascots to Media Monopolies – 10 Stories Shaping Marketing This Week

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A revived lumberjack. A sneaker storytelling debut from Malia Obama. And Meta’s not-so-subtle mission to erase ad agencies. This week’s Marketer’s Storybook is your cheat sheet for the boldest, weirdest, and most strategic brand plays in the game. This week’s lineup includes: Let’s dive in.

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The Marketer’s Storybook: Texts, Trips & Talking Walruses — Marketing That Hits the Feels (and Funny Bone)

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This week’s brand moves prove there’s more than one way to win hearts, headlines, and customer love. From Supergoop’s smart SMS strategy to Cocokind swapping influencer trips for customer getaways, brands are trading flashy for thoughtful — and seeing real returns. Meanwhile, Liquid Death dropped “Kegs for Pregs” with Kylie Kelce, Macy’s optioned a TV

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