A cookie brand accidentally renamed itself “Ryan” on TikTok. The Olympics sold venue naming rights for the first time. Levi’s is betting on cowboy fashion to add billions. And Meta? Its AI guardrails just snapped. This week’s stories show how fast mistakes, risks, and reinventions can flip into sales spikes, culture wins, or reputational firestorms.
Discover the new rules of brand storytelling that inspire and connect. In this keynote recap, Jessica Gioglio shares case studies, strategies, and insights from global brands to help marketers create stories that spark emotion, build loyalty, and stand out in today’s competitive landscape.
This week, The Marketer’s Storybook covers cultural moments and creativity that you cannot afford to miss including how companies reacted to America’s “royal” engagement, the perils of heritage rebrands, plus campaigns showcasing humor, slow living, and even audio storytelling.
AI scam farms are using deepfakes to run billion-dollar fraud rings. Pine-Sol is turning floor cleaner into TikTok chaos. Heinz wants you to drink ketchup. And CMOs? They’re dropping like flies. This week’s stories show how fast marketing, culture, and reputation can flip — from crisis to comedy, from absurd to iconic. This Week’s Lineup
From sachets of self-worth to AI-generated scent pairings, the Health, Beauty & eCommerce Summit in London delivered a masterclass in modern brand building. But beyond the beauty buzzwords and platform debates, one big truth rang out: The brands winning today aren’t channel-obsessed. They’re customer-obsessed. Whether you’re a legacy player or a challenger brand, the takeaway