This week, marketing is making headlines in some fabulously unexpected ways. We’re talking about high-fashion hot cross buns (yes, really), TikTok’s growing influence in B2B marketing, and Birkenstock’s courtroom battle to be recognized as art. Meanwhile, BIC is reimagining Shakespeare with AI, Burberry is trying to reclaim its luxury throne with a star-studded campaign, and
This week, I had the chance to catch up with Phil Mershon while he was in London – it’s amazing to think that it has probably been 15 years since we last connected in person! The photo from this weeks newsletter was taken together after a wonderful lunch at The Ivy Tower Bridge. It was
With each passing year, April Fools’ Day presents a challenge and opportunity for companies. While April Fools may not be for every company out there, there are some companies who surprise and delight us each year. Here are seven companies that almost tricked us—in a good way—this April Fools’ Day. 1. Zappos Accidently Lets CEO Tony Hsieh
In a time where consumer attention is the ultimate commodity, maximizing each social media channel to create memorable experiences has become a powerful strategy. While many companies are turning to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat, don’t discount what’s possible on LinkedIn. Take inspiration from these five companies that have gone beyond content and company pages to
Sometimes you have to borrow from the past to drive innovation. Such was the case with Forever 21’s innovative new Thread Screen campaign, which takes an unlikely object—spools of thread—and re-imagines them in a futuristic way. True to its name, the Thread Screen was developed by Breakfast NY for Forever 21 and uses 6,400 mechanical