What do molten lava mukbangs, collectible gremlin dolls, and butter-fueled influencer trips have in common? This week’s edition is packed with brands who stand out by thinking differently and some major red flags for marketers to watch. On the positive side, we’re unpacking the rise of AI-generated ASMR, Kerrygold’s creamy creator coup, and Labubu’s $150K
From Airbnb’s reinvention manifesto to the behind-the-scenes scoop on Duolingo’s viral faux death, this week’s Marketer’s Storybook unpacks the most audacious plays in tech, brand, and culture. Whether it’s CEOs writing 10,000-word memos that only they understand, creators becoming the new economy, or heartthrobs hawking hash browns, there’s something here for every marketer who wants
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