"Here's a blank cheque, go wild" - Nike, 2026
That Nike ad . Stop wondering how much it cost and start wondering: how on earth did it get approved? Let’s take a look. Image You’ll see that Nike (and their agency, Wieden + Kennedy) have saturated…
What can a raspberry beret reveal about branding?
At sixth form college, I bought a dark pink beret in a charity shop. Inspired by that Prince song, I decided it would be my signature item. I would wear it every day, communicating to the world that…
Audiences (or, an ode to Reddit deep dives?)
I have been obsessed with audiences for a long time. By that, I mean since I was staging dance shows for soft toys, or imagining I was the host of Ready Steady Cook every time I made a peanut butter…
Capturing subatomic oddity through an optical illusion in logo design
Quantum physics - and I’m going to make a big understatement here - is quite weird. If you’ve ever tried to engage with it as a topic, you’ll have discovered that it contradicts what you thought you…
Everything is copy. But not all of it is this good.
“If it sounds like writing, I rewrite it,” Elmore Leonard, the great American crime novelist once said. It’s a sentiment repeated in various ways when it comes to copy – “kill your darlings” said…
Sausage roll socks, anyone? Why brand collaborations work
There’s nothing quite like a brand collaboration. Last week, Morley’s Chicken shop – South London’s beloved post-pub scran saviour – announced their latest partnership with Heinz. The pair have…
We are Flying Objects: Adele Hambly, Senior Studio & Operations Manager
One thing about me is that I’ve always stayed true to my core values. A few months ago I was helping my mum clear stuff from her house and came across my first ever report card from school – I must…
How working with science brands made us into temporary experts
Last summer, I got an education. I’d been working on a particularly unique brief, working with the team at Wellcome Trust to devise a way to communicate their often complex areas of work in climate…
How to write a content strategy in 5 steps
The success of your content lies in a well thought out strategy. When done right, strategic content will attract and engage your audience, create brand trust and support your business needs. Even if…
Who TF is Reesa Teesa and how is she transforming marketing on TikTok?
Teesa's success is a lesson in how to strategise TikTok's imminent move towards long-form content as the platform battles with rivals YouTube and Netflix Her online odyssey detailing an ill-fated…