"Here's a blank cheque, go wild" - Nike, 2026
George Bergel George Bergel

"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…

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What can a raspberry beret reveal about branding?
George Bergel George Bergel

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…

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Audiences (or, an ode to Reddit deep dives?)
George Bergel George Bergel

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…

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Everything is copy. But not all of it is this good.
George Bergel George Bergel

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…

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How to write a content strategy in 5 steps
George Bergel George Bergel

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…

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