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"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?

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?)

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.

“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

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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