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How brands are trendjacking the Swift-Kelce engagement
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s relationship has been a headline-generating machine since day one, but now it’s entered full fairytale territory. The couple recently announced their engagement via Instagram, cheekily captioning the post: “Your English teacher and gym teacher are getting married.” Within hours, Swifties were lighting up the internet, and brands were right there…
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Nostalgia marketing: how brands connect with Gen Z through Y2K
Last week, I caught myself doing something that surprised me. Despite growing up with Miley Cyrus, Bruno Mars, and Taylor Swift hits, I created a playlist of 90s music—Westlife, The Beatles—and found the simplicity of these tracks oddly comforting in a way today’s auto-tuned music just isn’t. The thing is, I don’t think I’m alone…
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The Trade Desk wants marketers to stop siloing media
If you’re still planning media channel by channel, you might be doing it wrong. The Trade Desk’s new report, “The Untapped Opportunity of Omnichannel”, backed by neuroscience and behavioral research, finds that omnichannel campaigns consistently outperform traditional multichannel approaches across nearly every key metric. This article explores the latest findings from The Trade Desk and…
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Stop choosing sides: A balanced approach to LinkedIn thought leadership
With more than 15 years in B2B communication, David Friedman combines strategic thinking with technical understanding. He has created premium inbound content for technical Nordic brands such as Smartoptics, in collaboration with agency Crescando, and IT consultants including Columbus. For security group Gunnebo, he has written internal and executive communications, contributing to intranet, LinkedIn, and…
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Nongshim and Netflix’s KPOP Demon Hunters bring ramen to the heart of K-pop fandom
Instant noodle giant Nongshim is getting in on the K-pop game, and it’s doing so with the help of Netflix. The Korean food brand has announced a global collaboration with the streamer’s animated series K-pop Demon Hunters, spotlighting characters like Lumi, Mira, and Joy across a new lineup of limited-edition snacks and sauces. But this…
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Golf is the new boardroom for Gen Z
Golf is experiencing a renaissance, and this time it is not just about business executives sealing deals in private country clubs. Gen Z has entered the picture, and they are changing the sport into a casual, inclusive, and surprisingly effective space for networking, mentoring, and team engagement. For brands, agencies, and PR teams, this shift…
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Think better, not faster: A veteran communicator’s approach to AI integration
Marco Dautel has spent two decades in PR and communications leadership, from agency roles at Grayling and Edelman to corporate positions at Jochen Schweizer. His latest venture—The CommsTransformer, a solo consultancy launched last year—embodies a philosophy that runs counter to how most professionals approach AI: rather than chasing efficiency gains, Marco focuses on using artificial…
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The 20% of content work AI can’t touch: A strategist’s framework
Jake Rundell has built his career at the intersection of storytelling and technology, scaling content operations at both PlaytestCloud (a mobile game user research platform) and ecoligo while maintaining the strategic thinking that separates effective marketing from mere content generation. As Content Marketing Manager at ecoligo, he leads content strategy for the Berlin-based solar-as-a-service company…
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Pop Mart bets big on mini Labubu
Pop Mart is betting that smaller toys could drive bigger returns. At its 2025 half-year performance briefing, founder Wang Ning teased the launch of a mini version of its best-selling character, Labubu. The downsized blind box collectible is expected to drop within the same week, with use cases expanding from bag charms to mobile phone…
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The best times to post YouTube Shorts for more views, likes, and comments
If you are posting YouTube Shorts without considering timing, you could be leaving millions of views on the table. Adobe’s latest analysis shares the best time to post on YouTube Shorts. The study shows that timing can make the difference between decent numbers and breakout performance. This article explores the study’s findings on optimal posting…