Identity Anchoring for Consumers
Times are uncertain, consumers are seeking identity anchoring and brands need to take notice. What to do?
Brand Strategy In A Changing World
There’s no best practices for the cultural shifts that are underway. This means significant new changes to how navigate strategy in the coming decade. Some tips to help.
Are You Data Rich, But Meaning Poor?
You’ve probably got tons of data on your audience. Using surveys, focus groups and such. But do you have “meaning” around your audience? This is why Cultural Intelligence is so valuable for marketing today.
Cultural Tempos in Marketing
Culture operates in two types of time flows. Weather and climate. Brands that understand this can engage audiences in more meaningful ways.
Why AI Content Makes Consumers Uncomfortable
Overuse of AI in marketing content, visual and text, can hurt brands significantly. So how for marketers best use AI in 2026? Some things to think about and ways to approach it.
2026 Brand Marketing Trends
Branding trends for 2026 need to think about warmth, comfort, connection and nostalgia. Cold efficiency is out. Warmth is in. Our four areas to focus on in 2026 for brands.
For Brands, The 1950s Are Back. Here's Why.
Tech and AI brands have become cold as brands. Now consumers are seeking warmth. Our research shows this is opportunity for brands to be seen as human.
Why AI Can't Spot What's Next in Culture
AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, are great for market research. Up to a point. They can’t provide Cultural Intelligence (CQ) and in this article I explain why.
AI Optimizes the Present. Culture Predicts the Future.
AI can tell you what happened in culture, but it can’t predict or forecast what’s changing, what’s coming next. That’s where Cultural Intelligence (CQ) comes into play. Let’s explore.
Values Insights from Social Listening
Surveys and focus groups are helpful, as all marketers know, up to a point. So when you want to understand customer values, you need to use social listening. Here’s why.