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Team Conrad vs Team Jeremiah: The Power of Picking Sides
Written by Emily Beauvais Account Executive Photo courtesy of IMBd The past few summers, millions of fans have tuned in to The Summer I Turned Pretty, created by Jenny Han . As of Sept. 25, the show ranked as the No. 5 most popular show online and the No. 1 most popular TV show on Amazon . While the beach houses and love triangles make the show entertaining, the real reason it has climbed the charts is the debate dividing the internet: Team Conrad vs. Team Jeremiah. Viewers –
Nov 19


The Real Deal: Brand Authenticity, Why It Matters, and How to Cultivate It
Written by Molly Lorden Account Executive In a world where consumers are bombarded with hundreds of advertisements every day, people are choosing to engage with brands that resonate with them. Products are now secondary to the true commodity: authenticity. Photo courtesy of dreamstime.com Researchers have identified four key elements that brands must harness to be perceived as authentic: continuity, credibility, integrity and symbolism. Brands that succeed in these areas wil
Nov 17


The Blanding Problem
Written by Alex Arrasmith Account Executive When branding is done right, it makes your business stand out from the crowd and gives it a personality that only your brand can embody. In today’s world, brands are everywhere: on social media feeds, in news coverage and on almost every digital platform you can imagine. With so many opportunities, you’d think brands would be itching to show off their uniqueness. So why does it feel like they all look the same? Julia Zerbo \ thefash
Nov 10


Perfectly Unreal: AI Models and the Ethics of Fashion Media
Written by Elliet Faust Account Executive For decades, magazines have been critiqued for promoting unrealistic beauty standards. Now, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is pushing those boundaries even further. An AI-generated model was shown in Vogue's July 2025 issue, sparking controversy across the fashion world. While many AI models may be efficient and innovative, their use in magazines is raising serious ethical concerns around authenticity, inclusivity, and body image. Phot
Oct 28


The Impact Food Influencers Have on Restaurants
Written by Reese Wolf Account Executive From feta pasta to Swedish candy, social media has significantly impacted the food industry....
May 15


Inclusivity in Film: The Impact of “CODA”
Written by Anne Gosen Production Designer Films allow us to share experiences and tell stories, whether fact or fiction. However, the...
May 13


The Hidden Benefit of Social Media on Communities
Written by Phoebe Smith Media Analytics Executive Social media is a powerful tool for digital communication that goes beyond likes,...
May 8


Where are the Women on the Field?
Written by Coco Cameron Branding Executive Photo courtesy of Olympics.com . Have you ever turned on your TV to watch the latest sports...
May 6


Followers to Skeptics: Why are Consumers Questioning Big Beauty Influencers?
Written by Gianna Pisacreta Account Executive Photo courtesy of Shutterstock. Influencer marketing has taken the beauty industry by...
May 1


Dove: Beauty in the AI Era
Written by Hailey Ross Media Analytics Executive With the growing presence and use of AI in marketing and advertising, beauty brands are...
Apr 29


The Cost of Our Attention: Modern Media and the Business of Retention
Written by Tyler Whitfield Account Executive Photo courtesy of Camilo Jimenez via Unsplash . Screen time is a common topic of...
Apr 24


Trouble in Parent Paradise: How New Child Protection Laws in California have Family Vloggers Fleeing the State
Written by Kate Harbour Media Analytics Executive Photo courtesy of tubebuddy.com . Family content has been a staple of the YouTube...
Apr 22


How Brands Can Win or Lose Customers in Seconds: The Power of First Impressions
Written by Ethan Wilshinsky Creative Member Photo courtesy of Pexels. They say you never get a second chance to make a first impression,...
Apr 17


The Psychology Behind Clickbait: Why We Can’t Resist Those Headlines
Written by Farrah Jones Media Analytics Executive Photo courtesy of Semrush Blog. We’ve all done it before—spent five minutes reading an...
Apr 15


Less is More: How Brands are Finding Advertising Success in “Micro-Influencers”
Written by Lyda Cosgrove Creative Member Photo courtesy of Pexels. As if there aren’t enough influencers flooding our social media feeds...
Apr 10


Portrayals of Journalism in Film: How One Communications Industry is Poisoning Another
Written by Katharyn MacDonald Account Executive Photo courtesy of Turner Classic Movies. With politicians scorning and scapegoating “the...
Apr 8


Should Advertisers Incorporate Brain Rot into their Marketing?
Written by Talula Martin Media Analytics Executive Photo courtesy of TikTok.com . As Generation Z enters the workforce and the oldest of...
Apr 3


Why Some Brands Shine More than Others: The Beacon Brand Effect
Written by Avery McLeod Creative Member Photo courtesy of Apple. Out of the billions of brands populating the market, only a select few...
Apr 1


Crisis Communication: How Brands Can Navigate PR Disasters
Written by Reese Williams Creative Member Is it true that “any publicity is good publicity?” In the digital age, a brand’s response to a...
Mar 27


A Dose of Reality: TikTok Influencer Lennie Nelson's Fight Against Microtrend Mania
Photo courtesy of Lennie Nelson's Tik Tok. Written by Ellie Levin Branding Executive Using her TikTok platform (@the_happihippi) , South...
Mar 25
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