The War on the War on Christmas – Or Something Like That

Posted on December 20, 2023

The point is, arguing over the “right” way to celebrate the holiday season is as old a holiday tradition as any other Americans have. But it says something that the same folks who wanted to ban it 400 years ago now want to dictate how everybody celebrates it. We say, don’t let them get Christmas to themselves. It’s as OK for brands to say “Merry Christmas”, “Feliz Navidad”, or any derivation thereof as it is to say “Happy Holidays” and “Season’s Greetings”... read more

What AI Barbiecore Says About Bias – and Us 

Posted on November 13, 2023

What does all this mean for inclusivity in commercial communication? Opportunity. By understanding the full scope of group biases, we can paint particular and precise bulls-eyes on those biases in both internal and external branding... read more

Latinos and the 2022 Mid-Term Elections

Posted on November 8, 2022

With the mid-terms coming up, we’re going to take another look at Latino voters. ... read more

Our Post-Pandemic Non-Consensus

Posted on August 11, 2022

So when COVID hit, we were able to roll with the logistical punches fairly well. But today we face the same dilemmas as so many other offices. ... read more

Echoes of Other Decades in 2022, but the Clock Won’t Turn Back on Inclusion

Posted on April 29, 2022

While it might look like we’re taking steps backwards this year, my advice to marketers is to keep it up when it comes to inclusion.... read more