Christmas is here, and with it comes the Grinch. Every year, the festive season brings a host of symbols and icons that embody the holiday spirit. Among these, one of the most controversial figures is the Grinch: a grumpy and cynical character who, in recent years, has taken on a new role, evolving from a…
The last Friday of November has been widely known as “Black Friday” by shoppers all around the world for quite some time. But, how did it begin? Was it a brilliant marketing strategy or just a fluke? Turns out, a little bit of both.
Why is it called “Black Friday”?
The day most people associate…
A recent advert by the Coca-Cola Company generated massive backlash due to its use of artificial intelligence. While Coca-Cola and other brands believe AI will only become more capable of creating advertisements in the future, others see it as a troubling sign for the future of work in the arts. The underlying question, however, is:…
Every business or public figure wants a constant flow of attention towards what they offer. A customer making a purchase is great, but if that customer buys two, three, four times—it's even better! This indicates loyalty to the brand and alignment with its values. But how can you achieve this result?
The answer is (relatively)…
Halloween has been steadily creeping into various countries' collective consciousness, making it a ripe festivity for big brands to engage with in their marketing campaigns. Although the Celtic celebration is mostly associated with treats and ghoulish costumes, some brands have been able to creatively capture the spirit of the day to create interesting campaigns.
Burger…
Did you know “OK” was an abbreviation just like “LOL” or “OMG”? Modern communication often resembles ancient hieroglyphs more than it does any other form of writing. Although GIFS, memes and emojis are almost exclusively served for digital communication, one modern technique has seemingly transcended written media: word abbreviations. Short-hands like “LOL” (laugh out loud),…