Study Guides

Our latest thought leadership, trusted by thousands of thinkers at more than 150 brands & agencies in 58 countries.


Hiding in Plain Sight

November 2023

Why fitting in will be the best way to stand out in 2024.


The Dying Art of Listening

November 2023

It's long past time for companies to meet people where they actually are, not where brands want them to be.


The State of In-Store Retail

September 2023

The highly publicized rebirth of in-store shopping isn’t a joke. Here’s what we learned from visiting 18 shopping destinations in 6 states during Back to School season.


Indecision is Strategy’s Silent Saboteur

September 2023

Where indecision comes from, what it does to the work, and how to overcome it.


The Funnel is in Full Meltdown

July 2023

New data continues to show the short-sightedness of funnel thinking. When will planners listen?


Lost in Translation

June 2023

Strategy is in danger of framework f*cking itself into obsolescence. Here's how we're trying to fix it.


Anticuration

March 2023

We’re at a turning point in how we see the world around us. Are we ready to admit our viewfinders may be broken?


The Year of Practical Marketing

December 2022

The most important trend to watch in 2023.


ACES

November 2022

Questions to Ask at an Inflection Point


Secondhand Signals

September 2022

A new way to look at sustainability messaging for brands.


Defining Relevance: Part 2

August 2022

What factors matter most when it comes to building brand relevance?


Defining Relevance: Part 1

August 2022

We asked over 450 people to define the word & tell us what factors make brands relevant to them.


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