The Blog
Writing about writing, content, brands, work, culture, and the strange little things worth paying attention to.
Expect strong opinions, useful ideas, close reads, cultural rabbit holes, and the occasional question nobody asked me to investigate.
The State of Holiday Ad Storytelling in 2025: The Campaign That Got It Right and the Ones That Revealed Their Own Dissonance
Crayola gets it. Coca-Cola doesn't.
Oh No! Your Content Brand Strategy Lost the Plot
Your brand voice called, it’s filing a missing-person report.
Niching Is Killing Creativity: The Case for Multi-Passionate Professionals
Niches are career coffins.
The American Eagle Controversy: How Corporate Feminism Just Died
Looks like fascist jeans are in!
Phlur’s Secret Weapon? Storytelling Marketing That Actually Smelled Like Something New
Most brands treat storytelling like a campaign, but Phlur made it a core business strategy (and now they’re getting paid for it).
The Sylvanian Drama Lawsuit: How Calico Critters Sued Their Best Marketing Campaign
Apparently, litigation is easier than saying "thank you.”