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What can marketers learn from the viral ‘Chinamaxxing’ trend on social media?

The viral 'Chinamaxxing' trend shows Gen Z is seeking cultural inspiration beyond Western norms. This piece reveals what this means for marketers navigating cultural relevance, representation and the fine line between appreciation and appropriation.
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Growing with longtime fans

BTS's comeback reveals something every marketer should pay attention to - as K-pop chases global scale, its most loyal fans are switching off. This piece explores what happens when brands sacrifice specificity for universality.
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How do we Steady Ourselves as Leaders, when the Ground Keeps Moving

Leaders who thrive in today's world won't be those who move fastest, it'll be those who remain internally stable while navigating external chaos. This piece explores the pressure responses that derail leaders with practical solutions.
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Avoiding the productivity paradox - how to ensure AI delivers impact, not just volume

Think piece by David Pugh-Jones on where AI earns its keep, where it doesn't, and why the marketers who combine human strategic judgment with machine efficiency will be the ones who pull ahead.
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Annual Lecture UAE 2026

We brought our flagship Annual Lecture to the GCC for the very first time in 2026, marking a landmark moment for The Marketing Society in...
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Dispatch from Davos:Why Davos matters more to CMOs than ever

After years attending Davos, for EY's John Rudaizky this year felt different. Here he reveals what the conversations around AI trust, youth opportunity and marketing's evolving role really mean for the work that happens after everyone flies home.
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