Think piece

Why I think “leadership compatibility” is like the early stages of dating

The article explores why working environments and cultural compatibility are a lot like the early stages of dating. Readers will learn why authenticity matters, how to spot the red flags, and why pretending never leads to a healthy match. It encourages both leaders and employees to recognise compatibility early and to walk away when it’s just not “the one.”
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Consumer insights in the age of AI and content led, community led world

A think piece by Unilever's Andrea Cappi on why with AI and fragmented audiences, true competitive advantage comes not from more data but from deeper human understanding.
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The Invisible AI Gap Nobody in Marketing Wants to Talk About

Every marketing team uses AI now but what they actually do with it varies enormously. Most marketing leaders can't tell who's using it well and who's just typing into it as Cemre Akkaya explains.
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The Marketing Society's 10th Anniversary in Dubai: A Reset on What Marketing Strategy Really Means

At The Marketing Society’s Dubai anniversary, Christina Peyton shares insights from Sophie Devonshire, Mark Ritson and Amina Taher, reminding marketers to slow down and get the basics right. Start with diagnosis and strategy, build emotional memory, take pricing seriously, and use AI to support strong thinking, not replace it.
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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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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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The Curator’s Edge: Why ‘Active Pulse’ Leadership can support growth and a future-ready culture

This think piece looks at how `Active Pulse' leadership is replacing the traditional top-down model with a curator-style approach where leaders stay close to the craft, amplify specialist talent and read market signals to drive creative excellence.
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