Think pieces

10 things we didn’t know in July

1. Emailing is still the most common internet activity in Britain.

2. In the 1990s all teachers in North Korea

The creative instinct

cat

During such a fragmented time in the industry I imagine clients must find it difficult to know who to trust

It’s time to put an end to Singapore’s sexist and cringeworthy ads

Following UK's ban on sexist advertisements, Meera Jane Navaratnam argues that it is time for the country's industry to address its own failings

We are all now 'Uber's Children.' Here's what to expect next.

We are Uber's children--we've been trained to have everything on our terms

Ten ways to become a great mentor

In today’s competitive global business landscape, it is important for companies to hire and retain the right people in order

Is Joon a joke? Air France take obsession with millennials to new heights

Air France have flown the obsession with ‘millennials’ to new heights by creating a whole new brand for them called

How BE is nudging us to be a more giving society

Sharing
The UK is a generous nation. According to the Charities Aid Foundation.

The negotiations process

Based on real events. Really.

Scenario 1: The money monster

  1. Huge global brand Marketing Team agree they need Copywriting training

Take a walk

Go on, do it. Go for a walk.

Not right now, you’re reading this but after you read this, take

Behavioural science in politics

Another year, another electoral shock. Back in February, we at System1 Research asked 2000 people

The culture factor series: III. Celebrity endorsement

Celebrity endorsement is no hidden treasure in the marketers’ toolbox; it has been practiced since the 18th century.

Why driverless showers are key to the housing crisis

Although it is commonly assumed that faster-than-sound passenger travel died with the Concorde, this isn’t quite true: it overlooks the

If not now, when?

Care a little more.
Show up.
Embrace possibility.
Tell the truth.
Dive deeper.
Seek the truth behind the story.
Ask

What can dancing horses teach us about management?

horses

I was in Vienna recently and attended a performance by the Spanish Riding School.

The product and the pendulum

When I was interviewing marketers and CEOs for my first book in 1997, they would tell you that the product

Is this the end for brand purpose?

Pepsi, Heineken, Dove and McDonald’s have all run into trouble recently by combining social purpose with a sales message.

Is

Inspired by Spanish innovation...

Spain is a land of diverse cultures that drives incredible creativity.

The creative diplomat: should we always tell it like it is?

‘A diplomat who says ‘yes’ means ‘maybe,’ a diplomat who says ‘maybe’ means ‘no,' and a diplomat who says ‘no’ is no diplomat.’

How to make a sign

There it is, at every entrance to the terminal at LaGuardia, one of the busiest airports in the world:

TERMINAL

Toward dumber

If you want to reach more people, if you're measuring audience size, then the mantra of the last twenty years

How BE helps us to live healthier lifestyles

healthy
We generally have good intentions to do some or all of the things that we know are good for us - but frequently procrastinate