Department of Creative Affairs
The must-read newsletter for marketers who mean business.
Why boards should care and what to do about it
How Jack Daniel’s rebuilt cultural credibility through creator alignment, narrative-led content and a social-first rethink.
Observations from a watershed moment on the Croisette.
Awards shape who gets seen, not just celebrated
The industry's best talent is walking away — and smart marketers are choosing independents
Most brands can't copy Unilever's budget — but they can steal its intent.
Borrowing cultural capital has become a shortcut to relevance. But borrowed fame comes with a price tag.
Principal media buying was once the preserve of TV sales teams. Now it’s powering platform revenue — and mid-market brands are getting squeezed.
Why brands need a visa to show up in culture, and how to earn it
A generation growing up with contradictions, co-viewing and complete control — and what that says about where culture is heading
Brand building remains overshadowed by quick-win metrics. Perhaps it’s time for a rebrand.
When 102 ads fight for attention in 51 minutes, who really wins?
