Goodwood Festival of Speed
Warning: This post is more about brand content and copy than cars. A snapshot of the best brand stands at the legendary Goodwood Festival of Speed (IMHO).
Storytelling with luxury taste
Pop-ups have always been about buzz. But this summer, something more thoughtful is taking shape. Fashion brands are teaming up with chefs, cafés, and food artists to create experiences that attract attention and tell a story.
The Freelancer Manifesto, 2025.
This Freelancer Manifesto is for all my freelancer friends, communities and the experts that keep me focused, sane, moving forward!
Behind every great brand manifesto are legions of loyal fans
How to craft a brand manifesto that actually means something (no boring checkbox stuff). Plus, some great examples from brands that totally nailed it.
The Creative Manifesto, 2025.
So much more than a mission statement, a brand manifesto is a call to arms. An emotive expression of the heart and soul of a brand. It’s what it fights for in the world. This is one is for all of us. A quick reminder of the glorious rollercoaster that is creativity.
Patek Philippe takes a ballsy approach in its latest print campaign.
While most high-end watchmakers lean into innovation and cutting-edge tech, this ad does the opposite, and does it with quiet confidence. Here's why it stands out.
Serving stories: Wimbledon.
Wimbledon is a masterclass in how to turn a sporting event into a cultural brand. What used to be “just” a sporting event has evolved into a cultural moment, thanks to sharp storytelling, a more relatable tone of voice, and a digital strategy that blends tradition and luxury, with a playful wink.
Yours robotically. Human-made.
In the wake of Duolingo’s move this week to go AI-first and H&M’s introduction of digital twin models. I mull over human-made and AI-generated creative work.
Belmond’s long shots series.
Belmond’s Long Shots series takes a refreshingly unhurried approach, almost radical in today’s fast-paced world of luxury hospitality. In this post, I take a deep dive into this campaign and the calming destinations it takes us to.
Luxury is loosening up.
In a world of polished perfection, meet the luxury brands that are leveraging their human and relatable side to forge deeper and more authentic connections with their customers.
Less flower, more power.
Mother’s Day campaigns that stand out while standing for something more meaningful.
The power of retail windows + community.
Retail windows are an overlooked touchpoint on our grey and generic high streets. See the global and independent brands that are making an impact.
For the love of…clever + creative Valentine’s Day campaigns.
Creative and clever Valentine’s Day campaigns, ads and retail windows that won’t make you (love) sick and tired.