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Musings

Industry thought leaders tackle the latest in creativity—news, trends, and viral buzz. Got a musing? Pitch us at [email protected]!

Instead of Chasing Trends, Marketers Must Enhance Culture and Communities
Contribution > brand kinship > cultural relevance
by Sophie Ozoux
Drinks Brands Are Wasting the Festival Opportunity
Why pass up the chance for connection?
by Hamish Campbell
Don't Order Fish on Monday, and Other Notes on Running an Agency
As ever, Anthony Bourdain brings the clarity
by Heather Freiser
Oreogate and Kumar Didn’t Need to Be Real to Work
What Ramp and Suno understand about human viral moments
by Christina Garnett
Clio on Culture
Yayoi Kusama's Playful Art Taught Us Joy and Perspective
Seeing the world through fresh eyes—with polka dots
by Sandra Stahl
Does Your Brand Need an A&R Mindset?
Lessons from the music biz on authenticity and cultural relevance
by Brian Berger
Clio Entertainment 2026 Jury Announcement
Luxury Fashion Might Still Have a Chance, Despite Downturn in Sales
Economic conditions, TikTok reviews and uptick in resale have caused luxury shoppers to retreat
by Joseph McCain
'Be Yourself' and Other Life Lessons From the 'Queen of Country'
Dolly Parton was extraordinarily talented, but she also had a devotion to her craft
by Beth Johnson
8 Creators, 1 Script and a Curious AI Experiment
Directors could create as they saw fit. But they couldn't change the dialogue
by Ellen Utrecht
Clio Entertainment 2026 Jury Announcement