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Musings

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Oreogate and Kumar Didn’t Need to Be Real to Work
What Ramp and Suno understand about human viral moments
by Christina Garnett
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
Lessons a Mere Mortal Learned From Giving Notes to Dolly Parton
'Her energy spread to everyone around her'
by Chip Herter
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 Awards 2027 Call for Entries
J. Cole's 'The Fall-Off Tour' Wasn't Built on Stage—It Was Built in the Shadows
A lesson in how production choices turn good music into great art
by Tianna-Marie Rosser
Why Polymaths Will Shine in the Age of AI
'The only thing left with any value is the gap between competent and great'
by Mauro Alencar
Clio Entertainment 2026 Jury Announcement