Musings

Industry thought leaders tackle the latest in creativity—news, trends, and viral buzz. Got a musing? Pitch us at editorial@clioawards.com!

How to Make Animated Characters That Get Under Your Skin
Tips for getting the most from your creation
by Martin Allan
From Cult to Culture: It Isn't Just About Positioning
How culture branding impacts our work
by Matt Ferebee
The Slide Deck That Changed My Life
How to make a Keynote presentation that will win hearts, minds and money
by Maggie Winters
Not Taking Enough Creative Risks? Try Parkour
What I learned from a leap into the unknown
by Jim Hare
Sibling Telepathy: How We Make Music as Brother and Sister
Vulnerability is where the true creativity seeps in
by Jocelyn Arndt
What's With All the Advertising Leaders Hating on Advertising?
No other industry talks about itself this way
by John Long
America Is Not Living Up to Its Brand Promise
From personal autonomy to gun violence, it's time for all of us to take action
by Rachel Scott Everett
This Isn't a Breakup, It's Business. A Love Letter to Rejection
TL:DR, let's start telling each other the why's behind our no's. In a nice way
by Maggie Winters
Art as the Answer in the Human-First Economy
Replace some advertising with art and flip the standard creative model
by Jessica Lewis
Why Today's Ad Industry Could Never Produce the Next Warhol
Be patient and let unconventional talent find their calling
by Carlo Cavallone