Musings

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Yasstice for Green M&M
Why the de-yassification of Green M&M is a hate crime against the queer community*
by Mason Douglass
Lie Unselfishly to Advance Your Creativity
The hidden value of untruths at work
by Nishita Tamuly
Looking Back at Foursquare, the App That Made Life a Game
The one where everyone was checking in
by Leslie Richin
Everything I Need to Know About Strategy I Learned in (My Kids') Kindergarten
The art of doing versus observing
by Laura Thomas
Crafting Musician/Brand Partnerships That Feel True to Both Sides
One Grammy-winning artist's collaboration with a brand after decades in the industry
by Melissa Newhart
The Cardi B Effect: Unlocking Your Brand's Inspirational Personality
Tap into motivations and transform your marketing
by Jennifer Perry
The Republican Party's Brand Devolution
A closer look at the Jan. 6 insurrection and why the GOP is no longer Right, just wrong
by Rachel Scott Everett
An Artist's Journey Into the World of NFTs
Getting started in this fascinating new space
by Gianni Arone
Are 'Communities' the Future of Agency Culture?
How real moments of connection can lead to truly inclusive work
by Jamie June Hill