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The Spirit of Adventure Brands

The Spirit of Adventure Brands

Brands are always influencing us. They make us laugh. They make us cry. They tug at our heartstrings and light…

Branding + Emotion

Branding + Emotion

  Last month’s essay introduced the Brand Feel Wheel. It’s an easy way to understand how brands turn offerings into…

In The Brand

In The Brand

  Brands are influencing you. They’re consistently making appeals to your emotions using subconscious suggestions. It could be considered coercion,…

Mothers Day in DTLA

Mothers Day in DTLA

With the increase in vaccinations and the slowing of infection rates in Los Angeles, the city is  experiencing a gradual…

High Luxury Meets Industrial Chic in the Arts District: Soho Warehouse

High Luxury Meets Industrial Chic in the Arts District: Soho Warehouse

As a long time downtowner, it’s been stunning to watch the speed of transformation (or as some would say, gentrification)…

Hack Your Brand

Hack Your Brand

The New Hacking Hacking has taken on new meaning in the 21st century. Previously considered an offensive move, hacking has…

Cancel or Consequence?

Cancel or Consequence?

>The double edged sword of freedom.  Harper’s Magazine, the oldest general-interest monthly in America, explores the issues that drive our…

Making A Brand Pivot

Making A Brand Pivot

  Brands are facing new challenges. The rules have changed and it’s time to pivot. The great pandemic of 2020…