A throwback soda with a modern brain? We dive into a new brand launch tied to Ben Stiller and explore why it dodges the usual celebrity-brand traps. Instead of another tequila or gin, this play embraces classic soda cues—natural ingredients, low sugar, and a fully realized retro identity that looks like it fell out of a 1980s corner store ad. The result feels intentional rather than opportunistic, and it opens a lane that most celebrity ventures ignore. We break down the decisions that matte...
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A throwback soda with a modern brain? We dive into a new brand launch tied to Ben Stiller and explore why it dodges the usual celebrity-brand traps. Instead of another tequila or gin, this play embraces classic soda cues—natural ingredients, low sugar, and a fully realized retro identity that looks like it fell out of a 1980s corner store ad. The result feels intentional rather than opportunistic, and it opens a lane that most celebrity ventures ignore. We break down the decisions that matte...
AI search engines are causing significant shifts in how users find information and interact with digital content. Traditional search methods are being disrupted as AI tools consolidate information from multiple sources into comprehensive answers, changing user behavior and expectations. • AI tools like ChatGPT are changing how people research by consolidating information from multiple sources • Google search results now feature AI summaries pushing organic listings further down • Users incre...
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A throwback soda with a modern brain? We dive into a new brand launch tied to Ben Stiller and explore why it dodges the usual celebrity-brand traps. Instead of another tequila or gin, this play embraces classic soda cues—natural ingredients, low sugar, and a fully realized retro identity that looks like it fell out of a 1980s corner store ad. The result feels intentional rather than opportunistic, and it opens a lane that most celebrity ventures ignore. We break down the decisions that matte...
