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It’s no surprise that with a pandemic comes increased consumption of alcohol. City legislation ushered us out of liquor stores at 6pm, while a case...

People drink more these days (you heard it here first!), but that thirst isn’t just stronger than it was before the pandemic--it’s more complex. Brands must adapt to help people quench a steadier, not heavier, thirst among consumers on the other side of 2020.

The Soapbox is our monthly foray into the realm of Connection, Culture, and Change. Connection. Digital dating narrows choices and stifles self-determined romance Brands in...

The Soapbox is our monthly foray into the realm of Connection, Culture, and Change. Connection. If nothing else, the pandemic has been the great workplace...

Gaming is a space that is giving us a glimpse of how the “real” world and “virtual” worlds converge. A space that is heavily impacting culture. Yet in some circles, gaming continues to be treated with niche status. A trending topic that’s not relevant to serious, grown-up businesses.

The Soapbox is our monthly foray into the realm of Connection, Culture, and Change. Connection. The pandemic accelerated the use of online platforms for socializing and the Metaverse...

Owners judge a foods success not just on whether the cat eats it but whether they visibly enjoy it. When the cat likes and consistently eats the food most people breathe a giant sigh of relief. If a brand can establish itself (both mentally and emotionally) as the go-to brand early there is a strong likelihood they will still stay in-brand.

Low and No Alcohol growth rates in Asia have typically been the same as the West. However, the region’s unique social and cultural context, along with its complicatedrelationship with alcohol,means that the reasons for that growth may not be the same. So what are the unique demands that L/NA is meeting in the market? And what category assumptions should alcohol brands be avoiding to ensure success in the region?

Most owners are exceptionally good at interpreting their pet’s behaviour to determine whether they had made a good choice (success) or a bad one (failure). When a cat rejects the food, or even starts eating it but then stops, most owners begin to get a sinking sensation in their stomachs. How people respond in this moment can have a big influence on which brands ever make it into the basket again.

The male grooming market in India, valued at INR 140.50 Bn in 2018, is expected to grow to INR 319.82 Bn by 2024 with an annual growth rate of 15.14% during the forecast period 2018-2024. We decided to take a closer look…