Blog Posts
Here you can read articles, news and my thoughts on the industry — not that anyone’s asking.
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Do brand moats make a company indestructible?
I wasn’t going to post this article, but then I listened to Scott Galloway’s Prof G Markets episode, where they talked about how Nike’s dependence on its brand might have led to its downfall and It got me thinking… this blog post feels especially relevant right now, with one of the strongest brand moats showing… Read more
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The wild story of loom.com, the $150K domain name
After Loom closed their Series A, Shahed Khan and his team made a bold move — they spent $150,000 to get their hands on loom.com. It might sound like a lot, but how they managed to pull it off is still one of the wildest stories in the company’s history. Read more
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My Top 10 Domain Name Picks of Last Week
The most interesting domain names I’ve come across over the past seven days. Read more
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Spare Labs is now spare.com
Fuelled by their recent $42M in Series B funding, the shift to Spare.com is a strategic move to reflect the company’s growing influence in the paratransit and microtransit sectors, and to position itself as a more accessible and forward-thinking partner for global transit agencies. Read more
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Envato Rebrand
Envato, a leading marketplace for creative assets introduced a comprehensive rebrand that includes a fresh visual and sonic identity. This move signifies a major shift for one of the most influential brands in the creative industry, aiming to better reflect their evolving mission and to inspire their creative community. By redefining who they are and… Read more
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AI Concepts: The 3% Rule
The Adidas predator van activation had me thinking — what if we maintained everything but applied the 3% rule. The original activation was well executed, but as a creative professional, I would be remiss if I didn’t consider incorporating the 3% rule into this activation in some way. So here’s what I propose: maintain the original concept… Read more
How to build a brand
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Liquid Death
Liquid Death aims to make hydration fun and edgy while promoting environmental sustainability. The brand is known for its irreverent and humorous marketing, which seeks to “murder your thirst” and reduce plastic waste by offering water in infinitely recyclable aluminum cans. Read more
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Starface
Pimple patches have always been a hidden solution, designed to discreetly blend into the skin. But Starface is turning that idea on its head. Instead of hiding blemishes, Starface’s fun, star-shaped, brightly colored patches transform acne treatment into a bold statement of self-expression. Read more