Trust in our institutions and in business is being tested. Even without touching the bigger, more disturbing political stories dominating the news cycle, people are increasingly skeptical of what they see online. Scams, AI-generated slop, harmful content, misinformation and sheer bombardment have combined to erode confidence in digital spaces. Inevitably, advertising gets caught in the fallout.
Why Brand Trust Is Needed Now More Than Ever
In a noisy, AI-saturated world, trust is the most important metric deciding which brands still get through.
How Nike Is Rebuilding Its Universe of Football
Street football, a cast that stretches from Ronaldo to Kim Kardashian, and football positioned as pop culture. Nike’s latest football campaign shows how big brands should start to think "culture-first" when it comes to major sporting events.
Rich Hewes
Where Do Brand Leaders Go for Inspiration?
For the first season of Brandmakers, Hannah Bowler spoke to leaders across some of today's innovative brands, such as Notion, Zalando and Pinterest. During each interview she asked where the brand marketers go to reset and refill, and how they keep their minds fresh for new ideas.
Hannah Bowler