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Passikoff: America at 250 -The Brands That Earned the Flag
Patriotism isn’t just something Americans observe on July 4th, It’s something they live on July 5th, and every day…
Passikoff: Patriotism as Brand Strategy
As America approaches its 250th anniversary, marketers may want to rethink what makes a brand feel patriotic. Brand…
Brand Keys’ New Segmentation Reveals What “Patriotic” Actually Means to Consumers
25th annual Most Patriotic Brands survey identifies nine distinct paths to patriotic perception – and the rankings don’t…
Passikoff: Real vs Borrowed Brand Patriotism
Authentic American identity matters more than ever. Especially as the United States approaches its 250th anniversary. Patriotism is…
The Ethical Call of Leadership (Why Burnout Is a System Failure)
Editor’s note: This is the fourth in a series of excerpts from Michael Fisher’s new book, “From Boardrooms…
April 7, 2026
Why Collaboration Is an Environmental Outcome, Not a Personality Trait
Editor’s Note: This is the third in a series of excerpts from Michael Fisher’s leadership book “From Boardrooms…
March 31, 2026
The Five-Step Leadership Sequence That Keeps You From Escalating the Room
Editor’s Note: I’ve known and worked with Michael Fisher for about 6 years now and to say that…
March 24, 2026
The Barn Doesn’t Care About Your Title
Editor’s Note: I’ve known and worked with Michael Fisher for about 6 years now and to say that…
March 17, 2026
AI Didn’t Change the CMO Role. It Took Away the Hiding Places.
I keep hearing CMOs talk about AI as if it’s a tooling problem. What platform to adopt. Which…
January 21, 2026
Passikoff: A Brand That Doesn’t Need Gimmicks
Tomorrow is Veterans Day – a national celebration honoring the patriotism, courage, and sacrifice of America’s veterans. I…
November 10, 2025
Futurescape: What Comes After Apps, Ads, and Algorithms
There’s a phrase that comes up often in this conversation with Jess Leitch, Executive Strategy Director at frog:…
This Earth Day, Fast Fashion Faces a Reckoning
Forever 21 was once the crown jewel of fast fashion—celebrated for its trend-chasing, affordability, and the thrill of…
Decoding Gen Z Loyalty and Engagement
Editor’s Note: This was one of the most fascinating – and instructive – conversations in recent memory. I…
The Hidden Gold in Sustainable Rewards Programs
The season of abundance typically delivers a surge for retailers, but new research shows they may be overlooking…
December 30, 2024
Brand Authenticity: Countering Greenwashing
According to Kantar, 67 percent of consumers worry that brands engage in social issues only for commercial reasons. And in…
