Unboxing videos are exactly what they sound like: A video so you can watch someone open a box while they tell you all about it. YouTube videos unveiling new toys and games are very popular with kids, attracting millions of views and tens of millions of subscribers. Why? The answer... read more →
Feb
13
New Year's resolutions are about making change. In our enthusiasm, we start the year with a long list of truly admirable (and unsustainable) goals--at a time when we're exhausted from the holidays and our cognitive reserves are low. As I discussed with Kelsey Hurwitz from Women's Day, it's little wonder... read more →
Feb
10
Success on the campaign trail will boil down to the art of storytelling and the psychological impact of language, archetypes and emotions. As politicians double-down on their campaign strategies and flex their budgets in anticipation of the primaries, there is a cacophony of messaging. It’s curious that the Democrats, who... read more →
Jan
25
Canvas8 Expert Outlook 2020 As part of Canvas8's Expert Outlook 2020 Report, I comment on the cultural and behavioral drivers impacting media and consumer behavior in the year ahead. I always enjoy contributing to Canvas8's yearly Expert Outlook which brings together 42 impressive experts across 14 sectors. This year’s theme... read more →