The Brain Dump

Latest from the brain dump.

Thoughts, ideas and marketing brain dumps, roughly whenever inspiration strikes.

Featured The House Story · 5 min read

"If You're Gonna Bet on Something, Bet on Yourself"

What started with R50 and a little bit of nerve became The Brand.e House. This is the story behind the bet.

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AI & Marketing · 5 min

AI Is Your Intern, Not Your Graphic Designer.

AI can speed things up, but it should support your creativity, not replace it.

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Brand Strategy · 4 min

If You're Speaking to Everyone, You're Reaching No One.

The clearer you are about who you're talking to, the easier it is for the right people to listen.

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Hot Takes · 6 min

Brands Wanted Authenticity. Then They Micromanaged It.

Brands ask creators to be real, then script every word. That is not authenticity.

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Hot Takes · 5 min

Your Staff Are Your Brand, Whether You Like It or Not.

You can spend thousands on branding, but if your staff are miserable, customers will feel it.

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