By Dean McCoubrey Summary: Gen AI and the future. AI dominance mirrors Big Tech’s rise through utility, not force. Yet regulatory frameworks lag behind capability, creating an ethics vacuum. Unlike social media, Gen AI participates in cognition itself, automating decision-making in…
Davos Insights: Why AI Will Break Most Brand Strategies Before 2030
Mike Butler Summary AI is dismantling traditional brand strategies by reshaping how value is perceived and discovered. Five critical threats emerge by 2030: commoditised differentiation, trust as currency, skill misalignment, data ethics, and invisible brands inside machines. Winning brands will build…
3 Key Takeaways From NRF 2026 for Retail Marketing Leaders
By Mike Butler NRF 2026, The event of the year I spent the last few days in New York during NRF 2026, one of the biggest retail events of the year. This conference was grounded in truth rather than shaped by futuristic…
2025 Year in Review: When AI Went Bananas
By Dean Mc Coubrey Introduction to the 2025 Year in Review: AI’s Explosive Growth in 2025 To understand the scale of 2025, look away from Silicon Valley. Look instead at the construction sites in Texas or Michigan, where steel frames the…
AI, creativity, and the year we all had strong feelings about it.
We’re All Being Herded Into the AI Pasture. Whether We Like It or Not. By Geraint GronowDecember 2025 As 2025 draws to a close, I’ve been reflecting on how AI and creativity have danced through the year. Sometimes gracefully. Sometimes awkwardly….
Retail Marketing Explained: Is It Worth It for Brands in 2026?
By Grant Hillary Is your brand struggling to make a meaningful impact in the competitive retail landscape? This article will explore the essential elements of retail marketing, revealing strategies that can transform your approach and drive measurable growth. In fact, brands…
Is the Internet Dying Again? Not Quite, But There’s Real Reason to Worry
Public debate about the “dead internet theory” has resurfaced, this time from people who helped build the modern web. When Sam Altman notes the rise of LLM run accounts and Alexis Ohanian warns that parts of the internet feel “dead”, it…
Agentic Commerce Is Here: What It Means for Brands, Retailers, and the Future of Buying
By Grant Hillary For as long as I can remember, my career has revolved around one core question: What’s stopping people from buying more? It started with draught beer in South Africa in the early ’90s. Before I could grow SAB’s…
TOME: A Path to Marketing Excellence with AI
At our agency, we understand that navigating the world of AI marketing can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. That’s why we’ve developed a clear, four-step process called TOME, designed to guide your brand from AI awareness to becoming…
“Is AI the Missing Link for Marketing Directors’ Success?”
Artificial intelligence is revolutionising industries across the globe, and marketing is no exception. From hyper-personalised customer experiences to automated content creation, intelligent systems are dramatically reshaping the marketing landscape. Yet, for many marketing directors, machine learning technologies also brings a mixture…