• April 07, 2021
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Do good in the world … the rest is logistics.

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In many ways, marketing is doing more harm than good in the world. It creates false need where there may not be need. It prays upon lack and scarcity. It …

How to Understand the Emotional Needs
  • March 02, 2021
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How to Understand the Emotional Needs of Your Audience

Branding is an emotional journey. Your brand is how other people experience what you believe. By understanding and being tuned into the emotions of your audience, you can design a …

  • December 13, 2019
  • ROOT + RIVER

How Do I Do Big Marketing With A Small Team?

As the director of marketing, you are one person. You are one person who acts as the chief mouthpiece, the brilliant broadcaster and the tenacious town crier for your big …

Reimaging Capitalism
  • June 05, 2019
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Rethinking Branding in the Age of Reimagined Capitalism

By Emily Soccorsy + Justin Foster One of the greatest pains of modern thinking is our addiction to dualism. While we are used to seeing this us-versus-them, black-or-white approach in …

Wanted ROI or Nada
  • December 03, 2018
  • ROOT + RIVER

You Don’t Need a Marketing Agency

By Emily Soccorsy + Justin Foster Small business owners are in a bit of a conundrum when it comes to marketing. You can either do it yourself or bring in …