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The Psychology of Absurd Marketing: Why Aldi Taher Keeps Going Viral
Brand Strategy

The Psychology of Absurd Marketing: Why Aldi Taher ...

SummaryAldi Taher, an Indonesian entertainer and public figure whose unconventional posts have made ...
Hanandita Lestari Jun 30, 2026
Why Uniqlo x JW Anderson Feels More Aspirational Than Loud Luxury
Consumer Behaviour And 1 More

Why Uniqlo x JW Anderson Feels More Aspirational Than ...

SummaryThe popularity of Uniqlo x JW Anderson reflects a broader shift in how Southeast Asian Millennials ...
Ayu Suwardi & Dawn Herdman May 27, 2026
Brand Communication to Women Is Shifting. Not Louder, Just More Honest
Brand Strategy

Brand Communication to Women Is Shifting. Not Louder, ...

For years, brands have relied on a familiar narrative when speaking to women. Strength, ambition, ...
Archifihan Millenadya ... Apr 13, 2026
How Nintendo Won by Designing for Non-Gamers, Not Hardcore Players
Brand Strategy

How Nintendo Won by Designing for Non-Gamers, Not ...

SummaryThis article is part of our “Seeing What Others Don’t” series, which explores ...
Dawn Herdman Mar 30, 2026
How LEGO Won by Expanding the Frame, Not Just the Product (Part of the “Seeing What Others Don’t” series)
Brand Strategy

How LEGO Won by Expanding the Frame, Not Just the ...

SummaryThis article is part of our “Seeing What Others Don’t” series, which explores ...
Dawn Herdman Feb 02, 2026
How Olay Won by Changing the Frame, Not the Formula (Part of the “Seeing What Others Don’t” series)
Brand Strategy

How Olay Won by Changing the Frame, Not the Formula ...

Summary:This article is part of our “Seeing What Others Don’t” series, which explores why ...
Dawn Herdman Jan 20, 2026
Seeing What Others Don’t: Why Lateral Insight Beats Linear Strategy
Brand Strategy

Seeing What Others Don’t: Why Lateral Insight Beats ...

Summary:Most strategy is incremental because the insight behind it is often too surface-level.  ...
Dawn Herdman Jan 06, 2026
Why Kopi Tuku Thrives Without Gimmicks – A Case Study on Authentic Branding
Food and Beverage

Why Kopi Tuku Thrives Without Gimmicks – A Case ...

Source: Tuku Instagram @tokokopitukuKey TakeawaysThe Landscape: Indonesia’s coffee market is saturated ...
Maria Chiquita Dec 05, 2025
When Humour Meets Parasocial Relationships: What the Somethinc–ARMY Conflict Teaches Us About Brand Personalities in the Age of Social Media
Technology And 3 More

When Humour Meets Parasocial Relationships: What the ...

In today’s digital landscape, brands are no longer distant corporate entities. They speak in memes, ...
Archifihan Millenadya Nov 24, 2025