In my second year attending this phenomenal gathering of creatives, designers, writers, musicians and thinkers, I was pleasantly surprised that it didn’t just match the…
How to not kill the creativity
A slightly grumpy rant from our Founder, Keeva Stratton There’s an old saying, ‘too many cooks in the kitchen spoils the broth’. While my culinary skills are…
Five simple social media mistakes to avoid.
Most of the businesses we encounter are pretty savvy when it comes to social media risks. They know not to let just anyone have the…
Why celebrating women is more than mere symbolism to me.
An op-ed by Quip Brands Founder, Keeva Stratton There are few ‘Days’ I feel inclined to celebrate, but International Women’s Day is one of them.…
Karl Lagerfeld, we’re going to miss you!
A little op-ed from Quip Brands Director, Keeva Stratton A little while back, a hotel used an image of a man and a woman enjoying…
Want to know what’s missing from your social media subscription?
Technology has promised to ease your social media burdens with a simple monthly subscription fee. It sounds attractive, with all the algorithm promises set to…
Why every little girl should grow up wanting a dragon tattoo
When Stieg Larsson created his now iconic character, Lisbeth Salander, I wonder if he knew he was creating one of the great female superheroes of…
What Samuel L Jackson can teach marketers about voice: the key to finding a common voice for disparate audiences.
One of the challenges we keep encountering pertains to voice. We have a client, whose product appeals to a variety of quite distinct audiences (different ages,…
Getting schooled on branding by Dr Dre.
What’s a great brand worth? About 3 Billion dollars, according to The Defiant Ones. Branding is the make or break for most businesses. Build a…