While the conversation was a source of pride for the panelists, it was also profoundly human and deeply emotional. From a commercial, cultural and human lens, there was much to unpack. Together we explored the importance of dispelling the myth of the model minority, why marketers need to understand nuance and not view the AAPI community as homogenous and in light of the increase in hate crimes and racist rhetoric, why brands have an obligation not only to speak out but to take action.

Margaret Molloy

May 2022

You can emulate the best brands, but copying them might not get you far because every brilliant brand is brilliant in its own way. Our President, EMEA, Philip Davies, tells us that there are only three things that unite excellent brands: truth, simplicity and a kind of irreverence.

Philip Davies

September 2022

This article originally appeared in Branders Magazine. The coronavirus pandemic has elevated the desire for escapism to new levels. As the world has looked collectively to escape the reality of lockdown, the sale of immersive equipment has risen. In the U.K., for instance, the sale of VR headsets has increased 350%. And in the U.S., Nielsen reported that the cumulative time spent streaming video went up to nearly … Continued

Jenna Isken

May 2022

A new healthcare universe has been expanding with strategic household branding, omnipresent metahealth and genuine soul at its core.

Patrick Kampff

April 2022

Ahead of Earth Day 2022, I hosted a panel for The Marketing Society about driving the future of sustainability featuring four global marketing leaders from the food and beverage industry. Increasingly, today’s shoppers have a greater desire to do good, and they are paying close attention to the environmental impact of their purchases when picking … Continued

Margaret Molloy

April 2022

This article originally appeared in Ecommerce Age. We love something different every now and again. Maybe it’s in our endless pursuit of happiness or motivation. Maybe it’s ADHD slowly catching up with our internet-overused minds. Whatever it is. We simply cannot stand being inert. The ostriches and the meerkats In the face of change, everyone … Continued

Ben Osborne

April 2022

This article originally appeared in The Drum. It can be hard to believe that, in 2022, we’re still having conversations about breaking gender biases in the workplace and beyond. When I first entered the corporate marketing world decades ago, like many women beginning their careers, I naively thought that gender didn’t influence trajectories — instead … Continued

Margaret Molloy

April 2022

On Monday, March 7, I had the honor of hosting a panel for International Women’s Day (IWD), which is celebrated the world over on March 8. This was Siegel+Gale’s ninth annual IWD celebration. I, along with six pioneering women marketing leaders, explored the role of brands in gender equality. IWD is a day to revel … Continued

Margaret Molloy

March 2022

This article originally appeared in The Drum. The Washington Football Team finally announced their much-anticipated new name: the Washington Commanders. And from a professional naming perspective, they got this right. Starting with the name, they landed on a strong one. The word itself is powerful and literally means “one who commands.” It’s also gender-neutral and … Continued

Aaron Hall

February 2022

After analyzing the Rebirth of Retail and reimagining its role through experience, the next step is to look at Organic Retail and how to create a retail experience that lives and adapts to continually connect with customers. Knowing the customer has taken center stage and controls great marketplace power, how can retailer brands create truly valuable experiences that exceed expectations, drive business growth and agile to change?

Siegel+Gale

February 2022