The Long Game

A newsletter that will help you shift your focus from tiny, fleeting tactics to big-picture strategies and timeless principles.

The Four Motivations That Drive Consumers & How to Wield Them
Marketing

The Four Motivations That Drive Consumers & How to Wield Them

Marketing, like the subtle art of court intrigue, demands precision and insight. To truly captivate your audience, you must understand their hidden desires - status, altruism, self-i...

MarketingInvisible Forces: How to Embed Your Brand in the Conscious and Unconscious Mind of Your Audience

Invisible Forces: How to Embed Your Brand in the Conscious and Unconscious Mind of Your Audience

To create a memorable brand, you must align your message with the audience’s existing thoughts and emotions, forging powerful mental connections. By understanding how ideas interact and strategical...

MarketingHow to Fool Your Market Into Fool-proofing Your Next Product Launch

How to Fool Your Market Into Fool-proofing Your Next Product Launch

Strategically ambiguous messaging allows you to 'beat the grass to startle the snakes,' revealing hidden market sentiments before fully committing to a launch. Whether you're gauging interest in a ...

MarketingThe Power of Saying Less: How Brands Can Embody Control

The Power of Saying Less: How Brands Can Embody Control

Master the art of saying less to project control and sophistication, attracting customers who seek these qualities. Learn from the Oracle of Delphi, Machiavelli, and brands like Appl...

MarketingFalse Alliances: The Silent Killer of Brand Loyalty

False Alliances: The Silent Killer of Brand Loyalty

Your failing brand is built on false alliances. Learn how these came to be and how you can convert your false alliances into true ones.

MarketingAdapt or Perish: Harnessing the Power of Shih in Messaging

Adapt or Perish: Harnessing the Power of Shih in Messaging

There are places in business for formulaic thinking. Messaging is not one of them. Your brand of yesterday should not be your brand of tomorrow. As you adapt and grow, so should your brand.