Subversion as creative strategy

Stand for something that’s all your own. Help us find unexpected things and think unexpected thoughts. Don’t create for the algorithm (as tempting as it is to try and give it what it seems to want, to help your brand gain visibility). Don’t drift to the middle in search of eyeballs. Think bigger, more long-term, more societal-level, even. Do things... See more

Often, the most powerful brands don't just ride culture—they subvert it. In both bold and nuanced ways, they challenge the unconscious assumptions shaping aspiration, value, and taste, offering new scripts for the future.

This article explores the Hidden Formula behind that kind of resonance: an invisible set of forces and a strategic framework for ... See more