Two large circles labeled ‘What Leadership Builds’ and ‘What Users Want’ sit close together but do not overlap, with a visible gap between them labeled ‘Disconnect,’ illustrating the misalignment between organizational intent and user needs.

The Cost of Assuming to Know Your Audience

There are multiple reasons behind messaging failures but one of the top ones I have seen is the assumption that an organization message or product will automatically be accepted by […]

Split image showing a stack of physical DVDs, game discs, and software boxes on the left, contrasted with a tablet displaying subscription service icons (Netflix, Adobe Creative Cloud, Spotify, Hulu) on the right.

The Subscription Trap: Excuse to Rent Forever

More and more “minimalism” isn’t about simplicity, it’s more about a business model built on chronic subscription revenue. The rise of the subscription economy Subscription pricing used to feel like […]

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The Importance of Digital Strategy

We have hit a point where everyone knows digital content matters. Video’s hot. Podcasts are growing. AI is here to stay. But here’s the thing most people aren’t saying out […]