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How Iron Maiden Built a Quarter-Billion Dollar Empire
Celebrating over 50 years of Iron Maiden: the Masters of Brand Longevity
Mar 19
The "Reverse Deluxe": How Morgan Wallen Hacked the Billboard Charts
Deconstructing "One Thing at a Time" and the rise of Country dominance.
Mar 12
Strategy of the Week - 3.9.26
Ariana Grande, "AIRRANG," Charlie Puth joins forces with AI, and more.
Mar 10
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Strategy & Sound
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The New Standard: How NewJeans Rewrote the K-Pop Playbook
Deconstructing the "All Roads Lead Back" rollout and the power of Narrative Looping.
Mar 5
Strategy of the Week - 3.2.26
Olivia Rodrigo & the Color-Coded Rollout, BLACKPINK, Sublime, & more
Mar 3
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Strategy & Sound
February 2026
How Sabrina Carpenter Redefined Pop Stardom
Deconstructing the "Short n' Sweet" branding playbook.
Feb 26
Strategy of the Week - 2.23.26
Drake & McDonald's, Harry Styles, and the return of Apple Music Connect
Feb 24
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Strategy & Sound
How Noah Kahan Turned "Stick Season" Into a Global Home
Deconstructing the marketing of a modern songwriting masterpiece.
Feb 19
Strategy of the Week - 2.16.26
Niall Horan's Valentine's Day Surprise, BTS, Britney Spears, & More
Feb 17
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Strategy & Sound
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The Comeback Blueprint: How Zara Larsson Reclaimed the Throne
Humility, "World-Building," and the art of returning to the spotlight.
Feb 12
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Strategy of the Week - 2.9.26
Has Taylor Swift Begun the Downfall of YouTube Music Videos?
Feb 10
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Strategy & Sound
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The Identity Vacuum: How EsDeeKid Turned a Conspiracy Into a Global Brand
A masterclass in "Mystery Marketing," algorithmic cheat codes, and the Hollywood-fused rise of a UK icon.
Feb 9
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