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Marketing strategy is the science of designing messages and branding that win. A successful marketing strategy is not a good advertising campaign. Rather, it is a comprehensive marketing identity that knocks the ball out of the park. Accordingly, marketing strategy is one of the most powerful levers of corporate success. To innovate, strategists need a constant influx of new ideas. That's where AD CULT comes into play. Join the cult!


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The most coveted brands are elevated to the status of cultural icons. These brands are desired and embraced into the fabric of our culture. In some cases, they are even tattoed onto flesh. Tools like emotional branding, new, and guerilla marketing are often used to enter the consumer psyche. However, these tools by themselves cannot explain the iconic success of cult brands like Apple, Harley Davidson, Guinness, and Nike. The science of cultural branding is one of the most difficult and rewarding concepts in the field of marketing. The creation of a cultural brand is the "Holy Grail" of marketing.


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There are mavericks in the world who take ads seriously. Motivated by a fervent desire to discover tomorrow, these individuals are constantly searching for the next great ad. Employed in design, art, media, strategy, and marketing ad mavens set the rhythm for the pulse of pop culture.


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The Dr. Tint Tinted Windows ads are definitely something I could see happening in real life. The ads feature various individuals squished up against the window pane, almost as if they're photocopying themselves.… [More]



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Arcade Fire is making a splash not only in music production, but also with their interactive music video feature. Directors Chris Milk and Aaron Koblin from Google teamed up to create this experimental… [More]



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The Agapito Rico Bottle was designed to honor Agapito Rico. Rico was an important figure in the DO of Jumilla Spain because he was a pioneer in achieving quality wines in this region. Considering how the… [More]



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In an effort to make carrots as coveted as a bag of barbecue chips, the Baby Carrots Campaign will be repackaging baby carrots in the form of junk food. Crispin Porter + Bogusky, a high-profile ad agency… [More]



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Fashion model Freja Beha Erichsen is the new face of Moncler Gamme Rouge, which is designed by Giambattista Valli. Featured in the line is nothing but cream and powder-puff materials. Whether you're… [More]



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