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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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Abbreviated Fail Branding - Companies Named WTF, OMG & STD Could Give the Wrong Idea (GALLERY) Abbreviated Fail Branding - Companies Named WTF, OMG & STD Could Give the Wrong Idea (GALLERY)

With the advent of abbreviation in mainstream and computer vocabulary, there are a few companies that could benefit from rebranding or changing acronymed logos to avoid an abbreviated fail. These abbreviated… [More]



Reality Star Films - Lauren Conrad Inks a Movie Deal for Reality Star Films - Lauren Conrad Inks a Movie Deal for "Fictional Book" (GALLERY)

Lauren Conrad, former star of The Hills reality television show, is once again making waves in the mainstream world. With two reality shows under her belt, a clothing line and a book, the next logical… [More]









Movie Poster Sneak Peeks - More New Moon Posters for the Twilight Saga are Released to the Public (VIDEO)Movie Poster Sneak Peeks - More New Moon Posters for the Twilight Saga are Released to the Public (VIDEO)

Teeny boppers, Robert Pattinson fans and Twilight fanatics rejoice; the New Moon posters for the sequel to the highly anticipated, smash hit that was Twilight have been released. The posters have been… [More]



Adverbags - Habitat Shoe Boutique Showcases Latest Products on Its Bags (GALLERY)Adverbags - Habitat Shoe Boutique Showcases Latest Products on Its Bags (GALLERY)

How do you showcase your store’s hottest items without spending tons on commercials or print ads? Through your shopping bags, of couse. Habitat Shoe Boutique has found a way to promote and display its… [More]



Vectorfunk Art - Matt W. Moore's  'Momentum' Takes Design for a Ride (VIDEO)Vectorfunk Art - Matt W. Moore's 'Momentum' Takes Design for a Ride (VIDEO)

In August, 2009, MOMENTUM opened to the public at Chorus Gallery in Somerville, Massachusetts. The show celebrated 5 recent series of Matt W. Moore’s artwork: watercolor paintings, cut paper collages,… [More]



Saucy Society Women Calendars - Hamptonites Pose for 'Historic Figures of Southampton' CalendarSaucy Society Women Calendars - Hamptonites Pose for 'Historic Figures of Southampton' Calendar

Anyone can make a calendar and if it’s for a good cause, there’s really no reason not to. But the ‘Historic Figures of Southampton’ calendar, which shows the scantily clad society women of Southampton,… [More]



Double Brilliance Diamonds - New Antwerp Twins Certified Cut Delivers More For Your Money (GALLERY)Double Brilliance Diamonds - New Antwerp Twins Certified Cut Delivers More For Your Money (GALLERY)

Could this be an end to men's engagement ring woes?  It’s too early to tell, but diamond cutters in Antwerp, the international hub of the industry, have found a way to make your rock shine twice as nice. … [More]



15 Awe-Inspiring Adoptovations - From Adopting Tree Apologies to Robot Orphanages (CLUSTER)15 Awe-Inspiring Adoptovations - From Adopting Tree Apologies to Robot Orphanages (CLUSTER)

Adopting a child, pet or even a tree is a beautiful gesture of family and love. These awe-inspiring adoptovations are different degrees in which people have given refuge to a life that needed it. These… [More]



Colossal Crowdsourcing Fails - Kraft Abandons Vegemite iSnack 2.0 NameColossal Crowdsourcing Fails - Kraft Abandons Vegemite iSnack 2.0 Name

In what I’m sure will go down in history as one of biggest ever crowdsourcing fails, Kraft has abandoned the name of iSnack 2.0 for their new mix of vegemite and cream cheese, just days after revealing… [More]



15 Unconventional Caffeinated Innovations - From Fried Coke to Mobile Coffee Orders (CLUSTER)15 Unconventional Caffeinated Innovations - From Fried Coke to Mobile Coffee Orders (CLUSTER)

Caffeine has been the lifeblood of many college students, scientists and all around geeks. With the stimulant keeping these people awake and working, there have been many innovations made to help them… [More]



Apple-izing Ordinary Objects - The Kraft iSnack 2.0 Attempts to Create Cool Through PC Lingo (GALLERY)Apple-izing Ordinary Objects - The Kraft iSnack 2.0 Attempts to Create Cool Through PC Lingo (GALLERY)

If you put an ‘i’ in front of a new product name, does that make it instantly better? The Kraft iSnack 2.0 is vegemite (a concentrated yeast extract popular amongst Australians) that has an “Apple-esque”… [More]



Authentic Italian Pastaging - Via Roma Looks to Tuscany for Branding Inspiration (GALLERY)Authentic Italian Pastaging - Via Roma Looks to Tuscany for Branding Inspiration (GALLERY)

British banding company United has created a marketing campaign for the Tuscan pasta company Via Roma. Via Roma is a brand that isn’t afraid to show its true personality. Using the unique population of… [More]



18 Embarrassing and Insulting Innovations - From Cat Helmets to Viral Live Puking (CLUSTER)18 Embarrassing and Insulting Innovations - From Cat Helmets to Viral Live Puking (CLUSTER)

We’ve all been in that particular situation that makes our face go beet red and our voice crack a little bit. Then again, we’ve all been on both sides of that spectrum (victim and perpetrator). These… [More]



Brand Discourse Control Centers - 'Brands in Public' Aggregates Feeds and Conversations (GALLERY)Brand Discourse Control Centers - 'Brands in Public' Aggregates Feeds and Conversations (GALLERY)

Both large and small brands are the subject of online conversation. Whether they participate or not, there’s no getting around it. ‘Brands in Public,’ created by Seth Godin, is a new site that gives brands… [More]



Drunkovation - Church Bars, Bar Bingo and Booze Phones (THTV)Drunkovation - Church Bars, Bar Bingo and Booze Phones (THTV)

Booze phones, Church Bars and Drunk Bingo - Today we hunt Drunkovation 10. Look it’s a flask! No, it’s a phone! Wait, it’s the Cheers’ Mobile Eco Phone that Runs on a Booze Capsule. Just what I’ve always… [More]



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AD CULT is a digest of Marketing Strategy, Cultural Branding and Innovative New Ads. We crave innovation, love the bizarre and seek to inspire. AD CULT is part of the TREND HUNTER Network. Trend Hunter is global network of trend hunters constantly in pursuit of hot new trends and the next big thing. Join our community to contribute to AD CULT and any other publication in our network!
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