John Rose
Creative director, author and Rose founder, John Rose writes about creativity, marketing, business, food, vodka and whatever else pops into his head. He wears many hats.

Are We Entering the Post-Influencer Era?

The influencer bubble isn’t bursting. It’s quietly losing air. That hissing sound you hear is all the trust…

Brand Founder as Influencer: The High-Wire Act of Being the Brand

In 2025, founders aren’t just running companies — they’re running content channels. Here’s how turning the people behind…

How Even the Coolest Brands Age Out on Social Without Realizing It

From cult darlings to clearance racks — why even the most iconic brands lose their edge and how…

How Many Emails Before They Hate You? Rethinking Cadence, Consent & Inbox Sanity

Your inbox isn’t a suggestion box—it’s a battlefield, and most brands are lobbing grenades instead of sending messages…

Winking Is the New Flex: Why Luxury Needs to Lighten Up

The most successful luxury brands aren’t whispering anymore—they’re laughing all the way to the bank. For those who…

Speak Easy: The Hidden Power of Tone of Voice for Your Brand

Tone of voice used to be the umbrella in the branding cocktail—cute, colorful, but quickly disposable. Now it’s…

Is It Finally Time for Brandformance?

If brand communications and performance marketing had a baby, it would deliver both emotional resonance and measurable impact….

When B2B Goes B2C

B2B marketers are finally realizing their buyers are human—and starting to act like it. I’ve never understood the…

Why Financial Brands Still Don’t Get TikTok—And What It’s Costing Them

Finance isn’t getting dumbed down. It’s getting better at holding attention. Too bad most brands are still afraid…

Why Brands Are Designing Shelf Packaging for Scrolling, Not Strolling

Visual branding is going vertical, animated and screen-first—even for products that live on shelves. I’ve done my time…