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.

Why Slogans Still Matter?

The enduring power of the slogan—and why the world’s most memorable brands still use them. I grew up…

Are You Actually a Lifestyle Brand—Or Just Playing One on Instagram?

From soap to granola bars to body lotion, every brand today wants to mean something deeper. But when…

What Are You Hiding? Why Transparent Pricing Wins Customers

Price transparency isn’t just a finance decision—it’s a marketing power move. In a world of instant access and…

Marketing’s New Superpower: Knowing When Not to Post

Silence can be a brand’s smartest move. It’s important to know when to post, when to pause, and…

The Backwards Genius of Counterintuitive Marketing

Not playing by the so-called rules can be very effective in marketing. When brands break expectations, challenge industry…

What Fashion and Food Collabs Teach Us About Branding

How brands are blending haute couture and haute cuisine, or fast food and fast-moving consumer goods, to captivate…

Why Chaos Packaging Is Turning Heads (and Shelves).

How brands are throwing out the rulebook and winning big with packaging that makes you do a double…

The Death of Discounts: How Brands Are Winning Without Price Cuts.

The world’s most successful brands aren’t racing to the bottom with endless markdowns. Instead, they’re driving demand, loyalty,…

The Travelgorithm Knows Best: How AI is Reprogramming Travel—And What That Means to the Rest of Us.

Artificial Intelligence isn’t just changing how we plan and book trips—it’s reshaping tourism, hospitality, retail, and every sector…

The Human Edge in the AI Writing Revolution: Why Originality Matters

AI can churn out blogs, captions, and even visuals in seconds, but let’s face it—a lot of it…