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.

Who’s the Boss? AI Agents: Will They Work for Us, or Will We Work for Them?

As we all grapple with integrating AI into our strategies, a new revolution may be upon us —AI…

Is Your Brand Stuck in the Algorithm Loop?

Exploring how algorithms fuel sameness and how brands must break free to rediscover originality. A few weeks ago,…

The Quiet Rise of ‘Dark Social’

Dark Social—private shares on platforms like WhatsApp, LinkedIn, and Slack—is driving untrackable, high-value B2B leads. Are your marketing…

Why Marketers Should Make New Year’s Resolutions

To get you started, here are 10 actionable resolutions to help your brand thrive and connect in 2025….

Are the Holidays a Missed Opportunity for Marketing?

Think no one’s paying attention during the holidays or summer? Think again. Quiet periods may just be your…

Marketing to the Machines: Selling in a World Where AI Makes Decisions

When Alexa, Siri, and ChatGPT decide what consumers buy, stream or binge-watch, your real customer isn’t human—it’s a…

The Myth of the Lone Genius: Why Collaboration Fuels Creativity

Collaboration ignites creative breakthroughs—but it’s a delicate balance. When done well, it transforms good ideas into extraordinary ones;…

Visual Search: Revolutionizing How We Discover Information

How Visual Search is Shaping Consumer Behavior and Unlocking New Opportunities for Brands I first experienced the magic…

Learn to Take a Punch: Why Rejection Fuels Creativity   

Rejection isn’t just a painful inevitability in the creative process—it’s an essential ingredient for growth. For those willing…

What’s Next for Marketing Research: Are Humans Still in the Game?   

As AI continues to infiltrate every facet of business, marketing research stands at a crossroads between human intuition…