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To say that marketing is multi-faceted would be an understatement. There are strategic, creative, technical, analytical, and psychological components to everything. And they are ever changing. Our crew of curious marketers is constantly researching and learning and thinking—and working hard to create useful content. We hope you’ll find something here that helps with your latest marketing conundrum.
Our latest obsession
Identity and where alignment actually comes from
Brand isn’t what you say—it’s how your entire system operates. From infrastructure to integrity to marketing, everything traces back to identity. When that’s unclear, every function starts compensating.
If you’re trying to diagnose why things feel misaligned—why marketing isn’t landing, why decisions feel inconsistent, why trust is harder to build—this perspective can help you see where the breakdown actually is (and what to do about it).
Recent articles
The shortest distance between a brand and its audience
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Ideas to Ponder – April 2026 Edition
An inside look at our latest explorations and undertakings. Why clear identity matters more than ever This piece on brand ontology gives language to something a lot [...]
Around the Agency – April 2026 Edition
An inside look at our latest explorations and undertakings. A beautiful day in the North Loop neighborhood Megan joined the North Loop Association Business Summit this month—bringing [...]
Ideas to Ponder – March 2026 Edition
An inside look at our latest explorations and undertakings. Leading with identity When things feel uncertain, the instinct is often to tweak the messaging. Adjust the campaign. Push harder. [...]
Around the Agency – March 2026 Edition
We’ve been looking for ways to help here in Minneapolis and have been deeply moved by the support pouring in from across the country.
The Stillpoint: A cat&tonic Reflection
Closing 2025 & Opening 2026 “At the still point of the turning world, there the dance is.” - T.S. Eliot This year didn’t explode with a single [...]
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