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A Cat in Brocade Just Outperformed Your Brand Film
What China’s AI feline micro-dramas or ‘telenovelas’ reveal about the future of storytelling, attention, and brand worlds.
Maurizio Serena
4 days ago6 min read


Quiet Is the Keyword for 2026: Less Noise, More Nerve.
Courtesy: Pantone. If 2025 was the year brands tried to out-shout each other in ever-shriller rooms, 2026 arrives like someone opening a window. The strongest pattern I’ve watched gather speed—across policy, platforms, retail and culture—isn’t a new stunt or a shinier screen. It’s quiet . Not silence (we still like a little drama). Quiet as in lower cognitive load, higher agency; fewer jolts, more mastery. Even the colour industry’s weathervane blinked and nodded: Pantone cr
Maurizio Serena
Dec 17, 20253 min read


Designing for Loyalty in B2B Services: Creating Emotional and Engaging Experiences
In B2B environments, service often defaults to utility: briefings, deliverables, reports. But when the work involves creativity,...
Maurizio Serena
Jun 9, 20253 min read


Less Noise, More Meaning: Branding, Ritual, and the New Rules of Cultural Relevance
This week, the world paused for a moment of silence, ritual, and symbolism. The papal conclave—a centuries-old, analog ceremony—once again captivated millions as Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected Pope. In an age of algorithmic overload and digital fatigue, it was not a trending hashtag or a campaign that commanded attention, but a plume of white smoke rising into the Roman sky.
There were no press releases. No branded overlays. Just a ritual so slow, so unoptimized, it fel
Maurizio Serena
May 9, 20254 min read


Are We Moving Toward a Dystopian Landscape? What Trump 2.0 Means for Fashion and Beauty Brands
As President Trump embarks on his second term with a Republican-controlled Congress—a political trifecta—his recent cabinet appointments,...
Maurizio Serena
Nov 15, 20244 min read


From Vibe to Aura Points: Understanding the Evolving Values of Gen Z and Gen Alpha and What It Means for Brands
In the ever-shifting world of youth culture, the language used to describe experiences and identities has taken on a new depth. For Gen...
Maurizio Serena
Nov 5, 20246 min read


Diddy’s Scandal and the Death of Celebrity Trust: How Brands Must Evolve in the Age of Accountability
Public scandals involving high-profile celebrities can no longer be dismissed as isolated incidents in the world of marketing and...
Maurizio Serena
Oct 4, 20245 min read


Why Future Scenario Development is Key to Branding
In the ever-evolving landscape of branding, envisioning the future is akin to facing a blank page, ready to be filled with new ideas and...
Maurizio Serena
Jan 16, 20242 min read


Synchronizing Branding, Architecture, and Experience for a Unique Real Estate Destination
In the ever-evolving world of real estate, creating memorable experiences has become paramount. It's not just about constructing...
Maurizio Serena
Jan 16, 20242 min read
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