Archive - Strategic Growth Lab

September 2025

Lipstick on a Pig

Weekend Reading (September 26, 2025): I thought we were done talking about Cracker Barrel, but the pig analogy was too good to pass up. Also touch on…

Sep 27 •

Advertising For Experience

What began as just music-on-demand has become a major player in the digital media engagement sphere. And it is just beginning.

Sep 24 •

Weekend Reading: September 19, 2025

My recap of the week: Well, I did it again. But Call Me Maybe, yesterday was my ten-year anniversary so I think you'll forgive me for being a few hours…

Sep 20 •

Weekend Reading: September 12, 2025

My recap of the week: More country food and a war between in person and digital continues.

Sep 13 •

Weekend Reading: September 5, 2025

My recap of the week: Chili's comes to the table while movie theaters sit empty.

Sep 6 •

Brand is the balance of Past & Potential

H&R Block has embraced the future while honoring the past.

Sep 3 •

August 2025

Weekend Reading: August 29, 2025

My recap of the week: branding 101, innovation, and a death blow for Target.

Aug 30 •

Weekend Reading: August 23, 2025

My recap of the week: Local connection,

Aug 23 •

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