Perspectives on brand, culture & growth

Marketing Strategy

Brain Rot is Taking Over

Oxford's 2024 Word of the Year captures digital exhaustion from low-quality content — why simplicity wins the masses but B2B decision makers need more.

HCG Team8 min read

Global Expansion

From Global Vision to Local Connection

How global brands balance universal appeal with local cultural relevance — introducing the concept of 'hard points' and 'soft points' in brand strategy.

Evangelos Touras, Matteo Rinaldi8 min read

Brand Strategy

The Art of Repositioning

What happens when a brand's established position no longer serves its purpose — and how to reposition authentically.

HCG Team6 min read

AI & Technology

AI's Hidden Impact on Creativity and Learning

Just as the internet created new roles like web designers and social media managers, AI is ushering in new professions while transforming existing ones.

HCG Team8 min read

Tourism & Hospitality

The Future of Tourism is Tribal

Concentrating tourism in major cities creates unsustainable pressure — a 'tribal' approach can distribute visitors across lesser-known Italian destinations.

Ruben Santopietro, Matteo Rinaldi7 min read

Marketing Strategy

THE SWIMMING POOL STRATEGY

Focus marketing efforts on specific customer 'tribes' rather than trying to appeal to everyone — using Nike and Danone Hi-Pro as examples.

Matteo Rinaldi8 min read