Expert David Shing Expert David Shing

The Art of craft

This week was unique. I experienced Adobe—once simply the toolkit of my formative years as a designer—transforming into a seamlessly connected ecosystem.

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Expert David Shing Expert David Shing

Be Different

Every brand I speak to wants to be different. They don’t want to blend in. They want to be bold, to break the mold, to rebel against the sameness that defines their category. They want to be punk in a world full of pop.

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Expert David Shing Expert David Shing

AI with a Soul

This week, we’re diving back into AI—why? Because I had the opportunity to attend the Microsoft Accelerate Summit. And if I were to sum up Microsoft’s message, it’s about "Empowerment through Efficiency and Effectiveness." Was "Anything Interesting?" Was it "All Intent?" Did it "Affirm Interest?" See what I'm doing here? Ha!

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Expert David Shing Expert David Shing

Beyond Influence: How The Slash Generation is Rewriting the Future of Brands

I love observing people. I even wrote an entire book about them—The Slash Generation. These aren’t just creators; they are polymaths, culture architects who fluidly navigate multiple roles. They are not defined by age but by a mindset—a radical shift in behavior shaped by technology, culture, and an insatiable drive to experiment, create, and redefine. And yes, they hold immense influence.

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Expert David Shing Expert David Shing

Creative Confidence

"Good, fast, cheap — pick two."

I used to hear this every single time we pitched a new client when I was a young, emerging designer. The iron law of creativity, they said. Honestly, it kinda confused me! You couldn’t have it all. But now? AI promises to break that rule. It offers us a world where we can have all three—good, fast, and cheap. We get to have our cake and eat it too.With this year’s Big Game in the rearview mirror, we spoke with several industry leaders to get their take on the evolving Super Bowl landscape. Specifically, we asked whether they believe brands are getting their money’s worth, what factors make this high-profile investment truly valuable, and whether the steep cost of a Super Bowl ad is justified in today’s media environment. We also encouraged leaders to reflect on this year’s stand-out ads and why these spots resonated with them.

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From Super Bowl to March Madness: Is the Big-Game Ad Investment Worth It? Industry Experts Weigh In

Each year, the Super Bowl presents an alluring opportunity for brands to engage with millions of viewers in a matter of minutes. As the excitement surrounding the game endures among dedicated sports fans, recent research suggests that the Super Bowl’s grip on advertising dominance may be waning. The likeability of advertisements has steadily decreased over recent years, and advertiser retention has dipped, with attrition rates surpassing 50%. Despite this, the cost to secure a spot hit record highs this year, with some brands investing up to $8 million for just 30 seconds of airtime.   

With this year’s Big Game in the rearview mirror, we spoke with several industry leaders to get their take on the evolving Super Bowl landscape. Specifically, we asked whether they believe brands are getting their money’s worth, what factors make this high-profile investment truly valuable, and whether the steep cost of a Super Bowl ad is justified in today’s media environment. We also encouraged leaders to reflect on this year’s stand-out ads and why these spots resonated with them.

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