Brand Threads

The Swag Industrial Complex

08.20.25 09:32 AM - Comment(s)
Why every forgotten fidget spinner in your storage room is actually reputational damage disguised as marketing

War on Swag

08.18.25 09:00 AM - Comment(s)
War on Swag
Time to declare war on swag. Not because I hate branded merchandise, but because I love what it can become.

Branded Merch is NOT Just Stuff

03.24.25 01:22 PM - Comment(s)
Branded Merch is NOT Just Stuff

The Psychology of Brand Recall

​Think branded merchandise is just ‘stuff’? Think again.

Let’s be honest—how many times have you seen branded merch treated as an afterthought? A last-minute giveaway at a trade show. A cheap pen collecting dust in a drawer. A tote bag that barely survives the conference...

Kleenex Rebrand

03.04.25 03:22 PM - Comment(s)
Kleenex Rebrand

This year, Kleenex marks a century of keeping us covered - literally! To celebrate, the iconic tissue brand has unveiled a modernized visual identity courtesy of Turner Duckworth. The rebrand features a bespoke serif font inspired by - you guessed it - a case of the sniffles. It's clever, ...

Walmart’s Logo Glow-Up

03.04.25 03:22 PM - Comment(s)
Walmart’s Logo Glow-Up

In a move as understated as Clark Kent swapping his glasses for a cape, Walmart has introduced its first new logo in over a decade. This isn’t just a refresh; it’s a story - a bold, literal one. If the revamped design looks like the brand team fell in love with the "Ctrl + B" shortcut, thi...