Catégorie : Strategy
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What They Copied
Jony Ive, in collaboration with Marc Newson and Ferrari, has designed the interior of Ferrari’s first fully electric vehicle, the Luce. This design emphasizes a return to physical interaction over digital distraction, rejecting the prevalent use of touchscreens in cars and focusing instead on dedicated physical controls for essential functions, integrating both physical and digital…
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Fwd: The Monocle Minute – Monday 9 February 2026
In a significant political development, Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and her party achieved a major electoral victory, bolstered by her popularity and policies, while Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s conservative party secured a decisive win, reflecting a preference for stability amid economic and border tensions. Meanwhile, Europe is encouraged to strengthen its defense and…
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In the age of AI, leadership is more important than ever
The article discusses the role of AI in transforming work by facilitating workflows between humans, agents, and robots, but emphasizes that leadership remains a uniquely human endeavor that cannot be replaced by technology. McKinsey Global Managing Partner Bob Sternfels, Senior Partner Daniel Pacthod, and Børge Brende argue that organizations must cultivate leaders who can integrate…
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The Lab Spills Edition
Todd Osborn, a United States Air Force Weapons Systems veteran currently building a flight school, discusses how most blockbuster artificial sweeteners, like Saccharin (discovered in 1879), Cyclamate (1937), Aspartame (1965), and Sucralose, were found by accident rather than through deliberate clinical trials. This highlights the potential of accidental discoveries, as human sensory perception can detect…
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TV’s Shift: From Fragmentation to Great Ideas | Colin McRae posted on the topic | LinkedIn
The ongoing bidding war over Warner Bros. Discovery signifies a major shift in the media landscape, impacting the creator economy, particularly YouTube, as large media conglomerates consolidate and focus on billion-dollar franchises. This trend creates opportunities for high-quality, mid-tier content on YouTube as traditional streaming services, which now rely heavily on data-driven production strategies, tend…
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A few years ago, no one knew what SHEIN was unless they were in the target audience despite them selling billions of dollars of goods. Whatnot is that today. They did $8 billion in live ecommerce… | Juozas Kaziukėnas
Whatnot, a live e-commerce platform, generated $8 billion in sales last year, growing over 100% and capturing more than 50% of the US market, primarily through collectibles and fashion items. Despite being perceived as offering low-quality content, Whatnot has become one of the most downloaded shopping apps in the US, with users spending an average…
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9 years ago, just five weeks into this administration’s first one, I wrote a piece for Time titled “It’s Time for Every Brand to Pick a Side.” 9 years later, just one year into this second one… | Seth Matlins | 75 comments
The author reflects on a piece written nine years ago encouraging brands to take a stand on values, stating that the call is even more urgent today amid what they describe as a moral crisis. They express fear and sadness over changes in American democracy and urge non-elected leaders, including brands, to act against normalized…
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Scaling long-running autonomous coding · Cursor
The article discusses an experiment with running autonomous coding agents for several weeks to explore the limits and coordination of multi-agent systems on complex projects typically requiring human teams months to complete. They implemented a pipeline system with “planners” and “workers” to effectively manage tasks, resulting in significant outputs like building a web browser from…
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Designing a Brand Identity: My Process Revealed | Gurjinder Singh 🦁 posted on the topic | LinkedIn
The article discusses the common misconception among clients that branding is merely about creating a logo or graphic, when it is actually a more complex system involving vision, values, consistency, and strategy. The author emphasizes the importance of designers educating clients about the true scope of branding and fostering a collaborative relationship where both parties…
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Quiet Luxury Rankings: Top 10 Brands by Consumer Sentiment and Press Coverage | Malte Karstan posted on the topic | LinkedIn
The article compares two Italian luxury outerwear brands, Herno and Moncler, highlighting their distinct philosophies and strategies in the luxury market. Herno is characterized by restraint, technical mastery, and quiet innovation, appealing to those who value material intelligence and precision, while Moncler focuses on boldness, visibility, and cultural impact through storytelling and collaborations. Both brands…
