Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Meet Visual AI’s Unlikely Winner
The article discusses the evolution and success of Topaz Labs, a company founded in 2004 by Albert Yang with his son Eric Yang as CEO, that has become a notable player in AI-based software for enhancing visual content. The company, based in Dallas, has grown into a $48 million business by focusing on improving, upscaling,…
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Month in review: Barry Sternlicht’s guide to success in the hospitality industry
Top June headlines: What’s slowing down US hotel deals and Aimbridge Hospitality’s new strategic focus
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I don’t believe in scripts. | Jennifer Sillars
The article emphasizes that effective sales presentations should focus on strategic positioning points rather than rigid scripts, providing a structured flow that encourages conversation and positions the product strategically in the market. Influenced by April Dunford, the framework includes understanding market gaps, comparing solutions, aligning with buyers’ needs, clearly describing and demonstrating the product’s value…
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The best ad I’ve seen in a while AI can’t generate sand between your toes. This is excellent from Patricia Varella and the team at Polaroid. Nailing most of the key creative principles for outdoor advertising. Poster advertising has a profit issue. Best estimates from Ebiquity plc show only 48% of campaigns actually lead to…
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The best ad I’ve seen in a while | Andrew Tindall
The article discusses an exemplary outdoor advertising campaign by Patricia Varella and the Polaroid team, highlighting its success in adhering to key creative principles that enhance brand recognition and emotional engagement. Despite the challenge that only 48% of poster advertising campaigns achieve positive ROI, research by Ebiquity plc, System1, and JCDecaux aims to address this…
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Fwd: The Briefing: Apple’s F1 Opening Spotlights Puzzle
Apple recently released a new Brad Pitt movie titled « F1, » highlighting the company’s venture into theatrical entertainment despite losing $1 billion annually on its streaming service. Eddy Cue, Apple’s executive responsible for entertainment, advocates for theatrical experiences, although questions arise about Apple’s rationale, given that creating big-budget films like « F1, » which reportedly cost $200 million,…
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The week in charts
The article primarily highlights significant topics such as obesity prevalence and nurse leadership, with data and insights presented in a series of charts. It includes references to McKinsey’s research and insights, while also providing links to related content on their website, illustrating their focus on sharing valuable information and trends in these areas.
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Top 10 articles this quarter
The article discusses various contemporary issues including tariffs, global trade dynamics, and agentic artificial intelligence. It highlights the complexity and interconnectivity of these topics, emphasizing their impact on international relationships and technological advancements.
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What is the future of mobility?
The article from McKinsey & Company examines the transformation in transportation driven by the push towards net-zero emissions, highlighting the rise of electric bicycles and scooters on urban streets and predicting minimal changes in walking over the next 20 years. The article features insights from experts like Kersten Heineke, Timo Möller, and Philipp Kampshoff, exploring…
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𝗧𝗵𝗲 ‘𝗰𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀’ 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘃𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 With the rosé-fuelled creative fest in Cannes wrapping up today, I’ve been reflecting on how often the ad industry has been declared dead. I’ve spent much of my career in advertising. And I’ve lost count of the supposed extinction events we’ve survived. The internet.…
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