Musings

Industry thought leaders tackle the latest in creativity—news, trends, and viral buzz. Got a musing? Pitch us at editorial@clioawards.com!

I Left the Ad World for 4 Months and Realized Nothing Matters
Serious time away sparks a quiet revelation
by Tori Young
How I Trained an AI Model to Think Like Me
It will save me 10 hours a week for the next 10 years
by Kate Wolff
Agency Branding Advice From Comms Leaders
What do most agencies need to focus on to unlock the potential of their own brands?
by Graham Nolan
Why Acting Is One Thing AI Should Never Replace
A sacred creative space worth protecting
by Nicole Ackermann
CE25 Final Deadline
Creative Self-Care Makes Agency Brands as Memorable as Consumer Brands
Providing consistency of message and clear points of differentiation
by Graham Nolan
How Creators and Artists Build Brand Empires
Crafting content universes consumers can't resist
by Hunter Ellenbarger
Screams! Laughter! Magic! What Brands Can Learn From Genre Entertainment
It's all about boosting your cultural connection and customer relevance
by George Gottl
Funny, Human, Viral: Is Pharma Finally Cool?
Clio, Cannes juror explains the nature of a 'quiet revolution'
by Khalid Latif
Exploring Cultural Balance as Reddit Turns 20
The Roast/Toast Effect: Celebrating our whims and obsessions
by Leslie Richin