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Great brand naming isn't just about words. Turns out, it borrows a trick or two from great poetry.

Stevie Belchak

Feb 12, 2025

Learning Curve

Metaphors are everywhere, hiding in plain sight and shaping meaning when you least expect it. Spot them, decode them, and use them to make your writing sparkle.

John Elliott

Feb 7, 2025

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Branding isn’t black and white – it’s a blend of consumer psychology and strategic clarity. Nitid Studio rethinks the decision-making process with a science-backed approach to impactful branding.

Fernando Arendar

Feb 3, 2025

Interviews

If SYLVAIN partner Daniel Edmundson wasn't in the branding world, he might be in a hardcore band. Instead, he channels his finely tuned skills into work that blends strategy and design.

The Subtext Editorial Team

Jan 29, 2025

Verbal Archive

With so much focus on what others are doing to craft verbal identity, we decided it was time to shine a light on ourselves for a sec. Go under the hood of The Subtext's brand voice.

Pamela Henman

Jan 24, 2025

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Next time you need a dose of inspiration, try cracking open a fantasy novel. Turns out, 1,000-page epics are great for creativity.

Claire Barham

Jan 23, 2025

Resources

Our resource library is an ever expanding collection of inspiration curated for writers and creatives. Find helpful tools, recommended books and articles, invaluable websites, and more.

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Mary van Ogtrop shares why her copywriting team at Duolingo let go of "content design" and re-embraced the power of great brand writing.

Mary van Ogtrop

Oct 17, 2024

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Gen-Z in advertising is redefining the industry, focusing on collaboration, AI, and creativity while challenging outdated hierarchies and junior copywriter expectations.

May 22, 2024

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Delving into the creative world of 404 pages, showcasing how brands like Heinz and Dominos use them to enhance their brand voice and connect with their audience.

March 5, 2024

Verbal Archive

KesselsKramer helps hotelier citizenM challenge the hospitality industry's status quo with a cheeky, rebellious verbal identity that speaks directly to modern travelers.

November 22, 2024

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Pamela Henman celebrates The Subtext's success after one year, encouraging writers to submit raw, bold ideas, offering a space for free expression and creative writing.

July 31, 2024

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Discover the journey behind Between The Lines, Zosia Swidlicka's zine exploring the often overlooked but vital role of brand language in shaping a brand’s identity.

April 10, 2024

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Hanna Sorbito shares her unique insights on producing great copywriting as a bilingual copywriter.

October 28, 2024

Verbal Archive

Beca Tea's verbal identity blends tradition with creativity, crafting a bold narrative that reshapes tea's future with a fresh, rebellious voice.

March 27, 2024

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Loah’s playful tagline charms, but does the rest of their messaging hit the mark? A review of the highs and lows of their brand identity and copy.

March 29, 2024

Submissions

At The Subtext, we celebrate great writing and fresh perspectives. Have an article idea, new work to showcase or an interview request? We can't wait to hear from you.