Articles

Find great brand writing from across the board. Discover trend predictions, freelancing advice, creative commentary and other words of wisdom.

Articles
The Predictionary

Day One Agency's dictionary for the future features six words that will define 2024.

Articles
Why brands are still trying to be funny.

Digiday breaks down the 'funny brand voice', why it's become so popular and how it's impacting the broader mainstream social media landscape.

Articles
8 Lessons on Photography

While this is written by a photography about photography, the words and lessons can be applied to all creatives. They are simple and brilliant -- a great read when you're looking for clarity.

Articles
The Future 100: 2024

VML Intelligence presents “The Future 100: 2024”, an indispensable guide to the coming year, featuring the 100 trends that will change the world.

Articles
The Age of Average

From film to fashion and architecture to advertising, creative fields have become dominated and defined by convention and cliché. In this article, Alex Murrell discusses why distinctiveness has died.

Articles
Ten Rules

Curated by The Corita Art Center, this article asked seasoned creatives and artists about their rules for being creative. There's some great soundbites in here.

Articles
ilovecreatives Job Directory: Copywriter

A field guide for new and aspiring copywriters full of helpful information and interviews from working freelancers.

Articles
Trendsions 2024

Lippincott's annual list of brand trends to explore—and the tensions to not overlook.

Articles
TMT Predictions 2024

Deloitte asks and answers what can we expect from the generative AI boom, the sustainability imperative, and the rising pressure to monetize across tech, media, and telecom.

Articles
How to Strengthen Your Curiosity Muscle

A guide to building a workout routine for the muscle that impacts every aspect of your life--from workplace to family life.

Articles
MWRC Annual Findings 2023

An annual roundup of observations, conversations and premonitions surrounding the work we do and the spaces we occupy. Rather than pulling a definitive resource of what’s to come, the Research Center at Mouthwash Studios brings multiple perspectives on heavily loaded topics to the forefront.

Articles
How To Be a Freelance Writer

Written by Luke Leighfield, this post has A LOT of relevant information if you're looking to get into freelance work.

Articles
The Future: Unboxed

The Dieline's 2024 Trend Report spreads out the tarot cards and tells you what is foreseen with packaging trends.