Silence, Brand: The Unwelcome Rise of ‘Chatty’ Marketing Copy

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This month, I provide an abridged history of branding and discuss the unsettling rise of relatable marketing copy.  Authors note: To fully appreciate the irreverent comedic undertones of the next two paragraphs, a familiarity with the work (and voiceover style) of Adam Curtis, a British documentary-maker, is essential. In the late 90s, a new kind […]