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The Taylor Swift Effect

It’s difficult to come across news articles these days that don’t mention Taylor Swift in some record-breaking way. Whether it’s

Navigating the Discovery Process Through Competitive Analysis

Taking on a project with a new client can feel like setting sail in uncharted waters. As we embark, the implementation of a discovery phase provides us with the tools needed to navigate a unique and client-focused creative process. In addition to stakeholder interviews, a competitive analysis is an invaluable

The Creative Process: Start With Discovery

Marketing is one of the most cluttered industries in the working world. There are thousands of companies calling on agencies every day to help sell their products and services through effective deliverables and measurable results. Over the years, KingFish has carefully crafted a five-step approach that yield just that:  1.    

Marketing Requires End-Goal Focused Metrics

You’re confident that all the elements of your marketing campaign are aligned: the target audience, the branded message, a compelling offer, the engaging creative, and the right multi-channel outreach plan.  Now that the campaign is in market, you are waiting anxiously for the weekly reports on measurement to understand how

How to Succeed as An Intern: A Journey into the Unknown

Starting an internship in an established industry isn’t always easy, but preparing yourself for the possibilities is just one of the few initiatives that can help lead to a successful learning experience.   Dedication: Maintaining a willingness to learn new content and complete unfamiliar tasks shows dedication to the position.

What’s the ROI of a Billboard?

Anyone can create a digital ad, but not every company can take over the side of an entire building. When they do, it sends a strong signal to consumers: we’re the real deal.  People driving down the highway who see a McDonald’s billboard aren’t going to suddenly cut across four

Brand Activism: Deterrent or Loyalty-Builder?

Anheuser-Busch’s recent collaboration with transgender social media influencer, Dylan Mulvaney, sought to generate publicity for Bud Light during the NCAA March madness tournament this spring. What resulted was an enormous controversy that sparked a mass call to boycott the brand. The overwhelming backlash that Anheuser-Busch received for working with Mulvaney

Our Expert Eye on Super Bowl Ads

Like sweet and spicy, bourbon and water, the Super Bowl/advertising experience is about entertainment that balances 3 ½ hours of immersive content. Humor, when done well, challenges nostalgia (the ads were rife with it) and emotionality as a core response. The KingFish team collaborated to share their perspectives on the

The Taylor Swift Effect

It’s difficult to come across news articles these days that don’t mention Taylor Swift in some record-breaking way. Whether it’s multiple tracks of her album dominating the Billboard 100s, concerts selling out shows – breaking Ticketmaster to the point of policy change and entirely shifting/boosting the American economy – concert