Elevating voice, visibility and value through storytelling
E-book: Executive Social Media
For executives and c-suite leaders, a robust social media presence is essential. Read our latest ebook for more on how the right leadership strategy on LinkedIn and other social platforms can elevate an organization and a brand.
E-book: The Power of Podcasting
A Guide for Effective Brand Marketing In our latest e-book, our podcasting group shares why podcasting is one of the most effective new mediums in the modern brand arsenal.
E-book: Crisis Communications
In our latest e-book, our crisis communications team breaks down how communications pros and legal teams can work together to manage all aspects of a crisis.
Marketing Valentine’s Day Cards
Valentine’s Day has evolved over the centuries, reflecting shifting perspectives and priorities of the societies that celebrate it.
Rancho Gordo and the Value Prop of Beans
Shifting audience preferences can present opportunities in marketing efforts. Make sure those changes don’t come at the expense of your central value prop and what customers expect from you.
Leveraging a Super Bowl Ad
Unless it’s highly time-sensitive or surprising, more exposure and touchpoints for a marketing push are rarely a bad thing.
The Story of a Snowstorm
Like all communications, weather forecasters are tasked with conveying the most accurate and impactful information to the most people at the right time.
Nike and the Story of the Swoosh
The iconic logo graced its first sneakers 55 years ago. Its humble origins have become the stuff of marketing legend.
Communications Lessons from Retiring the MetroCard
The longtime New York City transit fare card was officially retired at the end of 2025.
Garmin Locates an Audience
Understand your target audience and who you are going after. Your competition might not exist today, but it’s likely right on your heels.
Best of 2025
As 2025 comes to an end, we’re looking back at the top #LongStoryShort newsletters of the year. Thanks for reading, and happy holidays from the Braithwaite team!
Color(s) of the Year
Picks for 2026 color of the year reveal as much about the brands promoting them as the color trends and design landscape.
Spotify Wrapped Dials Up Coverage
There’s one new data point in the annual Spotify Wrapped feature that’s getting more attention in coverage and on social media – listening age.
The Beatles Tell Their Story
It’s a band that broke up more than 50 years ago that got different generations to agree on what to watch on TV.
The Marketing Origins of Friendsgiving
Where did Friendsgiving come from? Not surprisingly, it was a brand campaign that pushed Friendsgiving into the mainstream.
What Does the End of the Penny Mean for Marketing?
Eliminating the coin will have broader implications for brands and how they price and market their offerings.
Branding an Apple
In the late 90s, Honeycrisp apples kicked the popularity of U.S. name-brand varieties into high gear, joining the ranks of Galas and Pink Ladies.
Pre-flight Safety Stories
Pre-flight safety messages have become a defining brand feature for many airlines, reflecting an opportunity to infuse storytelling into otherwise mundane moments.
Paranormal Marketing Activity
Paranormal Activity used a smart rollout strategy and new digital tools to build buzz, leveraging social media to create demand for more screenings in more places.
IKEA’s Meatball Milestone
An iconic part of the IKEA experience is celebrating 40 years — the meatballs.
Maxwell House Rightsizes
There’s power in using recognized trends and data points to reinforce your value prop and the benefits you can deliver to your audience.