The Zeigarnik effect suggests that people remember unfinished or uninterrupted tasks better than completed ones.
How NASA’s Marketing Strategy Got Us to the Moon
Many don’t realize the role NASA’s bold marketing strategy played in making Neil Armstrong the first human ever to set foot on another world.
Artemis II’s Moonshot
The Artemis missions show how to position an overarching initiative while highlighting key achievements and milestones – each more awe-inspiring than the last.
Marketing for One
The rise in unaccompanied activities is a good reminder to think about who is influencing decisions around your product or offering – if there’s anyone at all.
YouTube in a Museum
A new exhibit at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum showcases the first-ever video posted on YouTube in 2005.
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.
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 Marketing Origins of Friendsgiving
Where did Friendsgiving come from? Not surprisingly, it was a brand campaign that pushed Friendsgiving into the mainstream.
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.
Social Listening Done Right
When social listening meets fast execution, even small brands can steal the spotlight.
Taylor Swift and the Life of an Announcement
For the announcement of her 12th studio album, Taylor Swift did what no fan thought she would – she went on a podcast. For marketers, the strategy is a reminder that there are other mediums and platforms to share news beyond a traditional press release.
Marketing Scarcity – Middle Child and the Perfect BLT
For roughly a month every summer, the Philadelphia sandwich shop turns a simple summer sandwich (bacon, lettuce, tomato) into a marketing movement.
E-book: Writing Your Brand Story
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