Sparks. Ideas That Ignite Brands.
Big shifts, bold ideas, and breakthrough strategies. This is where we track what’s next. Across category trends and cultural insights, we go beyond the obvious to uncover what matters, why it matters, and how brands can lead with it.

Thought Leadership

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Smart Brands Think Bigger, Move Faster With AI

In an AI-driven world, standing still means falling behind. Smart brands don’t wait for change—they create it.

Check out five think you should adopt to help you win.

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Everyone wants to be a challenger brand. But most are just playing dress-up.

Because challenger status isn’t about attitude. It’s about intention. And it’s earned through actions, not aesthetics.

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Is it time to shift our perspective to B2H? (Business to Human)

For years, we've categorized brands as B2B and B2C, as if they exist on different planets. But let's face it, every decision-maker is a HUMAN.

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Innovation Trends

Policy changes create new opportunities for innovation in mental health!

Providers can now expand Medicare services, embrace tele-mental health, achieve CCBHC certification, advocate for insurance parity, and form pharmacy partnerships.

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CPG Brand Strategies to Survive Tariffs, Inflation & Stagflation in 2025

Inflation is here. Tariffs are driving up prices. Consumers are watching their wallets. But smart CPG brands can still win by delivering what people actually want.

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The GLP-1 Glow-Up: Beauty’s New Best Friend

Everyone’s buzzing about how the “wonder shot” is shaking up the food industry (hello, Smoothie King’s GLP-1 Support Smoothies!), but as a user—and someone who’s had some great conversations about it—we see a bigger opportunity.