Phenomena S2 E6: Brands
Big, small, and connected – do brands still matter? We unpack what the latest thinking in social science and neuroscience can tell us about the connection between people and brands.
Phenomena S2 E3: Sustainability
What can we learn from the luxury industry about making sustainability sustainable?
Nigeria’s Returnees Give Foreign Companies An Entry Point Into Africa
African returnees bring a fashion sense as foreign companies look to enter the African market.
Analytical Creativity: How and Why Kids Play
LEGO engaged in deep analysis of how and why kids play. Turns out their previous assumptions had been wrong and the insight turned the company’s fortunes around.
Beauty in China: Impressions from ReD Associates’ research in China
This short video presents a glimpse into what it means to be a woman in today's China.
Let Them Wear Diamond-Cut Bracelets
What the leisurely class seeks is heritage, a piece of history they can own and flaunt before their peers.
Is Brick-and-Mortar Retail Making a Comeback?
Despite a flurry of store closures, is brick-and-mortar retail on the verge of a post-pandemic comeback?
Big, Small, & Connected Brands
It's common practice for brands to assess themselves against industry competitors. But what happens when a company asks consumers to assess their brand?
Five Mistakes Businesses Are Making About The Smart Home
As businesses scramble to understand the digital revolution of the home, they have misunderstood many of the realities of modern domestic life.
ReD Associates X Alastair Phillip Wiper: Illuminating Worlds
ReD Associates collaborated with renowned photographer, Alastair Wiper, exploring our clients’ industrial landscapes.
Searching for Value: Kevin’s Somewhereness
In a global, interconnected world, sometimes the most decadent experience is to be somewhere.
Dialogue: The Brand Is Dead. Long Live The Brand
Consumers seek tools for constructing their own individual outlook within a variety of lifestyles, pointing to a new paradigm of branding: ‘platform’ brands.
Riding with Heidegger: A New Perspective on the Premium Vehicle
How Heidegger’s notion of dwelling helps understand problems with the vehicle space.
Quartz: How the American middle class lost its taste for mindless consumerism
More and cheaper are no longer better. The middle class is more concerned with quality and experience.
The Limits of Luxury
As luxury goods become mass produced, people are turning towards unique, non-reproducable experiences to fulfill a desire for the rare.
Shifting The Understanding Of A Category In Order To Win It
Through a new understanding of high-value design, Samsung renewed the product design of its TVs and doubled its market share in just a few years.
Great Customer Experiences: Creating A Blueprint For An Improved Customer Experience
Most companies struggle to service their customers in ways that are swift, thoughtful, and consistent.
CMO.com: How Brands Can Identify The Moments That Matter Most To Customers
In our current era of real-time marketing, how can brands identify the moments that matter most for their customers?