Clearsight

Our insights blog, Clearsight, shares news and perspectives from the industry, with any learnings we found from it.

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Airbnb’s UGC Journey: From Listings to Lived Stories

Brand partnerships, when done well, are one of the fastest ways to build relevance. They allow a brand to step into new audiences, borrow cultural credibility and show up in places it couldn’t on its...

From Product to Community: The New Brand Imperative (Gymshark)

Brand partnerships, when done well, are one of the fastest ways to build relevance. They allow a brand to step into new audiences, borrow cultural credibility and show up in places it couldn’t on its...

The Power of Seamless Branding Across Worlds

Brand partnerships, when done well, are one of the fastest ways to build relevance. They allow a brand to step into new audiences, borrow cultural credibility and show up in places it couldn’t on its...

Brand Partnerships: What Declan Rice and L’Oréal Show About Getting Brand Partnerships Right

Brand partnerships, when done well, are one of the fastest ways to build relevance. They allow a brand to step into new audiences, borrow cultural credibility and show up in places it couldn’t on its...

Nothing: Designing Desire in a World of Sameness

In an industry defined by incremental upgrades and predictable releases, Nothing didn’t try to out-spec the competition — it chose to out-feel it...

Breaking the Loop: Coinbase and the Idea of Control

There’s something oddly familiar about Coinbase’s latest ad. At first glance, it looks like a video game — characters moving through...

Why Recommerce is Becoming a Brand Decision, Not Just a Sustainability One

Recommerce is no longer sitting on the sidelines as a sustainability add-on or a secondary revenue stream. It’s becoming a core brand...