thought leadership

Welcome to our blog …a space designed for Fifteen4 news, advice, commentary, storytelling, and well, how our entire team of leaders think. Here is where we keep all the content that gives you a clearer picture of who we are, what we do, how we think [about the industry we love] and the many ways to tell a brand story, without resorting to buzzwords like “data-driven paradigm shift” or “brand story.”

Breathing Life into B2B: The Magic of Character Animation

Breathing Life into B2B: The Magic of Character Animation

Let's be real – the B2B world can sometimes feel like a technical universe of spreadsheets, complex solutions, and mind-numbing jargon. Imagine a landscape of zig-zagging supply chains, compliance mazes, and tech so intricate it could make your head spin. But what if...

Is WordPress Dead?

Is WordPress Dead?

This could be a very short blog post, depending on your point of view. The short answer is WordPress is about as dead as Photoshop, which is not dead at all. I’d like to think I’m unbiased, but I’m not… certainly not on this topic. I’ve been using, designing, and...

Should all brands pursue tribal devotion?

Should all brands pursue tribal devotion?

This one's about: Six hundred dollar heated bidet solutions, the ever-present possibility of overnight disruptions, and the critical moment of becoming interesting and exciting. Why are shared beliefs between brands and customers so important? Should all brands seek...

How do I create a content calendar?

How do I create a content calendar?

Content calendars: an opportunity to organize chaos, ensure your content is working together, and coordinate your team towards a unified brand goal. While this all sounds great, the question we often get is “Where do I begin?”. Our approach starts with the big picture...

Definition of an infographic

Definition of an infographic

Hero Image Credit: Italic Studio, Hog Island Press, The New York Times, and The Boston Globe. Your favorite deliverable, the “infographic", is a dirty word. It’s offensive because you’re using it wrong. Most people have a different understanding of what an infographic...

Brand Mindfulness: Taking Action

Brand Mindfulness: Taking Action

Welcome to the Design of Experience: conversations about the ideas that make us feel a tribal devotion to the things we love. This one’s about: Lemonade stands. How does the kid in Steve’s neighborhood need to rethink his approach to providing flavored hydration?...

Alternatives to Filming

Alternatives to Filming

Sam Oddo, Creative Director, offers practical advice for creating video content in a time of social distancing. By now, you’ve heard this a thousand times: COVID-19 has caused chaos around the globe, re-defining the concept of “normalcy” for everyone – brands...

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