Thought Leadership

What If? The Question That Opens Every Great Idea.

What If? The Question That Opens Every Great Idea.

To anyone who’s watched Marvel’s What If…?, you know it’s a show that dives into the multiverse, playing out endless alternate versions of the stories we already know (and, let’s be honest, are a little fatigued by at this point). But “what if” isn’t just Marvel’s...

A Framework for Staying Findable in the Age of LLMs

A Framework for Staying Findable in the Age of LLMs

The Strategic Framework4 Pillars for Future-Proof Visibility In our first post of this series, we explored how AI and LLMs are reshaping search and why traditional SEO alone can’t keep your brand visible. Now it’s time to look ahead. These four pillars outline a...

From C-Suite to C-SWEEEEET: Executive Tips for Virtual Events

From C-Suite to C-SWEEEEET: Executive Tips for Virtual Events

C-Suite or C-SWEEEEET The former is a group we all know. They’re the visionaries, the strategists, the voices that move companies forward. The latter? Well, besides being a bad pun, it can be the reaction your audience has after watching them present at your next...

Before You Go Live, Go Rehearse

Before You Go Live, Go Rehearse

The Playbook for a Smooth Live Stream In a previous blog, we talked about the value of rehearsing before a live virtual event. Can you go live “cold turkey"? Sure. But why gamble? Rehearsals are where corporate, creative, and technical teams smooth out the inevitable...

Your Survival Guide to Live Virtual Events

Your Survival Guide to Live Virtual Events

“Can’t be that hard, right?” Famous last words. Okay, maybe not fatal, but we’ve all been there, something looks simple until the hidden details come rushing in like Niagara Falls. Live-streamed events can be like that. On the surface, it’s just “press play and...

A Message from Fifteen4 Creative

A Message from Fifteen4 Creative

Late last night (Monday, November 10, 2025), the Hampden building we share, affectionately known within the community as The Castle, experienced a 3-alarm fire. We’re extremely grateful to report that our entire team is safe, no injuries were reported, and our...

Branding, AI, and Empathy: 2 days at the 2025 Brand New Conference

Branding, AI, and Empathy: 2 days at the 2025 Brand New Conference

Conference Overview: A Shift in the Conversation The 2025 Brand New Conference kicked off in Pittsburgh, bringing together some of the most curious and provocative minds in branding and design. Hosted by the creative duo behind UnderConsideration and the Brand New...

Making Virtual Events Interactive (and Unforgettable)

Making Virtual Events Interactive (and Unforgettable)

Motivation. It’s the difference between hopping on the treadmill after that second donut… or going for a third and binge-watching The Sopranos for the 20th time (guilty). And motivation is exactly what most corporate virtual events lack. If you’re planning a...

The New Search Era: Why LLMs Are Changing SEO Forever

The New Search Era: Why LLMs Are Changing SEO Forever

Search has become the lifeline we all rely on, whether researching a topic overheard on a Zoom call or shifting buyer behaviors in [insert your regulated industry here]. But the way people search is changing, and if you want your brand to stay top of mind, your SEO...