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Matt Wood

Branding expert with 20+ years in graphic design, passionate about aligning brand promises with touchpoints to enhance customer experiences.

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Jun 12, 2025 Creativity in Storytelling: For the past fifteen years, I have performed my own dentistry.
Creativity in Storytelling: For the past fifteen years, I have performed my own dentistry.

There’s storytelling, and then there’s Bob Mortimer storytelling. If you’ve ever watched Would I Lie to You?, the UK panel show where guests tell stories that may or may not be true, you know the format: someone reads a statement, and the other team has to figure

by Matt Wood
Jun 10, 2025 Celebrating a Great: Bob Barrie: Architect of the "Minneapolis Style" in Advertising
Celebrating a Great: Bob Barrie: Architect of the "Minneapolis Style" in Advertising

Bob Barrie, a luminary in the advertising industry, has significantly influenced creative advertising through his innovative work and leadership. Originally from Green Bay, Wisconsin, Barrie moved to Minneapolis to study architecture at the University of Minnesota. However, he transitioned into advertising, where he would leave an indelible mark. During a

by Matt Wood
Jun 05, 2025 The Best Ideas Come as Jokes. Make Your Thinking as Funny as Possible.
The Best Ideas Come as Jokes. Make Your Thinking as Funny as Possible.

Some of the most groundbreaking and successful ideas in the world of advertising, branding, and creativity have come from humor. It might sound counterintuitive, but humor often unlocks fresh thinking, sparks creativity, and breaks down barriers. This idea emphasizes the value of humor in the creative process, where laughter can

by Matt Wood
Jun 03, 2025 10 Branding Case Studies That Got It Right (And Why They Worked)
10 Branding Case Studies That Got It Right (And Why They Worked)

Branding isn’t just a logo or a color palette — it’s the feeling a customer has when they interact with your business. The following 10 brands nailed their branding strategies in different ways, creating emotional connections, increasing loyalty, and driving real results. Let’s break down what made each

by Matt Wood
May 29, 2025 Creativity in Car Design: What If Safety Didn’t Clip Its Wings?
Creativity in Car Design: What If Safety Didn’t Clip Its Wings?

When Form Was Free to Follow Fantasy Imagine designing a car without having to think about crash tests, pedestrian impact zones, airbags, backup cameras, crumple zones, or bumper height regulations. Just pure design. Art on wheels. That’s how it used to be—before creativity had to answer to the

by Matt Wood
May 27, 2025 Celebrating a Great: Rick Boyko: A Creative Visionary Who Transformed Advertising
Celebrating a Great:  Rick Boyko: A Creative Visionary Who Transformed Advertising

Rick Boyko’s legendary career in advertising spans over three decades and is defined by groundbreaking creativity, leadership, and a dedication to cultivating the next generation of talent. His journey began at Leo Burnett in Chicago as an art director working on the United Airlines account. Eager for new challenges,

by Matt Wood
Creativity   -   May 23, 2025 Radio, video, boogie with a suitcase.
Radio, video, boogie with a suitcase.

Pop Muzik - Creativity in dance. I love all things creative. When it comes to dance, I am not easily impressed; it has to be different, unique, curious - there is a lot of 'average' out there. On my socials right now is this Pop Musik dance, it&

by Matt Wood
May 22, 2025 Creativity: How Do You Find an Answer Without Google?
Creativity: How Do You Find an Answer Without Google?

Why is a Charlie Horse called a Charlie Horse? In a world where the answer to any question is just a few keystrokes away, the act of wondering has become a rare luxury. Got a cramp? Google it. Heard a weird phrase like "charlie horse"? Google it. Mystery

by Matt Wood
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