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3 Key Takeaways from Cannes Lions 2019

Couldn’t make it to Cannes Lions this year? Don’t miss our director of strategy’s three key takeaways.

Artist Spotlight: Jessica Durrant

Jessica Durrant is one of the incredible artists in The Craftsman Collective. Check out our Q&A to discover why we’re obsessed with her art.

4 Workspace Design Tips to Keep You Productive and Inspired

Feeling uninspired and unproductive? Liven up your workspace with these 4 design tips.

The Modern Mother: 8 Tactics for Finding Balance

How can a working mom achieve a healthy work-life balance? Take our CEO’s approach.

Let’s Dance: Creating Ads That Enthrall

Put your dance shoes on and join us in the celebration of International Dance Day. Childish Gambino, Misty Copeland, here we come...

Paper Tigers and Brand Stories: What’s the Connection?

What separates the most engaging brand storytelling from the rest? One of our favorite short stories has the answers.

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