Episode Details

In this week’s Art of the Brand, Camille and Phillip take aim at the branding breakdown across sports, TikTok, and traditional institutions like Eurovision. From the lifeless Toronto Maple Leafs experience to Ford dealerships out-creating ad agencies, this episode is packed with real talk on why safe branding fails—and how earned media value (EMV) and authenticity win in today’s algorithm economy.We also dive into viral controversy, Gen Z chaos, and why leadership and brand alignment are make-or-break for modern businesses. Plus: Diddy, PR crisis mismanagement, ballerina farmers, Amazon’s $1B font update, and what your local landscaper can learn from Coachella.