The Owlgorithm

Welcome to Owlgorithm 🦉 — Cultura's deep dive into the world of branding, marketing, and creativity. Here, we decode the strategies behind today’s most talked-about moves in culture and business: 🚀 Marketing Trends – breaking down the latest campaigns and social media plays shaping industries. 🎨 Branding Strategy – how top brands build identity, loyalty, and cultural impact. 💡 Creative Campaigns – standout ads, launches, and experiments that push boundaries. 🎙️ Behind the Scenes – Cultura’s own projects, insights, and lessons from the creative process. 📊 Business + Culture – where storytelling meets strategy, and creativity drives growth. Whether you’re a marketer, entrepreneur, or creative, this playlist gives you tools, inspiration, and perspective to stay ahead of the curve. 👉 Join us as we unpack the Owlgorithm behind the campaigns shaping today’s culture and tomorrow’s brands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. McMullets, Latin Legends & The Death of "Social" Media

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    McMullets, Latin Legends & The Death of "Social" Media

    Is your brand a cultural insider or just a tourist? 🌍🎒 In this episode of The Owlgorithm, JC Perez and David Verjano break down the massive shift from global corporate "vibe" to hyper-local subcultures. We’re diving into why McDonald’s is leaning into the "McMullet" and how the most successful brands in 2026 are trading vanity metrics for high-utility entertainment. On this week’s agenda: On this week’s agenda: 🎯 CREATIVE CAMPAIGNS The McMullet: Why McDonald’s New Zealand is winning with hyperlocal subcultures.LinkedIn x Fernando Mendoza: Proof that your best brand story is already in your community.Claire’s ASMR: How to meet Gen Alpha where they live (hint: it’s the format, not just the platform).IKEA Sweden’s FRAKTA: The "Point-Of-You" OOH strategy for building distinctive assets.Dropbox x Fred again..: Why the "after-experience" is the most overlooked part of your funnel. 🎭 REVIVING A LATIN LEGEND We pull back the curtain on the Alvarez Guedes Tribute in Miami. We break down the creative direction, brand identity, and paid media strategy behind turning a comedic cabaret legend into a Vegas-style immersive experience. 🧠 TRIVIA TIME How well do you know your marketing history? We test the room on the acronyms and brand moments every creative should know.📱 THE EVOLUTION OF SOCIAL Where is social media actually headed? We dig into the tectonic shifts changing how brands show up and stay connected. Connect with the hosts: 🌐 Cultura Creative Co: JC Perez – Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Cultura. Systems guy. Pipeline master. Makes ideas scalable and revenue real. ➡️https://www.instagram.com/livinwithjc/ David Verjano – Head of Marketing & Creatives. Storytelling architect. The voice behind brands that actually move people. ➡️https://www.instagram.com/davidjverjano/ 📸 Follow on Instagram: @culturacreativeco Love the breakdown? Rate us 5 stars on Spotify and let us know: Is the "McMullet" a marketing win or a cultural fumble? 👇 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 giờ 22 phút
  2. Brand Resets, Fresh Campaigns & The State of AI

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    Brand Resets, Fresh Campaigns & The State of AI

    Is your marketing too "perfect" to be trusted? 🤳🍔 In this episode of The Owlgorithm, JC Perez and David Verjano pull back the curtain on the biggest "vibe shift" in 2026 branding: The Anti-Campaign. We’re moving away from high-gloss production and leaning into the raw, messy reality of consumer life. We kick things off with McDonald’s "Camera Rolls"—a brilliant "anti-advertising" play that proves your customer's blurry, accidental photos are more powerful than a million-dollar food stylist. On this week’s agenda: McDonald’s Camera Rolls: Why the "perfect" ad is a red flag in 2026.Tennessee Titans Brand Reset: How a legacy sports franchise navigates a full identity pivot without losing its soul.The Semrush Evolution: Why the world’s biggest SEO tool is rebranding as a "Discovery Platform" (and what that means for your search strategy).Perplexity Computer: Is AI-first hardware the next major brand interface, or just another tech hurdle?The "Un-Campaign" Trend: Why the most successful marketing today doesn't feel like marketing at all. 📍 Episode Chapters 00:00 – Intro: The Rise of the "Anti-Campaign" in 2026 04:50 – McDonald’s "Camera Rolls": Why messy is the new perfect 13:10 – Authenticity vs. Production: Breaking the 4th wall 20:45 – Tennessee Titans Brand Reset: Modernizing a legacy identity 31:20 – Semrush Evolves: From SEO tool to Discovery Platform 42:05 – Perplexity Computer: Is AI-first hardware the future? 51:30 – The "Un-Campaign" Trend: Marketing that doesn't feel like ads 01:02:15 – Q&A: Keeping your brand human in a digital-first world 01:10:45 – Final Thoughts: One strategy to humanize your brand today Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 giờ 8 phút

Giới Thiệu

Welcome to Owlgorithm 🦉 — Cultura's deep dive into the world of branding, marketing, and creativity. Here, we decode the strategies behind today’s most talked-about moves in culture and business: 🚀 Marketing Trends – breaking down the latest campaigns and social media plays shaping industries. 🎨 Branding Strategy – how top brands build identity, loyalty, and cultural impact. 💡 Creative Campaigns – standout ads, launches, and experiments that push boundaries. 🎙️ Behind the Scenes – Cultura’s own projects, insights, and lessons from the creative process. 📊 Business + Culture – where storytelling meets strategy, and creativity drives growth. Whether you’re a marketer, entrepreneur, or creative, this playlist gives you tools, inspiration, and perspective to stay ahead of the curve. 👉 Join us as we unpack the Owlgorithm behind the campaigns shaping today’s culture and tomorrow’s brands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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