There Is No Monoculture Anymore and Beauty Will Never Be the Same.

This week on The Art of the Brand, Camille Moore and Phillip Millar dig into the stories behind the headlines—and what brands can learn from them.They revisit the backlash to their Shane Gillis discussion and make the case for disagreement without outrage. Then they examine Louis Vuitton’s dispute with Molly Tea in China and discuss why cultural context can matter as much as being legally right.The conversation also covers the 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, including whether it built on the brand’s legacy or leaned too heavily on nostalgia and celebrity reach. Camille and Phillip critique an Apple HomePod ad for losing sight of the product, and debate Kelly Clarkson’s public complaint about her experience at a Brooklyn store.Along the way, they return to the four pillars of a strong brand: product, story, experience, and consistency. #TheArtOfTheBrand #BrandStrategy #Marketing #Business** Hire My Agency Serious brand? Serious goals? Work with my team at Third Eye Insights. If they had a great campaign, they probably hired us. 👉 https://thirdeyeinsights.ca/hire-tei 📔 My Social Media Planners The exact $15K frameworks and strategy I use on top global brands and small businesses alike, now available in planner form 👉 https://store.camille-moore.com/ 💻 Social Media Masterclass My foundational training will help you stop guessing and start building content that converts. 👉 https://camille-moore.com/masterclass/ 🤝 1:1 Brand Strategy Intensives For founders ready to go deep and build a category-leading brand. I work 1:1 with a handful of brands as their Fractional CBO. 👉 http://bit.ly/4krhxgO 📬 Subscribe to Branding With Benefits (My Substack) Free weekly branding insights for people who want blunt strategy, not fluff. 👉 https://substack.com/@camilleemoore

On this episode of Art of the Brand, Camille and Phillip debate what happens when brands jump into internet controversies—and whether a personal brand can thrive when the business behind it is struggling. They also unpack Netflix’s World Cup deal, Chipotle’s fashion-inspired campaign and TikTok’s changing role. Expect sharp takes, friendly disagreements, and plenty of branding lessons. This episode is supported by Bare Protein, the cleanest beef isolate protein powder on the market. Use code ARTOFTHEBRAND at checkout for a discount: www.bare-protein.com. New episodes every week. Follow the show so you don't miss one.

Nike is losing China, Gap is building a boy band, and Madonna's VMA moment has the hosts split. This week on Art of the Brand, we break down the brand moves everyone's talking about, and what marketers and founders can learn from them. We cover Nike's slide in China while Alo opens a pop-up in Shanghai. We look at what a Quebec duo in alien costumes teaches about standing out, whether Madonna's VMA performance was brand strategy or brand damage, and why Scarlett Johansson's skincare line, The Outside, shut down. We also dig into what's really behind Crystal Head Vodka's troubles and how Gap is turning into a media company. Plus smart campaigns from Visit Sweden, Jeep, Calvin Klein x Jungkook, and Skims, and a Brand Court verdict on Laughing Cow and Twisted Tea. We say what other people are scared to say, so your business can thrive and you can understand marketing better. This episode is supported by Bare Protein, the cleanest beef isolate protein powder on the market. Use code ARTOFTHEBRAND at checkout for a discount: www.bare-protein.com. New episodes every week. Follow the show so you don't miss one.

Camille Moore sits down with Rebecca Hessel Cohen, founder of LoveShackFancy, to discuss how she built her brand through emotional storytelling, distinctive design codes, accessible collaborations, and tightly managed retail experiences.

Are brands losing control of their image — or just choosing the wrong faces to represent them? In this episode of _The Art of the Brand_, Camille Moore and Phillip Millar dive into PETA’s Fashion Week fallout, the Lola Blankets “luxury” debate, Reformation’s Olivia Jade gamble, and the Bobbi Brown vs. Molly Sims campaign controversy. They unpack how MrBeast, Hilary Duff, Angel Reese, and Kylian Mbappé are reshaping what it means to be a brand ambassador, why KFC is betting big on pickle-core, how Sharpie quietly hijacked the NFL rookie moment, and what the Hyrox “poo incident” reveals about crisis PR when peak performance gets messy. Real messy.Hire My AgencySerious brand? Serious goals? Work with my team at Third Eye Insights. If they had a great campaign, they probably hired us.👉 https://thirdeyeinsights.ca/hire-tei 📔 My Social Media PlannersThe exact $15K frameworks and strategy I use on top global brands and small businesses alike, now available in planner form👉 https://store.camille-moore.com/💻 Social Media MasterclassMy foundational training will help you stop guessing and start building content that converts.👉 https://camille-moore.com/masterclass/🤝 1:1 Brand Strategy IntensivesFor founders ready to go deep and build a category-leading brand. I work 1:1 with a handful of brands as their Fractional CBO.👉 http://bit.ly/4krhxgO 📬 Subscribe to Branding With Benefits (My Substack)Free weekly branding insights for people who want blunt strategy, not fluff.👉 https://substack.com/@camilleemoore 🎙️ Podcast Available On:Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Everywhere You Stream📱 Follow Camille MooreInstagram: @camillemooreTikTok: @camille.moore_ LinkedIn: Camille Moore🌐 Website: camille-moore.com🎨 Follow The Art of the BrandInstagram: @theartofthebrand