Some Assembly Required*

Some Assembly Required*

We used to love this job.

The next creative reset must be emotional, not just operational.

Christopher Smith
Jun 28, 2025
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What Advertising Needs Now Isn’t Just a Reboot. It’s a Rewilding.

When someone inside the machine hits Ctrl + Alt + Del, you pay attention.

Samit Malkani's recent essay is clear-eyed, insider-sharp, and coming from someone who clearly cares. I feel seen. It’s a much-needed diagnostic on what’s broken in advertising: the way we staff, the way we work, the …

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