Sophia Brading

Sydney Sweeney starred in a 15-second American Eagle jeans commercial. The internet couldn't stop talking about it for weeks. What happened next offers one of the most instructive case studies in modern marketing strategy—a perfect storm of celebrity timing, cultural tension, and strategic risk-taking that transformed a simple product launch into a cultural phenomenon.

If you’ve ever wondered why some posts on LinkedIn fly and others flop — even when you’re showing up consistently — you’re not alone....

At its heart, brand storytelling is about more than words. It’s about clarity, connection, and meaning. It’s the art of communicating who you are, what you stand for, and why it matters — through stories that stick.