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Asad Shaykh

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A pancontinental branding agent.

ASAD SHAYKH

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Brand new thoughts.

Let's Get 'Mental'

February 3, 2019 Asad Shaykh
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‘Let’s get mental’ just doesn’t have the same positive, welcoming and wonderful ring as Olivia Newton John’s seminal anthem…

Why? Read more here.

Death by a Thousand Cuts

January 22, 2019 Asad Shaykh
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Nike got away with their touching tribute to Colin Kaepernick because they celebrated a rebel, going against the grain and pioneering a free independent POV. Gillette got it very wrong…

Read more here.

Contrast through Race

January 10, 2019 Asad Shaykh
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So, Beyonce and Jay-Z have helped set The Louvre set a new world record, all thanks to their last video. It’s a personal fascination to follow their rise to a position not many from their race have enjoyed. What’s more enjoyable is how they’re contrasting this place of wealth and privilege, and most of all, with clever commentary on history.

Read more here.

The Power of Cute

December 30, 2015 Asad Shaykh

Japan is very cute. No really, it is.

Like a religion, it’s widely embraced and widely impactful. Almost 90% of public instructions are communicated through cute visuals. Absolute pop-culture permeation through entertainment, clothing, food, toys, personal appearance, behavior, and mannerisms. 

Read more here.

Fast Food Geishas you say?

December 6, 2015 Asad Shaykh

Observed in Japan. Serving up some thoughts asap. Don't forget your fries.

Coming soon.

When art goes pop, does it birth a brand?

December 3, 2015 Asad Shaykh

When does art become pop? Gaga? Escher? Koons?

Does art have to loose it's credibitliy to become a brand? 

Coming soon.