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Erika Zaffalon

41 articles published
Gold athletes, Silver title

Gold athletes, silver title: the imperfect grammar of women’s sport

The 2026 Winter Olympics have reaffirmed a reality that is difficult to dispute: Italian female athletes are central figures in the medal standings. They win, they impress, they break records, and they consolidate sporting leadership that requires no further explanation. They are not supporting characters, nor are they exceptions. They are technical leaders, competitive benchmarks,…

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Valentine’s Day 2026: how branding changes love into cultural identity

Valentine's Day 2026 is no longer just a commercial holiday. It has become a narrative laboratory where brands experiment with languages, identities, and positioning. In Italy, France, and the United Kingdom, Valentine's Day campaigns are showing a clear evolution: less rhetoric, more authenticity; less discounting, more storytelling. The result is a new way of branding…

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The Twilight of Influencers

The Twilight of influencers

From the Ferragni case to the Strazzer case: when reputation becomes the true brand In recent years, influencers have evolved from simple content creators into full-fledged brands. With millions of followers and multimillion-dollar collaborations, they have shaped trends, consumption habits, and communication styles. But 2024 and 2025 have marked a turning point: reputation, more than…

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Labubu: the little monster that conquered the world through fashion, social media, and billion-dollar business

Born in 2015 from the imagination of Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung, Labubu was initially just an illustrated character, inspired by Nordic folklore and its aesthetics of bizarre, fairy-tale creatures. With its pointed ears and sharp teeth, it embodied the “ugly-cute” formula, able to generate both repulsion and affection at the same time. In 2019…

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Steve Jobs and communication

Steve Jobs and Communication: A Legacy That Lives On 70 Years After His Birth

Steve Jobs, the visionary who revolutionised the world of technology, would have turned 70 today, February 24, 2025. His influence not only transformed the tech industry but also redefined how people communicate, interact, and experience innovation. On this important anniversary, it is worth reflecting on the central role communication played in his success and lasting…

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values emotions

How brands turn values into emotional connections for Christmas

Christmas advertising campaigns are a crucial moment for brands each year. Christmas is not only synonymous with emotion and connection but also an opportunity for companies to showcase core values like inclusion, kindness, and sustainability. Through stories that resonate with audiences, brands strive to strengthen emotional bonds with consumers. For 2024, leading brands have focused…

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