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Making Canadian History Visual (with a little help from AI)

Where historical footage is missing, imagination takes over. Learn how MASH utilized generative AI to build immersive worlds and visual recreations for this unique educational series.
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Every great AD only has one ping-pong ball

o craft a "single-minded" message that sticks, ads need to focus on just one core idea (SMP) or unique benefit (USP). Learn how to cut through the clutter and drive action.
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The Mash Guide to Handling Negative Information

A single viral video can damage a brand built over decades in just a few short hours. Whether you need to ignore the noise to avoid the "Streisand Effect" or meet a serious crisis with total transparency, the Mash Guide to Handling Negative Information provides the hierarchy for survival.
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Why Bad Logo Redesigns Fail: Lessons from Cracker Barrel

Cracker Barrel’s rebrand proves that stripping away history for minimalism kills brand equity—authenticity beats trends every time.
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The Human Touch: PR’s Competitive Edge in the Age of AI

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Why Consistency Beats Creativity in Branding

Creativity gets noticed, but consistency makes a brand unforgettable. Trust comes from showing up the same way every time.
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The Power Move Every GR Strategy Needs: Public Advocacy

Government Relations now requires public advocacy; real influence happens when public opinion is on your side. We turn policy into persuasive human stories to create momentum policymakers can't ignore.
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The Marketing House of Horrors: A Halloween Survival Guide by Mash

Behind these creaky doors live the PR blunders, digital misfires, and communications slip-ups that’ll chill your brand to the bone.
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Falcon Fuel

Rebranding in Partnership with Gambler First Nation
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AI Integration With Protection

A reminder that when the tech goes down, your fundamentals need to hold you up. Outages happen, and staying sharp with your core skills and resilient workflows keeps you moving even when AI can’t.
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