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Embrace the Complexity of Creative Strategy
Creative solutions should not be confined to simply creating ads; rather, they must address the broader strategic needs of a brand. This involves understanding both the logical and emotional aspects tied to the brand’s challenges and marketing requirements. The essence of creative strategy lies in the partnership between various disciplines, merging traditional strategic planning with the creative insights offered by copywriting. By viewing strategy as a multiverse of interconnected questions, one can better navigate the complexities often found in briefs that lack clarity. This holistic perspective emphasizes the importance of digging deeper to uncover the underlying strategy to inform creative processes.