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Short king spring

Wit 😁: Espolòn is raising a glass to “Short King Week” with a campaign that proves big personality beats big height every time. Partnering with Ken Jeong, the brand leans into self-aware humor, celebrating confidence, quality and not taking yourself too seriously. From cheeky videos to a “fun-size” margarita kit, the campaign turns an underdog narrative into a standout marketing moment. The tactic is simple: when brands embrace what makes them different, they don’t come up short, they stand tall where it counts.

Curiosity wins

Wisdom 💡: April’s National Humor Month is a timely reminder that laughter isn’t just a punchline, it’s a powerful connector. Drawing on insights from Peppercomm’s Laughing Matters Council, this byline dives into how the best humor starts with curiosity, not commentary. In a world full of uncertainty and noise, teams that pause, listen and question are the ones turning tension into shared understanding, and even a laugh or two. When curiosity leads, humor doesn’t just land better, it builds trust, sparks ideas and keeps everyone on the same wavelength.

Walk then talk

Wisdom 💡: Rebranding might start with a logo, but it succeeds or fails with the people using it every day. Continental Battery Systems learned that internal alignment isn’t a nice-to-have, it’s the engine that makes the brand actually run. By simplifying tools, removing outdated materials and listening to employees first, they turned a fragmented identity into a unified voice customers could recognize. Before you tell the world who you are, make sure your own team can say it the same way.

Pepper Pick

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