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Lucas Kong

A great brand strategy is uncovered through rigorous thinking and disciplined questioning.

How Rhode Broke Sephora's All-Time Launch Record

May 9, 2026

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5 min read

How Rhode Broke Sephora's All-Time Launch Record

86% of Gen Z buyers said they chose it for the branding. Not the skincare.

Lucas Kong
Lucas Kong
The Real Reason AG1 Turns a $2.60 Scoop Into a $600 Million Business

May 3, 2026

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5 min read

The Real Reason AG1 Turns a $2.60 Scoop Into a $600 Million Business

The science is contested. The meaning is not.

Lucas Kong
Lucas Kong
The Real Reason Gentle Monster Outsells Ray-Ban in Korea

Apr 23, 2026

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5 min read

The Real Reason Gentle Monster Outsells Ray-Ban in Korea

They don't sell sunglasses. They sell proof that you get it.

Lucas Kong
Lucas Kong
Patagonia Grows by Telling You Not to Buy

Apr 5, 2026

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8 min read

Patagonia Grows by Telling You Not to Buy

They built a $3 billion brand on a message that should have killed it.

Lucas Kong
Lucas Kong

Branding

The Real Reason Nike Owns Your Morning Alarm

Mar 24, 2026

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8 min read

The Real Reason Nike Owns Your Morning Alarm

They never sold shoes. Here's what they actually sell.

Lucas Kong
Lucas Kong
Coca-Cola's Brand Is Worth $60.1 Billion

Mar 20, 2026

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3 min read

Coca-Cola's Brand Is Worth $60.1 Billion

It's not on the balance sheet.

Lucas Kong
Lucas Kong

Branding

The Real Reason Apple Owns You

Mar 16, 2026

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9 min read

The Real Reason Apple Owns You

They never sold a phone. Here's what they actually sell.

Lucas Kong
Lucas Kong

Meaning First


Creativity without strategy is decoration.

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