When Brands Made Us Dream, Dare and Do — And How They Can Again

In a world where everything looks and sounds the same, only this type of brand will break through. Learn more.
Never Let Anyone Define Your Brand But You

Four reminders for brand leaders navigating the complex voices of today’s marketplace.
The Lived Experience I Never Wanted and Why It Matters

The lived experience, especially one you never wanted, changes everything. How do we get people to care about what doesn’t yet feel like their issue?
In History, We Can Find Hope

When grappling with today’s challenges that feel too overwhelming, we can learn from our past. Discover how.
Four Strategies for Achieving Positive Change in a Divided America

To create the future we want to see, we need to work together across boundaries. Additive founder, Hayley Berlent, shares strategies for navigating divisive terrain.
The Answer to Positive Change is Clear

Every field speaks its own language, indecipherable to outsiders. But we need clarity to unify people and inspire action.
Strategies to Help Nonprofits Think Beyond the CARES Act and Emerge Stronger

From retail to hospitality to arts and culture, we’ve seen organizations across sectors and nations challenged by the unforeseen effects of COVID-19. Although the $2 trillion coronavirus relief bill (CARES Act) will benefit many in the short term, it’s important to remember that emergency support does not ensure enduring success. As an agency that focuses […]
Turning Doubt into Defiance: Reflections from a Woman Entrepreneur

They start as tiny cuts: a well-intentioned gentleman approaching you at the end of a conference and suggesting that, despite a stellar research presentation, “you should smile more.” A male boss who tells you, 11 weeks after having your first child and returning to work, that “you’ve lost your sparkle.” A senior leader who stoically […]
La Jolla Playhouse Wins Big at the Tonys

La Jolla Playhouse was well represented at Sunday night’s Tony Awards, with Rebecca Taichman for the play “Indecent” and Christopher Ashley for the musical “Come From Away.”
We’re Adding Additive Agents

We are thrilled to announce the addition of two new Additive Agents, Pasquale Cardinale and Rachel Bauer. Pasquale joins Additive as Group Director, Creative, and will be responsible for managing our creative team and expanding our design and digital portfolio. Rachel joins us as Associate Director, Strategy, and will be responsible for uncovering insights and developing strategies and stories that drive business and social impact.