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Every brand wants to “show up in culture,” but few can define what that actually means or how to do it well. As the word “culture” gets thrown around constantly, in briefs, in meetings, and all over our feeds – what does it actually mean for brands? Lately, we’ve seen trends rebranded as culture and ‘culture-forward’ used as a vague goal without clear definition. This piece explores the tension between moment-chasing and lasting relevance, offering real examples and Taylor’s POV to unpack what culture truly is, why it matters, and how brands can move from being adjacent to culture to being truly in it.

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