We’re not sure who named it a “brief,” but they sure had a great sense of humor. Our creative team has seen briefs longer than a CVS receipt or a proud grandmother’s camera roll, and still felt as if they couldn’t quite get inside the audience’s heads. But that’s how a brief works, right? It’s  … Read more

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