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Vol. III  ·  No. 14 Research-first advisory  ·  Not for general circulation

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  1. Strategic Analysis · Mar 25, 2026

    Branding Doesn't Disappear in an AI Economy

    Now that systems can search, compare, and execute purchases on your behalf, branding might seem less important. But that assumes branding works the same way across all decisions — and it doesn't.

  2. Strategic Analysis · Mar 24, 2026

    AI Has A Content Gap. Who Will Fill It?

    LLMs will never tell you they don't have an answer — they'll approximate. But approximation fails when the information simply isn't there. The companies building these systems know it, and they're willing to pay for what they're missing.

  3. Operating Note · Feb 16, 2026

    We're Thinking About AI Agents Wrong

    AI agents can feel intelligent, autonomous, and increasingly human-like. But the way we are interpreting their role is fundamentally flawed.