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I have notched up 45 years of experience in multinational Advertising & Digital Marketing. I worked with global agencies like Ogilvy, JWT, and Lowe Lintas. I also owned my own avant garde web innovations company, Avigna Technologies.
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Sharp insights and breakthrough lessons from my Case Studies and FAQs … inspirations for brands that are sliding, stalled, or stuck.
FAQ Post: I answer 6 tough questions about why a polished brand story can still confuse buyers … and how to close the clarity gaps.
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