#HUNCHTHINKING
We get curious about all kinds of stuff, here’s some thinking, opinion and fun.
SASS FROM THE STARS - MAY 2021
NZ Music Month is here. So to help with your total lack of rhythm, the stars have tuned into your music taste to find your perfect playlist.
DEAR MUM, I LOVE YOU
When it comes to Mother’s Day, no words can capture the love and gratitude mums desperately deserve. But we’ve given it a go anyway. Now all you need is a card.
MARKETING TIPS FROM YOUR MUM
Did you know your Mum is a marketing expert? Michael explores how your Mum helped set you up for the world of work with a little bit of advice.
AND THE OSCAR GOES TO...
What’s the difference between good and great? Beautiful craft. Michael reckons the Oscars show why craft is so important.
SASS FROM THE STARS - APRIL 2021
We all know an Aries who drives us up the wall. And during their birthday month, they’re at their wildest. So the stars are here to tame the beast.
DOES SATAN SELL?
Is Satan a good brand ambassador? Only if you’re down to play with fire and don’t mind getting burnt. Can you handle the heat of shock marketing?
MISSIONARIES AND MERCENARIES
Can you really trust your consultants? Not always. So how can you sort the missionaries from the mercenaries to get great advice?
UNPACKING A ROYAL FIT
Team Meghan? Team Crown? We’ve all got our take on the Royal tit for tat. But is there something we can learn? You bet there is.
LOCKDOWN SAGA: WHAT NEXT?
In a galaxy way too close to home, a virus runs rampant. We look at the learnings from the Lockdown Saga to give us a new hope.
SASS FROM THE STARS - MAR 2021
Pisces season left the population weeping. But the stars are here to snap us out of it. Or give us more reasons to cry. We’ll see…
MICHAEL'S *NEW* PICKS FOR THE 20S
Michael re-starts the decade with learnings from that year and *new* picks for the 20s.
SASS FROM THE STARS - FEB 2021
2020 wasn’t our year. But what good fortune will the Ox bring? This month, the stars explore the Chinese Zodiac. And they don’t hold back.
HOW TO WRITE LIKE LADY WHISTLEDOWN
Looking to craft cut-through copy? Whether you’re writing for England’s upper crust or NZ’s latest tech start-up, there’s much to learn from Bridgerton’s local gossip.
IF LIFE WAS A BOARD GAME
This summer our team solved a murder, cured a pandemic and quashed a coup. What did you get done between BBQ's and bedtime?
WHAT'S YOUR GAME?
Family fun, or family feud? Board games can spark either. And the way you play reveals all. So take our quiz to find which one suits you.
WORD OF THE MONTH
Step aside, Urban Dictionary. We’re bringing you our top new words to spice up your vocab. You’re welcome.
SASS FROM THE STARS - JAN 2021
We earthlings faced endless struggles last year. So there’s a lot riding on 2021 being “our year”. Alas, the stars are here to let us know it won’t be.
SIX REASONS 2020 ROCKED
There were ups and downs in 2020. But it wasn’t all bad. Here’s Michael’s take on how COVID helped us remember what matters.
SASS FROM THE STARS - DEC 2020
Christmas is coming in hot. And so are the stars, just in time for some festive gift suggestions. Here’s a hint: socks ain’t it.
12 DAYS OF ADMAS
On the 12th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…some cleverly festive ads with a big budget and a whole lot of feels. Here’s our take.