Words > Colors

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Andy Mewborn
August 04, 2023

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Lizzo's Not-So-Smooth Moves: Singer Battles Dance Off in Court, Not on Stage

Have you heard the latest buzz in the music scene?

Our beloved Lizzo, the queen of "Truth Hurts," seems to be wading in some hot water!

Oh, yes. She's facing a lawsuit from three former dancers...

For allegations that seem to contradict everything she stands for!

Like a well-trained celebrity facing the brink of cancellation...

She took to Instagram and X, dropping a Notes App "apology."

In her message, she firmly denies the accusations...

Describing them as "false" and "as unbelievable as they sound."

The allegations, you ask? Well, they span from May 2021 to May 2023...

Claims of pressure to interact with nude performers in an Amsterdam club...

Dance captains pushing religious beliefs and publicly fixating on one dancer's abstinence...

And the dance cast, described as "full-figured women of color" in the suit, being scolded for asking for better compensation...

One dancer even talks about a fear-induced incident during an "excruciating" rehearsal...

But Lizzo? She's standing her ground.

Calling the allegations nothing more than "sensationalized stories."

This is quite the saga, isn't it? Stay tuned, folks.

Remember, every story has two sides. And the truth... well, sometimes, it hurts.

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Color Me Surprised: The Unseen Power of WORDS in Branding!

Yesterday, a friend popped a question...

"Andy, you know how to make a GREAT brand. Distribute is amazing. What's your secret?"

Ah, the MILLION DOLLAR question!

Well, here's the SECRET SAUCE...

1. Give your brand a personality. 2. Words > Colors.

That's right, WORDS over COLORS!

See, too many marketers get caught up...

In the colors...

In the layouts...

In the... whatever!

But here's the thing...

What they often forget is the WORDS.

Yes, the words YOU use...

Are MORE important than the colors you choose.

Because COLORS might catch the eye...

But WORDS catch the HEART.

They tell your STORY.

They express your BRAND'S PERSONALITY.

And THAT is what truly matters.

WORDS > COLORS.

Always.

So next time you're thinking about your brand...

Don't just think about the COLORS...

Think about the WORDS!

Because, my friends...

Your WORDS are your BRAND'S SUPERPOWER!

Vamos,

—Andy

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