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Takeaways

• Black creativity
• Inspiration

Advertising doesn’t just have a diversity problem—it has a strategy problem.
In this episode of Make The Way, I break down 3 actionable codes for building the next generation of Black strategists in advertising and communications—because culture doesn’t move without power, and power starts with strategy.

As an award-winning brand and cultural strategist, I’ve spent two decades inside Adland watching how talent pipelines are built—and who gets left out. During Black History Month, it’s time to move beyond representation and talk about access, development, and ownership inside the strategy discipline.

In this video, you’ll learn:
• Why Black strategists are underrepresented in the advertising & communications industry
• The 3 codes needed to attract, train, and retain next-gen Black strategy talent
• What agencies, leaders, and aspiring strategists need to do differently—now


Make The Way is a platform dedicated to decoding Millennial and Gen Z culture in real time—rewriting outdated systems and building new paths forward.
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The Super Bowl is more than football: It is about Culture. In this episode of Make The Way, I break down what the Super Bowl 2026 ads and halftime show reveal about Millennial and Gen Z culture, from brand purpose and AI anxiety to nostalgia, representation, and togetherness.

I’m Mike Fair, an award-winning brand and cultural strategist, and Make The Way is a culture vlog focused on decoding the new codes of culture and the MillZ mindset shaping how we live, work, and connect.

IIn this episode, Mike Fair explores the cultural significance of the Super Bowl, particularly focusing on Bad Bunny's halftime performance. He discusses how the event serves as a reflection of societal issues and trends, emphasizing themes of community, togetherness, and the importance of culturally specific storytelling. The conversation also touches on the evolving role of technology and nostalgia in shaping cultural narratives, providing insights into how millennials and Gen Z are influencing these dynamics.

The Super Bowl remains one of the last shared cultural rituals and what shows up on that stage tells us exactly how brands think culture wants to feel right now.

👉 Question for you: Which Super Bowl 2026 ad or moment actually moved you? Drop your hot take in the comments.

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Millennials & Gen Z are redefining concerts as essential spaces for connection, belonging, and shared experience.

In this episode of Make The Way, cultural strategist Mike Fair explores why concerts matter more than ever to Millennials and Gen Z. From rising ticket prices and fashion-forward fandom to the emotional power of being present together in a digital-first world.

This conversation unpacks how live music has evolved beyond entertainment into a modern cultural ritual rooted in identity, community, and meaning. Mike reflects on personal experiences in the music industry and examines how post-pandemic realities, economic shifts, and connection fatigue have reshaped the value of shared cultural moments.

Make The Way is a culture-first vlog series decoding how Millennials and Gen Z are burning old rules and rewriting the codes of modern life—through work, rest, creativity, food, wellness, and community.

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In this first episode of Make The Way, award-winning brand and cultural strategist Mike Fair breaks down the mindset shaping today’s culture and why traditional demographics no longer explain how people live, work, rest, create, and connect.

After 20 years working on world-class brands across advertising, marketing, and public relations, Mike noticed one question kept coming up: How do we reach Millennials and Gen Z? The problem? Most conversations rely on tired stereotypes instead of real insight.

In this video, Mike introduces the MillZ mindset a shared philosophy between Millennials and Gen Z rooted in rewriting old rules, building new systems, and designing lives that feel intentional and custom. From work and rest to food, family, creativity, and wellness, MillZ isn’t adapting to culture they’re remaking it.

Make The Way is a space where culture, strategy, and personal exploration collide. Expect conversations on modern identity, generational shifts, creativity, fitness, travel, food, and what it looks like to build a life that actually fits.

If you’re curious about cultural change, generational behavior, or how mindset drives the future, you’re in the right place.

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