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This episode spotlights the seven deadly sins of writing a creative brief, arguing that a flawed brief can derail even the most talented creative teams by sending them in the wrong direction. It provides an overview of common mistakes, such as obscurity (being vague) and gluttony (providing too much irrelevant information), which confuse the project's goal. Other sins discussed include aimlessness (lacking clear, measurable objectives), pride (focusing on the client's preferences instead of the audience), and conformity (failing to articulate the unique selling proposition). It stresses that a good brief must also avoid ruin by clearly stating budget and timeline constraints, and blindness by ensuring all stakeholders review and approve the brief before work begins. Ultimately, it presents the brief as the essential blueprint and foundation for successful creative work.

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