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Introducing Mercer + Black. Private marketing counsel for founders and modern decision-makers

Mercer + Black is private marketing counsel for founders and high-net-worth individuals at pivotal moments. Whether you're raising capital, refining your narrative, or evaluating your marketing spend, we provide discreet, senior-level support without the overhead of a full agency. Built by the team at 2113 Labs, Mercer + Black bridges the gap between personal ambition and strategic execution.

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Oct 151 min read

Marketing a Game in 2025: Creative Strategies That Deliver

In a neon-lit cyberpunk city, a young person stands among the crowd. They wear a high-tech jacket with glowing details and an illuminated...

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May 142 min read

First-person view of a cyberpunk-style video game where a female player discovers glowing in-game credits, with neon lights and a futuristic cityscape in the background.

Effective Marketing Strategies Most Brands Overlook

In a world flooded with trend-chasing and sameness, today’s most innovative brands are quietly winning by doing what others overlook. From partnering with micro-influencers to tapping into emerging platforms and cultural microcurrents, these under-the-radar strategies aren’t just different—they’re effective. Here’s how forward-thinking marketers are rewriting the playbook while everyone else is busy refreshing their feeds.

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May 12 min read

Are We Forgetting How to Have Fun?

There was a time when marketing was celebrated, not just tolerated. People had favorite commercials, quoted taglines, and looked forward to

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Mar 282 min read