Dr. Anastasia Kārkliņa Gabriel is a cultural theorist and strategist whose work examines the power of culture and its influence on us. With a PhD in cultural studies from Duke University, she has consulted for the world’s largest brands at global research and creative agencies like Wieden+Kennedy, Dentsu Creative, McCann New York, and Kantar. Featured by the AMA, ANA, Cannes Lions, and Advertising Week, among others, her commentary infuses marketing practice with academic insight into how culture shapes norms, influences perceptions, and drives creative change. A social critic and lifelong activist, Dr. Gabriel is the author of the award-winning book Cultural Intelligence for Marketers.
Why do people increasingly espouse socially conscious values but continue to buy brands that are not sustainable?
How does the tension between intensified polarisation in politics and growing multiculturalism in the demographics shape what people want, need, and desire from brands?
How is Gen Alpha changing the consumer landscape?
Work sampleCultural Relevance in Times of Uncertainty (Cannes Lions 2024)