Michael David Rosario-Muriel

Michael David Rosario-Muriel

Michael is a current undergraduate student at Loyola University Maryland. With his education in writing and digital media, he aims to tell stories that stick with people after the first read.

Brand Activism

Should Companies Take Political Stances?

Jul 14, 2026

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2 min read

Should Companies Take Political Stances?

How political stances became part of modern brand strategy.

Michael David Rosario-Muriel

Marketing

Jul 10, 2026

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2 min read

Why Brands Are Trying to Become People

How brands use meme marketing to build personality, earn attention, and stay memorable when audiences are not actively shopping.

Michael David Rosario-Muriel

Advertising

When Does Marketing Become Manipulation?

Jul 7, 2026

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3 min read

When Does Marketing Become Manipulation?

The psychology behind marketing is powerful- but where does influence end and manipulation begin?

Michael David Rosario-Muriel

Album Release

How Drake Turned ICEMAN Into a Cultural Event Before it Even Released

Jul 2, 2026

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2 min read

How Drake Turned ICEMAN Into a Cultural Event Before it Even Released

How Drake’s ICEMAN rollout shows that mystery, scarcity, and cultural timing can turn a music release into a full-scale marketing event.

Michael David Rosario-Muriel

Invincible

Is Amazon Trading Animation Quality for Audience Attention?

Jul 1, 2026

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2 min read

Is Amazon Trading Animation Quality for Audience Attention?

The controversy isn't just about animation. It's about the cost of keeping audiences engaged.

Michael David Rosario-Muriel

Framing

Spirit Airlines Accidentally Mastered Rage Marketing

Jun 20, 2026

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2 min read

Spirit Airlines Accidentally Mastered Rage Marketing

How Spirit Airlines became more appreciated after people realized the “bad” cheap option was still better than having no cheap option at all.

Michael David Rosario-Muriel

Viral Marketing

Jun 10, 2026

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2 min read

Avatar’s Biggest Strength Isn’t Animation- It’s Anticipation

Discover how strategic previews, fan speculation, and behind-the-scenes glimpses transform incomplete Avatar footage into a powerful marketing tool that keeps audiences engaged long before release day.

Michael David Rosario-Muriel

Gaming

The PlayStation License Controversy Is Bigger Than Sony

Jun 8, 2026

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2 min read

The PlayStation License Controversy Is Bigger Than Sony

How a misunderstood PlayStation policy sparked a much larger debate about digital ownership and consumer trust.

Michael David Rosario-Muriel

Digital Media

Apr 24, 2026

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2 min read

The Trisha Paytas Rebrand

An analysis of how Trisha Paytas shifted from controversy-driven content to a stabilized lifestyle brand, highlighting how platform dynamics, audience turnover, and strategic consistency can reshape a creator’s public image over time.

Michael David Rosario-Muriel

Michael David Rosario-Muriel

Should Companies Take Political Stances?

Why Brands Are Trying to Become People

When Does Marketing Become Manipulation?

How Drake Turned ICEMAN Into a Cultural Event Before it Even Released

Is Amazon Trading Animation Quality for Audience Attention?

Spirit Airlines Accidentally Mastered Rage Marketing

Avatar’s Biggest Strength Isn’t Animation- It’s Anticipation

The PlayStation License Controversy Is Bigger Than Sony

The Trisha Paytas Rebrand

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