Messi Helps Brands Kick Off 2026 World Cup Campaigns at Copa América

Copa America kicked off a summer of soccer in 2024, but it’s the start of a long road to the North American World Cup in 2026 for marketers, broadcasters and brands. As the United States hosts 16 teams from North, Central and South America and the Caribbean during the South American Football Confederation (Conmebol)’s quadrennial…

After Thursday’s Debate, Conservative Media Finds It Hard Not to Gloat

Many conservative commentators have said President Biden’s performance during the debate was a sweeping validation of the alarm bells they’d been ringing for years about his age.

Messi Helps Brands Kick Off 2026 World Cup Campaigns at Copa América

Copa America kicked off a summer of soccer in 2024, but it’s the start of a long road to the North American World Cup in 2026 for marketers, broadcasters and brands. As the United States hosts 16 teams from North, Central and South America and the Caribbean during the South American Football Confederation (Conmebol)’s quadrennial…

From Vintage to Visionary: The Future of Urban Outfitters

On this episode of The Speed of Culture podcast, Suzy founder and host Matt Britton is joined by Dmitri Siegel, chief creative, brand and digital officer at Urban Outfitters. They explore how Urban Outfitters leverages in-store experiences to drive social media engagement, the balance between creativity and performance marketing, and the evolving expectations of Gen…

How Tom Hanks’s Son Spawned a Hateful Meme Online

When Chet Hanks first used the phrase “white boy summer,” it seemed to be done ironically. Now it has been appropriated around the world by white supremacists and other hate groups.

From Vintage to Visionary: The Future of Urban Outfitters

On this episode of The Speed of Culture podcast, Suzy founder and host Matt Britton is joined by Dmitri Siegel, chief creative, brand and digital officer at Urban Outfitters. They explore how Urban Outfitters leverages in-store experiences to drive social media engagement, the balance between creativity and performance marketing, and the evolving expectations of Gen…

Top 70 Autos Trends in July – From Brushless Motor Electric Bikes to Stylish Compact SUV Designs (TOPLIST)

(TrendHunter.com) The July 2024 autos trends can be summarized by improvements in both performance and efficiency for electric vehicles, as well as new notable design choices for traditional vehicles. Additionally,…

5 Stark Stats Showing AI’s Unsustainable Impact

The energy required for the surge in artificial intelligence and large language models like ChatGPT is creating a new set of sustainability challenges for brands and agencies. Generative AI is rapidly changing how marketers do their jobs, improving systems and streamlining tedious processes. As the deadlines for corporate net zero targets inch nearer, the use…

How Partisan Media Covered the Supreme Court’s Trump Immunity Decision

Liberal outlets criticized the ruling as a biased move from a conservative Supreme Court. Conservative commentators admonished Democrats for opposing it.

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THE ORIGINAL?
Velocity Eyewear Store – 2020
« Get addicted »
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Agency : Milestone Dentsu, New Delhi (India)
LESS ORIGINAL
Travel Value Fashion Eyewear Store – 2024
« Find your favorite shades at the airport »
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Agency : Knowit Oslo (Norway)

Creating Viral Magic: Charm La’Donna’s Choreography Journey

Dancing is a universal language. Spend just five minutes online and you’ll see how some dances have become viral sensations worldwide. Choreographer Charm La’Donna is responsible for many of these popular dances. La’Donna is a prominent choreographer, dancer, director and creative director who is inspired by instinct. She began her career by touring with Madonna…

5 Stark Stats Showing AI’s Unsustainable Impact

The energy required for the surge in artificial intelligence and large language models like ChatGPT is creating a new set of sustainability challenges for brands and agencies. Generative AI is rapidly changing how marketers do their jobs, improving systems and streamlining tedious processes. As the deadlines for corporate net zero targets inch nearer, the use…

Hasbro Makes Big Play on Prime Video Ads With Play-Doh, Peppa Pig

Hasbro didn’t just toy with the idea of Prime Video’s new ad tier. An early adopter of Prime Video’s ad-supported inventory, the toy and entertainment company has seen significant success in the first months of 2024, according to a new Amazon Ads blog. Through campaigns for Peppa Pig and Play-Doh, the company has increased toy…

Effie Case Study: How McDonald’s and W+K NY Executed the Cactus Plant Flea Market Happy Meal

In 2022, McDonald’s set out to jumpstart its marketing efforts to build more brand love with more than just kids. Going for the young adult market meant appealing to Gen Z’s sense of nostalgia. The brand and its agency partner Wieden+Kennedy, had already succeeded with its “Famous Orders,” where celebrities like Mariah Carey, J Balvin…

Top 70 Autos Trends in July – From Brushless Motor Electric Bikes to Stylish Compact SUV Designs (TOPLIST)

(TrendHunter.com) The July 2024 autos trends can be summarized by improvements in both performance and efficiency for electric vehicles, as well as new notable design choices for traditional vehicles. Additionally,…

Elections, Olympics, Cookies, Oh My! Approaches to Experimentation in 2H 2024

The next 6-to-12 months present marketers and brands with a potent concoction of phenomena that are sure to, at a minimum, cause shifts in media economics and, at a maximum, completely upend entire advertising programs and their measurement models. Add to the mix the emotional instability these events cause in us as consumers, and we’re…

Top 70 Autos Trends in July – From Brushless Motor Electric Bikes to Stylish Compact SUV Designs (TOPLIST)

(TrendHunter.com) The July 2024 autos trends can be summarized by improvements in both performance and efficiency for electric vehicles, as well as new notable design choices for traditional vehicles. Additionally,…

Top 70 Autos Trends in July – From Brushless Motor Electric Bikes to Stylish Compact SUV Designs (TOPLIST)

(TrendHunter.com) The July 2024 autos trends can be summarized by improvements in both performance and efficiency for electric vehicles, as well as new notable design choices for traditional vehicles. Additionally,…

Top 65 Mobile Trends in July – From Premium Audio Tablet Models to Futuristic Racer Smartphones (TOPLIST)

(TrendHunter.com) This list of July 2024 mobile trends encapsulates not only advancements in mobile smartphone devices, but also notable accessories, applications, and initiatives across the industry.

One of the…

Ozy Media Founder Takes the Stand to Deny Fraud Allegations

Carlos Watson was questioned after Ozy investors, former employees and bankers testified for the prosecution in his trial.