Gillette Venus and Princess Nokia Talk Proper Self Care With Another Adorable Singing Pube

When it comes to women’s health and sexual wellness, it’s no surprise that certain terminology is still seen as taboo or censored. However, Gillette Venus is standing against the taboo by giving the word “pubic” all the love and attention it deserves, especially when it comes to proper self care and hygiene. To further help…

Quip’s Biting New Campaign Wants to Save Us From Ourselves

It’s only been a mere two months since DTC oral care company Quip chose Mother LA as its AOR, and the agency’s first campaign is already here with teeth as part of its new brand platform of “human-proof oral care.” The ominously named “Save Your Teeth From You” campaign thankfully does not feature anything too…

Bloom Aims to Support Marketers in the Workplace by Demystifying Menopause

In an effort to demystify and destigmatize menopause to marketing and communications businesses, Bloom–the British organization to support and encourage women working in communications–will set out its “Menofesto.” Bloom, which operates with the mission to ensure that every woman is given equal opportunities in the communications industry, has published research to better understand the impact…

This OOH Campaign Captures the Hypocrisy in States Most Impacted by Roe v Wade Overturn

Just before the ruling overturning of Roe v. Wade was announced, Stix, a medically backed reproductive and vaginal health brand, had already begun amplifying the need for access to reproductive health resources. Following the ruling, Stix launched its first OOH campaign “Restart” in an effort to highlight the need for reproductive rights. The billboards illustrate…

Pete Davidson Loans His Face (and Other Parts) to Manscaped as Its Newest Partner

Using a brand faithfully doesn’t necessarily qualify you to be a spokesperson. In this case, however, the experience might really come in, uh, handy. Grooming and lifestyle brand Manscaped has tapped comedian Pete Davidson for a four-year brand partnership deal. But based on the 30-second spot announcing the new team-up, things aren’t off to the…

The Vagina Academy Is Now in Session: Meet the Brand Offering Shame-Free Education About Vulvas

Vulva and vaginal education is still severely lacking around the world–so much so that in the U.K., just 6% of women said they learned about intimate health conditions through school and university education, while 60% only found out about vaginal infections when they first experienced them. Enter the Vagina Academy, an unfiltered and shame-free educational…

Gymshark Celebrates LGBTQ+ Communities With a Campaign Focused on Their Stories

Gymshark, a British fitness and apparel brand with a robust social media presence, is celebrating LGBTQ+ communities beyond Pride month with a new campaign focused on their unique journeys with identity, love, struggle, successes and progress. To inspire and educate the upcoming generation of LGBTQ+ athletes looking to break into the space, Gymshark launched “Pride…

Bodyform’s Surreal Ad Tackles Another Taboo: the Period Sleep Gap

Search online for the words “woman sleeping,” and what will typically come up is a flood of serene, airbrushed images of picture-perfect women in repose. In media, “when you see a woman in bed, either she’s having great sex with a man or having the best sleep of her life and looks amazing. She wakes…

Planned Parenthood Responds to Supreme Court Ruling With Galvanizing Ad, ‘Force of Nature’

When Justice Samuel Alito’s opinion draft for overturning Roe v. Wade leaked last month, an outpour of urgency was seen across the country–more specifically, calls for resources, support, protests and justice reached new heights. In response to the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade last Friday, Planned Parenthood launched a new spot titled…

P&G’s Period Education Campaign Wins Sustainable Development Goals Grand Prix at Cannes

For decades, Indian schools have not taught girls about their periods, so Procter & Gamble decided to do something about it. The resulting campaign, “The Missing Chapter,” earned the top prize at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity for Sustainable Development Goals on Friday. The Glass Lion for Change went to “Data Tienda,” a…

The Twist Behind This Photo Exhibit Reveals a Gut-Wrenching Truth About Suicide

[Sensitive content: This article mentions suicide. If you’re struggling with mental illness or having suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.] This week, passers-by on London’s South Bank–one of the city’s busiest areas stretching along the River Thames–can stroll through an installation of 50 large-scale portraits of people smiling. The men and…

Queen Latifah on Why She Took the ‘It’s Bigger Than Me’ Campaign on Tour

Last October, entertainment icon Queen Latifah teamed up with pharmaceutical brand Novo Nordisk for “It’s Bigger Than Me,” a campaign aiming to change the conversation surrounding obesity. Through the lens of her extensive acting career, Latifah examined how obesity is often regarded as an easily preventable state worthy of shame instead of a valid medical…

Eos Hilariously Peeps Into the Inner Thoughts of Shavers During Any Relatable Occasion

Shaving can feel like more of a necessity during the summer, when the heat makes people consider just how much skin–and hair–they want to show. Eos and agency Mischief @ No Fixed Address are using a summer “Shaving Skincare for Anyone & Anywhere” campaign to spotlight the many places on their body people shave, ranging…

Health Companies Dominate the List of America’s Most Trusted Brands

Health and safety still weigh heavy on the minds of American consumers more than two years since the outbreak of Covid-19. The brands U.S. adults trust most are Band-Aid, Lysol and Clorox, according to new research from decision intelligence company Morning Consult. CVS Pharmacy, which received a boost in reputation for distributing Covid-19 vaccines, also…

Infographic: Every Company Is Now in the Empathy Business

Your marketing department may be in the empathy business, but it’s time to make that a company policy. Two years of disruption have culminated in the ongoing Great Resignation. But while companies scramble to fill open positions, the employees who stayed need the kind of mental and emotional support they’re not used to providing. A…

Birth Control Users Are ‘Un-Apologizing’ On Behalf of Their Vaginas

Menstruation and reproductive health are often stigmatized, but hormonal birth control ring maker Annovera is looking to change the narrative. A new spot from McCann Worldgroup airing though social, digital and online video ads urges women to “Un-apologize” and embrace what they want and don’t want in life and in a contraceptive. The spot, which…

Single Milk Drinkers, Beware: A2’s Oddball Ad Peeks Into the Life of a Catfish Master

Anyone who experiences lactose intolerance or related digestive issues knows that the cost of a glass of milk can go beyond the dollar amount. However, milk has changed a lot over the years, and new options could provide a little relief. Leaning into showing consumers that some milks are easier on the body than others,…

A Pair of Testicles Explores Freedom From Hair in Debut Veet Men Film

A buddy movie for a set of balls is essentially the outline for a brand campaign to promote Veet Men–an intimate hair removal kit targeting a new consumer base for the RB-owned brand. Veet is known as a brand which produces several hair removal solutions aimed at women for “different skin types, different styles and…

Young Influentials: Rod Thill Is Using TikTok to Discuss Mental Health

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, though discussions around the topic have become more common year-round over the last few years. On social platforms, people are sharing their experiences dealing with issues like anxiety, depression and even dissociative identity disorder. TikTok creator Rod Thill has found freedom by being open with his struggles with mental…

Hinge Funds Aspiring Mental Health Professionals Who Want to Help Marginalized Communities

It can be hard to seek mental health care when you can’t find a provider you can connect with and who understands your problems. That issue is especially prevalent in marginalized communities given that, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, only one in four mental health counselors are people of color. Furthermore, The…