Kyiv-Based Bickerstaff.734 Balances Wartime Work With ‘Ukrainian Creativity’

Building a bomb shelter should never have been in any agency’s office plans, but the daily truth in Ukraine makes that a necessity. And for Polina Blyzniuk, catching up on work in a shelter has become a comfortable alternative to refreshing her phone for bad news. “Even when there’s an air alert, it’s easier to…

Watch at 12 p.m. ET: Purpose marketing hits and misses from BBC, Sky Sports, Smucker’s, Hyundai and more

Purpose marketing expert Thomas Kolster explores the best and worst of some new campaigns.

Jameela Jamil Isn’t Perfect, So She’s Giving Grace to ‘Problematic’ Brands

Trigger Warning: This article contains references to eating disorders In 2018, Jameela Jamil opened Instagram and clicked the “search” icon button. It led her to the “Discovery” tab, where up popped an image carousel showcasing famous women with numbers written across their body. The figures detailed each woman’s weight and measurements. After interacting with that…

The top 5 creative campaigns you need to know about right now

This week’s eyebrow-raising work ranges from a loud and colorful McDonald’s spot to quiet films for Instagram.

Stanley hires GSD&M as its first TikTok agency of record

The Austin-based agency will oversee Stanley’s TikTok strategy and content creation, among other responsibilities.

Top 100 Lifestyle Trends in August – From Sleep-Friendly Cookies to Upcycled Ingredient Ice Creams (TOPLIST)

(TrendHunter.com) In August 2023, the world of lifestyle witnessed a plethora of fascinating trends that offered refreshing takes on health, wellness, and sustainability. Among the standout innovations were Sleep-…

Perma-Dark Wash Denim – Levi's Stay Dark Technology Preserves the Color of Jeans

(TrendHunter.com) Dark wash denim’s enduring appeal lies in the way it can effortlessly transition between casual and formal settings, yet its susceptibility to fading over time has been a concern—and it’…

Top 100 Design Trends in August – From Revamped Museum Interiors to Playful Furniture Exhibits (TOPLIST)

(TrendHunter.com) These August 2023 design trends range from revamped museum interiors to playful furniture exhibits.

A standout example of modernized historic architecture is Studio Besau-Marguerre’s recent…

Top 100 Eco Trends in August – From Carbon-Negative Beers to Sustainable Luxury Buildings (TOPLIST)

(TrendHunter.com) These August 2023 Eco Trends demonstrate a growing commitment to environmental responsibility across diverse sectors, showcasing innovations like carbon-negative beverages and eco-conscious luxury…

Dependable Multi-Console Controllers – The 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller is Durably Built

(TrendHunter.com) The 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller is a dependable peripheral built with the demands of avid gamers in mind to help them easily maintain their gameplay without having to worry about unwanted…

Diminutive Desktop Gamer PCs – The Beelink GTR7 Pro Packs a Ryzen 9 7949HS Processor

(TrendHunter.com) Gaming computers are often associated with their large construction that requires ample desktop space for placement, but the Beelink GTR7 Pro is here to help effectively change the game. The PC is…

Aromatic Anime-Themed Perfumes – These Studio Ghibli Perfumes Come in Three Scents

(TrendHunter.com) These Studio Ghibli perfumes have been created in collaboration with Fernanda as a series of scents for avid fans of the animation studio in Japan to pick up this summer.

The fragrance collection…

Phone-Free Tourist Islands – Ulko-Tammio Promotes Digital Detox and Connection with Nature

(TrendHunter.com) The fully phone-free tourist island is now a reality in the Eastern Gulf of Finland National Park. Embracing the crucial need for a digital detox in the Internet age,  Ulko-Tammio encourages…

A New Frontier for Travel Scammers: A.I.-Generated Guidebooks

Shoddy guidebooks are flooding Amazon. Their authors claim to be renowned travel writers, but are they A.I. inventions? And how big is the problem?

Premium Retro Mobile Phones – Nokia Presents the Nokia 150 and Nokia 130 as 'Dumb Phones'

(TrendHunter.com) Nokia takes a unique angle with its latest launch of phones in the form of the 2023 versions of the Nokia 130 and the Nokia 150. Both of these are known as ‘dumb phones’ and nod to retro…

DesiCreative Saturday Link Pack

A collection of interesting reads over the weekend:

‘Perfectly Imperfect’: Resurfacing the Soul of Social Media in the Era of AI.

How Looney Tunes overhauled its social media strategy to become more relevant.

As Digital Media Falters, Betches Hits Its Stride, Expanding Headcount and Revenue Streams.

Creator marketing news and trends—Fashion Nova collabs with NPC streamer Pinkydoll, YouTube takes on TikTok.

Expert tips to build resilience and help you survive the design industry.

Illustrator David Huang on why not being productive has helped to improve his craft

Why brands should treat all their agencies like small agencies.

DesiCreative Saturday Link Pack

A collection of interesting reads over the weekend:

‘Perfectly Imperfect’: Resurfacing the Soul of Social Media in the Era of AI.

How Looney Tunes overhauled its social media strategy to become more relevant.

As Digital Media Falters, Betches Hits Its Stride, Expanding Headcount and Revenue Streams.

Creator marketing news and trends—Fashion Nova collabs with NPC streamer Pinkydoll, YouTube takes on TikTok.

Expert tips to build resilience and help you survive the design industry.

Illustrator David Huang on why not being productive has helped to improve his craft

Why brands should treat all their agencies like small agencies.

Fully Customizable Mechanical Keyboards – The Nomad Keyboard by Work Louder is Customizable

(TrendHunter.com) The Nomad keyboard designed by Work Louder is a mechanical design that allows owners to have full control of their workspace. It offers the addition of knobs and buttons for physical aspects that…

Julia Scully, Influential Photography Editor and Memoirist, Dies at 94

She oversaw Modern Photography for 20 years and wrote an acclaimed book about her rough-and-tumble childhood, some of it spent in an orphanage and in remote Alaska.

Radically Redesigned Off-Road SUVs – The 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Has a Hybrid Motor and Lower Price

(TrendHunter.com) The 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser has been shown off by the automotive brand as a radical redesign of the original off-road model that promises to provide impressive handling, efficiency and style.

The…