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Brand Campaigns

In-depth breakdowns of the brand campaigns that shaped culture, from Nike and Apple to Super Bowl ads and challenger brands making noise. We analyse what worked, why it worked, and what marketers can steal.

7 August 2025 · 5 min read

Neutrogena taps into ‘steamy’ #BookTok trend with sultry short stories

When a skincare giant like Neutrogena decides to launch a new product, you’d expect them to stick to glossy ads, celebrity endorsements, and maybe a couple of influencer tutorials. But this time, they leaned into somethi

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6 August 2025 · 4 min read

The Domino’s Advertisement That Turned A Burger Into Bite-Size Bragging Rights

The fast-food wars have a new front, and it’s not about who has the crispiest fries or the gooiest cheese pull. Domino’s has decided to challenge burger chains over something more strategic: value.

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6 August 2025 · 4 min read

How The Maeve Brand Became Anthropologie’s Next Big Bet

When a fashion label starts as a small line inside a bigger retailer, the story usually ends with it staying tucked away in the corner racks. Anthropologie had other plans. They took Maeve, a private label quietly buildi

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5 August 2025 · 4 min read

Kroger’s Sonic Ecosystem Is More Than Background Noise

Kroger isn’t exactly the new kid on the block. Founded in 1883, we’ve seen the grocery business morph from corner shops to sprawling, warehouse-sized supermarkets. Along the way, Kroger folded brands like Ralphs, King So

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5 August 2025 · 4 min read

McDonald’s Branding Strategy: The Comeback of McDonaldland

If you grew up with McDonald’s, you probably remember Ronald McDonald, Grimace, Hamburglar, and Birdie. They weren’t just mascots; they were part of a bizarre, colorful world that made a Happy Meal feel like an event.

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4 August 2025 · 3 min read

Inside The Carl’s Jr. Alix Earle Campaign TikTok Couldn’t Stop Watching

When most fast food brands jump on a pop culture moment, you get a collectible cup or maybe a quick TV spot with a throwback jingle.

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1 August 2025 · 4 min read

The Bold Sports Move Putting Kellanova In The Kellogg Company News Spotlight

When most fast food brands jump on a pop culture moment, you get a collectible cup or maybe a quick TV spot with a throwback jingle.

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1 August 2025 · 4 min read

From NFL to WWE: Disney’s Advertising Strategy For The Streaming Era

When most fast food brands jump on a pop culture moment, you get a collectible cup or maybe a quick TV spot with a throwback jingle.

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21 July 2025 · 4 min read

Forget Flashy Ads, Target’s Back-To-School Campaign Speaks Human

Liquid Death has never done “normal.” While most bottled water brands lean on snowcapped mountains and vague promises of purity, Liquid Death leans on skulls, death metal typography, and the suggestion that you should “m

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Puma Shows Why Digital Goods Aren’t Just Cool, They’re Cultural Currency

17 July 2025 · 5 min read

Puma Shows Why Digital Goods Aren’t Just Cool, They’re Cultural Currency

A few years ago, a virtual sneaker shop inside a video game might’ve sounded like a marketing stunt. Now? It’s one of the sharpest moves in brand and marketing strategy.

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Why This Budget-Friendly Wedding Feels Bigger Than Bezos

17 July 2025 · 4 min read

Why This Budget-Friendly Wedding Feels Bigger Than Bezos

The luxury wedding scene is usually a game of “who spent it best.” So when JCPenney launched its $10,000 wedding campaign, just as Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez were throwing a megayacht-sized bash in Italy, it felt like

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This Fortnite activation proves Gen Z doesn’t hate brands. They hate bad ones.

16 July 2025 · 4 min read

This Fortnite activation proves Gen Z doesn’t hate brands. They hate bad ones.

Let’s be real: Gen Z isn’t watching TV commercials. They’re skipping YouTube ads, muting TikToks, and blocking banners. This is a generation fluent in dodging marketing. So how do brands even stand a chance?

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