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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.

The Evolution of Wiping: How Dude Wipes Is Schooling Legacy Brands One Bathroom Break At A Time

15 July 2025 · 5 min read

The Evolution of Wiping: How Dude Wipes Is Schooling Legacy Brands One Bathroom Break At A Time

Not every breakthrough campaign starts with a million-dollar budget or a celebrity endorsement. Sometimes, it starts with tree bark in a glass case, and a perfectly timed joke about Uranus.

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Sun Bum’s Community Loyalty Program That Doesn’t Care How Much You Spend

14 July 2025 · 4 min read

Sun Bum’s Community Loyalty Program That Doesn’t Care How Much You Spend

Most loyalty programs are like gym memberships in January. Full of good intentions, but nobody really wants to keep up with them. Punch cards, reward points, discounts, they’ve all become background noise.

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Why Everyone’s Talking About Olipop’s Soda Stories

11 July 2025 · 5 min read

Why Everyone’s Talking About Olipop’s Soda Stories

There’s something about soda that used to feel… simple. Not just the taste, but the moment it created. A cold can from your grandma’s fridge. A fizzy reward after school with friends. Soda was less about the drink and mo

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Sonic’s Pickle Trend Moment Was Absurd—and It Was Perfect

11 July 2025 · 4 min read

Sonic’s Pickle Trend Moment Was Absurd—and It Was Perfect

There’s something oddly thrilling about watching pickles rain from the sky. Not CGI. Not animation. Actual pickles. And this summer, Sonic Drive-In made it happen.

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How Pacsun’s Denim Days Blends Nostalgia With TikTok Magic

11 July 2025 · 3 min read

How Pacsun’s Denim Days Blends Nostalgia With TikTok Magic

It’s wild how things come full circle. Not long ago, shopping malls felt like a fading relic, replaced by instant shipping and endless online carts. But now, Gen Z is bringing those very malls back to life, right where m

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Why User-Generated Content Is The Future And Powerade Just Proved It

10 July 2025 · 4 min read

Why User-Generated Content Is The Future And Powerade Just Proved It

Let’s talk about Powerade, but not in the usual way. Forget sidelines and athletes chugging electrolytes during timeouts. This time, Powerade showed up not on the court but deep in the world of TikTok, dancing straight i

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KFC’s “Comeback Era” proves how brands can grow through bold, honest rebranding

8 July 2025 · 4 min read

KFC’s “Comeback Era” proves how brands can grow through bold, honest rebranding

KFC has been around for what feels like forever. Everyone knows the red bucket, the 11 herbs and spices, and the smiling face of Colonel Sanders.

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Why An Emotional Connection With Singing Backpacks Made Gen Z Care About JanSport

8 July 2025 · 4 min read

Why An Emotional Connection With Singing Backpacks Made Gen Z Care About JanSport

For a long time, JanSport was the brand equivalent of your childhood lunchbox: practical, reliable, and very easy to forget. Sure, it had a legacy; most Millennials probably owned one.

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Keep It Original: Why Ben’s Original Is Winning With Realness

7 July 2025 · 4 min read

Keep It Original: Why Ben’s Original Is Winning With Realness

Back in 2020, Uncle Ben’s became Ben’s Original. It was more than a name change, it was a reset. The rebrand wasn’t just about optics or cleaning up outdated branding.

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Can Lululemon make a federal case out of ‘dupe culture’?

2 July 2025 · 5 min read

Can Lululemon make a federal case out of ‘dupe culture’?

Lululemon is not just a name you see on workout gear; it’s a lifestyle brand that has created a loyal community around quality, style, and performance. But here’s the twist: lately, the brand is dealing with a surge of “

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How Sprite’s “Hurts Real Good” campaign brings the heat

2 July 2025 · 5 min read

How Sprite’s “Hurts Real Good” campaign brings the heat

You don’t need a crystal ball to see what Gen Z wants; they’ve been loud and clear. Bold flavors. Cultural relevance. Something fun, something real, something that doesn’t feel like a brand trying too hard.

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Adidas Originals leans into cultural influence with a bold new campaign

1 July 2025 · 5 min read

Adidas Originals leans into cultural influence with a bold new campaign

Adidas has been around long enough to know what works and what doesn’t. But even legacy brands sometimes need to remind the world who they are.

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