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Lacoste revives "Life is a Beautiful Sport" with BETC Paris
Lacoste | 27.04.2026

Lacoste revives "Life is a Beautiful Sport" with BETC Paris

Lacoste revives its signature slogan in a Parisian film with Novak Djokovic, developed with BETC Paris and timed for Roland-Garros.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas revealed as brand ambassador for Bentley in new campaign
Bentley | 16.04.2026

Priyanka Chopra Jonas revealed as brand ambassador for Bentley in new campaign

Bentley Motors unveils a new campaign starring Priyanka Chopra Jonas in her debut role as a leading global ambassador for the brand

Apple Marks 50 Years of Thinking Different with Global Celebrations
Apple | 13.03.2026

Apple Marks 50 Years of Thinking Different with Global Celebrations

Apple opened its 50th anniversary with Alicia Keys at Apple Grand Central — the first stop in a month-long global program.


Starbucks Celebrates the Craft of Espresso in New Film by David Gelb
Starbucks | 06.03.2026

Starbucks Celebrates the Craft of Espresso in New Film by David Gelb

Starbucks launches 'The Magic of Coffee,' a craft espresso film by Chef's Table director David Gelb, debuting March 6, 2026.

Disney premieres 'Through Time' to open its 2026 brand campaign
Disney | 31.12.2025

Disney premieres 'Through Time' to open its 2026 brand campaign

Disney opens its 2026 brand campaign with 'Through Time', an emotional spot that follows one family across generations of Disney memories.

Coca-Cola upgrades its “Holidays Are Coming” campaign with generative AI
Coca-Cola | 03.11.2025

Coca-Cola upgrades its “Holidays Are Coming” campaign with generative AI

Coca-Cola uses generative AI to update its “Holidays Are Coming” campaign, producing festive truck imagery faster and at scale while maintaining its long-standing holiday tradition.


Barbour's Third Aardman Christmas Film Stars Wallace & Gromit
Barbour | 01.11.2025

Barbour's Third Aardman Christmas Film Stars Wallace & Gromit

Barbour's 2025 Christmas film with Aardman stars Wallace & Gromit for the first time, alongside a limited Re-Loved jacket run for Oxfam.

Levi's and Barbour launch first joint collection
Levi's & Barbour | 30.10.2025

Levi's and Barbour launch first joint collection

Levi's and Barbour release their first joint collection, blending denim heritage with waxed cotton craftsmanship from 30 October 2025.

Apple’s “Design is how it works” campaign: reinforcing simplicity as a brand philosophy
Apple | 15.10.2025

Apple’s “Design is how it works” campaign: reinforcing simplicity as a brand philosophy

Apple’s “Design is how it works” campaign continues the company’s long tradition of positioning design not as decoration, but as a core functional principle. The campaign revisits one of Apple’s most enduring ideas, originally associated with Steve Jobs: that effective design is defined less by appearance and more by how seamlessly a product behaves in real-world use.


Lacoste turns its crocodile into a GOAT for Novak Djokovic
Lacoste | 25.08.2025

Lacoste turns its crocodile into a GOAT for Novak Djokovic

Lacoste reshapes its crocodile into a GOAT for Novak Djokovic, launching a five-piece capsule from its Fifth Avenue flagship.

Coca-Cola refreshes Share a Coke to engage Gen Z through personalised and digital experiences
Coca-Cola | 26.03.2025

Coca-Cola refreshes Share a Coke to engage Gen Z through personalised and digital experiences

Coca-Cola refreshes the “Share a Coke” campaign to engage Gen Z by combining personalised packaging with digital experiences, interactive tools, and social sharing features that deepen consumer connection.

"We, Robot": Tesla's Theatrical Reframing as a Technology and Robotics Brand
Tesla | 10.10.2024

"We, Robot": Tesla's Theatrical Reframing as a Technology and Robotics Brand

Tesla's "We, Robot" (2024) unveiled the Cybercab at Warner Bros. a brand pivot from car company to autonomy platform.


Levi’s Reimagined Its Cultural Legacy With a Beyoncé-Led Global Campaign
Levi's | 29.09.2024

Levi’s Reimagined Its Cultural Legacy With a Beyoncé-Led Global Campaign

Levi’s partnered with Beyoncé in its “REIIMAGINE” campaign, using her cultural influence to reinterpret classic ads and reposition denim through a modern, female-driven lens.

Nike launches Winning Isn't For Everyone for the Paris Olympics
Nike | 21.07.2024

Nike launches Winning Isn't For Everyone for the Paris Olympics

Nike returns to its competitive edge with Winning Isn't For Everyone, a Wieden+Kennedy Portland film narrated by Willem Dafoe.

Bentley’s “How do you Bentley?” campaign: redefining luxury as a personal mindset
Bentley | 10.06.2024

Bentley’s “How do you Bentley?” campaign: redefining luxury as a personal mindset

With the launch of “How do you Bentley?”, Bentley shifts from traditional automotive marketing toward a broader, lifestyle-driven brand positioning. The campaign is not centered on cars alone, but on how individuals engage with luxury as a form of personal expression.


Starbucks Reframed the Festive Rush With “Drink In, Breathe Out” as a Moment of Calm
Starbucks | 11.11.2023

Starbucks Reframed the Festive Rush With “Drink In, Breathe Out” as a Moment of Calm

Starbucks launched “Drink In, Breathe Out” during the holiday season to highlight moments of calm in festive chaos, using mixed-media animation to show coffee as a pause in a hectic world.

Disney marks its centennial with a new studio logo and 100 Years of Wonder identity
Disney | 16.10.2023

Disney marks its centennial with a new studio logo and 100 Years of Wonder identity

Disney introduces a new animated studio logo and 100 Years of Wonder identity for its centennial anniversary.

BMW’s “THE NEUE NEW” Campaign Marked a Transformative Shift Toward an Emotional, Multi-Channel Brand Era
BMW | 08.09.2023

BMW’s “THE NEUE NEW” Campaign Marked a Transformative Shift Toward an Emotional, Multi-Channel Brand Era

BMW launched “THE NEUE NEW” campaign to support the Vision Neue Klasse, combining emotional storytelling and multi-channel media to communicate its shift toward a sustainable, digital future.


Porsche launches Driven by Dreams for its 75th anniversary
Porsche | 08.06.2023

Porsche launches Driven by Dreams for its 75th anniversary

Porsche builds its 75th anniversary year around Driven by Dreams, an in-house brand campaign developed in Zuffenhausen.

Oatly Turned “Spam” Into Strategy With a Campaign Designed to Be Impossible to Ignore
Oatly | 24.01.2023

Oatly Turned “Spam” Into Strategy With a Campaign Designed to Be Impossible to Ignore

Oatly launched a global “Spam” campaign in 2023, using intrusive, absurd advertising to promote a newsletter while actually driving large-scale brand awareness.

Levi’s Celebrated 150 Years of the 501 Jean With a Global Cultural Campaign
Levi's | 23.01.2023

Levi’s Celebrated 150 Years of the 501 Jean With a Global Cultural Campaign

Levi’s marked the 150th anniversary of its 501 jeans with global campaigns, new product releases, and cultural partnerships that connected its heritage to modern audiences.


Lacoste presents the crocodile as a rallying sign in BETC campaign
Lacoste | 28.05.2022

Lacoste presents the crocodile as a rallying sign in BETC campaign

Lacoste's 2022 brand campaign by BETC turns the crocodile into a meeting point for unexpected encounters across cultures and generations.

Lacoste and Minecraft launch a co-designed wardrobe and Croco Island
Lacoste | 14.03.2022

Lacoste and Minecraft launch a co-designed wardrobe and Croco Island

Lacoste and Minecraft team up on a pixelated capsule and a Croco Island map, framed under the slogan 'It all begins with play'.

Walt Disney World stages an EARidescent 50th anniversary
Disney | 01.10.2021

Walt Disney World stages an EARidescent 50th anniversary

Walt Disney World marks its 50th anniversary with an 18-month celebration framed by an EARidescent design language.


Guinness celebrates the return of pubs by reviving the feeling fans had been missing
Guinness | 13.05.2021

Guinness celebrates the return of pubs by reviving the feeling fans had been missing

As pubs began reopening after long periods of closure, Guinness launched a campaign that focused less on the product itself and more on the emotional anticipation surrounding its return to bars and social spaces.

Oatly debuts at the Super Bowl with a CEO-written jingle
Oatly | 07.02.2021

Oatly debuts at the Super Bowl with a CEO-written jingle

Oatly debuts at Super Bowl LV with a 30-second spot in which CEO Toni Petersson sings his self-written jingle 'Wow, No Cow.'

Adobe celebrates 30 years of Photoshop with Fantastic Voyage
Adobe | 21.09.2020

Adobe celebrates 30 years of Photoshop with Fantastic Voyage

Adobe celebrates Photoshop's 30th anniversary with Fantastic Voyage, a surreal 72andSunny film directed by Antoine Bardou-Jacquet.


Nike releases You Can't Stop Us split-screen film
Nike | 30.07.2020

Nike releases You Can't Stop Us split-screen film

Nike presents You Can't Stop Us, a 90-second split-screen film by Wieden+Kennedy narrated by Megan Rapinoe.

Adobe celebrates Creativity for All in Academy Awards spot
Adobe | 06.02.2020

Adobe celebrates Creativity for All in Academy Awards spot

Adobe airs a 60-second Academy Awards film set to Pure Imagination, featuring Shepard Fairey and Malala Yousafzai.

Porsche returns to Super Bowl advertising with The Heist
Porsche | 02.02.2020

Porsche returns to Super Bowl advertising with The Heist

Porsche returns to Super Bowl advertising after 23 years with The Heist, a 60-second Cramer-Krasselt spot for the Taycan.


Starbucks Used “What’s Your Name” to Turn a Simple Gesture Into a Story of Identity and Acceptance
Starbucks | 31.01.2020

Starbucks Used “What’s Your Name” to Turn a Simple Gesture Into a Story of Identity and Acceptance

Starbucks launched “What’s Your Name” to highlight how its cup-name tradition helped transgender people feel seen and accepted, turning a simple interaction into a message of inclusion.

Patagonia’s “Buy Less, Demand More” Campaign Reframed Black Friday as a Call for Sustainable Consumption
Patagonia | 01.01.2020

Patagonia’s “Buy Less, Demand More” Campaign Reframed Black Friday as a Call for Sustainable Consumption

Patagonia used its Black Friday campaign to tell customers to buy less, demand higher standards, and focus on repairing and reusing clothing instead of constant consumption.

Disneyland Paris presents 'The Little Duck' by BETC
Disney | 25.12.2018

Disneyland Paris presents 'The Little Duck' by BETC

Disneyland Paris released 'The Little Duck' by BETC on December 25, 2018, introducing the slogan 'Where Magic Gets Real.'


Share Your Gifts: Apple’s 2018 Holiday Film Champions Creative Courage
Apple | 20.11.2018

Share Your Gifts: Apple’s 2018 Holiday Film Champions Creative Courage

Apple’s animated short “Share Your Gifts” paired a Pixar-inspired story with an original song by rising artist Billie Eilish.

Nike anchored Just Do It's 30th anniversary on Colin Kaepernick
Nike | 05.09.2018

Nike anchored Just Do It's 30th anniversary on Colin Kaepernick

Nike anchored Just Do It's 30th anniversary in 2018 on Colin Kaepernick, with a Wieden+Kennedy film narrated by the former NFL quarterback.

Lacoste replaces its crocodile to "Save Our Species"
Lacoste | 01.03.2018

Lacoste replaces its crocodile to "Save Our Species"

For Spring 2018 Lacoste swapped its 85-year-old crocodile for ten endangered species, partnering with IUCN to support conservation work.


BMW Sent the X3 “to Mars” in a Virtual Reality Campaign That Turned Product Launch Into an Immersive Experience
BMW | 26.09.2017

BMW Sent the X3 “to Mars” in a Virtual Reality Campaign That Turned Product Launch Into an Immersive Experience

BMW launched a global “On a Mission” campaign for the X3, featuring a virtual reality drive on Mars and extreme sports storytelling to emphasize passion, performance, and adventure.

Microsoft's Surface Studio film adopts the codes of Apple's product cinema
Microsoft | 26.10.2016

Microsoft's Surface Studio film adopts the codes of Apple's product cinema

Microsoft released its Surface Studio launch film in 2016, its first cinematic hardware spot in the register long identified with Apple.

Starbucks Turned Global Stores Into a Storytelling Stage With “Meet Me at Starbucks”
Starbucks | 18.01.2016

Starbucks Turned Global Stores Into a Storytelling Stage With “Meet Me at Starbucks”

Starbucks launched “Meet Me at Starbucks” as a global storytelling campaign that showcased real people meeting in stores worldwide, emphasizing connection over coffee.


Mercedes-Benz “Uncrashable Toy Cars”: when safety is proven by taking the fun away
Mercedes-Benz | 09.10.2015

Mercedes-Benz “Uncrashable Toy Cars”: when safety is proven by taking the fun away

In 2015, Mercedes-Benz released one of its most unconventional safety campaigns—an experiment that deliberately frustrated children to make a serious point about crash prevention technology. Instead of showcasing cars on the road, the campaign shifted into a controlled, almost playful setting: children were given toy cars and asked to play as they normally would. The twist, however, quickly became apparent.

Jaguar’s campaign brings together British acting talent for a cinematic brand moment
Jaguar | 15.05.2015

Jaguar’s campaign brings together British acting talent for a cinematic brand moment

In 2014, Jaguar announced a high-profile Super Bowl advertising campaign featuring three well-known British actors: Tom Hiddleston, Ben Kingsley, and Mark Strong. The initiative marked a major step in Jaguar’s international marketing strategy, particularly in the U.S. market, where the brand aimed to strengthen its emotional and cultural positioning.

Levi’s “Live in Levi’s” Campaign Turned Everyday Moments Into Global Brand Storytelling
Levi's | 30.06.2014

Levi’s “Live in Levi’s” Campaign Turned Everyday Moments Into Global Brand Storytelling

Levi’s launched “Live in Levi’s” as a global campaign that celebrated real-life moments in denim, using storytelling and digital platforms to connect with a worldwide audience.


Lacoste reset its positioning with 'Life is a beautiful sport' in 2014
Lacoste | 05.02.2014

Lacoste reset its positioning with 'Life is a beautiful sport' in 2014

Lacoste's BETC-led 2014 campaign 'Life is a beautiful sport' realigned the brand around tenacity, elegance and optimism.

Guinness and the Sapeurs: When Elegance Becomes Identity
Guinness | 13.01.2014

Guinness and the Sapeurs: When Elegance Becomes Identity

In 2014, Guinness launched a visually striking campaign that drew global attention not just for its cinematic quality, but for its cultural subject: the Sapeurs of Congo.

Apple’s “What Will Your Verse Be?” – turning technology into a tool for human expression
Apple | 13.01.2014

Apple’s “What Will Your Verse Be?” – turning technology into a tool for human expression

With its “What Will Your Verse Be?” campaign, Apple took a distinctly different approach to product advertising. Instead of focusing on features or specifications, the campaign positioned the iPad as a tool for creativity, exploration, and personal expression.


Patagonia’s Worn Wear Campaign Framed Used Clothing as the Future of Fashion
Patagonia | 10.09.2013

Patagonia’s Worn Wear Campaign Framed Used Clothing as the Future of Fashion

Patagonia highlighted its Worn Wear initiative during Fashion Week, arguing that long-lasting clothing and repair culture mattered more than producing new garments.

"Don't Buy This Jacket": Patagonia's Anti-Consumption Campaign That Redefined Brand Activism
Patagonia | 25.11.2011

"Don't Buy This Jacket": Patagonia's Anti-Consumption Campaign That Redefined Brand Activism

On Black Friday 2011, Patagonia's New York Times ad urged consumers not to buy its R2 fleece — a landmark in purpose-driven branding.

Share a Coke turned Coca-Cola packaging into personalised social experiences
Coca-Cola | 06.06.2011

Share a Coke turned Coca-Cola packaging into personalised social experiences

Coca-Cola launched the “Share a Coke” campaign in 2011, replacing its logo with popular names on bottles and cans to create personalised products that encouraged consumers to share Coca-Cola with friends and family.


BMW’s “Joy Is BMW” Campaign Redefined the Brand Around Emotion and Driving Pleasure
BMW | 20.06.2009

BMW’s “Joy Is BMW” Campaign Redefined the Brand Around Emotion and Driving Pleasure

BMW launched “Joy Is BMW” as a global brand campaign that placed emotional experience at the center of its communication, emphasizing design, performance, and “sheer driving pleasure.”

Microsoft’s $300 Million Campaign Tried to Reposition Windows by Humanising the PC
Microsoft | 20.09.2008

Microsoft’s $300 Million Campaign Tried to Reposition Windows by Humanising the PC

Microsoft launched a $300 million advertising campaign in 2008 featuring Jerry Seinfeld and Bill Gates, aiming to counter Apple’s “Mac vs PC” ads and reframe Windows as human and relatable.

Levi’s “Live Unbuttoned” Campaign Positioned the 501 as a Global Symbol of Self-Expression
Levi's | 22.07.2008

Levi’s “Live Unbuttoned” Campaign Positioned the 501 as a Global Symbol of Self-Expression

Levi’s introduced its “Live Unbuttoned” campaign as a global marketing push that framed the 501 jean as a symbol of freedom, individuality, and cultural relevance.


Apple’s “Mac vs. PC” campaign: how humor reshaped tech advertising
Apple | 18.09.2006

Apple’s “Mac vs. PC” campaign: how humor reshaped tech advertising

Apple’s “Mac vs. PC” advertising campaign marked a turning point in how technology brands communicate with consumers. Instead of focusing on specifications or abstract innovation claims, the campaign used humor, character-driven storytelling, and cultural contrast to position the Mac as a more approachable alternative to the PC.

Handel on the Run: Jonathan Glazer's "Odyssey" for Levi's Engineered Jeans
Levi's | 25.01.2002

Handel on the Run: Jonathan Glazer's "Odyssey" for Levi's Engineered Jeans

Shot in Budapest for £2.5 million, Jonathan Glazer's "Odyssey" for Levi's Engineered Jeans paired Handel with pure kinetic cinema.

BMW’s “The Hire” Redefined Advertising as Cinematic Entertainment
BMW | 26.04.2001

BMW’s “The Hire” Redefined Advertising as Cinematic Entertainment

BMW’s “The Hire” campaign used high-production short films starring Clive Owen to showcase performance cars, pioneering branded content and dramatically boosting engagement and sales.


Guinness’ “Surfer” Ad Turned Patience Into a Powerful Brand Myth
Guinness | 18.03.1999

Guinness’ “Surfer” Ad Turned Patience Into a Powerful Brand Myth

Guinness’ 1999 “Surfer” ad used striking visuals and storytelling to reframe waiting as a virtue, turning the brand’s slow pour into a symbol of anticipation and reward.

Coca-Cola Turned a Simple Truck Convoy Into the Most Recognisable Christmas Campaign in the World
Coca-Cola | 01.12.1995

Coca-Cola Turned a Simple Truck Convoy Into the Most Recognisable Christmas Campaign in the World

Coca-Cola launched its “Holidays Are Coming” campaign in 1995, introducing illuminated red trucks that travelled through winter landscapes and became one of the most iconic Christmas advertisements in global marketing.

Microsoft Asked “Where Do You Want to Go Today?” to Humanize Personal Computing
Microsoft | 10.11.1994

Microsoft Asked “Where Do You Want to Go Today?” to Humanize Personal Computing

Microsoft launched the “Where do you want to go today?” campaign to present personal computing as accessible and inspirational, using humanistic storytelling to demystify technology.


Diet Coke flips advertising's gaze with the 1994 break commercial
Coca-Cola | 13.01.1994

Diet Coke flips advertising's gaze with the 1994 break commercial

Diet Coke flipped advertising's gaze in 1994 with the Diet Coke Break commercial, soundtracked by Etta James and starring Lucky Vanous.

Coca-Cola brings its polar bears to life in 1993 with Northern Lights
Coca-Cola | 01.02.1993

Coca-Cola brings its polar bears to life in 1993 with Northern Lights

In 1993, Coca-Cola brought its polar bears to life with Northern Lights, the CGI commercial that anchored the Always Coca-Cola campaign.

There is no substitute, the Fallon McElligott print campaign for Porsche
Porsche | 01.09.1989

There is no substitute, the Fallon McElligott print campaign for Porsche

Fallon McElligott built one of the most recognised automotive print campaigns of the late 20th century around the Porsche tagline.


Nike launched Just Do It with an 80-year-old runner on the Golden Gate Bridge
Nike | 01.07.1988

Nike launched Just Do It with an 80-year-old runner on the Golden Gate Bridge

Nike introduced the Just Do It tagline on 1 July 1988 in a Wieden+Kennedy commercial featuring 80-year-old runner Walt Stack.

Levi’s “Launderette” Ad Transformed a Struggling Brand Into a Cultural Icon
Levi's | 26.12.1985

Levi’s “Launderette” Ad Transformed a Struggling Brand Into a Cultural Icon

Levi’s “Launderette” ad boosted 501 sales by 800%, turning a declining product into a cultural phenomenon and redefining how fashion advertising connected with identity.

Apple’s “1984” Super Bowl ad: the commercial that redefined modern advertising
Apple | 24.01.1984

Apple’s “1984” Super Bowl ad: the commercial that redefined modern advertising

Apple’s “1984” commercial is widely regarded as one of the most influential advertisements ever created, not only for its impact on the technology industry but for fundamentally changing how brands think about storytelling in media.


Coca-Cola Turned “I’d Like to Buy the World a Coke” Into A Global Anthem of Unity
Coca-Cola | 08.04.1971

Coca-Cola Turned “I’d Like to Buy the World a Coke” Into A Global Anthem of Unity

Coca-Cola launched the “Hilltop” campaign in 1971, featuring a multicultural choir singing “I’d Like to Buy the World a Coke,” which became a defining cultural symbol of unity and one of the most famous commercials ever produced.

The Coca-Cola Santa illustrations helped define the modern global image of Santa Claus.
Coca-Cola | 01.11.1931

The Coca-Cola Santa illustrations helped define the modern global image of Santa Claus.

In 1931, Coca-Cola commissioned illustrator Haddon Sundblom to create Santa Claus imagery for its holiday advertising, shaping the warm, familiar version of Santa still widely recognised today.