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70% of Perimenopause Brands Are Run by Men
Ritual and Giant Spoon turn that stat into a four-part harmony — then let Jackie Tohn shut it down.
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WorkInProgress and Sling Want You to Think Twice About Those “Free” Kittens
Nifty absurdity wins again
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King Tut Crashes the Gold Rush in Vaulted’s Latest
Fire Kite brings back their golden spokesman to offer treasure hunters a better deal
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Beers With Friends Turned a Fast-Casual Rebrand Into a Lesson in Strategic Clarity
A look at a 5-day "beer run"
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If Dogs Had Thumbs, They’d Rule the World. Meet the One Trying
Standard Practice goes all-in on Wowzer for WOW! Internet, proving that sometimes the weirdest ideas are the most beloved
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Show Off: Proud of These Pride Projects
Welcome back! Congratulations and cheers to all those who had a roaring good time at Cannes, from activations to awards.…
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Öpinionated Crushes Cascadia Creative Awards with Best in Show
Our members brought the heat with 25 wins in Portland
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Show Off: Gotta Hand It to ‘Em
While you’re scrambling to put the last-minute touches on your Cannes plan, take a moment to appreciate this lovely work…
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A German Farmer Mentioned His Sheep Were Gay. Serviceplan Ran With It.
How barnyard reality became a billion-impression campaign for LGBTQ+ advocacy
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Show Off: Let’s Workshop This
Cannes can’t stop the indie beat Everyone’s headed off to Cannes shortly, so this week’s roundup is a little thinner,…
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Show Off: Indies Shake Up Healthcare, Banking and Beyond With Unstoppable Creativity
First up in our weekly roundup of great indie work, Klick Health has a major win to show off. It…
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Butterflies, Biodiversity, and Brand: How Lafayette American Gave Milkweed a Makeover
Inside the Butterfly Superhighway and the Detroit agency’s joyful three-year commitment to nature and design
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How Klick Broke a 52-Year Barrier and Crashed the One Show Party
Healthcare creativity isn't just competing—it's leading
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Show Off: Indies Defying Gravity
But like, in a spacey way, not a witchy way. This week’s Show Off is a double feature, showcasing new…
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Autodesk: So Good, Even God Takes a Lap
Giant Spoon helps Autodesk reframe creativity and its own brand story with a Tony Hale assist
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Turning Emissions into Aviation Fuel—and Retail Experience
Mythology and Tall Poppy help AIRCO reimagine the story of fuel
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A Deck That’s Seen Some Things. Trex Trades Polish for Proof
It's the latest from BUNTIN, the brands long-standing AOR
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This Wellness Campaign Doesn’t Want You to Hustle Harder
With help from Hanson Dodge, NOW® keeps the healthy obsession going
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Humanity Wins: GLOW’s Campaign Is the Anti-Ad Ad We Needed
Authenticity, meet execution and big feelings without big budgets