Despite what most people think, branding isn't restricted to cattle or twisted torture techniques -- increasingly, human branding is making its way into mainstream practice. The latest example being newborn baby branding.
It sounds sick and twisted, but back in the day it was predicted that in the future, doctors would permanently mark the bodies of babies using UV branding irons. The concept can be traced all the way back to a 1938 Popular Science magazine, from which the above image is from.
Below are some articles that feature different forms of branding in modern day, from marking animals to advertising on food to extreme body art for humans.
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Anti-AI Beer Billboards
Heineken's Latest Ads Poke Fun at AI Friendship Devices
GenAI Fashion Campaigns
Desigual x Neural Fashion Launched an Editorial with AI-Generated Garments
Fashion House Checkered Vinyls
Burberry Presents a Special Vinyl Record with an Optical Illusion
Gen Z Advertising Initiatives
Tubi Targets Younger Viewers with Ad Innovations at IAB NewFronts
Thoughtful Packaging Redesigns
Lidl's Private-Label Focuses on Nutritious Value and Children
Texture-Forward Branded Ice Creams
Wells Enterprises and Ferrero Debut Three Branded Frozen Treats
Kid-Focused Water Brands
Wave Kids Has Introduced an Innovative Approach to Children's Hydration
Next-Gen Jelly Bean Campaigns
Jelly Belly Bean Appétit Entices a New Generation of Fans
Modern Vitamin-Powered Water Rebrands
forpeople Revitalized the vitaminwater Brand's Aesthetic
Themed Snack Collectibles
Kinder Joy Evolves its Treat-And-Toy Format with Themed Collections
Vision-Based AI Fridges
Samsung Will Unveil the Bespoke AI Refrigerator Family Hub at CES 2026
One-of-a-Kind Beauty Campaigns
The Beauty Machine by Dove Challenges Algorithm-Driven Standards
Haute Auto Pattern Campaigns
The Audi Car Couture Ad Turns Car Parts into Dressmaking Layouts
NFC-Powered Gift Tags
Bardstown Bourbon Company Enhances Presents with Premium NFC Stickers
Novel Toddler-Focused Food Brands
Beyond the Bib Has Officially Launched Across the United States
Contemporary Military Fashion Brands
Ukrainian Brand RBTNK Reimagines Accessories as War Artifacts
Japanese Wrestling QSR Burgers
The Burger King Japan Baby Body Burger Features Five Beef Patties
Humorous Outdoor Apparel Campaigns
Columbia Sportswear Launches Engineered for Whatever
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
Retail Advertising Campaigns
IKEA Hides Price Tags to Highlight Material Quality in a New Campaign
Music-Inspired Snackable Cheese Campaigns
Bel Brands USA's Babybel Partners with Timbaland
Cheeky Sports-Inspired Diaper Campaigns
Huggies Aligns Family Planning with a Major Sports Event
Takeout-Style Serum Sets
Glow Hub’s Skin Sips to Go are Packaged Like Cups in a Carrier
Pop Culture Chocolate Products
These New Kinder Products Embrace Collaborations
Crocheted Condiment Covers
Heinz's Grandma’s Darling Campaign Dresses Up Mayo Jars
Iconic Draft Activations
At This Year's NFL Draft, Heinz is Crowning the First-Ever "Mr. 57"
Approachable Modern Cleaning Products
Oven Pride Debuted Three Products with Refreshed Branding
Customer-Starring Billboards
Bobbie's Campaign Spotlights Moms as "the OG Influencers"
Protein Packaging Refresh Initiatives
Pre® Brands Reimagines Its Grass-Fed Beef Products Packaging
Branded Dining Utensils
The Coca-Cola CokeSticks Transforms the Contour Bottle into Chopsticks
AI Sun Care Billboards
The Burnable Billboard Shows Damage Caused to Human Skin in Real-Time
Gen Z Sun Care Campaigns
indu's Latest Initiative Aims to Improve Teen SPF Application Habits
Vitamin-Infused Temporary Tattoos
Barriere Partners with INKED by Dani for a New Collaboration
Ultra-Flavorful Snack Collaborations
Van Holten's and Pringles Unveiled an Unconventional Product
Typography Food Campaigns
Pumpui Unveils a Custom Typeface to Differentiate Korean-Style Products
Decluttered Ad Campaigns
IKEA Unpackaged Goods Organizes Branded Products into Storage Containers
Heritage Grocery Packaging
Bob’s Red Mill Redesigned Its Packaging for Easier Shelf Navigation
Frozen Bread Brand Snacks
Warburtons and Food Brands Now Partnered for New Frozen Products
Music Scene-Informed Luxury Campaigns
Burberry Taps Twiggy for Spring 2026 Advertising Campaign
Iconic High Fashion Campaigns
Veronica Beard's Fall 2025 Fashion Campaign is Tilted Iconic
Cheeky Infant Formula Campaigns
Good Start® Debuts the Stigma-Addressing 'Suck It' Campaign
Sustainable Dog Clothes Brands
Pet Passion offers Dog Wear Inspired by Babywear Design Techniques
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Berry-Inspired Kids Makeup Kits
Jovy Represents a Significant Advancement in Children's Cosmetics
Free-From Food Labeling Initiatives
The Non-UPF Verified Seal Helps Shoppers Find Natural Items
Functional Health-Focused Packaging Aesthetics
Cleveland Kitchen Upgrades Its Packaging & Identity
AI-Driven Design Hubs
Unilever Leans into AI Design Content with 'Sketch Pro'
AI Marketing Features
Adweek Introduced Its Agentic AI Insights With ADWEEK Possible House Chat
Body Care Rebranding Initiatives
Tree Hut Embraces the Sentiment of 'Uncontain Yourself'
Private Label Wellness Products
These UNFI Private Label Products Focus on Consumer Preferences
Consolidated Sports Innovation Engines
Nike is Focusing Its Innovation Efforts Across Its Brands
Child-Resistant Beauty Droppers
Virospack Created the Beauty Industry's First Childproof Dropper
Early Allergen Exposure Ads
The Square Baby Super Bowl Spot Promotes a Science-Backed Message
AI-Backed Food Innovations
Hormel Foods Has Plans to Introduce Products Developed by AI
AI Design Studios
DrawBrand Helps Users Create Logos, Illustrations, and Tattoos Quickly
Illustrator-Centric Brand Partnerships
Uniqlo's UTme! Program and Lauren Martin Partner
Next-Gen Consumer Goods Technologies
Unilever and Google Cloud Partner to Produce Strong Products
Barrier-Boosting Soap Ranges
Lifebuoy is Evolving from Germ Protection to Science-Led Skin Health
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Photocopied Fast Food Campaigns
McDonald's Office Delivery Ads Scanned Popular Menu Items
Flavor Anthem Ads
Frank's RedHot is Bringing Flavor to the Big Game with Its Eat The GOAT Campaign
Transparency-First Infant Formulas
Little Spoon Makes Organic Grass-Fed Whole Milk Infant Formula
Inaugural Vodka Billboard Campaigns
ALB Vodka Introduces Its First Billboard in New York City
Burger-Style Frozen Novelties
The Frosty Burger Serves Chicken Ice Cream in an Encrusted Patty
Convenient Meal Campaigns
Ben's Original Debuts Its New Campaign — Keep It Original
AI-Powered Creative Governance Tools
Bayer Adopts CreativeX Brand Intelligence
Halloween-Themed Shiraz Wines
Barossa Ink Shiraz is Debuting New Branding for the Autumn
AI-Powered Fashion Photography Platforms
BetterStudio Protects Talent & Transforms Brand Imagery
French Beer Marketing Campaigns
1664 Features Robert Pattinson in Its New Acting-Inspired Campaign
Art Print Bandages
The Met x Band-Aid Collection Applies Museum Works to Adhesive Strips
Regional Baby Food Ranges
These New Little Freddie Products are Arriving in the Middle East
Caveman-Centric Running Campaigns
Craft Sportswear's Brand Film Channels the Primal Joy of Running
Vibrant Cafeteria-Inspired Campaigns
Lunchtime Becomes a Joyous Time in 'The Lunchables Effect'
Pet-Focused Re-Branding Initiatives
My Perfect Pet Boasts a Comprehensive Rebrand
Swimming-Focused Branding Initiatives
British Swim School Debuts Jump on It Campaign
Condiment Portfolio Campaigns
Kraft Heinz Debuts Its United Tastes of America Campaign
Food-Inspired Street Art
Knorr's Dish Pics Campaign Replaces Unwanted, Unsavory Images
Electronic ID Systems
Digital Agriculture Accelerates as Defra Mandates Electronic ID for Cattle
Interactive Traveling Marketing Initiatives
Heinz Pllayfully Spotlights the Heinz Ketchup Zero
Technical Streetwear Series
The Brain Dead Adidas Collection Has Multiple Apparel & Footwear
Parent-Centered Baby Contests
Gerber's 2026 Photo Search Celebrates the Whole Family
Human-Centric Marketing Agencies
Literal Humans Prioritizes Authentic Storytelling Over AI Content
QSR Temporary Tattoo Collections
Chipotle Created a Limited-Edition Temporary Tattoo Collection
Supermarket Temporary Tattoos
Aldi's Specialbuy Temporary Tattoos Take After Favorite Items
Celebrity Wellness Brand Expansions
Bob Marley's Estate Expanded into Natural Health Markets
Customized Restaurant Campaign Platforms
OpenTable Has Launched OpenTable Media
Body Typography Campaigns
Holland & Barrett Back Your Body Uses Anatomy to Form Letter Shapes
AI Logo Generators
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Shelf-Stable Tinned Vegetables
Row 7 Seed Co. Offers Beets with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and More
Craft Beer Brand Redesigns
Goose Island Relaunches the 312 Beer with Chicago-Focused Branding
Athlete-Branded Outdoor Appliances
Ninja Launched a New Campaign For Upgraded Backyard Cooking
Collectible Branding Initiatives
Up-Brands Unveiled New 'BLOK Éclair Branding' Collectibles
Scannable Hot Sauce Bottles
Buldak's New Hot Sauce Packaging Integrates a Convenient QR Code
Branded App Takeovers
TikTok Introduces Logo Takeover Ads That Dominate the App’s Opening Screen
High-Quality Beef Recipes
Pre Brands Celebrates National Beef Month with a Range of Recipes
RFID-Embedded Sleeve Labels
Sleever and Avery Dennison Introduced Inventra at Paris Packaging Week
Dog-Focused Food Trucks
Bab’in Spotlights the French Cuisine for Dogs at Central Park
Multi-Use Soothing Shirts
The Sweat Sheet Holds a Mom's Scent and Turns into a NICU Mattress Cover
Expansive Meat-Free Food Campaigns
The Meat Free Made Easy! Campaign Features Over 40 Brands
AI Baby Name Generators
BabyName AI Helps Parents Discover And Personalize Baby Name Choices
AI In-House Production Features
Catalyst Brands Has Introduced Roundel AI Copy Tools
Refreshed Private Label Products
CVS Brand Products Have Been Rebranded with Simplicity in Mind
Dynamic In-Game Integrations
Adrenaline Interactive Unveiled Brand Fusion AI
Mindful Cold Brew Rebrands
Here&Now Repositioned Its Cold Brew as an Antidote to Burnout
Hyperreal Safety Installations
Sunburnt Car by TBWA\Eleven Visualizes In-Car UV Exposure
AI Baby Photography
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Human-First Marketing Agencies
Alev Digital Prioritizes Human Creativity Over AI-Generated Content
Skincare Delivery Shifts
Nuon Medical Reframes Skincare with Tech-Integrated Applicators
Growth-Focused Baby Care Brands
GROWNSY Announces Its New Philosophy — Space to Grow
Precision-Engineered Baby Bottle Capsules
Pigeon Debuts the Nurture & Nest Baby Bottle Collection
AR-Enabled Oat Drink Packaging
Alpro and Appetite Creative Partnered for Interactive Packaging
Contactless Infrared Baby Monitors
SightAware Reads Skin Temperature from Up to Four Feet Away
Branded Illustration Tools
iLLUSTRATiONS AI Generates Custom, On-Brand Visuals For Digital Content
UV-Tagged Recycling Labels
Polytag and Saica Flex Introduced UV Label Tracking
Cheekily Satirical Sweetener Ads
In The Raw Embraces Satire with a Comedic Hero Film
Question-Driven Brand Revisions
NPR Turns its Logo Into Question Words
Modern Infant Gear Lines
mima Now Offers Its Range on Target's Website, Thereby Expanding Access
Pregnancy-Safe Beauty Campaigns
Well People Spotlighted Clean Products for Mother's Day & Beyond
Toaster Pastry Billboards
Ginsters Set Up a Pastry Toastie Billboard in a Commuter Hotspot
Beer-Branded Foodservice Sauces
These Guinness Sauces Come in Two Varieties
Bold Animated Brand Experiences
Levels Announced the Launch of The Founding Udders
Innovative Genetic Markers
University of California Scientists Present RUBY, a Vivid Red Pigment
Free-From Private Label Foods
Walmart US Will Eliminate Synthetic Dyes in its Private Brand Foods
Spanish-Style Micropubs
Licor 43's Tiny Taberna Serves the Viral Baby Beer Shot
Tattoo-Covered Beer Packaging
The 2025 8.6 Tattoo Limited Edition Can Has Artwork by Dodie
Consumer Brand Launches
Labor Smart Announced Culturally-Driven Product Collaborations
Festive Premium Beef Recipes
Pre Brands' Holiday Recipe Collection Honors Intentional Indulgence
Tree-Planting Drink Campaigns
The Human Bean links beverage sales to global reforestation efforts
AI-Assisted Preliminary Research Methodologies
Brand Vision Harnesses AI to Enhance Its Offerings
University-Led Food Research Projects
Breda University Launches a Multi-Year Study
Integrated Food Processing Systems
Bandall SmartBand Handles Data Processing and Labeling in One
Brandless Packaging Campaigns
McDonald’s Tested a Name-Free 'Famous Order' Promotion
Purpose-Led Emerging Brands Initiatives
7-Eleven Taps 27 Brands for Its 2026 Brands with Heart™
Branding Automation Platforms
AI KAT Generates Complete Brand Systems Through Agentic Marketing
Transformative Survivor Tattoos
Mark of Life Incorporates Radiation Marks into Custom Body Art
Full-Coverage Baby Uv Garments
Dillos' Sun Onesie Will Come in Handy During the Summer Months
Infant Nutrition Trackers
Baby Bites Helps Parents Log Meals, Reactions, and Favorites
Anniversary-Celebrating Cooler Companies
California Innovations Marks Its 40th Anniversary