Entertainment executives will find much insight in the July 2015 media innovations, as it includes ideas in film, television and music. However, businesses interested in how to entertain consumers more broadly -- from speedy podcast platforms to the latest fashion editorials -- can also gain further insight in print and online mediums.
While some might say print media is dying, fashion editorials found in the likes of Vogue and other publications continue to be prevalent in July 2015 media. For the summer months, there is a focus on beach-themed spreads and breezy 1970s attire. Of course, many celebrities that are known for their TV, movie and music work often star in such photoshoots.
On the other hand, companies continue to try to reach young people in convenient mediums like podcasts, article reading apps and livestreamed online video.
Top 50 Media Innovations in July
From Transformation-Embracing Covers to 20-Second Podcasts:
Alyson Wyers — Jul 25, 2015 — Pop Culture
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90s Raver Fashion
Model Angela Longton Puts a Playful Spin on a Retro Partier Look
45
Playful Ladylike Fashion
The Harper's Bazaar Korea June Cover Stars Barbara Palvin
44
Layered 70s Fashion
Behati Prinsloo Showcases Retro Fall Looks in Vogue China
43
Dreamy Wedding Editorials
Bazaar Latin America's Latest Issue Stars Model Emily Sanko
42
Youthful Summer Fashion
Chloe Grace Moretz's Latest Role is as Vogue Girl Korea's Cover Girl
41
Sun-Soaked Swimwear Editorials
Bar Refaeli Stars in the Latest Marie Claire Czech Cover Shoot
40
Desert Metallic Editorials
Diana Moldovan Stars in the Latest Issue of Vogue Taiwan
39
Glamorous Couple Editorials
Natalia Vodianova and Adrien Brody Star in the Latest Vogue US Issue
38
Trans Celebrity Docu-Series
'I Am Cait' Chronicles Caitlyn Jenner's Transition into Her New Normal
37
Sporty Swimwear Editorials
Josephine Skriver Embraces an Urban Beach Look for Vanity Fair Italia
36
Ethereal Beauty Editorials
The Barbara Palvin ELLE Sweden Cover Shoot is Brightly Romantic
35
Flowery Fifties Photoshoots
The Lindsey Wixson Vogue Russia Cover Shoot is Playfully Pretty
34
Glam Cowgirl Editorials
Tiah Eckhardt and Simone Kerr Star in Australia’s Sunday Times Magazine
33
Plastic Surgery Editorials
'Nip. Tuck. Or Else' by Miles Aldridge Covers Time Magazine
32
Effortless Summer Fashion
Frida Gustavsson Sports Chic Casual Outfits for ELLE Sweden
31
Sweater-Clad Celebrity Photoshoots
The Emma Stone WSJ. Magazine Editorial is Stylishly Rustic
30
Bronze Beauty Editorials
Model Sanne Vloet Sporst an Earthy Look for W Magazine's June Issue
29
Ethereal All-White Editorials
The Latest Issue of Air France Madame Stars Langley Fox
28
Packaged Set Designs
Anastazja Niemen is 'Leaving Home' in this L'Officiel Ukraine Editorial
27
Warrior Princess Editorials
Marina Perez is Decked Out in Tribal Jewelry for Tabat Magazine
26
Effortless Beach Fashion
The Alessandra Ambrosio L’Officiel Turkey Cover Shoot is Subtly Sensual
25
Transgender Celebrity Debuts
Caitlyn Jenner, Formerly Bruce, is Revealed on Vanity Fair's Cover
24
Fierce Print Fashion
FASHION Magazine's Busy Signals Stars Jessiann Gravel
23
Movie-Themed Sneakers
Nike Has Released 'Entourage' Kicks to Coincide with the New Movie Premier
22
Dinosaur-Transporting Pranks
This Railway Station Teases Cargo from the Jurassic World Movie
21
Surreal Urban Editorials
FKA Twigs Covers the Latest Issue of Complex Magazine
20
Fringed Sporty Fashion
The Lily Aldridge Self Magazine Cover Shoot is Unexpectedly Athletic
19
Entertainment-Streaming Boxes
The Cube S OTT Box Provides Flexibility & Consumer Convenience
18
Black and Red Editorials
The Vogue China July Cover Shoot Stars Kendall Jenner and Kris Wu
17
Effortlessly Elegant Editorials
The Amber Heard ELLE Cover Shoot is Captured by Liz Collins
16
Multi-Screen Broadcast Platforms
This Audience Engagement Tool Lets Companies Reach All Screens
15
Transformation-Embracing Covers
Laverne Cox Graces Entertainment Weekly's LGBT Special Edition
14
Sophistcated Suede Fashion
Sara Sampaio Stars in the Latest Issue of Harper’s Bazaar Greece
13
Technology Dependent Programming
Operation Unplugged Encourages Real-World Interaction Over Phones
12
Conceptual Cocktail Publications
Drink Factory's Silent Neon Flowers Explores a Fictional Future
11
Beautiful Reading Apps (UPDATE)
Medium for Android is Officially Available at Google Play
10
Entertaining Sign-Up Forms
CANAL+ Turns Mundane Subscription Forms into a Source of Amusement
9
20-Second Podcasts
Micro Podcast Platform Out Loud Lets You Share and Listen to Shorter Podcasts
8
Branded Livestreaming Apps
Comcast's Xfinity Share Helps Create and Share Livestream Video Content
7
Journalist-Collaborating Search Engines
Google News Lab Wants to Help Map Out the Future of Media
6
Mock Interactive Videos
Namie Amuro's Golden Touch Music Video Simulates Interactivity
5
Jurassic Puppet Parodies
Sesame Street's Jurassic World Parody Features a Giant Dino Cookie
4
Smartwatch Office Perks
BuzzFeed Offered Apple Watches for Over 700 Works as an Employee Perk
3
Ultra Glam 70s Editorials
Taraji P. Henson Embraces Vintage Fashion in the Latest Issue of Allure
2
Politically Endorsed Equality Ads
This Marriage Equality Campaign was Created by Hilary Clinton
1
360-Degree Music Videos
The Bjork 'Stonemilker' Video Uses YouTube's 360-Degree Capability
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Luxe Designer Beauty Activations
YSL Launched an Entertainment-Themed Light Club 2.0 Concept
Summer Soda Brand Campaigns
Sprite 'Turns Up the Refreshment' With its Immersive Campaign
Fitness-Informed High Fashion Editorials
The Balenciaga Pre-Fall 2026 Collection is Dynamic
Digital Makeup Zines
MAC Cosmetics is Reviving MACzine, Digitally, for a New Generation
Gen Z Advertising Initiatives
Tubi Targets Younger Viewers with Ad Innovations at IAB NewFronts
Festival-Inspired Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Burberry Celebrates the Energy of British Music Culture
Interactive AI Storytelling Platforms
Character.AI Introduced Books Mode
Shoppable TV Ads
Samsung and Amazon Enable Remote-Based Shopping Directly on TV
Authentic Connection Campaigns
Heineken's Hijack Socialization Encourages Out-of-Home Gatherings
Broadcast TV Cellphones
The Lava and HMD Phones Offer Direct-to-Mobile (D2M) Streaming
At-Home Beauty Tech Pop-Ups
Ulike Hosted its 'Endless Summer Pop-Up' in Santa Monica
Music-Inspired Audiobook Campaigns
Spotify Launches its Bold 'Read Like You Listen' for the Summer
Live Social Shopping Expansions
QVC® Announces New Brands That Will Join Its Roster in 2026
Immersive Video Shopping Experiences
ASOS Live Blends Creator-Led Content with Real-Time Shopping
Fashion-Forward Cultural Infrastructure Initiatives
THE FASH APP Debuts Founding Benefactor Circle
Entertainment Insight Platforms
Celebs Bucks Delivers Celebrity News And Net Worth Insights
Cross-Industry Insight Networks
The Think Party Explores the Future of Socialization
Cross-Platform Aggregator Apps
Flipboard Surf Aggregates Social Media, And More For Browsing
Dynamic Scent-Inspired Fashion Presentations
Startup Fashion Week 2026 Concluded Its Program
Customer-Starring Billboards
Bobbie's Campaign Spotlights Moms as "the OG Influencers"
Creator-Focused Monetization Platforms
Headquarterz Bridges Social Media and OTT Distribution
Dessert-Shot Fashion Campaigns
Stella McCartney's Summer 2026 Campaign is Shot in Qatar
Marketer-Targeted Albums
The Spotify Tunetorials Campaign Blurs Education and Entertainment
Next-Gen Teen Magazines
WYouth is a New W Magazine Publication for Gen Z
Imaginative Fantasy-Inspired Campaigns
Canva Spotlights its Creative Tools Ahead of Halloween
Airport Retail Media Networks
WHSmith North America Unifies Airport Screens And Audio Advertising
Photocopied Fast Food Campaigns
McDonald's Office Delivery Ads Scanned Popular Menu Items
Music Scene-Informed Luxury Campaigns
Burberry Taps Twiggy for Spring 2026 Advertising Campaign
Article Product Suggestions
BuzzFeed Teams Up with Shopsense AI to Debut Product Recommendations
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Branded Newspaper Kiosks
New Balance's Grey Days Pop-Up Celebrates a Timeless, Universal Color
Fashion-Focused Substack Publications
Tory Burch Launches What Should I Wear? Newsletter
Character-Driven Fashion Newsletters
The RealReal Creates The RealGirl Luxury Consignment Series
Branded Summer Lunches
MESHKI Debuts Its Viva Resort ’25 Collection with a Soirée in St. Tropez
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
Luxury Travel-Ready Summer Programming
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Debuts New Offerings
Cultural Newsletter Subscriptions
American Eagle Launches Gen Z-Focused 'Off The Cuff' Publication
Consumer Insight Engines
Buzzabout Delivers Real-Time Insights From Billions of Conversations
Beauty Shopper Transports
Sephora & Lyft Media's Delivered to Beauty Sent Shoppers to Stores
Production-Led Live Commerce Events
P.Louise Launches Get Unteddy With Me on TikTok Shop
Closed-Loop Retail Media Networks
Sam’s Club connects ads directly to measurable sales outcomes
Pizza-Branded Reading-Encouraging Apps
Pizza Hut Has Introduced Its First-Ever BOOK IT App
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Third-Party Publisher-Focused Presentations
Nintendo's Direct on July 31st will Focus on Partners
AI-Accessible Editorial Marketplaces
Medialister Unveiled MCP Server For AI Agent Access
Festival Beauty Activations
Medicube Brings Skincare Tech and Experiences to Coachella
Video Podcast Expansion
Netflix and iHeartMedia Bring Video Podcasts to the Streaming Platform
Travel Story Visuals
Travel Wrapped Turns Your Annual Journeys Into Shareable Infographics
Children's Beauty Products
Olive & June Expands into Kid-Sized Press-On Nails
Creativity-Celebrating Social Media Awards
The Instagram Rings Award Honors Exemplary Creators
Enterprise Retail Technology Upgrades
David's Bridal Introduced a New Enterprise Platform
Story-Driven Vacation Apparel
& Other Stories Features Versatile Pieces for Summer Getaways
Tech News Platforms
DevNow Delivers Weekly Tech And Product News Every Monday Morning
Streaming Moments Surge
Spotify’s Wrapped 2025 Engages Users with Personalized Year-in-Review
Multi-Format Reading Platforms
Spotify Connects Audiobooks with Physical Book Purchases
Inclusive Football Content Partnerships
NFL and The GIST are Engaging Millennial & Gen Z Women
Customized Restaurant Campaign Platforms
OpenTable Has Launched OpenTable Media
Future Tech Blogs
Next Horizon Covers AI, Space, Biotechnology And Emerging Technologies
Brand-Creator Matchmaking Events
Dhar Mann Studios & Brand Innovators Hosted a Speed Dating Event
Localized Retail Media Platforms
Snappy Shopper Launches Connect, a Retail Media Network
Curated Resale Storefronts
eBay's The NYC Edit Storefront Shares Tastemaker Selections
New Tech Product Announcements
Apple Unveiled New Products at a Recent Event
Branded App Takeovers
TikTok Introduces Logo Takeover Ads That Dominate the App’s Opening Screen
Soundtrack-Integrated Print Media
Radioposter Merged Audio Storytelling with Physical Books &Zines
Hybrid Bookstore Apps
Spotify Merged Physical and Digital Book Browsing in One App
AI-Powered Reality TV Expereinces
Your Bravoverse Turns Andy Cohen into a Guide for Bravo Fans
High-End Men's Footwear Editorials
JB Ander Was Spotlighted in MOD Magazine
Celebrity-Supported Luxe Fashion Campaigns
BOSS Taps Renowned Public Figures for Fall 2025
AI-Powered Media Intelligence Technologies
Elevate by AI Digital Champions a Significant Evolution
Mascot-Forward Newspaper Campaigns
Ellie the Elephant Becomes a New York Times Subscriber
Accessible Video Podcasts
Spotify Eases Partner Program Requirements For Video Creators
Performance Marketing Platforms
PebblePost Expanded into Connected Television Advertising
Branded Content Partnerships
LG Electronics and Fantasy Life Renew and Expand Their Partnership
Attention Economy Agencies
VaynerX Launches Tamara Group to Drive Social-First Brand Relevance
Club-Owned Digital Hubs
Arsenal Launches the Arsenal Media Platform
Modern Art Newsletters
Modern Art News Delivers AI-Curated Summaries Of Global Art Trends
Focused Fashion Feeds
Clone Helps You Stay Updated with Fashion Trends Sustainably
Music Producer Newsletters
Feline Flow Delivers Quick Tips And Resources For Music Producers
Global Product Launch Events
Uber Unveils a New Go-Get Exhibit Featuring Interactive Vignettes
Shopping-Friendly Ad Formats
Equativ Shoppable Ads Allow Consumers to Seamlessly Make Purchases
Clinical Retail Media
PatientPoint Bridges Healthcare and Commerce
Audio News Briefings
BriefPod Turns Newsletters Into A 10-Minute Personalized Daily Podcast
Video Intelligence Tools
InfiniMind Unveils DeepFrame for Long-Form Video Platform
Purpose-Driven Brand Storytelling Platforms
Hellonation Has Debuted Its Edvertising Model
City-Focused Influencer Platforms
Storytime Launches Storytime Marketplace in Cities
Ramadan-Focused Tech Campaigns
Hisense Delivers 'Innovation That Brings Us Together This Ramadan'
Prideful Modernist Tech Collections
The Apple 2025 Pride Collection Marks Pride Month in Style
Refined Versatile Apparel
& Other Stories Launches its 'Transitional Edit'
Question-Driven Brand Revisions
NPR Turns its Logo Into Question Words
Publisher-to-Platform Content Ecosystems
HarperCollins and Toonstar Turn Books into Animations
Interactive Streaming Ads
Spotify Turns Listening into Engagement with Carousel Ads
IP-Based Kids Games
Netflix Turns Shows into Play Experiences
Social Media-Inspired Streaming Apps
The Netflix App Feed Will Introduce a TikTok-Like Style
Generational Wellness Campaigns
Sports Research Evolved Its Marketing into a Cultural Movement
Content Creation Platforms
Podcastle Offers Simple, Collaborative Audio And Video Content Creation
Media Literacy Programs
YouTube x Institute for Strategic Dialogue Launched 'Be Internet Citizens'
AI Content Studios
LitMedia Lets You Create Unique AI-Generated Videos, Music, And Content
Cognitive Learning Tools
Brain Newsletter Delivers Weekly Cognitive Improvement Ideas
Ad Creation Platforms
Magritte Helps Marketers Discover, Design, and Launch Ads Quickly
Consumer Brand Launches
Labor Smart Announced Culturally-Driven Product Collaborations
Leading Streaming-Infrastructure Platforms
MediaKind and Harmonic’s Video Business Combine
Legacy Storytelling Tools
Fireside Helps Capture and Preserve Personal Stories for Generations
Custom News Podcasts
Ellipsis News Creates Daily Podcasts on Any Topic You Choose
Digital Storytelling Platforms
Times Of My Life Captures & Produces Personal Stories In Any Format
Interactive Knowledge Plays
TriviaBlaze Offers Engaging Quizzes To Test Knowledge in Categories
In-Store Ad Networks
ISM Powers Programmatic Advertising Across Retail Locations
Personalized Media Creation
TuneStory Creates Custom Songs & Videos For Meaningful, Personal Gifts
Expansive Month-Long Fashion Celebrations
Fashion Art Toronto Marks Its 20th Anniversary
Personalized Podcast Platforms
Continua Lets You Create and Listen to Custom Podcasts Easily
Layered Online Content Reports
YouTube Defines Creative Maximalism as the Key Point After 20 Years
Digital Craft Platforms
The Apple and Design Miami Collaboration Explores Creative Innovation
Shareable Podcast Platforms
Bubbl Enables Searchable, Shareable, And Digestible Podcast Content
Interactive Traveler-Focused Campaigns
Tessan Will Spotlight the 100 Travelers Campaign
Shoppable Swimsuits
Sports Illustrated Launches Its Shoppable Swimsuits
Digital Review Platforms
Digital Products Enables Simple Consumer Reviews & Brand Insights Online
Intent-Based Discovery Tools
Vol Helps You Find Podcasts That Align With Your Deeper Curiosity
Video Repurposing Tools
AI Clips Makes Repurposing Long Podcasts Into Short Videos Effortless
Audio News Summarizers
NewsPod Summarizes Newsletters Into Daily Podcast Briefings
Global Audio Accesses
Explore Global Audio Streams Effortlessly With Podcast and Radio Reader
Brand Identity Studios
The Media Hous Builds Portfolios And Brands For Market Visibility
Festive Product Launch Events
Love Magenta announces a 10-day Christmas launch event
Event-Led Luxury Cruises
VidantaWorld Builds Yacht Itineraries Around Eclipses and Cultural Events
Young Innovator-Honoring Award Initiatives
TNL Mediagene Runs Its Becoming Aces Awards Ceremony
Podcast Outsourcing Platforms
Podhax.com Enables Companies To Outsource Branded Podcast Production
Personalized News Feeds
Moodscroll Curates News Based on Your Mood and Preferences
Global Sourcing-Focused Innovation Events
Made-In-China.com Hosted the Amazing April 2026 Event
Media Tracking Tools
Media & Learning Tracker Organizes Books, Courses, And Podcasts
Smart Content Aggregators
Smashing’s Personalized Article Discovery App Helps Users Stay Informed
Smart Audio Assistants
PodiBud Enhances Podcast Discovery With AI and Personalized Playlists
Press Release Builders
Releaseify Helps Users Create And Share Media-Rich Press Releases Fast
Smarter News Consumption
NewsBang Makes Staying Informed Easier And More Interactive
AI-Powered Media Outreach
Dazzle Uses AI To Match Your Story With the Right Journalists Fast
Audio Content Searches
PodQuest Makes Podcast Content Searchable and Knowledge-Rich
Personal Audio News
Hypermedia Play News Delivers Tailored, Instant Audio News Stream
Distinctive Asia-Focused Platforms
Feature.Asia Notes Asia's Professional & Cultural Innovators
Personalized News Briefing
Tailored Pod Delivers Daily Personalized News in Audio or Email Format
Newsletter Streamlining Tools
MailFeed Turns Your Email Newsletters Into A Streamlined Newsfeed
Media Tracking Tools
Calendia Let's Users Organize Their Entertainment and Media Efficiently
Subscription Revenue Platforms
beehiiv's Paid Newsletters Powers Subscription-Based Content Models