When it comes to May 2015 media innovations, topics range across a variety of mediums. They also incorporates a variety of industries, from fashion to music, and provide valuable insight for companies involved in entertainment.
While some argue radio might be dead, even this old school platform is getting a makeover in the form of apps. They way they can target specific demographics, like speedy new soundbites for multi-tasking millennials or content produced by kids for kids.
Many of the May 2015 media ideas are self-referential and address issues within the media itself. This includes documentaries on model diversity, television parodies on a much more serious society issue and body confidence campaigns on social media.
Top 30 Media Ideas in May
From Body Confidence Social Campaigns to Rape Culture Parodies:
Alyson Wyers — May 30, 2015 — Pop Culture
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Elegantly Casual Editorials
Olivia Palermo Stars in the April 2015 Cover Story for ELLE Vietnam
29
Desert Flower Editorials
Kristine Froseth Stars in Numero Tokyo's May Issue
28
Plastic Mask Runways
The AW15 Undercover Plastic Surgery Runway Screams Youthful Beauty
27
Richly Tropical Editorials
Paradise Lost by Aorta is Elegantly Exotic for Schon Magazine
26
Model Diversity Documentaries
A Perfect 14 is an Upcoming Documentary on Plus-Size Modelling
25
Desert Metallic Fashion
Stylist Arabia Captures Model Paulina in Edgy Shimmering Pieces
24
Urban Warrior Editorials
Anna Haftenberger Dons Her Armor in L'Officiel Ukraine's April Issue
23
Live Streamed Razor Unveilings
Gillette Introduces Avengers Razors Online & Offline Simultaneously
22
Immaculate Toga Editorials
Josephine Le Tutour is Wonderful in White for Vogue China's May Issue
21
Quirky Gentleman Fashion
Marcin Dziak's Latest Photo Feature Boasts Elegant Menswear
20
Vanguard Sportswear Editorials
Florian Joahn Captures This Monochromatic and Edgy Portrait Series
19
Shattered Glass Editorials
Model Julia Nobis Poses for Karl Templer in Interview Magazine
18
Eclectic Retro Editorials
Magdalena Jasek and Darius Tralbalza Star in Russh Magazine #63
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Sunny Springtime Editorials
Alena Blohm Stars in the April Issue of Elle Russia
16
Luxuriously Woodsy Editorials
Dani Witt Stars in the April Issue of Harper's Bazaar Brazil
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Body Confidence Social Campaigns
Drop The Plus Asks the Fashion Industry to Stop Saying Plus Size
14
Stylish Animal Editorials
Lucky Magazine's Latest Issue is Covered by Celebrity Pets as a Prank
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Virtual Festival Tours
Field Trip's Music Festival Experience Entertains with VR Between Sets
12
YouTuber Lifestyle Networks
Beauty Guru Michelle Phan Launches ICON Network with Endemol Beyond
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Kids' K-Pop Shows
Nickelodeon's 'Make It Pop' Show Brings Korean Style and Music to the West
10
Binge-Watching PSAs
This Netflix April Fools PSA Cautions Against the Dangers of Over-Streaming
9
Audio Advice Apps
Audvisor Contains Thousands of 3 Minute Clips Containing Business Insights
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Generational Quiz Shows
Televisa & Mark Burnett's Generation Gap is a Family-Friendly Quiz Show
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Geo-Specific Albums
Swedish Band John Moose's Album Release Must Be Listened to in the Woods
6
Speedy News Soundbites
Clippet Offers One Minute-Long Daily News Clips for Busy Millennials
5
Hybrid Streaming Services
Freecast's Rabbit TV Combines Free and Paid Video Content
4
Kid-Produced Radio Programming
The Children's Radio Shows Entertain During the Ebola Crisis
3
Thermographic Music Videos
Grief by Earl Sweatshirt Was Shot by Murai Using a Night Vision Camera
2
Rape Culture Parodies
Amy Schumer Tackles Rape Culture in Her Friday Night Lights Parody
1
TV Series Prop Exhibitions
The National Museum of American History Will Display Mad Men Costumes
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Unapologetic Women-Centric Campaigns
O Positiv Health Hosted an Empowering Event in New York
Empowering Luxury Fashion Campaigns
The Givenchy Spring 2026 Campaign Features Successful Women
Gen X Beauty Campaigns
Bluemercury's Up Next Campaign Celebrates Women 40+
Summer Soda Brand Campaigns
Sprite 'Turns Up the Refreshment' With its Immersive Campaign
Music-Forward Denim Campaigns
Levi's Tapped Charlotte Cardin, ROSÉ and Doechii for Its Latest Push
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
Luxury Mother's Day Campaigns
Gucci's 2025 Mother's Day Campaign is Emotionally Resonant
Nostalgic Y2K-Inspired Commercials
Dove Reinterprets 'Don't Cha' with the 'Hot Like Us' Campaign
Documentary-Style Hair Campaigns
Cécred’s 'A Deeper Understanding of Hair' Shows Power and Purpose
High-Profile Live Performance Marketing
Rokid Delighted Folks with a High-Profile Marketing Event
Cross-Network Playoff Promotions
NHL and Multiple Broadcasters Launch a Playoff Marketing Campaign
Diversity-Celebrating Brand Campaigns
Champion Launches a Global ‘Champions for Champion’ Campaign
Social-First Direct Selling Series
Mary Kay Miss Conceptions Reshapes Gen Z & Millennial Mindsets
Vibrant Mental Health Campaigns
CDC Has Launched the Playfully Illustrated Free Mind
Authentic Connection Campaigns
Heineken's Hijack Socialization Encourages Out-of-Home Gatherings
Long-Term Bodycare Campaigns
OLAY's Skinsurance Spotlights Skin as an Under-Covered Asset
Next-Gen Jelly Bean Campaigns
Jelly Belly Bean Appétit Entices a New Generation of Fans
Subtly Spooky Halloween Decor
The Target 2025 Halloween Collection Debuted Ahead of Summer
Show-Inspired Bodycare Spots
Dove x Bridgerton Premiere the 'Let Them Talk' Campaign
Fashion-Forward Cultural Infrastructure Initiatives
THE FASH APP Debuts Founding Benefactor Circle
One-of-a-Kind Beauty Campaigns
The Beauty Machine by Dove Challenges Algorithm-Driven Standards
Algorithmic Reset Campaigns
Länsförsäkringar's Algorithm Cleansing Song Brings Positivity to Feeds
Playful Gen-Z Dating Campaigns
Tinder's 'Crush Feelings' Captures the Essence of Modern Dating
Music-Inspired Audiobook Campaigns
Spotify Launches its Bold 'Read Like You Listen' for the Summer
College-Focused Accessibility Campaigns
Apple Launched its 'I'm Not Remarkable' Video Ad
Whimsical Youth-Inspired Fashion
The Miu Miu L’été 2025 Campaign is Playful and Stunning
Urban Landscape-Inspired Campaigns
The Casablanca Fall 2025 Advertising Campaign is Interesting
Cinematic Auto Marketing Campaigns
Mazda Debuts the '5 Sides of the All-New CX-5' Film
Expressive Hair Campaigns
Wavytalk's Main Character Hair Campaign Makes Everyday Styles Memorable
Sun-Soaked Youthful Fashion Campaign
PACSUN Shoots Its Spring 2026 Capsule in Sun-Soaked Locations
Retail Advertising Campaigns
IKEA Hides Price Tags to Highlight Material Quality in a New Campaign
Cross-Industry Insight Networks
The Think Party Explores the Future of Socialization
Portrait-Inspired Luxury Campaigns
The Balenciaga Heart and Body Campaign Taps Brand Ambassadors
Customer-Starring Billboards
Bobbie's Campaign Spotlights Moms as "the OG Influencers"
Family Cast Campaigns
Victoria’s Secret Mother’s Day Campaign Features Adriana Lima with Daughters
Emotive Song Campaigns
Sos Songs Uses Technology to Show How Music Reflects Your Emotional State
Gen Z Sun Care Campaigns
indu's Latest Initiative Aims to Improve Teen SPF Application Habits
Reality-Themed Dating Campaigns
Tinder Launches a YouTube Reality Show to Appeal to Gen Z
Marketer-Targeted Albums
The Spotify Tunetorials Campaign Blurs Education and Entertainment
Bold Beauty Campaigns
IPSY Reframes Beauty as a Hobby with the 'I Play Beauty' Campaign
Gen Z-Targeted Wine Campaigns
The I heart kinda Summer Campaign is Launching Soon
All-Asian Beauty Campaigns
Maybelline Face the Difference Features 40 Asian Pacific Trailblazers
Chinese Band-Supported Beauty Brands
Maybelline New York Partners with Teens in Times (TNT)
Period Care Campaigns
Honey Pot Launched its 'Periods Made Better' Campaign
Music Scene-Informed Luxury Campaigns
Burberry Taps Twiggy for Spring 2026 Advertising Campaign
Anti-Digital Social Campaigns
Heineken Partners with Joe Jonas for 'Socials Off Socials'
Sensorial Soda Campaigns
Sprite's 'Hurts Real Good With Sprite' Targets Gen Z
Kindness-Focused Travel Campaigns
Global Child: Travel & Purpose Debuts a Qatar Episode
Traveling Fashion Showcases
The Guess Bus in Sydney is an Example of Experimental Marketing
Health-Focused Body Positivity Apps
Stories with Substance Collaborates with the UnderBelly
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Feedless Social Platforms
Bond Eliminates Feeds to Focus on Real-Life Experiences
Next-Gen Athlete-Starring Ads
Nike Presents its Cinematic 'Why Do It?' Ad Campaign
Musician-Led Beverage Campaigns
poppi Tapped Charli xcx and Rachel Sennott for the Super Bowl
Bingo-Style Reading Initiatives
Indigo's 2026 Reading Challenge Features a 'Phone-Free' Category
Humorous Mother's Day Campaigns
bubly Addresses Mother’s Day Mishaps with the 'Gift Glow Up Shop'
Branded Summer Lunches
MESHKI Debuts Its Viva Resort ’25 Collection with a Soirée in St. Tropez
Burger Ad Campaigns
Burger King’s New Campaign Suggests Even Babies Can’t Resist the Whopper
Symbolic Pop-Up Wellness Experiences
Hone Health Hosts Death of Midlife Pop-Up
Human Connection-Emphasizing Radio Initiatives
LG Electronics Has Introduced Radio Optimism
Digital Well-Being Updates
Tiktok Adds Mindfulness Tools and User Controls Over Ai Content
Mayo-Inspired Art Gallery Pop-Ups
Hellmann's Mayonnaise Collaborates with Kareem Rahma
Cultural Newsletter Subscriptions
American Eagle Launches Gen Z-Focused 'Off The Cuff' Publication
Lyrics-Inspired OOH Campaigns
Taskrabbit Interprets Pop Culture Songs for Summer Home Tasks
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Expansive Cultural Heritage Initiatives
Ne'Ma's 'Valuing Our Roots' Initiative is Mindful
Global Misinformation Campaigns
Reuters Utilizes AI for 'Pure News, Straight from the Source'
Platform-Based Media Agencies
Omnicom Media Unveils Platform-Led Structure After IPG Deal
Comprehensive Wellness-Celebrating Initatives
Live Love Spa Marks National Wellness Month
Next-Gen Teen Magazines
WYouth is a New W Magazine Publication for Gen Z
Celebratory Midlife Campaigns
The Stripes Beauty Hotter Than Ever Destigmatizes Menopause
Personalized Daily Wellness Apps
Hoda Kotb Launches Joy 101 Wellness App Inspired by Daily Rituals
Convenient Meal Campaigns
Ben's Original Debuts Its New Campaign — Keep It Original
Subway Station Fashion Takeovers
Reitmans Hosts its Spring 2026 Lower Bay Station Preview
Emotional Mothers Day Ads
Apple's Mother’s Day Campaign Showcases Spatial Video's Emotional Power
Elderly Cannabis Campaigns
The I'm High Right Now Campaign Answers Questions from Ages 55+
Video Podcast Expansion
Netflix and iHeartMedia Bring Video Podcasts to the Streaming Platform
Musical Wellbeing Campaigns
ASICS Launches the ‘Move Your Body, Move Your Mind’ Campaign
Activity Gear Billboards
Ocean Spray's Reclaim Happy Hour Activation Got Australians Up & Moving
Creative Eerie-Themed Soccer Campaigns
Nike Football Reimagines Soccer with 'Scary Good'
Vibrant Cafeteria-Inspired Campaigns
Lunchtime Becomes a Joyous Time in 'The Lunchables Effect'
Mediterranean-Inspired Fashion Collections
LILYSILK Debuts 'Mediterranean Muse' & a V-Day Box
Streaming Moments Surge
Spotify’s Wrapped 2025 Engages Users with Personalized Year-in-Review
Music-Based Car Campaigns
Toyota Indonesia Launched 'Toyota Lofi Drive Beats'
Posh Mother-Celebrating Campaigns
The Michael Kors 2025 Mother’s Day Campaign Was Chic and Luxe
Culinary Tradition Food Campaigns
The Merchant Gourmet 'Yes Chef!' Campaign is Running Now
Music Icon-Supported AI Campaigns
Music Stars Spotlight Workday's AI-Powered Enterprise Solutions
Youth-Led Holiday Campaigns
Where are You Going? Showcases a Global Portrait of Young Creators
Customized Restaurant Campaign Platforms
OpenTable Has Launched OpenTable Media
Limited-Edition Beer Campaigns
San Miguel launches a Limited-Edition Beer Campaign for Summer
Modernized Heritage-Style Campaigns
Brooks Brothers Launches the 'Make It Yours' Campaign
Pop Culture Wedding Collections
A Dynamic Duo Inspired The Engagement Era Collection by The Knot
Post-Game Breakfast Campaigns
McDonald's Flipped Its Ads Sideways for Super Bowl Recovery
Girl Dinner Experiences
Waverly Kitchen + Bar Curates Shareable Comfort Food Plates
Celebrity-Supported Luxe Fashion Campaigns
BOSS Taps Renowned Public Figures for Fall 2025
Courageous Style Campaigns
Coach's Revive Your Courage Activates Gen Z
Digital Accessibility-Focused Media Labs
Infinum Launches the Groundbreaking Empathy Lab Campaign
Mascot-Forward Newspaper Campaigns
Ellie the Elephant Becomes a New York Times Subscriber
Accessible Video Podcasts
Spotify Eases Partner Program Requirements For Video Creators
Balancing New Year Campaigns
Recess' You Don’t Need A New You Challenges Tired January Marketing
Paralympic Dual-Focused Promotional Campaigns
The Canadian Paralympic Committee Gains Visibility
Collaborative Seasonal Drinking Campaigns
Fat Tuesday and 818 Tequila are Ready for the Summer
Focused Fashion Feeds
Clone Helps You Stay Updated with Fashion Trends Sustainably
Mid-Strength Marketing Pushes
6Percent, Small Beer And Quarter Proof Launch Mid-Strength March
Nostalgic Beauty Campaigns
Dove's #UnseenBeauty Initiative Challenges Y2K Beauty Standards
Latine-Targeted Streaming Services
Remezcla Más Was Made for Hispanic Gen Z & Millennials
Social Media Creator Initiatives
Snapchat Launches its Gen Z-Focused Creator Connect Service
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
Cultural Recommendation Platforms
RecomendeMe Connects Users Through Authentic Human Curated Ideas
Question-Driven Brand Revisions
NPR Turns its Logo Into Question Words
Local Story Creators
Word oh Mouth Lets Users Share Experiences And Support Local Businesses
Personalized Quote Apps
Thoughtbullet Delivers Daily Quotes Tailored To Your Preferences
Social Media-Inspired Streaming Apps
The Netflix App Feed Will Introduce a TikTok-Like Style
Personalized News Podcasts
CustomPod Delivers Custom Daily News Briefings from Trusted Sources
Generational Wellness Campaigns
Sports Research Evolved Its Marketing into a Cultural Movement
Expressive App Icons
The Instagram Teen Icons Deliver Vibrant Customization for Younger Users
Satirical News Platforms
AI Satire News Transforms Real-Time Updates Into Humorous Content
Summer-Forward Food Billboards
Waitrose Launched its 'Let Your Summer Side Out' Campaign
Media Literacy Programs
YouTube x Institute for Strategic Dialogue Launched 'Be Internet Citizens'
Ad Creation Platforms
Magritte Helps Marketers Discover, Design, and Launch Ads Quickly
Accessible Travel Media Initiatives
TravelAbility and Gray Digital Media Launch a Travel Channel
Empowering Fitness Journey Campaigns
DODYBAR Pilates Launches the 'Reform the Rules' Campaign
Media Tracking Tools
Media & Learning Tracker Organizes Books, Courses, And Podcasts
Custom News Podcasts
Ellipsis News Creates Daily Podcasts on Any Topic You Choose
Philanthropic Media Initiatives
New to The Street Has Introduced For the Causes™
Gothic Romance Restaurant Campaigns
Eggslut's Egg Yearning Explores an Unexpected Symbol of Desire
Personalized Media Creation
TuneStory Creates Custom Songs & Videos For Meaningful, Personal Gifts
Layered Online Content Reports
YouTube Defines Creative Maximalism as the Key Point After 20 Years
Real-Time Video Matching
Call Me Maybe Connects Singles Through Fast, Fun 15-Minute Video Chats
Courtroom-Style Campaigns
CHIMI's the Trial Spring Summer 2026 Examines Performative Culture
Satirical Feminist-Forward Ads
A Spotlight on Underpaid Women Shakes Up Belgium’s Employee Day
Access-Focused Performing Arts Organizations
SHOWAbility Emphasizes Disability Inclusion
Women-Empowering Photograph Campaigns
Ownever Made a Statement This International Women's Day
Brand Identity Studios
The Media Hous Builds Portfolios And Brands For Market Visibility
Young Innovator-Honoring Award Initiatives
TNL Mediagene Runs Its Becoming Aces Awards Ceremony
Personal Audio News
Hypermedia Play News Delivers Tailored, Instant Audio News Stream
Distinctive Asia-Focused Platforms
Feature.Asia Notes Asia's Professional & Cultural Innovators
Multi-Level Cancer Awareness Ads
The United Breast Cancer Foundation is at Times Square