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
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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
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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
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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
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Shattered Glass Editorials
Model Julia Nobis Poses for Karl Templer in Interview Magazine
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Speedy News Soundbites
Clippet Offers One Minute-Long Daily News Clips for Busy Millennials
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Hybrid Streaming Services
Freecast's Rabbit TV Combines Free and Paid Video Content
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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
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TV Series Prop Exhibitions
The National Museum of American History Will Display Mad Men Costumes
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Valentine's Day Lingerie Collections
SKIMS Taps White Lotus Stars for Its Valentine's Day Campaign
Nostalgic Winter Intimates Campaigns
SKIMS' Holiday Campaign Was Inspired by Vintage Magazines
Graphic-Adorned Summer Fashion Collections
Boys Lie's June Collection Drop Was Stunning
Celebrity-Fronted High-Fashion Campaigns
Versace's 2024 Icons Campaign Embodies the Brand's Ethos
AI-Generated Fashion Campaigns
Casablanca Spring/Summer 2023 Conveys a Hopeful Future
Ingenious De-Influencing Ads
Cuyana's De-Influencing April Fool's Campaign Highlights Greenwashing
Gen Z-Focused Fashion Labels
The 'MIXT' Label Caters to Youthful Fashion-Forward Indian Consumers
Tech-Infused Analog Radios
Mark Choi Blends Retro Aesthetics and Modern Technology with i Ready O
Uplifting Gen Z Fashion
Boohoo & Pantone Created a Collection for Mental Health Awareness Month
CGI-Created Fashion Campaigns
Coach's Find Your Courage Campaign Stars Virtual Human imma
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Age-Appropriate Skincare Campaigns
Dove's #TheFaceof10 Addresses Unsafe Gen Alpha Skincare
Sporty Fashion Spring Campaigns
adidas Originals Introduces the 1000 Back Campaign
Non-AI Beauty Campaigns
The Code by Dove Fights Beauty Standards Manufactured by AI
Cinematic New Year Campaigns
Prada Releases Its High-Fashion Campaign for Chinese New Year
Moderate Drinking Campaigns
The Magic of Moderate Drinking Encourages Responsible Consumption
Fast Food-Inspired Beachy Campaigns
Leo Burnett Italia Unveils a New Summery McDonald's Campaign
Anti-Filter Beauty Campaigns
Dove is Inviting Social Media Users to Fight Digital Distortion
Provocative Spread Pop-Ups
The Marmite Dark Room Entices Gen Z to Experience an Iconic Spread
Open-Air Medi-Spa Services
The Scene Medical Beauty Bar Rides the Wave of the Beauty Market
Gen Alpha Marketing Campaigns
Claire's is Targeting TikTok Growth for its Latest Ads Spending
Dynamic CGI Mascara Campaigns
Maybelline New York Unveils an Activation with a Giant Mascara
Gen X Influencer Campaigns
L’Oréal Paris Taps 10 Influencers for Its Age Perfect Rosy Oil-Serum
Experiential Mental Well-Being Events
Batiste's Refresh & Reflect Events Connect & Uplift Students
Architecture-Inspired QSR Ads
This New McDonald’s Campaign Encourages Eating at Home
Cancer-Symptom Detecting Bras
Love & Nudes Joins McCann Toronto on the Stage Zero Capsule
Connected Gamer Campaigns
Heineken's Just Another Night Out Shatters Anti-Social Stereotypes
Suggestive Spread Campaigns
The Marmite First Timers Campaign Targets Gen Z
Mental Health-Protective Films
Dove's Cost of Beauty: A Dove Film Protects Teen's Mental Health
Sneaker Culture Radio Stations
Nike Created ON AIR.MAX for Nike Air Max Day
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Couple-Focused Fashion Campaigns
The Burberry 'B:Mine' Campaign Showcases Intimacy and Gifts
Inclusive Fashion Runways
The Runway of Dreams Foundation Returns for New York Fashion Week
Expressive Haircare Campaigns
Dark & Lovely's Play in Color Celebrates Black Beauty & Creativity
Creative-Focused Sportswear Campaigns
adidas Celebrates Creativity with Ama Qamata and Dee Koala
Inclusive Hair-Styling Campaigns
Dove's #MyHairAMiModo Campaign Supports Cultural Latina Hair
Nano-Technology Body Washes
Dove’s Debuts the Body Wash with the #ChangeisBeautiful Pop-Up Event
Celebrity-Fronted Fashion Campaigns
The New Calvin Klein Campaign Features Many Celebrities
Reggae-Inspired Spring Fashion
Nicholas Daly Presents the Reggae Club Capsule for SS24
Food Truck Billboards
McDonald's Transformed Billboards into Digital Food Truck Displays
UK Summer-Ready Sporty Fashion
Unknown London Launches a New Capsule Designed for Summer
Humorous Period Care Campaigns
Thinx's New Period Underwear is Introduced in an Ad by OBERLAND
Anti-Sexist Beer Campaigns
Miller Lite Launches ‘Bad $#!T to Good $#!T’ Ahead of Women’s Day
Romantic British Pop Star Lingerie
Bluebella Launches Valentine’s Day Collection With Self Esteem
Humanitarian-Inspired Luxe Fashion Campaigns
Prada Presents In Conversation with a Flower for FW23
Relaunched NSFW Digital Publications
Playboy Magazine is Launching in a New Digital Space
Underarm Celebration Initiatives
Dove's #FreeThePits Challenges Stereotypes and Boosts Confidence
Celebrity-Inspired Cocktail Menus
The Quote Book by Velvet Bar Shares Drinks Based on Icons
Unfiltered Beauty Campaigns
#NoFilterJustMilani Champions Beauty Online and in Real Life
Mixed Media Collaborative Apparel
The Rolling Stones and MTV Drop a Graphic Capsule Collection
Syringe-Based Billboards
Dove's Injectable Billboard Addresses Toxic Beauty Standards
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
Empowering Fashion Films
Victoria's Secret World Tour Reimagines the Iconic Show as a Feature Film
Image-Based Alternative Social Medias
'Noteit' is a Snapchat-Inspired App for Gen Alpha Users
Music-Inspired Avatar Campaigns
Bang & Olufsen Launches the See Yourself in Sound Ad
Limited-Edition Collector's Boxsets
PLEASURES Collaborates with Hat and Beard Press
Social Media Political-Content Limitations
Meta is Reducing Political Content Recommendations
Expansive Graphic-Detailed Streetwear
Drama Call Presents its New Collection for the Season
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
Candid Celebration Campaigns
Edible's "There's an edible for That" Celebrates Even Awkward Moments
Youth-Focused Social Campaigns
Claire’s Introduces a New Gen Z-Alpha Platform Called 'The Collab'
Inspiring Daily Bodycare
method's Unleash Your Inner Shower Celebrates Personal Transformations
Senior Self-Care Campaigns
L'Oreal Paris is Celebrating the Aging Consumer with 'Age Perfect'
Happiness-Celebrating Fashion Campaigns
Prada's Memories of Beauty Salutes the Year of the Rabbit
Body Positivity Campaigns
Body Proud's #noBODYlikeyou Removes the Pressure to Look a Certain Way
Social Content Creator Platforms
The 'Marble' Social Media Manager Platform Offers Insights
Lighthearted Dry January Campaigns
Ceder's 'January, It’s Anything But Dry' Campaign is Carefree
Mindful Mental Health Ads
Alo Moves 2023 Mental Health Awareness Month Campaign Just Launched
Music-Inspired Campaigns
The New Pepsi Campaign Features Bad Bunny
Engaging Youth-Focused Platforms
V&A Introduces the Mused Website for Gen Z Digital Natives
Multifaceted Swimsuit Cover Models
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Enlists Martha Stewart on its Cover
Spring-Ready Fashion Editorials
The Garbstore Presents its New Campaign for the SS23 Season
Social Media Music Festivals
TikTok 'In the Mix' is a First-of-Its-Kind Music Festival
Empowering Car Ads
CarMax's New Ad Campaign Takes a Witty Approach
Mental Health Dating Features
Bumble Introduces New Features for Mental Health Awareness Month
Cinco de Mayo Campaigns
Cuervo with Haley Lu Richardson on a Celebratory Campaign
QSR Food-Inspired Door Designs
McDonald's France Launches a New Digital Campaign of Door Visuals
Influencer-Fronted Sunscreen Ads
Sol de Janeiro and Sofia Richie Grainge Debut a New Campaign
Human Candle Campaigns
These Human Statues of Candle Wax Bring Attention to Youth Burnout
Empowering Movie Industry Dolls
Mattel's 2024 Career of the Year Barbies Celebrate Women in Film
Accessible Mixed-Reality Media
Chapter 2 Welcomes New Society to Revolutionize the Media Frontier
Autocorrect Sexual Health Campaigns
MRM NY Creates a New Playful Ad Campaign for Durex
Hyper-Local Gym Ads
GymBox's Made for London Life Ads Juxtapose City Living and Gym-Going
Social Podcast Video Apps
Algo for Podcasts Helps Podcasters Create Engaging Content
Cutting-Edge Mental Health Apps
Gen Z Can Find Trusted Mental Health Information with Diall
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Content Creator-Friendly Music Libraries
RADAAR's Audio Library Can Enhance Content
Dynamic Muted Luxury Fashion
Prada Presents Let's Talk About Clothes for the FW23 Season
Dressed-Up Breakfast Campaigns
Joe & the Juice Invites Customers to Get Chic for Breakfast
Personal Style Jewelry Campaigns
RS Pure's #Authentic100 Shares the Styles of 100 Influencers
Toronto Fashion Music Festivals
MODECANADAROCKS Spring Equinox Takes Place on March 23
No-Nonsense Cereal Campaigns
'Shreddie for Anything' Challenges Complicated Morning Routines
Gen Z Advertising Tools
YouTube Launches a New Music Tool to Connect Advertisers with Gen Z
Personalized Grocery Billboard Campaigns
Tesco Ireland Gets a New Live-Prompt Campaign
Peer-to-Peer Conversation Campaigns
JOYBA's Real Tea, Real Talk Supports Mental Health in Youth
Celebrity Social Feeds
BeReal Introduces the Celeb-Exclusive 'RealPeople' Feed on its App
Nostalgic Music Discovery Apps
The 'Rewind' App Helps Gen Z Delve Into the Music Of Past Decades
Search-Hacking Campaigns
Kraft Real Mayo's Search Moist Campaign Suggested a Word of the Year
Interconnected Messaging Ecosystems
Whatsapp to Introduce Support for Messages Third-Party Apps
Lightweight Summer Fashion Capsules
Drama Call Presents its Latest Collection for Summer
Promotional Influencer Videos
Activision Recruits Multiple Creators to Appeal to Gen Z Consumers
Youth Culture Telecom Campaigns
Deutsche Telekom's Summer Campaign Connects with Gen Z
Empowering Visual Content Campaigns
Getty Images and Hiki Launches #AutisticOutLoud
Joy-Inspired Beauty Campaigns
Ulta Beauty Launches the Joy Project, a Ground-Breaking Study
Video-Enabled Dating Apps
The 'Candid' Dating App Lets Users Show Their Personality with Video
Bold Body-Hugging Shapewear
The YITTY Spring/Summer 2023 Campaign Shows Off the Latest Styles
Stigma-Reducing Period Brands
August Relies on Playful and Wholesome Branding
Playful Dating Experiment Campaigns
Kraft's Swipe Right for Mayo Campaign Social Experiment
Publication Audio Journalism Apps
The New York Times Presents its NYT Audio App Software
Music Culture-Honoring Graphic Tees
Patta's Dance T-Shirt Celebrates the UK's Music Culture
Outdoor Activity Challenges
L.L.Bean is Inviting People Outside for Mental Health Awareness Month
Inspiring Heritage Campaigns
Comcast's 'Be the Next Story Told' Spot Celebrates Hispanic History
Media-Based Music Expansions
DistroKid Users Now Have Access to TikTok Music for Promotion
Celebratory Odd Designs
Ridiculous Design Celebrates Weird and Wonderful Ideas Within Design
Media Release Monitoring Apps
The 'Upcoming' App Helps Users Track Favorite Media and Explore
Unconventional Foodie Magazines
Food& Magazine Explores the Weird and Wonderful World of Food
Women-Led Toronto Florists
May Flowers Flourishes with a Captivating Approach to Floral Design
Mental Health Branding Initiatives
L.L.Bean Digitally Detoxed for Mental Health Awareness Month
Music Content Campaign Tools
Spotify Presents the Showcase Tool for Artists to Promote
Empowering Watermark Campaigns
The UNFPA's 'bodyright' Campaign Brings Awareness to Online Rights
Enriching Senior Initiatives
Ogilvy Shanghai Debuts a Seniors Initiative Called 'Morning Shanghai'
Cocktail-Inspired Togetherness Activations
Smirnoff's Global Connectivity Initiative Launched
Branded Global Music Programs
Sprite Limelight Season Two Spotlights the Untold Stories of Artists
Categorized Podcast Genres
Apple's Podcasts App Launches a New Organized Update Feature
Heritage Month Sports Campaigns
ESPN's 'Somos' Campaign Celebrates Hispanic Sports Icons
Tween-Oriented Content Series
Claire's Launches a New Media Partnership with Sony Pictures TV-Kids
Year-Long Professional Content Calendars
Content Squeezy Provides Social media Ideas
Lighthearted Meme Apps
Goodday is a Meme App Designed to Inspire Happiness
April Fool's Lifestyle Collections
Nugget Introduced Its 'Most Trendiest - High Endiest' Line Yet
Long-Form Content Social Platforms
X Allows Premium+ Subscribers to Create Long-Form Articles
Multiview Streaming Platform Services
YouTube TV Adds New Multi-Viewing Features for March Madness
Bite-Sized Gen Z News
Mata.Today Offers Quick Insights for Gen Z to Easily Digest
Magazine-Curated Cannabis Products
In July 2023, MARY Magazine Debuts Its Partnership with NTWRK
Content-Focused Map Features
TuneIn Launches an Immersive Map Feature for Global Content Searches
Efficient Fact Generators
Facts Generator Can Produce Interesting Facts About Any Subject
Senior-Friendly Pride Campaigns
misterb&b and Les Audacieuses et Les Audacieux Target Seniors
Creative Collaboration Clubs
Dazed Has Launched a New Social Media App Called Dazed Club
Boomer-Focused Voter Advertisements
Perth Creatives Launch the New Groom-a-Boomer Voting Campaign
Parent-Focused TV Campaigns
NatureFresh's TV Campaign Explores How Active Parenting Benefits Kids
Broadcast-Like Social Channels
Meta is Launching New Broadcast Channels to Instagram and More