Pop Culture and Internet Trends

No-Carve Disney Pumpkins

Disney's Pumpkin Kits are Family-Friendly and Mess-Free

There are just a few weeks until the official start of fall and many people are already thinking about their Halloween costume and home decorations—and at Target, families will be able to find fun,... MORE

Movie Sequel-Celebrating Outerwear

The VF-1 Ghost Ryder Jacket is Ready for Year-Round Wear

The VF-1 Ghost Ryder jacket has been designed by Ryan Martin as an outerwear style that draws inspiration from the iconic jacket worn by Tom Cruise as Maverick in the original Top Gun film. The... MORE

Premium Series-Themed Alcohols

Harrogate Tipple Launched Downton Abbey-Inspired Spirits

Craft distillery Harrogate Tipple recently announced the release of the officially licensed Downton Abbey-inspired spirits. The collection will include a Downton Abbey Gin and Blended Whisky and... MORE

Feline-Themed Phone Chargers

Village Vanguard's Cat Phone Chargers are Absolutely Adorable

Village Vanguard is a popular Japanese retailer that makes outlandishly endearing products available to consumers and one of its latest offerings is a range of adorable cat phone chargers. For fans... MORE

Realistic Food-Inspired Phone Cases

This Fried Chicken Phone Case by Bestosell is a Foodie's Dream

Shoppers on Amazon have the ability to opt-in for a fried chicken phone case to really spice up the aesthetic of their hand-held device. The offering is compatible with iPhones 5 through 8P and X.... MORE

Coffee Pot-Styled Mugs

The Barbuzzo Cupa Joe is Both Functional and Funny

For those of you in need of an ironic yet functional coffee mug, the Barbuzzo Cupa Joe is an intriguing cup that fuses together form and function. The mug is shaped like a coffee pot yet is small... MORE

Anniversary-Honoring Comic Book Series

The Folio Society and Marvel Honor The Golden Age 1939–1949

The Folio Society joins Marvel editor Roy Thomas on a special project to celebrate Marvel’s 80s anniversary, honoring The Golden Age 1939–1949. The collaborative duo unveils an impressive... MORE

Authentic Anti-Consumerism Ads

Finn.no Launches Ironic Campaign to Reach Consumers Authentically

As concerns regarding climate change continue to mount, many brands have taken to launching eco-friendly initiatives to appeal to consumers, however, Finn.no has deviated from the traditional script... MORE

Sci-Fi Barbie Dolls

Mattel & Disney Created a Range of Fashionable Star Wars Barbie Dolls

Collectors of Barbie dolls and Star Wars paraphernalia will be eager to purchase the new Star Wars Barbie dolls from Mattel and Disney. The collection of high-fashion sci-fi dolls were inspired by... MORE

90s Anime-Inspired Casualwear

Converse Stars Japan Honors Dragon Ball Z in Its Latest Capsule

Converse Stars Japan celebrates the iconic anime series Dragon Ball Z with a new collection of goods that feature graphics nodding to the series. The range features a selection of towels and apparel,... MORE

In-Store Mystery Boxes

Marshalls' Surprise Boxes Treat Shoppers to Fashion, Decor, Tech & More

Just as many online brands are embracing mystery product boxes, Marshalls is now introducing its own Surprise Boxes with plenty of treats for in-store shoppers to discover. On August 16th, a... MORE

Cheeky Call-Out Laptop Ads

Microsoft Commissions a Guy Named 'Mac Book' for Its New Commercial

Microsoft’s latest laptop ad takes the brand’s rivalry with Apple to new heights. For this marketing campaign, the software company employs a guy who goes by the name of Mackenzie &#... MORE

Nostalgic Festival Boxes

This Limited-Edition Box Set Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Woodstock

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Woodstock, Woodstock Nation is releasing a Limited-Edition Box Set that shares footage of the last real Woodstock reunion concert that was filmed. Inside the... MORE

4K Cinematic Lore Games

The Blair Witch Horror Game Provides Psychological Spooks

The Blair Witch horror game is a new interactive gaming experience that seeks to provide brave users with a terrifying adventure that will test their ability to handle psychological stress. The game... MORE

Iconic 90s-Themed Sitcom Pop-Ups

A Friends Pop-Up in New York Celebrates the Show's Anniversary

In celebration of the iconic 90s sitcom’s 25th anniversary, a Friends pop-up is opening its doors to die-hard fans in New York City. The temporary initative includes a number of spaces that... MORE

Next-Gen Leader Think Tanks

Next100 is a Start-Up Supporting the Next Generation of Policy Leaders

Next100 is a pop-up think tank—or rather a start-up that calls itself a “think and do tank”—that’s on a mission to support the next generation of policy leaders who are... MORE

Inclusivity-Focused Burger Ads

This Burger King Ad Employs Eduardo — a Cheerful Man Who is Blind

Burger King ads have been marked by a quality of diversity that truly sends a message of inclusivity, tolerance, and acceptance. The latest commercial launched by the fast-food chain’s Brazil... MORE

Competitive Fantasy Sports Campaigns

FanDuel Launched the New 'More Ways to Win' Campaign

FanDuel, the fantasy sports platform, recently launched the new ‘More Ways to Win’ campaign through two separate commercials—‘Toupee’ and ‘Armrest Battle.’... MORE

Logo-Emblazoned Mooncake Gift Boxes

The Peninsula Boutique Joins BAPE to Honor Mid-Autumn Festival

Japanese streetwear label BAPE works in collaboration with The Peninsula Boutique on a special limited edition design of a mooncake gift box. Mid-Autumn festival approaches and the duo participated... MORE

City Living-Celebrating Lip Balms

Fresh is Teaming Up with Ingrid Nilsen Sugar on a Lip Treatment

Fresh is launching its first-ever influencer collab by teaming up with beauty vlogger and LGBTQ activist Ingrid Nilsen. The new ‘Fresh x Ingrid Nilsen Sugar in the City Lip Treatment’... MORE

Humorous Celebrity-Endorsed Insurance Ads

Direct Auto Insurance Launched a New Cheeky Campaign

Direct Auto Insurance recently launched a new tongue-in-cheek marketing campaign titled ‘Get Direct & Get Going’ that features multiple celebrities including rapper Fat Joe, former... MORE

Humorous Reward App Campaigns

Ibotta Debuts Ironic 'Get That Money' Infomercial-Themed Commercial

Ibotta, a consumer rewards app, recently unveiled its new, parody-styled ‘Get That Money’ campaign. The commercial takes a humorous infomercial approach to tell consumers how they can... MORE

Design-Friendly Stigma-Defying Campaigns

Approved, Not Approved Supports Sexual Wellness Products

Polly Rodriguez and Alexandra Fine — founders of Unbound and Fine, respectively, have made the decision to dedicate their time and design expertise to the market for sexual wellness products. With... MORE

Swapped Logo Aesthetics

As a Bizarre Marketing Stunt, CDA Swaps the Logos of Big-Name Brands

CDA is a kitchen appliance company and in a recent bid to unsettle consumers, the label challenges the perception of logo aesthetics. Tapping the identity of famous, globally renowned brands like... MORE