Top 50 Media Innovations in July

From Transformation-Embracing Covers to 20-Second Podcasts

— July 25, 2015 — Pop Culture
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.
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Smartwatch Office Perks
Smartwatch Office Perks
BuzzFeed Offered Apple Watches for Over 700 Works as an Employee Perk
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45
Technology Dependent Programming
Technology Dependent Programming
Operation Unplugged Encourages Real-World Interaction Over Phones
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44
Politically Endorsed Equality Ads
Politically Endorsed Equality Ads
This Marriage Equality Campaign was Created by Hilary Clinton
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43
Journalist-Collaborating Search Engines
Journalist-Collaborating Search Engines
Google News Lab Wants to Help Map Out the Future of Media
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42
20-Second Podcasts
20-Second Podcasts
Micro Podcast Platform Out Loud Lets You Share and Listen to Shorter Podcasts
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41
Branded Livestreaming Apps
Branded Livestreaming Apps
Comcast's Xfinity Share Helps Create and Share Livestream Video Content
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40
Entertaining Sign-Up Forms
Entertaining Sign-Up Forms
CANAL+ Turns Mundane Subscription Forms into a Source of Amusement
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39
Mock Interactive Videos
Mock Interactive Videos
Namie Amuro's Golden Touch Music Video Simulates Interactivity
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38
Multi-Screen Broadcast Platforms
Multi-Screen Broadcast Platforms
This Audience Engagement Tool Lets Companies Reach All Screens
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Beautiful Reading Apps (UPDATE)
Beautiful Reading Apps (UPDATE)
Medium for Android is Officially Available at Google Play
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36
360-Degree Music Videos
360-Degree Music Videos
The Bjork 'Stonemilker' Video Uses YouTube's 360-Degree Capability
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35
Sophistcated Suede Fashion
Sophistcated Suede Fashion
Sara Sampaio Stars in the Latest Issue of Harper’s Bazaar Greece
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34
Jurassic Puppet Parodies
Jurassic Puppet Parodies
Sesame Street's Jurassic World Parody Features a Giant Dino Cookie
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Ultra Glam 70s Editorials
Ultra Glam 70s Editorials
Taraji P. Henson Embraces Vintage Fashion in the Latest Issue of Allure
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Transformation-Embracing Covers
Transformation-Embracing Covers
Laverne Cox Graces Entertainment Weekly's LGBT Special Edition
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Fringed Sporty Fashion
Fringed Sporty Fashion
The Lily Aldridge Self Magazine Cover Shoot is Unexpectedly Athletic
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Dinosaur-Transporting Pranks
Dinosaur-Transporting Pranks
This Railway Station Teases Cargo from the Jurassic World Movie
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29
Entertainment-Streaming Boxes
Entertainment-Streaming Boxes
The Cube S OTT Box Provides Flexibility & Consumer Convenience
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Conceptual Cocktail Publications
Conceptual Cocktail Publications
Drink Factory's Silent Neon Flowers Explores a Fictional Future
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27
Black and Red Editorials
Black and Red Editorials
The Vogue China July Cover Shoot Stars Kendall Jenner and Kris Wu
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Surreal Urban Editorials
Surreal Urban Editorials
FKA Twigs Covers the Latest Issue of Complex Magazine
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Movie-Themed Sneakers
Movie-Themed Sneakers
Nike Has Released 'Entourage' Kicks to Coincide with the New Movie Premier
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Ethereal All-White Editorials
Ethereal All-White Editorials
The Latest Issue of Air France Madame Stars Langley Fox
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Effortless Beach Fashion
Effortless Beach Fashion
The Alessandra Ambrosio L’Officiel Turkey Cover Shoot is Subtly Sensual
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Fierce Print Fashion
Fierce Print Fashion
FASHION Magazine's Busy Signals Stars Jessiann Gravel
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Transgender Celebrity Debuts
Transgender Celebrity Debuts
Caitlyn Jenner, Formerly Bruce, is Revealed on Vanity Fair's Cover
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Effortlessly Elegant Editorials
Effortlessly Elegant Editorials
The Amber Heard ELLE Cover Shoot is Captured by Liz Collins
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Bronze Beauty Editorials
Bronze Beauty Editorials
Model Sanne Vloet Sporst an Earthy Look for W Magazine's June Issue
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Sweater-Clad Celebrity Photoshoots
Sweater-Clad Celebrity Photoshoots
The Emma Stone WSJ. Magazine Editorial is Stylishly Rustic
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Effortless Summer Fashion
Effortless Summer Fashion
Frida Gustavsson Sports Chic Casual Outfits for ELLE Sweden
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Flowery Fifties Photoshoots
Flowery Fifties Photoshoots
The Lindsey Wixson Vogue Russia Cover Shoot is Playfully Pretty
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Packaged Set Designs
Packaged Set Designs
Anastazja Niemen is 'Leaving Home' in this L'Officiel Ukraine Editorial
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14
Desert Metallic Editorials
Desert Metallic Editorials
Diana Moldovan Stars in the Latest Issue of Vogue Taiwan
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Glam Cowgirl Editorials
Glam Cowgirl Editorials
Tiah Eckhardt and Simone Kerr Star in Australia’s Sunday Times Magazine
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Trans Celebrity Docu-Series
Trans Celebrity Docu-Series
'I Am Cait' Chronicles Caitlyn Jenner's Transition into Her New Normal
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Glamorous Couple Editorials
Glamorous Couple Editorials
Natalia Vodianova and Adrien Brody Star in the Latest Vogue US Issue
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Sun-Soaked Swimwear Editorials
Sun-Soaked Swimwear Editorials
Bar Refaeli Stars in the Latest Marie Claire Czech Cover Shoot
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Sporty Swimwear Editorials
Sporty Swimwear Editorials
Josephine Skriver Embraces an Urban Beach Look for Vanity Fair Italia
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Ethereal Beauty Editorials
Ethereal Beauty Editorials
The Barbara Palvin ELLE Sweden Cover Shoot is Brightly Romantic
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Plastic Surgery Editorials
Plastic Surgery Editorials
'Nip. Tuck. Or Else' by Miles Aldridge Covers Time Magazine
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Dreamy Wedding Editorials
Dreamy Wedding Editorials
Bazaar Latin America's Latest Issue Stars Model Emily Sanko
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Playful Ladylike Fashion
Playful Ladylike Fashion
The Harper's Bazaar Korea June Cover Stars Barbara Palvin
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Warrior Princess Editorials
Warrior Princess Editorials
Marina Perez is Decked Out in Tribal Jewelry for Tabat Magazine
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Layered 70s Fashion
Layered 70s Fashion
Behati Prinsloo Showcases Retro Fall Looks in Vogue China
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Youthful Summer Fashion
Youthful Summer Fashion
Chloe Grace Moretz's Latest Role is as Vogue Girl Korea's Cover Girl
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90s Raver Fashion
90s Raver Fashion
Model Angela Longton Puts a Playful Spin on a Retro Partier Look
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