Top 100 Marketing Trends in May

From Product Packaging Updates to Nostalgic Kitchen Campaigns

— May 31, 2025 — Marketing
May 2025 marketing trends reflect an industry energized by creativity, technological advancement, and a renewed focus on authentic consumer engagement. To start, brands are leveraging immersive experiences, inventive campaigns, and strategic product updates to resonate with modern audiences and stand out in a competitive landscape.

One of the most visually compelling examples comes from Dreamies Treats, which has launched a striking 3D billboard campaign featuring oversized, hand-painted fiberglass cats that appear to scale rooftops and billboards in pursuit of treats. This larger-than-life activation demonstrates how visual storytelling can powerfully capture public attention. In addition to striking visuals, experiential marketing continues to gain momentum. For instance, the exclusive REVOLVE x Pizzaslime afterparty placed Whipshots—Cardi B’s vodka-infused whipped cream—at the center of the event, with performers in themed attire and a personal appearance by Cardi B amplifying the celebratory atmosphere.

Meanwhile, May 2025 marketing trends highlight the value of blending nostalgia with innovation. Frigidaire’s ‘Daire to Expect More’ campaign honors the brand’s rich heritage while signaling ongoing commitment to progress, and packaging updates for COCOYO further enhance brand clarity and shelf appeal.

Furthermore, large-scale event installations from Red Bull and Absolut bring brand experiences directly to audiences, while culturally relevant initiatives such as Halfday Iced Tea’s wellness campaign and Heineken’s 'Bar Dating' app underscore the industry’s dedication to meaningful, memorable consumer connections. Collectively, these trends exemplify the creativity and adaptability that define the current marketing landscape.
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Herbaceous Easter Eggs
Herbaceous Easter Eggs
Domino's Garlic & Herb Easter Egg Serves Up a Savory Flavor Experience
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Rebranded Tourism Solution Platforms
Rebranded Tourism Solution Platforms
Clicktripz Rebrands itself to 'Tiki' with AI Ambassadors
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AI Email Automation
AI Email Automation
Seamailer is an AI-Powered Email Marketing With No Send Limits
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Signature Fork Collections
Signature Fork Collections
Chipotle's Extra Fork Collection is Launching on National Fork Day
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Afternoon Break-Encouraging Campaigns
Afternoon Break-Encouraging Campaigns
Halfday Iced Tea is Launching the Halfday Break Campaign
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Bourbon-Inspired Limited-Edition Hat Capsules
Bourbon-Inspired Limited-Edition Hat Capsules
Woodford Reserve Partners with Gigi Burris
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Baseball-Themed Tote Bag Designs
Baseball-Themed Tote Bag Designs
L.L.bean and the Boston Red Sox Debut a Fenway Tarp Tote Design
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Ultra-Refreshing Spirit-Infused Beverages
Ultra-Refreshing Spirit-Infused Beverages
Mom Water Debuts the Louise – Citrus Cucumber Flavor
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Beer-Inspired Breakfast Pop-Up Experiences
Beer-Inspired Breakfast Pop-Up Experiences
Lone Pine Brewery Joins Forces with the Holy Donut
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Asian Heritage-Rooted Collabs
Asian Heritage-Rooted Collabs
Sundae School X uka Unveil Limited-Edition Products and a Pop-Up
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Indulgent Fast Food Sandwiches
Indulgent Fast Food Sandwiches
Popeyes' Roasted Garlic Chicken Sandwich is Perfect for Date Night
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Earth-Inspired Special-Edition Tofu Packaging
Earth-Inspired Special-Edition Tofu Packaging
Pulmuone Emphasizes Its Commitment to Sustainability
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Sneaker Tag-Inspired Car Keys
Sneaker Tag-Inspired Car Keys
Nissan's Kicks Key Merges Auto Technology with Streetwear Culture
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Action Game Crossover Events
Action Game Crossover Events
Blizzard's Latest Diablo Crossover is with 'Berserk'
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Community-Driven Fashion Campaigns
Community-Driven Fashion Campaigns
Cupshe Debuts its 'Limitless Campaign' with Casting Calls
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Alcohol Recovery Supplements
Alcohol Recovery Supplements
Celly Nutrition Expands unbuzzd™ Distribution to Puerto Rico
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Beer-Infused Vinyls
Beer-Infused Vinyls
Miller High Life's Dive Bar Sounds is Filled with The Champagne of Beers
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Artful Bandage Collections
Artful Bandage Collections
The Met x BAND-AID Collaboration Shares Exclusive First-Aid Products
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Interactive Game-Inspired Experiences
Interactive Game-Inspired Experiences
The 'Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue' Comes to Canada
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Cubic Cookie Movie Campaigns
Cubic Cookie Movie Campaigns
The Oreo x A Minecraft Movie Campaign Dropped a Huge Cookie in London
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Gummy-Flavored Soda Lines
Gummy-Flavored Soda Lines
NO CAP! Soda Pop and Albanese Confectionery Join Forces
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Product Packaging Updates
Product Packaging Updates
COCOYO Packaging Gets a Fresh Look With Purpose in Every Detail
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Beer-Branded Skin Creams
Beer-Branded Skin Creams
Heineken® Silver Has Debubted the Heineken® Smootheriser
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Festival-Focused Airline Initiatives
Festival-Focused Airline Initiatives
Alaska Airlines Offers Perks & Prizes During Festival Season
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Celebrity Icon-Inspired Floral-Fruity Fragrances
Celebrity Icon-Inspired Floral-Fruity Fragrances
Paris Hilton Fragrances Debuts the ICONIC Scent
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Auditory Artwork Albums
Auditory Artwork Albums
Dolby's Sound of a Masterpiece Shares an Inclusive Experience of Fine Art
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Pickle Cocktail Pop-Ups
Pickle Cocktail Pop-Ups
Prince Igor Launches 'Project Pickle' at Toronto's Project Gigglewater
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Hair Product-Inspired Condiments
Hair Product-Inspired Condiments
TRESemmé X Red Clay Provisions Unveil 'Hot Gloss' Hot Honey
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Striking Artisan Cheese Hats
Striking Artisan Cheese Hats
Wisconsin Cheese Announced the 'Rinds & Roses Collection'
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Flavorful Vodka Soda Packs
Flavorful Vodka Soda Packs
Kylie Jenner’s Sprinter Vodka Soda Debuts a 'Palm Springs Variety Pack'
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AI-Powered Cat Analyzers
AI-Powered Cat Analyzers
The Pharaoh’s Lost Cat by Sheba Searches for Descendants of Egyptian Cats
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Human-Grade Pet Food Campaigns
Human-Grade Pet Food Campaigns
The Honest Kitchen Debuts a Pet Parenthood Campaign
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Cheeky Bar-Focused Campaigns
Cheeky Bar-Focused Campaigns
Heineken Advocates for Financial Support for Bars with Starring Bars
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Indulgent Cherry-Themed Collections
Indulgent Cherry-Themed Collections
Trü Frü and tarte cosmetics Partner for 'Tarte' Cherries
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Icon-Approved Soap Campaigns
Icon-Approved Soap Campaigns
Mike Tyson is Moisture Mike in Dr. Squatch’s Latest Grooming Campaign
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Boldly Spiced Cocktails
Boldly Spiced Cocktails
Lee Kum Kee Chili Sauces are Infused to Create Spicy Concoctions
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Modern Baking-Inspired Brand Refreshes
Modern Baking-Inspired Brand Refreshes
Cravings by Chrissy Teigen Rebrands & Debuts a New Product
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Champagne-Style Energy Drink Bottles
Champagne-Style Energy Drink Bottles
C4 Energy Introduced the Attention-Captivating C4 Liquid Gold
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Luxury Branded Spa Experiences
Luxury Branded Spa Experiences
The Christian Dior Spa is Located at Hotel Splendido in Portofino
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Festival-Ready Electrolyte Beverage Activations
Festival-Ready Electrolyte Beverage Activations
The Electrolit Campground 5K Debuts at Coachella
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Nostalgic Kitchen Campaigns
Nostalgic Kitchen Campaigns
Frigidaire is Running the Cheeky 'Daire to Expect More' Campaign
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AI-Generated Pet Teasers
AI-Generated Pet Teasers
Iams' I Want a Puppy/Kitten Studios Helps People Pitch an Idea
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Easter-Inspired Body Care Ranges
Easter-Inspired Body Care Ranges
Lush Debuts Its Playful Seasonal Easter Lineup
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Cheesy Snacking Trousers
Cheesy Snacking Trousers
Cheetos Pants Include Built-In Zones for Wiping Away Cheetle
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Interactive Easter Chocolate Experiences
Interactive Easter Chocolate Experiences
Lindt introduces a Digital GOLD BUNNY Game
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Bold Limited-Edition Apparel Collections
Bold Limited-Edition Apparel Collections
The Ksubi X Mowalola Capsule Breaks the Rules
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Collaborative Cosmo Experiences
Collaborative Cosmo Experiences
Absolut x Paris Hilton Present the 'Absolut House of Cosmo'
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Soda-Inspired Fashion Collaborations
Soda-Inspired Fashion Collaborations
Dr Pepper x Lonely Ghost Debut 'Chateau Lonely'
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Advanced Co-Branded Sunglasses
Advanced Co-Branded Sunglasses
Rimowa X Mykita Launch Sunglasses That Redefine Functional Luxury
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Heritage Celebrating Apparel Collections
Heritage Celebrating Apparel Collections
H&M x Magda Butrym Bring Romantic Edge to Spring Fashion
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Sleep Support Mineral Water
Sleep Support Mineral Water
Liquid Death and MaryRuth Teamed Up to Create Sleep Like the Dead
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Modern Motherhood Campaigns
Modern Motherhood Campaigns
Nara Smith Stars in Marc Jacobs' Mother's Day Campaign
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Documentary-Style Hair Campaigns
Documentary-Style Hair Campaigns
Cécred’s 'A Deeper Understanding of Hair' Shows Power and Purpose
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Savory Protein Shakes
Savory Protein Shakes
Subway Dreamed Up the "Subwhey" Range for April Fool's Day
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Drug-Themed April Fool's Gags
Drug-Themed April Fool's Gags
Innocean Berlin's Glory Over Pain Corporation Campaign is Satirical
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Adventure Cartoon Game Collabs
Adventure Cartoon Game Collabs
Epic Games is Partnering with Adventure Time on Fortnite Event
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AI-Driven Marketing Intelligence Platforms
AI-Driven Marketing Intelligence Platforms
AI Digital Introduced the Powerful Elevate Tool
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Limited-Edition Smoked Salmon Tins
Limited-Edition Smoked Salmon Tins
Bon Iver x Fishwife Smoked Salmon is a Special Drop
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Tennis Star-Approved Product Campaigns
Tennis Star-Approved Product Campaigns
Thorne X Ben Shelton Spotlight Thornes On-The-Go Line
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Alcoholic Whipped Cream Activations
Alcoholic Whipped Cream Activations
Cardi B Promoted Whipshots at the REVOLVE x Pizzaslime Party
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Analog Creativity-Inspired Installations
Analog Creativity-Inspired Installations
Moleskine Presents 'Unleash Your Genius' at BASE Milano
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Unique AI-Generated Ads
Unique AI-Generated Ads
Skinny Mobile Introduces Its New AI-Powered Brand Ambassador
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Minimalist Performance-Driven Skincare Brands
Minimalist Performance-Driven Skincare Brands
Saint Jō Skincare Enters the Beauty Market
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Club-Culture-Inspired Cheese Events
Club-Culture-Inspired Cheese Events
Eventbrite Debuts a 'Cheese Rave' in NYC
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High-Profile Musician-Themed Smoothies
High-Profile Musician-Themed Smoothies
Erewhon Introduces a New Smoothie Inspired by Musician Tyla
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Matcha-Infused Sausages
Matcha-Infused Sausages
Heck Food Pranked Fans on April Fool's Day with Chicken Matcha Chipolatas
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Rapper-Inspired Easter Ads
Rapper-Inspired Easter Ads
Nova Starr Turns Up the Volume in MGA’s Shoppable Easter Campaign
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Bar-Focused Dating Apps
Bar-Focused Dating Apps
Heineken®'s Bar Dating App Appeals to Gen Z's Social Habits
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Casino-Inspired Tequila Packaging
Casino-Inspired Tequila Packaging
CasAzar Tequila Tackles the High-End Tequila Market
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Collaborative Retailer Capsules
Collaborative Retailer Capsules
The Kate Spade New York x Target Collection Boasts Vibrancy
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AR-Powered Vending Machines
AR-Powered Vending Machines
Snapchat and L’Oréal Made a Gamified Lens to Share Refillable Haircare
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Flower-Centric Events
Flower-Centric Events
Macy’s Flower Show Celebrates 50 Years with a Surrealist Garden
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Immersive Chewable Candy Activations
Immersive Chewable Candy Activations
HI-CHEW Launched the 'The HI-CHEW Getaway' Experience
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K-Beauty Gen Z Creator-Camps
K-Beauty Gen Z Creator-Camps
EQQUALBERRY x The Glow House Partner for an Influencer Initiative
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Key Chain Lip Glosses
Key Chain Lip Glosses
The TONYMOLY x Squishmallow Key Chain Lip Gloss is Adorable and Practical
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AI-Integrated Soda Campaigns
AI-Integrated Soda Campaigns
Pepsi 'The Sweetest’ Campaign Puts Pepsi Zero Sugar in the Spotlight
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AI-Powered Dating Simulators
AI-Powered Dating Simulators
The Game Game by Tinder Makes Meet-Cute Scenarios Less Intimidating
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Cherry-Inspired Beauty Collections
Cherry-Inspired Beauty Collections
Fenty’s 'Sweet Cherriez' Line Pays Homage to Rihanna’s Hometown
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Origin Story Ads
Origin Story Ads
Pacifico Unveils Its 'Find Your Own Way' Ad Campaign
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Scotch Whisky Airport Activations
Scotch Whisky Airport Activations
The Macallan Offers a Sensory Experience at JFK Terminal Four
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It Girl-Approved Apparel Collabs
It Girl-Approved Apparel Collabs
Reformation X Devon Lee Carlson Unveil a Warm Weather Capsule
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Personalized Pet-Inspired Handbags
Personalized Pet-Inspired Handbags
Marc Jacobs Introduces the 'Bark Jacobs' Experience
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Exclusive Western-Inspired Activations
Exclusive Western-Inspired Activations
The Amex Stagecoach Activation Features a BÉIS Belt Bag
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Versatile Hair Styling Tools
Versatile Hair Styling Tools
Dreame’s Airstyle Pro Makes Its Debut in the U.S.
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Art-Promoting Campaigns
Art-Promoting Campaigns
Beige Billboards Spark a Bold Call to Save Charlotte’s Art Scene
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Modern Festival Activations
Modern Festival Activations
American Express will Offer Card Members a Unique Coachella Experience
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Heartwarming Bank Campaigns
Heartwarming Bank Campaigns
Chase's Next Thing You Know Campaign Captures a Full Life
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Chicken-Flavored Toothpastes
Chicken-Flavored Toothpastes
Hismile's Kentucky Fried Chicken Toothpaste is Real & Ready to Buy
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Immersive Festival Haircare Activations
Immersive Festival Haircare Activations
Method Returns to Coachella with 'Dream in the Desert'
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Nostalgic Luxury Pop-Ups
Nostalgic Luxury Pop-Ups
Celine's Zhangyuan Pop-Up Brings French Riviera Magic to Shanghai
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Modernized Mini Cake Snacks
Modernized Mini Cake Snacks
Entenmann's Mini Snack Cakes Respond to Consumer Demand
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Charming Cartoon Cafe Cups
Charming Cartoon Cafe Cups
The Starbucks® Rewards Reusable Cup Giveaway Features Snoopy
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Fast-Food-Inspired Bag Designs
Fast-Food-Inspired Bag Designs
New York Knicks Players Create Custom Chipotle To-Go Bags
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Package Opener Dental Accessories
Package Opener Dental Accessories
Heinz Grillz Help to Open Condiment Packets in Style
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Playful Billboard Campaigns
Playful Billboard Campaigns
Dreamies Treats Unveil a Show-Stopping 3D Billboard Campaign
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Exclusive Energy Drink Installations
Exclusive Energy Drink Installations
Red Bull Debuts 'Red Bull Mirage' at Coachella
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Sauce-Inspired Sodas
Sauce-Inspired Sodas
Olipop and Hidden Valley Created a Savory Four-Pack for April Fool's Day
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Feminine Rebellion Campaigns
Feminine Rebellion Campaigns
Songs of Siren Campaign Reimagines Femininity With Fierce Urban Edge
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Celebratory Footwear Capsules
Celebratory Footwear Capsules
The adidas X West NYC Capsule Honors 85 Years of Tip Top Shoes
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Tropical-Themed Soda Collabs
Tropical-Themed Soda Collabs
Mountain Dew x Blind Barber Partner for a 'Beach Bound Collection'
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