Entertainment

Musings
by Oli Bealby
AI Didn’t Spark the McDonald’s Ad Backlash. The Perception of Laziness Did
The approach and execution were way off brand
Film and TV
by Amy Corr
Dylan Efron Stars as a Swole Santa for Yahoo Mail
Must be all the peppermint weight lifting
Advertising
by David Gianatasio
Advantage: Chalamet! Timothée Aces Our 5 Ads of the Week
Exceptional stuff from Wheaties/Marty Mauser, Dr. Squatch, Garage Beer, Uber Eats, SickKids Hospital
Film and TV
by Amy Corr
Little Nero’s Pizza From Home Alone Is Brought to Life for Film’s 35th Anniversary
‘Keep the change, you filthy animal’
by Amy Corr
Dylan Efron Stars as a Swole Santa for Yahoo Mail
Must be all the peppermint weight lifting
by David Gianatasio
Timothée Chalamet Appears in Character on a Wheaties Box
Serving ‘Marty Mauser’ for breakfast
by Wendy Schwartz
GOAT, The Devil Wears Prada 2 and More Great Trailers
With Hoppers and Project Hail Mary
by David Gianatasio
L.A. Dodger Freddie Freeman Whiffs in Ryan Reynolds’ Latest SickKids Appeal
The visiting team gets zero love
by Amy Corr
Last Trip to the Upside Down: Tide, BK, McD’s and More Bid Farewell to Stranger Things
Brands seek final boost as show draws to a close
by David Gianatasio
Euro Streamer Made the Best Stranger Things Tie-In
From Deutsche Telekom. It’s like something fans would make for other fans
by David Gianatasio
Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds Hype Aussie Sailing Team
They make with the zippy banter
Music
by David Gianatasio
Swift Kicks: Beats, IShowSpeed Send Up Kung Fu Flicks
‘Troll or teacher is in the eye of the beholder’
by Shahnaz Mahmud
Jessie LaBelle of AM2/Angry Mob Tells Brands: ‘Do Your Homework’ When Working With Musicians
The best partnerships celebrate what’s already true
by Amy Corr
Garage Beer and Jason Kelce Release ‘O’Beer’ on Vinyl
Wait til you hear what’s on the B-side!
by Shahnaz Mahmud
Phil Sandhaus of CBGB on His Storied Career in the Music Biz
Working with the Beatles, The Beach Boys, Miles Davis and more
by Muse
‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ and Other Tracks to Rock Your World
Queen! Bleachers! Jackie Mittoo! Self Esteem!
by Amy Corr
What’s New in This Year’s ‘Spotify Wrapped’? More Personalization!
Bad Bunny is the top global artist with the top global album
by Shahnaz Mahmud
Anderson Rocio of Riverine Records on Brands Connecting With Artists
Forging a deeper relationship is key
by Shahnaz Mahmud
Monica Corton of Go to Eleven on Songwriters Boosting Brand Messages
Her love of music began at the opera in Upstate N.Y.
Gaming
by Amy Corr
7 Directors Blend Their Unique Styles for Clash Royale’s 8-Minute Fight Film
Uncommon Stockholm pulls out all the stops
by Ads of the World
Why PlayStation Crashed a Spaceship in Madrid
Plus Purdy & Figg’s ‘The Scent That Stole Christmas’ and more from Europe
by Amy Corr
Clash Royale Launches a Global Hog Calling Contest
SOOOUUUIEEE like you mean it
by David Gianatasio
EA’s Battlefield Says Gameplay Beats Real Life Every Time
Why work or get married like a loser?
by David Gianatasio
How to Tell the Difference Between Supercell’s Brawl Stars and Real Life
A handy primer from Mischief
by Amy Corr
William H. Macy Stars in Supercell Advert That’s Also a Call for Organ Donors
Immortalize your avatar and potentially save lives IRL
by David Gianatasio
Jack in the Box Goes the Retro Gaming Route
Look who’s back for spooky season, combining nostalgia with AI
by David Gianatasio
Borderlands 4 Warns Everyone to ‘Quit Earth’ Before It’s Too Late
Better run, puny humans!
Art
by Cass Cruz
Reintroducing an Icon: The Studio Museum in Harlem
A look inside the campaign focused on transformative art and culture
by David Gianatasio
This Andy Warhol ‘Death Kit’ Might Come in Handy
Ironic, as he was the life of so many parties
by Amy Corr
Illustration and Photography Collide in Apple’s ‘Shot on iPhone, Drawn on iPad’
13 photographers and 8 illustrators contributed to the global campaign
by David Gianatasio
AI Lets You Consult With Salvador Dalí on So Many Things
He’ll interpret your dreams—and more. Call now!
by Christine Champagne
This Photog Captures the Cats of Venice and Elsewhere in All Their Feline Glory
Marianna Zampieri sees her subjects through a lens of love and respect
by Amy Corr
Happy 100th Birthday, New Yorker! Let’s Celebrate With Classic Covers
700 of 5,000 covers appear
by David Gianatasio
OOH Campaign Helps Rescue London’s Vagina Museum
BBH leaned into classic works of art
by Christine Champagne
How Overall Murals Creates Eye-Catching Outdoor Art for Apple, Ray-Ban, Nike and More
The art of the mural is evolving with advances in paint technology
Sports
by Shahnaz Mahmud
Anthony Zucconi of the NHL on Sports as High-Stakes Drama
What unfolds is unparalleled
by Amy Corr
Garage Beer and Jason Kelce Release ‘O’Beer’ on Vinyl
Wait til you hear what’s on the B-side!
by Amy Corr
Why KFC Canada Changed Its Buckets and Logo for the NHL Playoffs
A look inside the Courage campaign that won 3 Grand Clios
by Amy Corr
Courage Wins 3 Grands at Clio Sports Awards for KFC Canada
12 Grands were awarded in total
by David Gianatasio
L.A. Dodger Freddie Freeman Whiffs in Ryan Reynolds’ Latest SickKids Appeal
The visiting team gets zero love
by Amy Corr
Beckham, Messi, Steve Carell and More Prep for FIFA World Cup 
Find out who’s hosting
by Christine Champagne
How BodyByMark Built a Massive Social Following by Asking People About Their Workout Routines
A boffo brand born of curiosity
by David Gianatasio
Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds Hype Aussie Sailing Team
They make with the zippy banter
Super Bowl
by David Gianatasio
Gopuff, Tom Brady and Druski Want to Make Super Monday a National Holiday
Do it or risk a hard pass to the head
by Amy Corr
We Have a Winner: Nike Takes Super Clio for the Big Game’s Best Commercial
Celebrating women athletes in the brand’s first SB spot since 1998
by Amy Corr
Super Bowl 59: See All the Commercials
Every in-game spot, updated as they’re released
by Shahnaz Mahmud
Jen Kavanagh of the Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles on the Power of Sports  
It builds communities that can last generations
by Amy Corr
Nike’s Super Bowl Return Celebrates Women Athletes
‘Whatever you do. You can’t win. So WIN.’
by David Gianatasio
Tubi’s ‘Cowboy Head’ Moseys Into the Big Game
Mischief stages freaky ‘genre reveal’
by David Gianatasio
For the Big Game, Liquid Death Waters Down Its Shock Tactics
But still satisfies our thirst for fun
by Shahnaz Mahmud
Dunkin’ Uses SB59 Bid to Power Its ‘Cinematic Universe’
There’s a seven-minute movie, too