On July 17th, companies small and large came together to celebrate what’s become a mainstay in our digital communications: the emoji. Developed between 1998 and 1999 by Shigetaka Kurita, emojis were first added to smartphones in 2001 and quickly rose in popularity due to their ability to communicate items and emotions in a simple, cartoon-like
Ah, April Fools’ day. The day where brands flex their creative muscles, all in the name of a good “gotcha.” While this year’s roundups presented quite a few entertaining jokes, some were so unique, they just might have a shot turning from prank to possible. Google Maps Hides Pac-Man in Locations Around the World Who
According to Nike, “Data means nothing if you don’t do something with it.” Inspired by the amount of running and training stats logged by Nike+ users, the company decided that data should be doing more for the people who matter the most: their community. Enter the, “Your Year With Nike” campaign. In the campaign, Nike
For anyone who has ever received a holiday gift that was so far off the mark, this one’s for you. Inspired by “rubbish gifts,” UK-based luxury fashion retailer Harvey Nichols has launched a new campaign called, “Could I Be Any Clearer?” While the goal is to help its customers get exactly what they want, the
With Halloween on the horizon, it’s no surprise that marketers are embracing their ghoulish side. One such marketer, Fandango, is joining forces with the new film Ouija to host a “Scare Off” Instagram video contest inspired by popular horror movie moments. To enter, fans are challenged with creating an original Instagram video inspired by a