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Global insights on emerging brand trends, spotlighting innovations in design, technology, and cultural engagement from the world's creative capitals.


Estée Lauder Cuts Jobs in Digital Catch-up
Estée Lauder's elimination of 7,000 positions and external hiring for digital marketing and data roles signals that traditional beauty marketing executives face existential pressure to reimagine their organizational models or risk obsolescence in an increasingly digital-first consumer landscape.
CBO Editorial
2 days ago


Hollywood Mogul Ari Emanuel Acquires Frieze in $200M Deal
Ari Emanuel's acquisition of Frieze signals further convergence of premium market sectors--entertainment, fine art and luxury experiences.
CBO Editorial
4 days ago


Possible 2025 Bets on Curated Connections
Possible 2025, drawing 5,400+ attendees, proves face-to-face networking remains invaluable in marketing's AI era. Hyve Group CEO Mark Shashoua's transformative curation model eliminates random encounters, engineering strategic connections between marketers and tech leaders.
CBO Editorial
5 days ago


LIV Golf & Coupang: Content Marketing Playbook for E-commerce
With LIV Golf Korea, Coupang Play engineers premium sports content to defend market share against incoming Chinese e-commerce competition.
CBO Editorial
6 days ago


Tech Titans at Milan Design Week 2025
Milan Design Week 2025 witnessed an unprecedented convergence of technology and design as major tech companies claimed their stake in the world's premier design event.
CBO Editorial
Apr 13


Helsinki's City Branding Balances Work and Life
Helsinki is breathing new life into its image with a new 'Your Happy Place' city branding strategy that balances work and life.
CBO Editorial
Mar 1


The New Yorker Celebrates 100th Anniversary with an Exhibition at NYPL
Iconic magazine The New Yorker Celebrates 100th Anniversary with an Exhibition at NYPL.
CBO Editorial
Feb 17


OpenAI Rebrand Balances the Technical and the Human
OpenAI has unveiled its first comprehensive brand refresh, a nine-month project that reflects the company's evolution from startup to indust
CBO Editorial
Feb 5


Beyond the Gadgets: Three Brands That Stole the Show at CES 2025
At CES 2025, where countless innovations vie for attention, Nvidia, Toyota, and Delta managed to create resonating brand experiences.
CBO Editorial
Jan 8


Jaguar's Radical Rebrand: On- or Off-Brand?
Jaguar unveiled a radical new visual identity, sparking intense debate and criticism across the automotive industry.
CBO Editorial
Nov 27, 2024


A Sweet Case of Confectionery-Literary Collaboration
Traditional confectionery and classical literature come alive in an unlikely alliance. Cannes Lions 2024.
CBO Editorial
Nov 13, 2024


Netflix's 'Culinary Class Wars' Feeds Issue-Hijack Marketing Frenzy
Major Korean retail chains rapidly capitalize on trending cooking show's popularity, transforming viral moments into instant market success.
CBO Editorial
Oct 11, 2024


NIO House Amsterdam Reflects on the Future to Come
EV manufacturer NIO has opened its 125th "Nio House" in Amsterdam, with space design aligned with the brand's 'Blue Sky Coming' promise.
CBO Editorial
Sep 1, 2024


K-Brands Make Waves in Japanese Market
Korean brands are experiencing unprecedented popularity in Japan, marking a significant shift in the dynamics between the two countries.
CBO Editorial
Sep 1, 2024


Branding Batteries: EV Industry Adopts 'Intel Inside'-Style Certification
Branding Batteries: EV Industry Adopts 'Intel Inside'-Style Certification
CBO Editorial
Aug 17, 2024


Clever OOH Campaign Announces Squid Game 2 Release Date
Netflix announced the release date for Squid Game 2 with an innovative performance in Gangnam.
CBO Editorial
Aug 6, 2024


Starbucks: Customer Experience vs. Efficiency
Starbucks' emphasis on drive-thrus and mobile orders has streamlined operations but diluted the personalized touch that defined its brand.
CBO Editorial
Jul 7, 2024


Oreo Embraces Imperfection: The Kintsugi-Inspired Cookie Campaign
Oreo launched a campaign inspired by the Japanese art of kintsugi, an ancient Japanese technique for repairing broken pottery.
CBO Editorial
Jul 5, 2024


5 most interesting works awarded at the Cannes Lions 2024
Orange' "WoMen’s Football," JCDecaux's "Meet Marina Prieto," Hornbach, "The Square Meter," Tuvalu "The First Digital Nation" and more.
CBO Editorial
Jun 27, 2024


Elon Musk at Cannes Lions 2024: Championing Free Speech and AI Innovation
Elon Musk captivated the audience at the Cannes Lions 2024 in a session moderated by WPP CEO Mark Read, addressed free speech and AI.
CBO Editorial
Jun 24, 2024


KITH Enters Seoul with Treats and Sadelle's Lox
Streetwear brand Kith enters South Korea with the opening of its new flagship in Seoul, brings TREATS and Sadelle's.
CBO Editorial
Jun 1, 2024


Fast Fashion Comes to FamilyMart
Fashion is the newest growth engine in the Japanese convenience store industry. FamilyMart is leading the convenience store clothing market.
CBO Editorial
May 20, 2024


Corona's New OOH Ad Campaign Wins in Simplicity
New Corona Extra OOH campaign simply places the brand logo at the right place.
CBO Editorial
May 19, 2024


Beijing's First Aesop Store Opens in a Stately Courtyard Santuary
Beijing's First Aesop Store Opens in a Stately Courtyard Santuary
CBO Editorial
May 17, 2024


Blue Bottle and Intelligentsia 'Glocalize' in Seoul with Han-ok Style Stores
A different take on branded environments is emerging in select trend-leading cities, and it is a strategy that proactively adapts to local p
CBO Editorial
May 3, 2024


Cartier Reinforces Cultural Caché with Archival Exhibitions Around Asian Megacities
<Cartier, Crystallization of Time> opens at Seoul's DDP.
CBO Editorial
May 1, 2024


Tacos, Tech, and Timely Transformation: Inside Taco Bell's Marketing Revolution
Taco Bell is serving up groundbreaking marketing strategies, from tech-driven customer experiences and unforgettable brand activations.
CBO Editorial
Apr 30, 2024
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