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In this week’s Our Take, dressing up without a reason becomes the point, padel becomes the new luxury accessory, friends turn admin into a social ritual, and nicotine gets a ‘quality culture’ rebrand. No Occasion? No Problem. We love a good party theme at Sweartaker and Nowhere To Wear It are doing the rounds on … Read more

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In this week’s Our Take, food becomes the newest storytelling tool, livestream auctions turn resale into a sprint, Switzerland sells serenity through sound, and Q-Tips goes big. Swiss SWOO While most tourism marketing is still shouting about views, value and “must-see” lists, Switzerland Tourism has quietly slipped into your headphones and stayed there. No slogan. … Read more

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In this week’s Our Take, a big colour announcement is a washout, Travelodge ‘wrapped’ is not what you might think, how to drive engagement for a new movie, and holidays feel like holidays again. PAN TONE DEAF Pantone’s 2026 Colour of the Year was supposed to be a palette-setting moment. Instead, Cloud Dancer – a … Read more

Edition 230

In this week’s Our Take, cancer burns get turned around, a bag that packs some history, in-sauna content gets a warm reception, and Bodyform have a bloody point to make. From Mark to Masterpiece Fuck Cancer has entered its reclaim era. The brand collaborated with Mischief @ No Fixed Address to help cancer survivors turn … Read more

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In this week’s Our Take, blinged-up baby reveals take over the feed, Denmark’s burnable-licence stunt calls out drug-driving, an archbishop turns a cathedral into a rave, and brain science shifts our life stages.  The Blingiest Baby Reveal Clearblue has entered its sparkle era. The brand just released a rhinestone-encrusted version of its iconic pregnancy stick … Read more

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In this week’s Our Take, Dutch cinemas reinvent attention, throat care struts onto the runway, Grindr spins activism into wool, and UNESCO redefines heritage through absence. ADHD FRIENDLY CINEMA Once upon a time, going to the cinema meant one thing: sit still, stay quiet, stare forward. A one-size-fits-all ritual in a dark room built for … Read more

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In this week’s Our Take, a no‑follower flex reshapes online status, DoorDash builds a new kind of mascot, toddler skincare sparks debate, and Europe’s dating economy gets a reality check. The No-Follower Flex Once upon a time, social media status was simple: more followers, more clout. But somewhere between the bots, the algorithmic chaos, and … Read more

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In this week’s Our Take: Casual dining prices out the crowd, Berlin brews a backlash over coffee culture, friendships turn into calendar invites and fandom gets fake but funny. NO APPETITE FOR THE MIDDLE Once upon a midweek, Wagamama, Milano and Nando’s were the definition of accessible dining, quick, social, reliable, and easy on the … Read more

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In this week’s Our Take: Jeep get frisky in new ads, Grok takes on Wiki, brands crash a wedding, and when fitness turns toxic. Introducing The Jeep ‘Shagoneer’ Jeep has officially thrown out the traditional SUV marketing playbook, and we’re here for it! In its latest social-first campaign, the brand embraces humour, confidence, and a … Read more

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In this weeks Our-Take: Columbia stitches legacy into outerwear, Moncler gets cosy with the classics, Hyundai serves up solitude and The Ordinary schools the beauty world in real science. A TESTAMENT TO DURABILITY Most brands talk about durability. Columbia just made it legally binding. Their new campaign, “Engineered for Whatever,” turns the simple act of … Read more