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The Hailey Jean

Gap has worked with Hailey Bieber to create a limited-edition denim capsule inspired by relaxed ’90s styles.

“The Hailey Jean” comes with personal touches like Bieber’s signature inside the pocket lining and “1996” details that reference her birth year.

The campaign, photographed by Mario Sorrenti and directed by Charlie Di Placido, leans into stripped-back visuals.

Play-Doh for Us

Hasbro has launched a new line of floral sculpting kits designed specifically for adults.

They’re repositioning Play-Doh as a creative wellness activity, targeting consumers looking for screen-free hobbies and stress relief.

The kits guide users through creating decorative flowers that are meant to be displayed… not squished back into the container.

Simple is Sexy

Verizon is promoting its new flat-rate Simplicity Plan with help from Off Campus star Stephen Kalyn.

The now viral tongue-in-cheek spot plays like a steamy romance trailer, in which he delivers dramatic lines directly while lounging on around.

The creative team intentionally avoided calling the production a “commercial” while filming, encouraging everyone on set to treat it like premium entertainment instead of an ad.

Fire Away

Anthropic is ready for your hard-ball questions.

Its new initiative asks the public to submit concerns about AI (job displacement, misinformation, privacy, creativity, and safety… your pick) and promises to respond publicly.

The campaign by Mother London is built around a short film featuring real people voicing their hopes and fears about AI, reinforcing that skepticism is a normal part of the conversation rather than something to dismiss.

Anthropic says the feedback will help guide the work of its newly launched Anthropic Institute, which focuses on AI’s economic and societal impacts.

Bordering on Discovery

National Geographic is inviting people to step inside the world it built over nearly 140 years with a new “Museum of Exploration” in Washington, D.C.

The immersive, 100,000-square-foot experience is filled with interactive exhibits, the iconic photography, expedition artifacts, and hands-on installations.

To support the opening, creative agency Terri & Sandy skipped the predictable “visit our museum” message in favor of a more emotional invitation: “See Things You Could Only Imagine.”

The work, which adapts the brand’s iconic yellow border, spans out-of-home, digital, social, print, radio, and video.

Dog of Honor

Wedding planning platform Zola and dog food brand Ollie have teamed up for a crossover.

These days, beloved pets are walking down the aisle, too, so the collab showcases those real-life moments… while highlighting how Zola helps couples plan the big day and how Ollie helps keep four-legged VIPs healthy enough to enjoy it.

Reese’s Puffs Ate

If we say “Reese’s Puffs! Reese’s Puffs!” and you don’t say “Eat Em Up (x4)” … you’re not a fellow millennial.

Good news for us, the 2000s jingle is back. The brand teamed up with GloRilla for a remix and music video produced alongside Lyrical Lemonade. Plus, a limited-edition cereal box.

It’s available on streaming platforms!

Emotional Support Tacos

The FIFA World Cup is an emotional rollercoaster.

So, Taco Bell is using its app to reward fans whether their team wins or loses.

Through the Taco Bell app, members can choose either Celebration Mode or Support Mode, complete gamified challenges, unlock free tacos, and compete for exclusive merchandise.

There are also surprise taco giveaways, branded activations, and fan experiences around the world.