2025–2026 Curated Selection

Branded Content
Worth Knowing

A curated selection of the world's most compelling branded content from 2025–2026. 107+ pieces across 15 categories. No rankings — every selection is a winner.

107+

Selected Pieces

15

Categories

Branded Short Films & Cinematic Ads

30 pieces
Short FilmSep 2025

Gucci

The Tiger

Directed by Spike Jonze, starring Demi Moore. Marks Demna's debut at Gucci — an existential tale of a California family in a bleak future, reimagining the legacy of the house.

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Cinematic AdJan 2026

Gucci

La Famiglia

A campaign revealing the wardrobes for Spring Summer 2026, marking the genesis of a new Gucci era: unapologetically sexy and extravagant.

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Short FilmJan 2025

Miu Miu

The Encounter (Lunar New Year 2025)

Directed by screenwriter Shujun Wei, celebrating Lunar New Year 2025 in a whimsical world.

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Short FilmJan 2026

Miu Miu

The Encounter (Lunar New Year 2026)

The second iteration celebrating Chinese New Year 2026, featuring local talents.

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Cinematic AdNov 2025

Miu Miu

Holiday 2025 Campaign

Shot by Angela Hill, featuring Gigi Hadid, Dede Mansro, Viola and Ju Xiaowen. A tactile, cinematic texture framing youthful elegance.

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Short FilmNov 2025

Bottega Veneta

What are Dreams

A short film by Duane Michals with Jacob Elordi, exploring the concept of dreams.

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Cinematic ShowFeb 2026

Bottega Veneta

Winter 2026 Show

The Bottega Veneta Winter 2026 show by Louise Trotter, presented with an original audio artwork.

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Cinematic AdFeb 2026

Versace

Spring Summer 2026 Campaign

A collective expression of a singularly Versace spirit, subverting tradition with sensuality. Created with photographer Tania Franco Klein.

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Cinematic AdAug 2025

Versace

Fall-Winter 2025 Campaign

Embodying the House's enduring spirit of being oneself, believing in oneself, and breaking the rules.

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Animated FilmFeb 2026

Rimowa

RAMADAN Film

A new animated film directed with artwork by tezodonlee for Rimowa's RAMADAN campaign.

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Ad CampaignMay 2025

Rimowa

Begin Again

An ad campaign highlighting that every Rimowa suitcase is a dual symbol of emotional travel towards the past and future.

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FilmDec 2025

Rimowa

Holiday 2025 Film

A film closing out 2025 with gratitude and reflection, starring a RIMOWA Friend of.

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Short FilmNov 2025

Chanel

Métiers d'art 2026 Short Film

Directed by Michel Gondry, starring Margaret Qualley and A$AP Rocky. Explores the intersection of elevated craft and pop culture in New York.

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Cinematic AdFeb 2026

Chanel

Spring/Summer 2026 Campaign

Signals an authorial shift, credited to Matthieu Blazy as designer and photographed by Jonas. A collective expression of a singularly Chanel spirit.

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Cinematic Ad2026

Dior

Spring Summer 2026 Campaign

The Dior Spring Summer 2026 campaign featuring Greta Lee.

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Cinematic Show2025-2026

Dior

Autumn-Winter 2025-2026 Show

The unveiling of the new Dior Autumn-Winter 2025-2026 collection by Maria Grazia Chiuri, presented in Paris.

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Stop-motion Short Film2026

Dior

A Ride of the Moon (Lunar New Year 2026)

A stop-motion short film directed by Nina Gantz and Renee Zhan, under Jonathan, marking the 2026 Lunar New Year.

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Film/Show2026

Dior

Cruise 2026 Show — Les Fantômes du Cinéma

A film by Matteo Garrone, part of the Cruise 2026 Show, described as an autobiographical synthesis of a moment in time.

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Cinematic ShowJan 2026

Louis Vuitton

Men's Fall-Winter 2026 Show

Louis Vuitton presented the Men's Fall-Winter 2026 Collection by Pharrell Williams in Paris.

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Cinematic AdJan 2026

Louis Vuitton

The Dandy's Journey

House Ambassadors Jeremy Allen White and Pusha T embody the Spring-Summer 2026 Collection, a dialogue of sartorial elegance.

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Cinematic AdOct 2025

Louis Vuitton

The Getaway

A pre-collection campaign featuring Callum Turner and Jude Bellingham.

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Cinematic ShowAug 2025

Louis Vuitton

Fall Winter 2025/2026 Fashion Show

Louis Vuitton by Nicolas Ghesquière presented the Fall Winter 2025/2026 collection in Paris.

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Cinematic Ad2025

Loewe

Fall Winter 2025 Campaign

"New ways of seeing." Features Brand Ambassador Jiang Qiming, Raffey Cassidy, and Felix Kammerer.

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Cinematic Ad2026

Loewe

Spring Summer 2026 Campaign (Beau Gadsdon)

Campaign featuring Beau Gadsdon for the Spring Summer 2026 collection.

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Cinematic AdFeb 2026

Loewe

Spring Summer 2026 Campaign (McCollough & Hernandez Debut)

The first campaign by new creative directors Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez for the Spring Summer 2026 collection — a confident and playful vision.

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Cinematic Ad/Short FilmsSummer 2025

Burberry

Summer 2025 — It's Always Burberry Weather

Inspired by classic British rom-coms, this campaign includes seven short films capturing love and life in rain-soaked London. Features Olivia Colman, Lucky Blue Smith, and Mona Tougaard.

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Cinematic Journey/AdOct 2025

Prada

Holiday 2025 — A Winter Archetype

A cinematic journey featuring Maya Hawke and Damson Idris.

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Cinematic AdJan 2026

Prada

Spring/Summer 2026 — Image of an Image

Featuring Hunter Schafer and Nicholas Hoult.

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Animated Film/Digital CampaignJan 2026

Hermès

2026 Theme — Venture Beyond

Hermès launches 2026 with an animated film celebrating the theme 'Venture Beyond'.

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Cinematic ShowOct 2025

Hermès

Women's Spring-Summer 2026 Show

The Hermès Women's Spring-Summer 2026 collection presentation.

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Branded Micro-Dramas & Episodic Content

2 pieces
Micro-soap (55 episodes)Feb 2026

Native (Procter & Gamble)

The Golden Pear Affair

A 55-episode micro-soap opera created by Procter & Gamble's Native brand, blending entertainment with product integration in a serialized format.

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Micro-drama (5-part series)2025

Maybelline New York

Maybe This Christmas

A 5-part branded micro-drama series created for the holiday season, blending storytelling with beauty brand integration.

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Super Bowl & Viral Campaigns

8 pieces
Brand Anthem / Super Bowl AdFeb 2025

Nike

So Win

Nike's new brand anthem celebrates the power of sport and encourages athletes to overcome challenges. Features Jordan Chiles, Caitlin Clark, and Sabrina Ionescu.

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Super Bowl Ad / Social-firstApr 2025

CeraVe

Michael CeraVe

A viral campaign starring Michael Cera, blurring the lines between celebrity persona and brand identity in a brilliantly self-aware way.

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TV Spot / Super Bowl AdMar 2025

State Farm

Batman v. Bateman

Featuring Jason Bateman and SZA, this Super Bowl spot plays on the Batman/Bateman name confusion for State Farm insurance.

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Super Bowl AdJan 2026

Budweiser

American Icons

A Super Bowl ad featuring the iconic Clydesdale horses and a Bald Eagle, celebrating American icons.

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Big Game AdFeb 2026

Jeep

Billy Bass Goes To The River

A playful Big Game ad featuring the iconic Billy Bass singing fish, taking a journey back to the river.

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Super Bowl AdFeb 2025

Pfizer

Knock Out Cancer

A powerful Super Bowl ad from Pfizer focused on the fight against cancer.

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Super Bowl CommercialFeb 2026

Google

New Home

A Super Bowl commercial showcasing Google Gemini's ability to help people in meaningful, personal moments.

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Social Campaign / Viral Stunt2025

Duolingo

Death of Duo

Duolingo's audacious viral stunt 'killing' its mascot Duo the owl to drive engagement — a masterclass in social-first branded content.

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Branded Documentaries

4 pieces
Branded Documentary2025

L'Oréal Paris

The Final Copy of Ilon Specht

A documentary celebrating the creator of the iconic 'Because I'm Worth It' tagline, exploring the story behind one of advertising's most enduring phrases.

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Branded Documentary2025

WhatsApp

Happiness and Love | A True Story on WhatsApp

A documentary exploring real human connections made through WhatsApp, celebrating the platform's role in meaningful relationships.

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Branded Documentary2025

GSC Game World

War Game: The Making of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2

A behind-the-scenes documentary about the creation of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, developed by a Ukrainian studio during wartime — a story of resilience and creative determination.

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Branded Documentary2025

Invisalign

Swimming with Butterflies

An intimate documentary following Paralympic swimmer Lizzi Smith, who redefines her identity and empowers the next generation of female athletes.

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Long-Form Branded Content

5 pieces
Short Horror FilmOct 2025

Gushers

FruitHead

A branded short horror film starring Bradley Whitford, created for Halloween. A bold genre experiment from a snack brand.

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Holiday Commercial / Branded ContentOct 2025

Walmart

WhoKnewVille

A Dr. Seuss-inspired holiday commercial that became a piece of branded entertainment in its own right.

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Satirical Ad/CampaignDec 2025

Columbia Sportswear

Expedition Impossible

A satirical campaign featuring CEO Tim Boyle, poking fun at the outdoor industry while celebrating Columbia's no-nonsense approach.

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Branded Series2025

The Balvenie

Quest for Craft, Season 4

Season 4 of The Balvenie's acclaimed branded series, featuring Questlove, America Ferrera, and Lin-Manuel Miranda exploring the nature of craft.

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Branded Series / Reality / Home Makeover2025

Amazon Prime

Boy Room

A branded reality series produced by Amazon Prime, blending home makeover content with entertainment.

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Entertainment Partnerships

5 pieces
Entertainment PartnershipSep 2025

AB InBev & Netflix

Global Brand Partnership

A global brand partnership spanning 'The Gentlemen' and 'Culinary Class Wars', integrating AB InBev brands into Netflix content.

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Experiential Marketing / Live PerformanceJan 2025

Apple TV+

Severance — The Cube Experiential

Apple TV+ recreated the Lumon office in a glass box at Grand Central Terminal, offering New Yorkers a surreal, immersive experience to promote Season 2 of Severance.

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Holiday Mini-MovieNov 2025

United Airlines & Hallmark Channel

Miles Apart

A holiday mini-movie created in partnership between United Airlines and the Hallmark Channel.

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Integrated MarketingNov 2025

American Eagle

Martha Stewart Holiday Campaign

An integrated marketing campaign featuring Martha Stewart for American Eagle's holiday collection.

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Entertainment Partnership / Educational Content2025

Duolingo & Netflix

Squid Game Korean Course

Duolingo partnered with Netflix to launch a Squid Game-themed Korean language course, blending entertainment IP with educational branded content.

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Branded Podcasts

3 pieces
Podcast EpisodeSep 2025

BMW

Inside Neue Klasse: How does the digital future feel inside a BMW?

A branded podcast episode exploring BMW's digital future through the Neue Klasse concept, part of the Changing Lanes podcast.

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Podcast EpisodeOct 2025

PwC

The Future of AI at Work

A branded podcast episode exploring the future of AI in the workplace, hosted by Nicholas Thompson with Matt Wood.

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Podcast EpisodeFeb 2026

L'Oreal Groupe

How the World's Top Athletes Prepare to Win

This episode explores how top athletes prepare for success, discussing the essential role beauty plays in the human experience.

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B2B Content Marketing

5 pieces
Research ReportFeb 2026

HubSpot

2026 State of Marketing Report

This report reveals how marketers are using AI, brand POV, and Loop Marketing to drive trust, efficiency, and growth.

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Blog Post/Update SummaryJan 2026

HubSpot

The January 2026 Industry Edit

This post summarizes key HubSpot product updates and announcements from December 2025 and early January 2026.

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Research ReportFeb 2026

Salesforce

State of Sales Report for 2026

This report provides insights into how sales professionals are adapting to meet challenging times, with a focus on AI's impact.

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Research ReportAug 2025

Salesforce

Data and Analytics Trends for 2026

This report details data and analytics trends based on surveys conducted in mid-2025, offering insights for 2026.

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Conference/Event ContentNov 2025

Adobe

Adobe MAX 2025 — The Creativity Conference

This conference showcased the latest tools and trends in design, video, photography, 3D, and generative AI, with content available online.

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Experiential & OOH Campaigns

4 pieces
Experiential Marketing/OOHJan 2025

Apple TV+

Severance Grand Central Terminal Pop-Up

To promote the second season of Severance, Apple TV+ recreated the Lumon office in a glass box at Grand Central Terminal, offering New Yorkers a surreal, immersive experience.

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OOH Campaign/Billboard InstallationJun 2025

Canva

Playful Takeover at London Waterloo

Canva transformed 14 billboards at London's Waterloo gallery into a live demonstration of its design capabilities, reimagining traditional billboard advertising.

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OOH Campaign2025

Canva

Put Imagination to Work

This US campaign helps professionals unleash creativity with AI tools and Visual Suite 2.0, showcasing Canva's capabilities in a broader marketing context.

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Experiential Marketing/Physical InstallationsDec 2025

Spotify

Spotify Wrapped 2025 Physical Installations

As part of its annual Wrapped campaign, Spotify launched approximately 50 physical installations and pop-ups worldwide, translating the digital Wrapped experience into real-world engagements.

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Fashion & Luxury Brand Films

8 pieces
Cinematic ShowJul 2025

Balenciaga

Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2025/26 Show

Balenciaga's Haute Couture show featuring Isabelle Huppert, Nicole Kidman, and Claudia Schiffer. Demna's most personal collection to date.

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Cinematic ShowJul 2025

Valentino

Fall Winter 2025/26 Couture Show

Alessandro Michele's debut Valentino Couture show at Paris Fashion Week — a maximalist, literary vision of the house.

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Cinematic ShowFeb 2026

Burberry

Summer 2026 Show

Daniel Lee's Burberry Summer 2026 show at Perks Field, London — a celebration of British nature and freedom.

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Cinematic ShowMar 2025

Hermès

Women's Fall-Winter 2025/2026 Show

The Hermès Women's Fall-Winter 2025/2026 collection presented at Paris Fashion Week.

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Cinematic ShowSep 2025

Prada

Spring Summer 2026 Womenswear Show

Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons present the Spring Summer 2026 Womenswear collection in Milan.

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Cinematic ShowJun 2025

Prada

Spring/Summer 2026 Menswear Show

The Prada Men's Spring/Summer 2026 show presented in Milan.

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Campaign FilmJan 2025

Louis Vuitton

Spring-Summer 2025 Campaign Film

Starring Saoirse Ronan, the Louis Vuitton Spring-Summer 2025 campaign film directed by Nicolas Ghesquière.

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Short Film2022

Rimowa

Never Still

Narrated by LeBron James, this short film celebrates the spirit of relentless movement and ambition — a landmark in luxury brand storytelling.

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Purpose-Driven & Social Impact

8 pieces
Viral Campaign Film2014

Always

#LikeAGirl

The groundbreaking campaign that redefined what it means to do something 'like a girl.' Cannes Grand Prix winner. 90M+ views. A cultural movement that changed a generation.

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Viral Campaign Film2013

Dove

Real Beauty Sketches

The most-watched online ad of 2013 with 180M+ views. An FBI-trained forensic artist sketches women as they describe themselves vs. how strangers describe them.

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Documentary2023

Dove

The Cost of Beauty

A powerful documentary exploring the devastating impact of social media on young women's mental health, produced by Dove's Self-Esteem Project.

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Super Bowl AdFeb 2025

Dove

These Legs — Super Bowl LIX

Dove's Super Bowl LIX spot celebrating girls in sport and the Keep Her Confident initiative.

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Documentary Short2025

WhatsApp

Happiness and Love — A True Story

Directed by Mohammad Gorjestani, this film follows a Syrian family's story during wartime, told through WhatsApp messages. Webby Award winner 2025.

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Brand Film2020

Mastercard

True Name

Mastercard's campaign allowing transgender and non-binary customers to display their chosen name on their card. A landmark in LGBTQ+ brand inclusion.

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Feature Documentary2024

Patagonia

The Shitthropocene

Patagonia Films' 40-minute documentary on fast fashion and consumer culture. Welcome to the Age of Cheap Crap.

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Social Experiment Film2017

Heineken

Worlds Apart

Strangers with completely opposing views are tasked with building a bar together before discovering each other's beliefs. 14M views. A masterclass in brand empathy.

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Music & Artist Collaborations

6 pieces
Virtual Concert2020

Fortnite x Travis Scott

Astronomical Concert

12.3 million concurrent players attended Travis Scott's virtual concert inside Fortnite. $20M in revenue. Set a new standard for virtual live events and brand-artist collaboration.

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Music x Tech Campaign2025

Bad Bunny x Spotify x Google Maps

Tracking Bad Bunny

A landmark multi-platform campaign for Bad Bunny's album launch. 30M+ organic interactions, $40M in earned media. Cannes Grand Prix 2025.

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Experiential MarketingDec 2025

Spotify

Wrapped 2025 — UK Campaign

Spotify's first-ever UK TV spot for Wrapped 2025, featuring Central Cee, JADE, Ed Sheeran, and PinkPantheress.

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Long-Form Branded Music2024

Honda Stage

Davido & Lila Ike Live

Honda Stage live sessions celebrating emerging artists — Davido and Lila Ike perform for a global audience. Shorty Awards 2025 winner.

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Music Video / Branded Content2009

Oren Lavie

Her Morning Elegance

A pioneering stop-motion music video with 32M views that defined the format for branded music content. Still referenced as a benchmark today.

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Music x Streaming Partnership2022

Spotify x Harry Styles

As It Was — Listening Party

Spotify's global listening party for Harry Styles' 'As It Was' — a masterclass in artist-brand co-creation and platform-native marketing.

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Sports Marketing & Athlete Films

7 pieces
Brand Film2012

Nike

Find Your Greatness

Nike's London Olympics campaign. 'Greatness is not some rare DNA found only in certain people.' 30M views. One of the most quoted brand films ever made.

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Brand Film2021

Adidas

Impossible is Nothing — Muhammad Ali

Laila Ali narrates her father Muhammad Ali's story in this deeply personal brand film. A masterclass in legacy storytelling.

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Live Event Film2012

Red Bull

Felix Baumgartner — Stratos Freefall

128,000ft freefall from the edge of space. 8 million concurrent YouTube viewers. World record. The greatest branded live event ever staged. Cannes Grand Prix.

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Long-Form Film2011

Red Bull

The Art of Flight

Travis Rice's snowboarding epic. 45 minutes of pure Red Bull brand storytelling. Set the standard for long-form action sports content.

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Long-Form Compilation2025

GoPro

Best of 2025

GoPro's annual showcase of user-generated and brand content. 2.4M views. 'The World, Unfiltered.' A masterclass in community-driven brand content.

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Gaming x Sport Campaign2025

Clash of Clans x Manchester City

Haaland Payback Time

Erling Haaland as an in-game Clash of Clans character. 150% increase in new players. Cannes Grand Prix 2025.

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Short Film2022

Rimowa

Never Still

Narrated by LeBron James, this short film celebrates the spirit of relentless movement and ambition.

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Internal & Corporate Films

5 pieces
Short Documentary2024

HSBC

History of Technology

Directed by Samantha Gunn (Plastic Pictures), this HSBC corporate film won the EVCOM Grand Prix 2024 for its cinematic approach to internal brand storytelling.

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Branded Recruitment Film2025

HSBC

Principal Engineers: The Mission

Casual Films production. 16.9M impressions. 59% increase in tech job applications. Brand Film Awards EMEA 2025 winner.

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Branded PodcastJan 2026

Goldman Sachs

Exchanges: Outlook 2026 — The Big Picture

Jan Hatzius and Dominic Wilson discuss the global economic outlook for 2026 in Goldman Sachs' flagship branded podcast.

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Branded Podcast2025

McKinsey

Debriefing Davos 2025

McKinsey's branded podcast episode debriefing the World Economic Forum at Davos 2025 — business strategy and global economy.

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Conference KeynoteNov 2025

Adobe

MAX 2025 — Inspiration Keynote

James Gunn, Mark Rober, and other bold creatives take the stage at Adobe MAX 2025 to share ideas that push the boundaries of creativity.

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Holiday & Seasonal Campaigns

7 pieces
Festive Short FilmNov 2022

John Lewis

The Beginner

A skateboarding foster dad learns tricks to bond with his new foster child. UK's most-watched Christmas ad of 2022. The gold standard of festive brand storytelling.

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Festive Short FilmNov 2023

John Lewis

Snapper, The Plant That Ate Christmas

A Venus flytrap Christmas tree that grows out of control. Animated festive short from John Lewis 2023.

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Short FilmJan 2025

Miu Miu

The Encounter — Lunar New Year 2025

Directed by screenwriter Shujun Wei, celebrating Lunar New Year 2025 in a whimsical world.

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Short FilmJan 2026

Miu Miu

The Encounter — Lunar New Year 2026

The second iteration celebrating Chinese New Year 2026, featuring local talents.

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Super Bowl Ad2015

Budweiser

Lost Dog

A puppy befriends the Clydesdale horses and finds its way home. The most-shared Super Bowl ad ever made. Super Bowl XLIX 2015.

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Documentary Campaign FilmDec 2024

Google

Year in Search 2024

Google's annual reflection on humanity's biggest questions and searches. A consistently emotional piece of brand content. Shorty Awards 2025 winner.

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Micro-drama (5-part series)2025

Maybelline New York

Maybe This Christmas

A 5-part branded micro-drama series for the holiday season, starring Lacey Chabert and Dustin Milligan.

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