Facebook NPE Team Wants Aspiring Rappers to Spit Some Bars

No recording contract, but still feel like spitting some bars? Try Bars, the newest offering from the Facebook NPE Team. The goal of iOS application Bars is to enable rappers to easily create and share their work so that they can focus on and experiment with content, rather than investing in expensive equipment and production….

Soccer Manager Jürgen Klopp Shows Off His Angry Side in Snickers’ Foosball Ad

LONDON–The “You’re not you when you’re hungry” ad campaign by Snickers is widely loved by consumers–thanks in no small part to the glittering array of stars who have fronted the chocolate brand’s ads. Betty White was the first star to grace the small screen with her presence in the first ad in the long running…

Mick Jagger Narrates Powerful, Hopeful Ode to Live Music for The Royal Albert Hall

LONDON–The Royal Albert Hall, in London’s upmarket South Kensington, has played host to some of the world’s greatest musicians, events and exhibitions since it was opened by Queen Victoria in 1871. To mark its 150th anniversary this year, the Royal Albert Hall has released a powerful, hopeful and emotive 90-second film that pays tribute to…

If You’re Desperate for a Vacation, You’ll Find This Ad Painfully Relatable

LONDON–The travel industry has taken one of the biggest knocks throughout the coronavirus pandemic, with vacations having been more or less off the cards for the past year. But, in Europe, as vaccinations begin to make the future look more hopeful, travel brands are taking tentative first steps to market their offerings once more. P&O,…

A Sacred UPS Brand Space Is Rejuvenated for Black History Month

Certain things in the brand world are not supposed to be touched, altered or messed with in any way. One of the holy grails is packaging. There are exceptions, but could you imagine picking up something from Target and not seeing that bold bullseye on the bag? And it would seem peculiar getting that (very)…

Clubhouse: How to Change Your Interests

The Clubhouse application allows users to select their interests by choosing topics from a wide variety of categories, such as “Life,” “Wellness” and “Entertainment.” When you set your interests, Clubhouse will be able to personalize your app experience based on your choices (other users won’t be able to see the interests you’ve selected). If you…