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Sara Century

Sara Century is an Adweek freelance writer focused on creativity and brand campaigns.

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Outback Steakhouse Will Replace Your Flakiest Friend With a Paid Actor for One Night Only

Creative Advertising

Flaky friends, gotta love ‘em, are a menace to society. The missed reservations and leftover concert tickets alone can really build up over the years. If only there were some [...]

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Xbox ‘Field Trips’ Open Up Learning Opportunities Through Gaming

Gaming News

McCann London campaign invites children to learn through their favorite games.

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Heinz Ketchup Stations Heat Up Chicago’s Condiment Controversy

Food Industry News

Heinz placed billboards outside Chicago restaurants that don't serve ketchup, allowing diners to smack them for their favorite condiment.

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The Testicular Cancer Society Hijacks Soccer Highlights to Encourage Self-Exams

Health and Wellness

The campaign by FP7 McCann Dubai encourages regular self-examinations among a soccer-loving demographic.

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Oatly Introduces Minor League Baseball’s Newest Team: the Malmö Oat Milkers

Plant-Based Products

Oatly continues its partnership with Minor League Baseball by introducing the league's 121st team, representing the brand's hometown in Sweden.

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Gap and Palace Join Forces With Collection Celebrating 90s Culture

Fashion News

Gap and Palace joined forces in a collaboration celebrating 1990s culture.

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Samsung Flips the Marketing Script With a Tech-Savvy ‘Grandma-Fluencer’

Technology

Samsung takes a new approach to influencer marketing by swapping a Gen-Z star for a tech-savvy grandmother.

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Manscaped Encourages Men to Give Some Attention to ‘the Boys’

CPG News

Manscaped's humorous campaign aims to open up a candid conversation about male grooming.

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Heinz Introduces World’s First Ketchup Insurance Policy

Food Industry News

Heinz campaign says you might be owed compensation for your love of ketchup.

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Vaseline Restores City Murals to Promote Skin Health Equity

CPG News

Showing the benefits of care and restoration, Vaseline encourages skin cancer prevention in underrepresented communities.