Maurizio Cattelan’s 18-karat gold toilet sculpture, America, is heading to auction at Sotheby’s with an estimated price exceeding $10 million. Known for turning everyday objects into provocative art, Cattelan previously made headlines with his banana-on-a-wall piece, Comedian. Before the November 18 sale, America will be on public view—installed in a functioning bathroom at Sotheby’s new […]
November 8, 2025
Gatorade revives its 1987 “No Ordinary Thirst Quencher” campaign in a bold collaboration with Stranger Things, timed with the show’s final season. Narrated by NFL star Myles Garrett, the ad blends sports intensity with supernatural suspense, set on a Hawkins basketball court overtaken by Vecna and the Upside Down. The campaign includes the return of […]
November 8, 2025
Google and YouTube will pay $30 million to settle a class-action lawsuit over alleged violations of children’s privacy laws. The case claimed YouTube collected personal data from kids under 13 without parental consent, breaching COPPA regulations. Eligible claimants include U.S. children who watched child-directed content on YouTube between July 1, 2013 and April 1, 2020. […]
November 8, 2025
Healtheries and TBWANZ launched a bold wellness campaign called Sleep vs Sloth, sending New Zealand’s top sleeper to Costa Rica to nap against a real sloth. The campaign aimed to spotlight sleep health in a playful, social-first format, live-streamed on Instagram. Nelson lawyer Andy Franklet won the national callout and faced off in a tropical […]
November 7, 2025
Image courtesy of Chermayeff & Geismar & Haviv Call it a brand new serve. The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) has unveiled a redesigned logo and brand identity, its sixth in more than five decades. Balancing heritage with motion, the update is intended to meet the fast-paced demands of digital media while still honoring the […]
November 7, 2025
Moleskine and BLACKPINK have teamed up for a limited edition stationery collection that blends sleek design with K-pop flair. The line includes a classic notebook, planner, Cahier journals, and a mini keyring notebook—each styled in BLACKPINK’s signature black-and-pink palette with cube-inspired visuals. Designed to encourage self-expression and creativity, the collection reflects both brands’ commitment to […]
November 7, 2025
Freelancers can choose their own business policies. We can determine how we work, when we work, and how much we charge. That last one can be difficult, to say the least. Pricing has confounded many a small business owner. Choosing what to charge for your service is only one part of the equation, however. You […]
November 7, 2025
John Lewis’ 2025 Christmas advert, “Where Love Lives,” takes a heartfelt turn, focusing on a father-son bond sparked by a vinyl gift and a shared love for music. The ad trades fantasy for realism, using Alison Limerick’s dance anthem and a piano-led Labrinth cover to bridge generations. Created by Saatchi & Saatchi, it subtly showcases […]
November 6, 2025
Image courtesy of PANTONE PANTONE has dipped its brush into artificial intelligence for the first time to help clear some shades of doubt for those stuck on which hues to choose. The color authority has joined forces with Microsoft to launch the Pantone Palette Generator, an AI-powered assistant that helps designers create color palettes instantly, […]
November 6, 2025
Studio Ghibli and major Japanese publishers have formally demanded that OpenAI stop using their copyrighted content to train its video generation model, Sora 2. Delivered via trade group CODA, the letter cites Japan’s copyright laws, which require explicit consent for derivative use. Companies like Bandai Namco and Square Enix argue OpenAI’s opt-out system is inadequate. […]
November 6, 2025
Apple has launched a full-featured web version of its App Store, allowing users to browse apps for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Watch, TV, and Vision Pro directly from any browser. The redesigned site features editorial highlights, top charts, update histories, privacy labels, and platform switching. However, users still can’t log in or install apps remotely—clicking “Get” […]
November 6, 2025