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- Glossier Chases Cool in the Masstige Beauty Cycle
· Sep 1, 2026
A U.S. district judge allowed J.M. Smucker's trademark lawsuit against Trader Joe's to proceed over the latter's frozen crustless PB&J sandwiches, which Smucker alleges copy Uncrustables' protected design. Trader Joe's argued that its sandwich has a distinct rounded-square "squircle" shape and that Uncrustables' 2024 packaging is not sufficiently famous for dilution claims. The article situates the case among other recent CPG and brand-infringement disputes involving Mondelez, Aldi, Buc-ee's, and Nut Huggers.
J.M. SmuckerUncrustablespackaging - July Creative Industry Hires, Launches and Wins Roundup
Creative Boom · Jul 29, 2026
Tom May argues that brands become instantly outdated when they deploy TikTok slang in approved marketing copy, because slang derives its value from insider belonging rather than corporate adoption. He recommends that brands build an authentic, continually updated voice from their own personalities instead of performing youth-culture fluency, citing Duolingo, Ryanair and Aldi as examples of brands that succeed through distinctive, unconcerned social-media personas.
DuolingoRyanairadvertising - Christmas ads of 2025: Comfort characters, practical cheer and a generational shift
Creative Boom · Nov 5, 2025
Creative Boom’s 2025 Christmas advert roundup explores how major UK retailers and brands have balanced nostalgia, warmth, and realism in their festive campaigns. From Coca-Cola’s AI-enhanced heritage trucks to Asda’s live-action Grinch and Waitrose’s rom-com starring Keira Knightley, the ads reflect a generational shift toward sincerity and comfort. The piece highlights a year of cinematic storytelling and practical craft over digital excess.
- Aldi Introduces Specialbuys-Inspired Temporary Tattoos
Creative Boom · Aug 6, 2025
Aldi UK has launched a limited-edition range of temporary tattoos inspired by its cult-favourite Specialbuys products, from air fryers to hanging egg chairs. The campaign taps into shifting generational attitudes toward tattoos and celebrates the brand’s devoted fan culture. The playful initiative aligns with the growing popularity of temporary tattoos as a fashion and self-expression trend.
Aldiadvertising - "BITE Collective Unveils Print Campaign Highlighting Food Photography Expertise"
Creative Boom · Mar 19, 2025
BITE Collective has launched a witty self-promotional print campaign showcasing its expertise in food photography. With creative direction by Dave Dye, consultancy from Mark Denton, and photography by Gus Filgate, the campaign uses simple, unstyled food imagery to highlight the studio’s specialisation in food and drink content. The project reflects BITE’s confidence, humour, and commitment to quality creative work.
- Criticizing Cancel Culture in Creative Industries
Creative Boom · Dec 18, 2024
Abbey Bamford’s Creative Boom article explores the growing culture of harsh criticism and online backlash surrounding design rebrands, using Jaguar’s 2024 identity as a case study. Through insights from several creative leaders, it questions how social media discourse has turned toxic and calls for a return to constructive critique within the design community. The piece reflects on how negativity affects both designers and brands, urging a more empathetic and thoughtful approach to design discussion.
- 2024 Christmas Ads: Magic, Escapism, and Adventure Highlights
Creative Boom · Nov 1, 2024
Creative Boom’s annual roundup of 2024 Christmas adverts highlights a season filled with magic, escapism, and adventure. The article reviews major campaigns from Argos, Sainsbury’s, ASDA, Amazon, and Aldi, exploring their creative direction, storytelling, and production details. Each ad blends festive emotion with cinematic flair, reflecting broader cultural and economic themes in holiday advertising.