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Every quarter, our editorial team picks the one campaign that genuinely moved the needle. No sponsored picks. No hype. Just the creative strategy that stood apart and actually delivered.

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Adobe Firefly
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Adobe Firefly Campaign of the Quarter
AdPulse Editorial · Q2 2026
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Met Gala Marketing Decoded: How Brands Turned Culture into Conversations 

By Garima Sinha / May 14, 2026

For a few hours, the Internet had one job: watch, react, and share the Met Gala 2026 highlights. Beyond the culture and celebrity sightings, and headline-grabbing…

Devil Wears Prada 2

The Devil Wears Prada 2 Launched a Marketing Ecosystem

By Ruchi Roy / May 12, 2026

Twenty years ago, The Devil Wears Prada hit cinemas with little brand involvement and no marketing fanfare to speak of.…

Super Bowl 2026

Which Brands Have the Edge at Super Bowl 2026? System1 Breaks Down the Early Winners

By Ruchi Roy / February 7, 2026

Super Bowl 2026 may be scheduled for February 8, but the advertising playbook is already being written, and it looks…

Cannes Lions 2025

Cannes Lions 2025 Controversy: Fraud Ads, Fake Data, and the Fight for Integrity

By Ruchi Roy / October 6, 2025

Cannes Lions controversy surrounding several ad campaigns tainted the award’s legacy and the event. While the agencies are still posting…

Comedy, Adtech, Live TV The Kingmakers at TV Upfronts 2025

Comedy, Adtech, Live TV: The Kingmakers at TV Upfronts 2025

By Ruchi Roy / September 22, 2025

The 2025 TV Upfronts marked a defining moment for advertisers, publishers, and brands. Why? Because new heroes, undercurrents, and kingmakers…

Kendrick Lamar Halftime

Kendrick Lamar Halftime Show Just Schooled Brands on Marketing

By Ruchi Roy / March 10, 2025

Kendrick Lamar didn’t just perform at Super Bowl LIX—he turned the halftime show into a tutorial in storytelling, cultural depth,…

Empowering Women's Sports

Empowering Women’s Sports: How Adobe FA Cup Sponsorship Affects Brand Engagement

By Garima Sinha / December 3, 2024

Women’s sports are finally stepping into the spotlight—gaining cultural relevance and shattering viewership records like never before. The recent Women’s…

Sustainable Marketing Events

Sustainable Marketing Events: The Future Marketers Need to Embrace 

By Ruchi Roy / September 25, 2024

Sustainability has officially infiltrated every corner of our world—from how we shop to how businesses operate and, of course, how…

Guinness’ Campaign Teaches Us About Marketing

What Guinness’ Campaign Teaches Us About Marketing

By Lindsey Giardino / August 28, 2024

Guinness’ campaign has mastered the art of scarcity in its marketing strategy. They don’t give us much, so we drop…

8 Favorite Ad Campaigns of the 2024

Our 8 Favorite Ad Campaigns of the 2024 Olympic Marketing Season

By Lindsey Giardino / August 23, 2024

The 2024 Paris Olympics weren’t just about breaking records on the track; brands also brought their A-game with olympic marketing…