MagCulture’s Jeremy Leslie on the state of magazines
As MagCulture Live marks its tenth anniversary, we speak to Leslie about the vital role indie mags continue to play in the media ecosystem and why print has been empowered post-pandemic
McSweeney’s releases horror-themed issue for Halloween
Sci-fi horror reimagined from an indigenous perspective, environmental horror in the Philippines, and many more eerie and experimental tales are locked away inside the magazine’s maze-like latest issue
Good Reads: Nuts is an antidote to the overly glossy fashion mag
We speak to Richard Turley about the making of his latest editorial venture, which is repurposing the name of a notorious noughties lad mag for today’s sensibilities
Laamb captures the theatrics of traditional Senegalese wrestling
Shot over the course of a single match, the collaborative publication reveals the importance this age-old sport stills holds for Dakar’s youth
Corbin Shaw’s new show subverts the sensationalism of British tabloids
Known for its inflammatory headlines and controversial stories, the Sun newspaper is the latest target of Shaw’s satirical work
The Guardian’s new ad campaign embraces its divisiveness
The media company worked with Lucky Generals on its first brand campaign since 2019, which taps into the divisive responses generated by the British media – the Guardian included
T Brand Studio offers lessons in storytelling
The New York Times is renowned for its incisive reporting and ability to join the dots across news, entertainment, and culture. This ethos also runs through the work its content studio T Brand provides for its advertisers
Little White Lies on standing the test of time
As Little White Lies marks its 100th issue, we speak to the team behind the indie film mag about how it’s maintained its unique visual language and what it takes to have longevity in print
What does an issue of Vogue look like as an event?
For Vogue, it’s not enough to just find the story, it’s also about where the story lives and the form it can take. CR speaks to the creative and editorial team to understand how the upcoming Vogue World: London event fits into this multi-platform approach
New Selfridges zine is designed to be a “directory of now”
Led by Richard Turley as editorial director, Yellow Pages cheekily borrows the name of the telephone directory that was a defining feature of British culture in the pre-internet era
The New York Times takes over the subway
The media company has transformed train carriages and stations into immersive spectacles inspired by its various platforms and products
Bringing strategy out of the shadows
Creative strategy studio Mørning has produced a new zine that reflects on culture now. Co-founder Lydia Pang discusses why tensions are the root of great ideas and what dissolving binary viewpoints means for creativity
Johnny Hardstaff on getting intimate with photography
The director reflects on the connection between his darkly personal photography work and his commercial films, and how the former has enriched his wider practice
Dada Projects founder on the visibility of women in digital design
Founder and creative director Christina Worner talks to CR about the motivations behind setting up the design studio and what she’s doing to creative a supportive environment for anyone who works with them
Why brands can’t be everything everywhere all at once
The purpose of brand strategy is to provide brands with direction and meaning. So why are agencies and marketers so eager to keep brands open-ended?
Fortnum & Mason reveals first ever bespoke typeface family
Two new typefaces promise a more digitally-friendly brand presence, visual cohesion, and legibility
Duolingo on why brands are becoming more human
We speak to Duolingo’s global head of social media Katherine Chan about managing the team behind its lauded social strategy and how people’s perceptions of brands are shifting in the era of individual clout
Teenage kicks: how the David ad network is growing up
We talk to co-founder Fernando Musa about how the network is evolving with age, plus how he balances his unusual dual roles as chairman at David and CEO at Ogilvy Brazil
Libresse ad calls for better period education
The mixed media ad by AMV BBDO illustrates how a lack of knowledge about periods can be a lifelong issue
What can brands learn from Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign?
CR speaks to Teemu Suviala, global chief creative officer at Landor, about how Harris is cutting through the political noise, and what lessons brands can take from her bold approach