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Brands court the modern man
How companies that once contributed to images of toxic masculinity are trying to be part of the solution.

2018 Brands of the Year: Ricardo’s recipe for success
How Ricardo Larrivee is expanding his media empire through digital platforms and smart retail.

Back page: VRetail
Lg2′s tech reversal gives the feeling of shopping, from home

Comparing notes & thriving on chaos
Editor Jennifer Horn on how the dissolving borders between digital and physical retail is making some brands stronger.

Mazda, well-crafted
The automaker is taking a page out of craft beer’s book as it celebrates 50 years of fun-fast cars and energetic marketing.

The man behind the billboard
Prolific designer Jeremy Kramer on the duty of advertisers and the role their work plays in public spaces.

Nestle goes big for Minis
The confectionery company uses some visual tricks to make little chocolates seem larger than life.

Rethinking retail engagement
How going outside the box helped brands get the most out of new store concepts, different platforms and small budgets.

The new speed (and paths) of retail
How mass brands are going direct and digital in an effort to win consumers first and fast.

Cause marketing gets tangible
Selling things as a fundraiser is not exactly novel, so there needs to be a twist to draw attention to causes.

The recipe for reinvention
When faced with dwindling interest, tweaking a product, perception or positioning can have big results.

Taking a hands-on approach
How interactive executions helped brands drive trial and smash stigma.

Combining tech and shopper marketing
How some of this year’s SIA winners used filters, bots and loyalty apps to connect with customers.

Out-of-the-box targeting tactics
How a diverse doc and tracking pollen levels helped these brands reach the right crowd, in the right place, at the right time.

Packaging and partnerships that break through
How brands used refreshed design and ambitious stunts to stand out at this year’s Shopper Innovation Awards.