Entertainment executives will find much insight in the July 2015 media innovations, as it includes ideas in film, television and music. However, businesses interested in how to entertain consumers more broadly -- from speedy podcast platforms to the latest fashion editorials -- can also gain further insight in print and online mediums.
While some might say print media is dying, fashion editorials found in the likes of Vogue and other publications continue to be prevalent in July 2015 media. For the summer months, there is a focus on beach-themed spreads and breezy 1970s attire. Of course, many celebrities that are known for their TV, movie and music work often star in such photoshoots.
On the other hand, companies continue to try to reach young people in convenient mediums like podcasts, article reading apps and livestreamed online video.
Top 50 Media Innovations in July
From Transformation-Embracing Covers to 20-Second Podcasts:
Alyson Wyers — Jul 25, 2015 — Pop Culture
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90s Raver Fashion
Model Angela Longton Puts a Playful Spin on a Retro Partier Look
45
Playful Ladylike Fashion
The Harper's Bazaar Korea June Cover Stars Barbara Palvin
44
Layered 70s Fashion
Behati Prinsloo Showcases Retro Fall Looks in Vogue China
43
Dreamy Wedding Editorials
Bazaar Latin America's Latest Issue Stars Model Emily Sanko
42
Youthful Summer Fashion
Chloe Grace Moretz's Latest Role is as Vogue Girl Korea's Cover Girl
41
Sun-Soaked Swimwear Editorials
Bar Refaeli Stars in the Latest Marie Claire Czech Cover Shoot
40
Desert Metallic Editorials
Diana Moldovan Stars in the Latest Issue of Vogue Taiwan
39
Glamorous Couple Editorials
Natalia Vodianova and Adrien Brody Star in the Latest Vogue US Issue
38
Trans Celebrity Docu-Series
'I Am Cait' Chronicles Caitlyn Jenner's Transition into Her New Normal
37
Sporty Swimwear Editorials
Josephine Skriver Embraces an Urban Beach Look for Vanity Fair Italia
36
Ethereal Beauty Editorials
The Barbara Palvin ELLE Sweden Cover Shoot is Brightly Romantic
35
Flowery Fifties Photoshoots
The Lindsey Wixson Vogue Russia Cover Shoot is Playfully Pretty
34
Glam Cowgirl Editorials
Tiah Eckhardt and Simone Kerr Star in Australia’s Sunday Times Magazine
33
Plastic Surgery Editorials
'Nip. Tuck. Or Else' by Miles Aldridge Covers Time Magazine
32
Effortless Summer Fashion
Frida Gustavsson Sports Chic Casual Outfits for ELLE Sweden
31
Sweater-Clad Celebrity Photoshoots
The Emma Stone WSJ. Magazine Editorial is Stylishly Rustic
30
Bronze Beauty Editorials
Model Sanne Vloet Sporst an Earthy Look for W Magazine's June Issue
29
Ethereal All-White Editorials
The Latest Issue of Air France Madame Stars Langley Fox
28
Packaged Set Designs
Anastazja Niemen is 'Leaving Home' in this L'Officiel Ukraine Editorial
27
Warrior Princess Editorials
Marina Perez is Decked Out in Tribal Jewelry for Tabat Magazine
26
Effortless Beach Fashion
The Alessandra Ambrosio L’Officiel Turkey Cover Shoot is Subtly Sensual
25
Transgender Celebrity Debuts
Caitlyn Jenner, Formerly Bruce, is Revealed on Vanity Fair's Cover
24
Fierce Print Fashion
FASHION Magazine's Busy Signals Stars Jessiann Gravel
23
Movie-Themed Sneakers
Nike Has Released 'Entourage' Kicks to Coincide with the New Movie Premier
22
Dinosaur-Transporting Pranks
This Railway Station Teases Cargo from the Jurassic World Movie
21
Surreal Urban Editorials
FKA Twigs Covers the Latest Issue of Complex Magazine
20
Fringed Sporty Fashion
The Lily Aldridge Self Magazine Cover Shoot is Unexpectedly Athletic
19
Entertainment-Streaming Boxes
The Cube S OTT Box Provides Flexibility & Consumer Convenience
18
Black and Red Editorials
The Vogue China July Cover Shoot Stars Kendall Jenner and Kris Wu
17
Effortlessly Elegant Editorials
The Amber Heard ELLE Cover Shoot is Captured by Liz Collins
16
Multi-Screen Broadcast Platforms
This Audience Engagement Tool Lets Companies Reach All Screens
15
Transformation-Embracing Covers
Laverne Cox Graces Entertainment Weekly's LGBT Special Edition
14
Sophistcated Suede Fashion
Sara Sampaio Stars in the Latest Issue of Harper’s Bazaar Greece
13
Technology Dependent Programming
Operation Unplugged Encourages Real-World Interaction Over Phones
12
Conceptual Cocktail Publications
Drink Factory's Silent Neon Flowers Explores a Fictional Future
11
Beautiful Reading Apps (UPDATE)
Medium for Android is Officially Available at Google Play
10
Entertaining Sign-Up Forms
CANAL+ Turns Mundane Subscription Forms into a Source of Amusement
9
20-Second Podcasts
Micro Podcast Platform Out Loud Lets You Share and Listen to Shorter Podcasts
8
Branded Livestreaming Apps
Comcast's Xfinity Share Helps Create and Share Livestream Video Content
7
Journalist-Collaborating Search Engines
Google News Lab Wants to Help Map Out the Future of Media
6
Mock Interactive Videos
Namie Amuro's Golden Touch Music Video Simulates Interactivity
5
Jurassic Puppet Parodies
Sesame Street's Jurassic World Parody Features a Giant Dino Cookie
4
Smartwatch Office Perks
BuzzFeed Offered Apple Watches for Over 700 Works as an Employee Perk
3
Ultra Glam 70s Editorials
Taraji P. Henson Embraces Vintage Fashion in the Latest Issue of Allure
2
Politically Endorsed Equality Ads
This Marriage Equality Campaign was Created by Hilary Clinton
1
360-Degree Music Videos
The Bjork 'Stonemilker' Video Uses YouTube's 360-Degree Capability
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Nostalgic Winter Intimates Campaigns
SKIMS' Holiday Campaign Was Inspired by Vintage Magazines
Celebrity-Fronted High-Fashion Campaigns
Versace's 2024 Icons Campaign Embodies the Brand's Ethos
Next-Gen Graphic Attire
Serenity Trends’ Graphic Clothing Offers a Futuristic Aesthetic
Parisian Airport Pop-Ups
Moët Hennessy's Paris Concept Event Featured Travel Exclusives
Logo-Centric Soccer Campaigns
Apple Introduces the MLS Seasons Pass Campaign Visuals
Digital Creator Revenue Shifts
Newsletter Platform Beehiiv Lets Readers Set Their Own Price
Star-Studded Tech Campaigns
Jewellery Pros and Music Talent Promote the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
Personalized In-Flight Ads
United Airlines Kinective Media Offers Curated Travel
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
AI-Powered News Networks
Channel 1 Delivers Personalized News with AI-Generated News Anchors
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Next-Gen News Apps
Shades is a News and Culture App for Gen Z and Gen Alpha
Entertainment Industry Expansions
Starbucks Enters the Entertainment Industry as Starbucks Studio
Gen Alpha Marketing Campaigns
Claire's is Targeting TikTok Growth for its Latest Ads Spending
Streetwear Culture Music Partnerships
Spotify x BAPE Redefine Hip Hop with New Playlist Covers
Year-End Live Music Shows
Spotify Wrapped Live 2023 Shares Performances from Top Global Artists
Beauty Innovation Contests
Estée Lauder Launches The Catalysts Program
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Immersive Entertainment Venues
Netflix Houses Feature Eateries, Experiential Activities & More
Magazine-Integrated QR Features
ARCADE Launches the ELLE x Clarks Shoe Visualiser and Experience
Star-Studded Luxe Fashion Campaigns
Alexander McQueen Presents its Dramatic FW23 Campaign
Inclusive Fashion Runways
The Runway of Dreams Foundation Returns for New York Fashion Week
Creative Text-to-Infographic Tools
Infography Converts Blog Posts to Artistic Infographics
Hispanic Hair Care Campaigns
Acast and Henkel Fostered Positive Conversations in a New Campaign
Shoppable CPG Ads
Instacart-Powered Shoppable Video Ads are Coming to YouTube
Gen Z Sustainability Campaigns
PUMA Recruits Gen Z Leaders to Showcase How They Live Sustainably
Interactive Shoppable High-Fashion Films
The Saint Laurent Summer 2024 Collection is Chic
QSR Summer Pop-Ups
McDonald's Mexico Launched a Summer-Themed Activation in Mexico
Design Thought Leader Podcasts
The Future of XYZ Podcast Spotlights Design Leaders and Innovators
Fall-Ready Denim Campaigns
Pacsun Launched Its Interactive Better in Baggy Denim Campaign
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
Car-Specific Video Commerce
Audi and Bambuser Make a Significant Evolution in Business Strategy
Provocative Guerrilla Campaigns
Jewelry Brand MWCurated Uses Fake Infidelity Flyers for Marketing
Streaming Service Expansions
Spotify Launched an In-house Creative Agency, Spotify Creative Lab
Music-Inspired Retail Campaigns
Macy’s is Launching Its Summer’s Greatest Hits Campaign
Web3 Fashion Show Initiatives
Runway Magazine Launches Re-Inventing the Runway
British Culture-Honoring Luxe Fashion
The Burberry Summer 2024 Range is Unveiled During LFW
Phygital Fashion Retail Experiences
Macy's mstylelab Digital Shopping Platform is Immersive
Celebrity-Inspired Cocktail Menus
The Quote Book by Velvet Bar Shares Drinks Based on Icons
Communication-Based Immersive Exhibitions
Intuit Mailchimp and Design Museum Present Email is Dead
Affordable Gen Z Apparel
Foundry by Cover Story Clothing Enters the Fashion Scene Through AJIO
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
Technology News Summaries
TechTok Helps Readers Stay On Top of News in Five Minutes
Phone Breakup Newsletters
The Guardian's 'Reclaim Your Brain' Newsletter Helps Reduce Screen Time
Collaborative Digital Coffee Campaigns
illy Launches its Digital Content Series 'Coffee Break'
Podcast-Focused Commenting Features
Spotify Podcasts Now Support Comments to Enhance Interaction
Confident Fashion Rebranding Campaigns
Boohoo Launches the People Will Talk... Campaign
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Customizable White-Label Consumables
Printify Offers On-Demand Consumables for Brands & Businesses
Heartwarming Streaming Services
Hallmark+ Shares Feel-Good Content & Exclusive Membership Benefits
AI-powered News Curators
Brief is a News Organizing Tool That You Can Personalize
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
Interactive Influencer Features
YouTube's New 'Hype' Feature Allows Viewers to Share in Success
Advanced Literary Apps
Fabuly Introduces a Compelling Alternative in the Digital Literary Market
Self-Updating E-Ink Newspapers
Project E Ink Presents Fresh Headlines Daily
Business Founder Newsletters
The Solo Founder Newsletter Compiles the Top News and Inspiration
Minimizing Phone Usage Initiatives
Heineken's Latest Campaign Addresses Phone Use at Music Events
AI-Driven Newsletter Summaries
CruiseLetter Summarizes News into Mini Podcasts
Social Shopping Networks
Stage TEN Empowers Creators to Build Their Own Live Shopping Channel
Private App-Based Journals
Apple Launches a New Journal App for iPhone Users to Positively Reflect
Immersive Fashion Week Events
Fashion Art Toronto's 1664 Fashion Week Fall 2024 is Comprehensive
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Louis Vuitton Delivers Resort 2024 with an Interactive Experience
Anniversary-Celebrating Storytelling Ads
The Walt Disney Company Mark Marvel's 85th Anniversary
Engaging Youth-Focused Platforms
V&A Introduces the Mused Website for Gen Z Digital Natives
Offline Newspaper Publications
County Highway Revives Print Culture
Personalized Podcast Platforms
The 'iListen' Platform Turns Articles into Audio Content
Music-Based Fitness Apps
Feed.fm Highlights the Significant Role Music Plays for Fitness Apps
Comprehensive Apparel Brand Campaigns
Apparel Group Launches Its Expansive 'Summer-Time' Campaign
Paid Online Platform Experiences
The New YouTube Premium Features Elevate the Experience
Accessible Mixed-Reality Media
Chapter 2 Welcomes New Society to Revolutionize the Media Frontier
Podcast Content Repurposing
LemonSpeak Helps You Turn Podcasts Into Other Content
Personalized Retail Media Networks
Thrive Market Collaborates with Instacart on a New Network
Luxury Fashion House Podcasts
The Louis Vuitton Podcast Will Be Hosted by Loïc Prigent
TV Dinner Restaurants
TV Dinners for U Serves Meals to Enhance the Streaming Service Experience
Content Creator News Sources
Creative Brew Offers Daily Insight and News for Content Creators
Lifestyle-Inspired Press-On Nails
These New Olive & June Nail Collections Come in Two Options
Music-Centric Branding Initiatives
BACARDÍ Rum Partnered with the MTV Video Music Awards
Innovation-Focused Digital Metaverses
Forbes Launches a Digital Presence In The Sandbox Metaverse
Personalized News Summary Podcasts
Podcai is Customizable and Summarizes Topics That Matter Most
Gen Z Whitepapers
Wondershare Filmora Has Published Its First Whitepaper Titled 'Gen Z in Action'
Virtual Personal Styling Services
Fashivly Was Founded by Professional Stylist Ashlyn Greer
Promotional Influencer Videos
Activision Recruits Multiple Creators to Appeal to Gen Z Consumers
Inspirational Learning Management Tools
'Get Inspired' Offers Digestible Snippets of Content
Mango-Scented Newspaper Ads
Swiggy Instamart Launched a Scented Campaign in the Times of India
Advertising Demand-Side Platforms
Yahoo Launched Yahoo Creative to Help Advertisers
In-App Podcasting Packages
SiriusXM Integrates its Podcasts+ Services within Apple Podcasts
Brand-Aligned Graphics
Bento Highlights Lets Users Craft Polished, Professional-Looking Graphics
Fashion Recap Artful Books
Style Not Com Unveils the Fashion In 2023 Highlights Book
Modern Digitized Bookshelves
September is a Digital Bookshelf Where You Can Display Achievements
Pioneering Podcast Creator Networks
Rich Roll is Launching a Network Called Voicing Change Media
AI Editorial-Powered Insights
AskNews Aims to Redefine How Audiences Engage with News
Expansive Podcast Databases
Very Disco is a Podcast Database Filled Every Podcast Mention
Shareable In-App Streaming Players
TikTok is Integrating Spotify Music with its Platform
Dynamic Interest Social Platforms
Palette Let's People Curate Their Likes However They Please
Media-Based Music Expansions
DistroKid Users Now Have Access to TikTok Music for Promotion
Weekly Tech Podcasts
The Product Hunt Weekly Podcast Will Uncover the Latest Industry Insights
Newsletter-Finding Tools
Best Newsletters Helps Users Find Their Next Favorite Read
Media Release Monitoring Apps
The 'Upcoming' App Helps Users Track Favorite Media and Explore
Post-Launch Entrepreneurial Newsletters
One Year Wiser Interviews People One Year After Launch
Debunking AI Apps
BSBot Helps Publicis Clients Tell the Truth About AI from Fiction at Cannes
Gaming-Inspired Headphone Campaigns
Nazarian Films Aims to Engage a Younger Generations
Unconventional Foodie Magazines
Food& Magazine Explores the Weird and Wonderful World of Food
Music Content Campaign Tools
Spotify Presents the Showcase Tool for Artists to Promote
Music Updates Platforms
Music News Provides the Latest Updates on Industry Movements
Branded Film Launches
Oakley Launches Future Genesis and a New Brand Aesthetic
AI Podcast Transcribing
Podnotes Can Create Blogs, Summaries, and Social Posts for Podcasts
Entrepreneur Brand-Building Tools
IndieLogs Helps Founders Stand Out Through Personalized Profiles
Personalized Newsletter Briefings
Digest Aggregates News from Social Sites to Create Daily Updates
Year-Long Professional Content Calendars
Content Squeezy Provides Social media Ideas
Tween-Oriented Content Series
Claire's Launches a New Media Partnership with Sony Pictures TV-Kids
Real-Time Tailored News Podcasts
Listen2.AI Delivers Real-Time News in Podcast Form
Self-Service Event Promotions
Industry Dive Adds Self-Service Offerings to Include Event Promotion
Audio Newsletters
beehiiv's Audio Newsletters Enhances the Digestibility of Email Content
eBook-Creating Content Platforms
'Ebookany' Transforms Web Content into an eBook
Long-Form Content Social Platforms
X Allows Premium+ Subscribers to Create Long-Form Articles
Intellectually Stimulating Social Media
Maven Goes Back to Basics with Traditional Algorithms
Thought Leadership Assistants
Jessica By Queue Uses AI to Streamline Content Creation
Daily Fun Facts
Curiosity of the Day Offers Bite-Sized Insights to Spark Interest
Creative Hollywood-Themed Games
'Greenlight' Tasks Players with Pitching Ideas to Studio Heads
Texting Publication Services
'My Forever Books' Turns Texts into Printed Books
Greenhouse Gas-Reducing Video Tools
IMPACT+ Has Debuted the Creative Optimizer Self-Service Tool
Versatile Marketing Toolkits
Looper Insights Releases a Digital Marketing Insights Tool
Streamlined Podcast Solutions
Podsqueeze can repurpose episodes into clips, blogs, and more
Seamless Media Organization
Funlistr Keeps Recommendations from Friends in One Centralized Place
Summarized Personal Podcast Solutions
Jellypod Will Scan Emails and Make a Personalized Podcast
Bite-Sized Podcast Biographies
NerdSnipes Has an Endless List of Short Biography Podcasts
Daily-Prompting Social Journals
Journal. Invites Users to Share Their Thoughts and Feelings
Efficient Fact Generators
Facts Generator Can Produce Interesting Facts About Any Subject
Weekly Personalized Music Curation
NewMusic Delivers New Tracks to Your Inbox Every Week
Creative Collaboration Clubs
Dazed Has Launched a New Social Media App Called Dazed Club
Entertaining Business News Magazines
Business For You Magazine Brings Exciting Narratives
Newspaper Gaming Platforms
kr3m Crafts an Interactive, Reader-Centric Gaming Platform for Le Monde
Efficient Personalized Idea Newsletters
Sofon Curates Personalized Insights From Numerous Sources
Ardent Entertainment Campaigns
Steve Harvey Narrates the New Abu Dhabi Calendar Campaign
TV-Specific Pop Informants
COVER Emerges as the Essential App for TV Show Aficionados
Premium Podcast Features
Spotify's Synced Feeds Feature Helps Users Make Subscriber-Only Podcasts
Entertainment Metadata Management Frameworks
Media Press Group Has Introduced OpenID
Weekly Finance Newsletters
Deelscoop Keeps Users Informed from Seed to Series D and Beyond
Library Card-Supported Book Access
Libby Simplifies Magazine Access for Library Card Holders
Cohesive News Inboxes
Legible News Inbox Helps You Stay Informed Without Distractions