If you take a look at most styles of modern male imagery, you can almost smell the testosterone. Getting to men has changed a lot over the years, but a slightly restricted, subtle approach remains apparent.
"Be a man" is a term that gets thrown around a lot. As simple as the term is it often comes down to that with most aspects of male branding. In many ways, male imagery has become more similar to feminine branding over time, but there are still approaches that push an exaggerated, hyper-masculine take.
All it needs after that is either a rough or slick package (depending on the man) and some confrontational marketing and it’s ready to sell. Bonus points if the name of the brand or product is also funny like Mandles for man candles.
56 Examples of Macho Branding
These Masculine Branding Styles Spread the Testosterone Around:
Michael Baxter — Mar 11, 2014 — Marketing
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Manly Motif Wall Decals
Mustache Wall Murals from PIXERS Add Masculinity to Your Interior
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Men-Targeted Smartphones
The Mann A18 is Designed with the Macho Outdoorsman in Mind
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Macho Car-Inspired Strollers
The Skoda vRS Mega Man-Pram is Designed for the Car Enthusiast Dad
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Iconic Mustache Ads
A Series of Ads for Schick Razors Illustrate Instantly Recognizable Staches
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Modern Chivalry Manuals
The Gentlemen Project: Volume 1 by Dirty Gentlemen Clothing Company
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Macho Hipster Parlor Branding
Barbierattoo’s Rebranded Masculine Identity is Sharp and Sleek
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Overtly Masculine Advertising
Man Food is a New Brand Aimed at Men
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Prepared Gentlemanly Products
These Wild and Wolf Products are Designed for Dapper Gentlemen
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Whiskered Baby Accessories
The Mustache Pacifiers Will Bring a Gentlemanly Look to Your Infant
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Manly Vegetarian Packaging
BUTCH's Packaging for Men Champions Manly Non-Meat Eaters
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Toolbox Desk Lights
Aaron Jarry's Air Tool Lamps Are Contemporary and Manly
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Manly Purple-Toned Timepieces
Asprey Teams up with BWD to Create a Customized Watch
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Cowboy-Inspired Baby Carriers
The 'Baby Hjölster' Holds Your Child Western Style
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Manly Military Timepieces
The Rolex Projext X Stealth Watch Series is Inspired by the SBS
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Swat Style BBQ Aprons
The Tactical BBQ Apron Would Make a Great Father's Day Gift
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Manly Meaty Recipes
The Esquire's Eat Like a Man Cookbook is Full of Testosterone
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Manly Patterned Onesies
The Mustache Onesie is Ideal for Cold Winter Nights
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Upcycled Billiard Tea Lights
The Pool Ball Candle Holder Puts a Manly Spin on a Romantic Night
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Railway-Inspired Lager Packaging
The Farnham Ale & Lager Brewery's Branding is Positively Macho
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Ammo Box Speakers
The A-BOX iPod Speaker Brings Back My Memories of Nam
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Rugged MP3 Timepieces
The Elecom iPod Nano Watch Band is Perfect for the Manly Man
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Manly Scented Soap Bars
Sasquatch Soap Provides Men with a Distinctively Manly Scent
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Woodsy Manly Body Washes
Chiefs Pine Man Wash is a Cleanser Your Man Will be Proud to Use
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Manly Burger Ads
The McDonalds Quarter Pounder Commercial Inspired by Old Spice Ads
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Dapper Organic Grooming Products
Brooklyn Soap Company's Grooming Products for Men are Suave
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Manly Whiskey Accessories
These Icon Whiskey Stones are Perfect for the Most Macho of Drinkers
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Macho Grilling Kits
The BBQ IT Packaging Offers Straightforward Seasoning Guidance for Men
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iPad-Compatible Menswear
The iPad Scottevest is for the Non-Satchel-Wearing Outdoorsm
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Stone-Like Fiberglass Furniture
The Nebula Coffee Table Has a Futuristic Organic Aesthetic
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Beer Bottle Chandeliers
The Michael Goodman Creation is Perfect for Any Games Room
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Manly Soap Box Sets
The Duke Cannon Supply Co. Sells Its Soaps with Hatchets
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Male-Targeted Detergent
Cleanjet Branding Markets Convenient Guygiene
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Vibrant Skeletal Adornments
These Painted Animal Skulls by Stephan Alexandr Are Eclectically Cool
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Boyish Typographic Booze Branding
The Boca Negra Bottles are Masculine and Artistic
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Male-Centric Gift Baskets
Broquets Pack Everything a Macho Guy Would Want into a Care Package
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Rugged Grooming Products
These Manly Grooming Tools are Inspired by the Great Outdoors
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Macho Cocoa Branding
'Stache Chocolate' by Jenn Sager is Manly
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Luxurious Shaving Blades
The Bison x Max Sprecher Straight Razor is a Manly Valentine's Day Gift
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Indestructible Flask Campaigns
The Unbreakable Macallan Gets Put to the Sports Car Test
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Bull-Branded Bodycare
Handsome Beast Packaging Promises to Tame the Male Species
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Shark Shaped Shop Products
This Hand Held Blower is Designed to Look Like a Shark
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Brutish Artisanal Jerky
The Kickstarter-Launched Savage Jerky Co Boasts Ferocious Branding
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Dapper Mustache Watches
This Mustache Watch Adds a Manly Touch to Any Outfit
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Revealing Liqueur Branding
The Mr. Black Bottle Reveals an Illustration as You Drink Its Contents
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Woodgrain Camouflage Products
Ottawa Based Company MSTRPLN has Re-Defined Manly Classics
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Masculine Diet-Assisting Ads
Molson Canadian 67 Positions Itself as the Beer for Guys on Diets
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Refined Camping Containers
The Leather Cooler from Orvis is for the More Distinguished Man
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Male-Focused Diet Drinks
Dr Pepper Ten Campaign Gives Manliness to Calorie-Counting
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Business Men Beer Branding
The Mad Men Beer Takes Inspiration from Pop Culture
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Mustache Cake Molds
Bake Manly Novelty Cakes For Your Friends and Family with This Fun Piece
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Manly Grilling Kits
Proper BBQ is the Perfect Barbecue Product for any Grillmaster
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Plastic Novelty Mustaches
The Animi Causa Clip-On Mustache is Perfect for Any Silly Gathering
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Masculine Scented Candles
The L'Ascari ManCandles Offers Gentleman a More Manly Fragrance
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Rugged Hard Drives
The LaCie Tank Buffers Your Device Against Accidental Drops
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Electronic-Addict Ailments
The Ferris Wheels 'Texting Thumb Heat Pack' Mends Your Hurting Hand
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Handgun Incense Burners
The Booze. Colt Incense Chamber Perfumes the Air With a Bold Statement
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Bro-Worthy Beauty Products
Uppercut Deluxe Offers Men a Masculine Way to Stay Freshly Groomed
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Heavy-Duty Cooking Vests
The Tactical BBQ Apron from ThinkGeek Mimics a Police Uniform
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Devilish Beer Poppers
The Diabolix Bottle Opener Has a Mischievous Smile for Mischievous Deeds
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Uniquely Upcycled Hammer Hooks
These Creative Coat Racks are Made of Old and Unused Tools
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Aggressive Athlete Ads
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Heinz Designed an Advertisement Using the Slogan 'It has to be Heinz'
Soda-Inspired Bodycare
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Leathery Country Singer Colognes
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Made-for-Men Makeup Lines
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Athlete-Launched Inaugural Perfumes
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Multifaceted Personal Fragrances
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Athlete-Backed Shoe Campaigns
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The Code by Dove Fights Beauty Standards Manufactured by AI
Mountain Soda Campaigns
Mountain Dew's 'The Mountain Dude' Campaign to Feature a New Character
Brand Heritage-Appreciation Campaigns
Timberlands Racy 'ICONIC' Campaign Honours Its Legacy
Exclusive Men's Grooming Kits
Harry's Launched its 'Handsomer for the Holidays' Gift Collection
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Versatile Hot Honey Campaigns
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Whole Body Deodorants
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Canned Castile Soaps
Utama Spice Packages Its All-Natural Liquid Soap in Stubby Refill Cans
Wilderness-Inspired Soap Collections
Every Man Jack Debuts Its Cold Plunge Bar Soaps
Curious Whiskey Campaigns
Four Roses' Don't Mention It Campaign Targets Younger Whiskey Drinkers
Global Handbag Campaigns
Coach's New 'Unlock Your Courage' Campaign Promotes Personal Expression
Naughty Holiday Campaigns
Diesel's XXXMas is Inspired by Erotic 90s Aesthetics
Seasonally Scented Body Care
The Old Spice Holidudes Collection Shares Festive Scents
Craveable Soda Packaging
Sprite is Reviving Its Obey Your Thirst Campaign for a New Generation
Mexican Tequila Brands
LALO is Launching a National See New Campaign
Refreshed Chocolate Bar Logos
Sterling Brands Redesigned its Kit Kat Logo to be Thicker
Marketer-Targeted Cereal Ads
Surreal's Out-of-Home Campaign Speaks to Marketers, Not Consumers
Mezcal-Branded Streetwear Collections
Dos Hombres Introduces Its Spring Frost Merch Collection
Scent-Infused Apparel
AXE and MARKET Collaborate on Scent-Infused 'Stealie' Hoodie
Empowering Clean Beauty Campaigns
Babe Original Celebrates Individuality with 'Originally You'
Cactus-Based Men's Skincare Products
The Dior Sauvage Mencare Range Has Three Steps
Country-Conjoining Beer Can Designs
Heineken Spotlights One Shared Star Motif on its Cans
Modern Tissue Brand Makeovers
Turner Duckworth Redesigns the Kleenex Branding Aesthetic
Valentine's Beef Jerky Hearts
Manly Man Co.'s Meathearts are Laser-Etched with Playful Messages
Inclusive Fragrance Campaigns
The 'Where Will They Take You' Campaign Highlights Influencers
Luxurious Men's Grooming Gift Sets
Dans Un Jardin Introduces Luxurious Men's Grooming Gift Sets
Scented Fast Food Billboards
McDonald's Set Up a French Fry-Scented Billboard
Natural Men's Cleansing Solutions
Dr. Squatch Introduces Real Soap Body Wash for Discerning Men
High-Performance Beauty Lines
Varsity Beauty Shares Products Made by Athletes for Athletes
Empowering Menopause Campaigns
GenM's Live Your Best Menopause Supports Confidence & Choice
Pastel-Hued Energy Drink Packaging
The Rockstar Energy Rebranding Has Enhanced Graphics and More
Attraction-Building Fragrance Ads
Fit Check by AXE Speaks to Gen Z Men and Women Alike
Skincare 6-Packs
Cetaphil's Ceta Six Pack Encourages Men to Openly Embrace Skincare
Gen Alpha Bodycare Brands
Australian Gen Alpha Brand 'Allkinds' Made its United States Debut
Re-Imagined Furniture Identities
Herman Miller's 2024 Brand Refresh is Vibrant and Functional
Mood-Modulating Functional Fragrances
AERWAY Scents are Backed by Functional Benefits
Modern Men's Skincare Lines
Magnolia League Focuses on Clear Formulations and High Performance
Mood-Enhancing Fragrance Collections
adidas Partners with Coty to Launch Vibe Perfumes
Military-Inspired Outdoor Fashion
N.Hoolywood Releases the Test Product Exchange Service
Men's Sexual Wellness Companies
Butter Wellness Emphasizes Education, Innovation & Approachability
Hangable Fragrance Tags
Born to Stand Out's Home Fragrances Enhance Interiors with Color & Scent
Visual Beer Brand Identities
Grolsch Has Unveiled a New Visual Brand Identity in Canada
Targeted Two-in-One Shampoos
Dove Men+Care 2-in-1 Shampoo + Conditioner Comes in Four Options
Soccer-Themed Fragrance Pop-Ups
Hugo Boss Presents an Immersive Activation in Brazil and Argentina
Mental Health Snack Initiatives
Pringles Relaunched a QR Design for Exclusive Movember Tubes
Erectile Dysfunction Medication Ads
Phoenix Wants to Help Canadian Men ‘Rise Again’
Pride Month Perfume Packaging
These Jean Paul Gaultier Perfume Bottles Showcase Keith Haring Art
Visceral Perfume Oils
Falling by Ramp Tramp Tramp Stamp Smells Like Taking a Spill
Clean Ingredient Skincare Collections
PAPATUI Men's Skincare is Dwayne Johnson-Approved
Men's Personal Care Brands
Jake Paul Launches a Men's Personal Care Brand to Be Sold at Walmart
Naturalistic Amber-Forward Fragrances
David Beckham True Instinct Has a Holographic Label
Heritage Brand Boot Ads
Blundstone Launches Global Campaign Celebrating Personal Boot Stories
Genderless Self Care Lines
Prohibition Wellness Offers Premium Wellness Products for Everyone
Fashion Brand Lavender Perfumes
MSCHF Unveils its Fabuloso Perfume with a Violet Hue
Botanical Men's Grooming Products
Yves Rocher Offers a Men's Face and Beard Care Routine
Athlete-Centric Body Care Brands
Sloane Stephens Debuts Doc & Glo
Whimsical Candle Christmas Campaigns
The Yankee Candle 'Make it More Magical' Campaign is Festive
Aromatic Masculine Bath Products
These New Duke Cannon Scents Come in Four Varieties
Humorous Natural Deodorant Campaigns
The Every Man Jack 'Still Smell Good' Campaign is Catchy
Masculine Hybrid Skincare Ranges
Enhanse Men's Hybrid Skincare Supports Skin and Corrects Issues
Individualistic Men's Fragrances
The Diesel D RED Fragrance for Men Celebrates Self Expression
Culturally Inspired Fragrances
This New Superdry Fragrance Comes in Two Expressions
Mountain-Inspired Soda Rebrandings
Mountain Dew Gets a New Visual Identity in a Timeless Look
Sensually Masculine Fragrances
Jimmy Choo Man Extreme Comes in a Deep Red, Square-Shaped Bottle
Personality-Packed Wines
Mullet Wines are Full of Flavor and Anti-Low-Alcohol Attitude
Refined Body Spray Scents
The Lynx Fine Fragrance Collection Includes Five Aerosol Scents
Redesigned Father's Day Cards
CALM & The Or's Father’s Day Redesign Challenges Outdated Messaging
CGI-Generated Brand Updates
Tiger Beer Unveils a CGI-Generated Tiger Stripe Across Multiple Cities
Mood-Boosting Musk Fragrances
Jovan's Musk Fragrance Collection Inspires Confidence & Empowerment
Free-From Deodorant Ranges
This New Tom’s of Maine Deodorant Line is Packaged in Recycled Plastic
Relatable Genderless Fragrances
NOYZ Makes Fragrances Inspired by Real Stories & Raw Feelings
Mens Haircare Bundles
Superior Mane Offers The Ultimate Holiday Gifts for Grooming Enthusiasts
Reformulated Skincare Rebrands
Bath & Body Works Underwent a Large-scale Shift to Cleaner Products
Roll-On Men's Deodorants
NIVEA Men Deodorant Has Expanded Its Reach into Canada
Minimal Affordable Sub-Labels
Target Presents its Own No-Frills Brand with Minimal Design
Travel-inspired Brand Campaigns
Michelin Launches the On the Road and Beyond! Campaign
Artistic Multi-Beverage Ads
The Coca-Cola Family is Spotlighted in this Unique Ad
Men-Targeted Private Label Cosmetics
The Onoxa Men's Grooming Product Range Has a Clean Formula
Time Capsule-Style Branding Campigns
Coors Light & Patrick Mahomes Present a Unique Project
Athlete-Centric Beauty Campaigns
Milani Cosmetics Partners with Female Athletes
Musky Oil Perfumes
My Scent by Jennifer Fisher is Warm, Comforting, Casual and Sensual
Inspiring Daily Bodycare
method's Unleash Your Inner Shower Celebrates Personal Transformations
Celebrity Personal Care Brands
Dwayne Johnson's Papatui Brand is Affordable and Clean
Prestigious Masculine Deodorants
Rock Face Impact is Arriving in the UK as a Boots Exclusive
Balanced Men's Fragrance Lines
Yves Rocher Presents the Men's Eau de Toilette and Shower Gel Set
Book-Shaped Toolkits
The Hot Girl Toolkit by Mandy Supplies Women with Seven Must-Have Tools
Tween-Targeted Deodarants
Neon Goat Presents Sustainable Deodorants for Tween and Teen Boys
Spray Can Fragrances
Step Aboard's Chicago Perfumes Pay Homage to Works of Art
Commemorative Fatherhood Campaigns
Mitchell & Ness Highlights the Profound Influence of Fatherhood
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E.l.f. Beauty's So Many Dicks Ad Urges for More Corporate Diversity
Stylish Everyday Men's Footwear
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Edgy High-Impact Fragrances
Crazypills Fragrances Eschew the Top, Heart & Base Notes Structure
Luxury Men's Body Washes
Cremo Body Wash is Rolling Out in Two New Fragrances
Odor-Fighting Body Deodorant Ranges
Old Spice Total Body Deodorant Comes in Several Formats
Menopause-Friendly Collections
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This Colman's Squeezy Bottle is Limited-Edition
Football-Inspired Menswear Collections
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Dr Pepper's Try More Weird Disrupts Life's Boredoms with Weirdness
Status Quo Defying Campaigns
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Beard-Refining Grooming Products
Harry's Beard Care Range Has Two Potent Products
Empowering Mental Health Football Ads
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Vans Launched the ‘Always Pushing’ Ad Highlighting Skating Culture
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Traditional Football-Themed Fashion
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Raptors Basketball Campaigns
Gillette Partners with Raptors Gradey Dick and Gary Trent Jr.
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Boss The Scent Elixir Fragrance Film is Bold and Seductive
Perception-Redefining Brand Campaigns
Hennessy's Made for More Campaign Boasts a Striking Vision
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Q-tips Packaging Has Been Updated for the Brand's 100th Anniversary
Expansive Rebranding Initiatives
MysteryVibe Goes Beyond Sexual Health and into New Markets
Stylistic Footwear Campaigns
Bata Launched its 'Make Your Way' Campaign with a Focus on Comfort
Farmer-Celebrating Egg Branding
This New NestFresh Branding Puts Farmers in the Spotlight
Eco-Conscious Moisturizing Soaps
Every Man Jack Unveils its Sustainable Bar Soap Collection
Ritualistic Everyday Bodycare
Embodyme Makes Body Care Part of Beauty Routines
Cosmetic Branding Design Initiatives
The AmLactin x Kerasal #UnsexyDesignChallenge is Cheeky
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AVESTAN is Introducing a New Fragrance with a New Store
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Decathlon Unveils a New Brand Identity, Logo and Brand Purpose
Elevated Male Grooming Kits
Piramal Pharma Launches the Bohem Men's Grooming Line
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Delectable Marinade-Focused Lines
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