The Beijing Olympic games have come and gone, but not without making a tremendous impression on the world.
From the hype leading up to the 2008 Beijing Olympic games, to the splendor of the opening ceremony, the coverage of Michael Phelps’ record-breaking wins, to the drama of the closing ceremonies, there were plenty of lessons supplied along the way.
Below are some of the top issues that arose, as well as features pertaining to the Beijing Olympics that taught the globe lessons relevant to our world today.
The cluster includes insight into architecture of the future, ways in which we might deal with smog, gaining tolerance for cultural etiquette, and solutions for activist rallies during major global events.
It also offers a peak into international branding, advertising, and demonstration of how news and major event coverage could make their way into the hands of citizens even more in the future.
Examining the events of the 2008 Beijing Olympics can offer great insight into future world games and mass global events.
24 Olympic Scandals and Sensations
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Beijing Olympic Scandals
9 Year Old Singer Was A Phony
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Olympic Athletes as News Gossip
CNN Roasts Amanda Beard on Michael Phelps
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Historic Olympic Records
Michael Phelps Wins 8 Gold Medals in Beijing
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2008 Olympic Architecture
China's Stadium Designs
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Faking Olympic Fireworks
Beijing Olympic Footprints were CG Fakes
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Leaked Olympic Rehearsals
China Furious over Footage
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Ethical Beijing Olympic Apparel
Eco Team Canada Uniforms
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Ridiculously High-Calorie Diets
Caloric Consumption of Beijing Olympic Athletes
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Reviving Olympic Sports
NBC Stalks Michael Phelps With New Championships Coverage
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2008 Beijing Olympics Online
How to Watch the Olympics on the Web (Illegally?)
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$30 Million Beijing Olympic Torch Lighters
Li Ning Cashes In
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Olympic Sex Testing
China Sets Up Lab (Blame Pregnant Man?)
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100,000 Men on Segways
Security Guards at China Olympics
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Beijing Olympic Controversies
Iran To Broadcast Female Competitors from China?
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China's Designated Protest Zones
Beijing Prepares for Olympic Anger
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Obama in China Olympic Broadcasts
Sen. Spends $5 Million on NBC Ads
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Bribing Beijing Olympic Bloggers
Gehua New Century Hotel Offers Cash For Stories
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Gadgets to Bypass The Great Firewall of China
Freedom Stick for Beijing Olympics
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Beijing Olympics Covered by Citizen Journalists
GroundReport in China
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Winning With Females
China's Female-Centric Olympic Strategy
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Beijing Olympics Alternative Reality Games
The Lost Ring
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Olympic Etiquette
China's Rules for Beijing Games
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"Chinglish" For Beijing Olympics
Chinese English Hybrid Lingo
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Buddhist Activists Protest China Online
Digital Dharma
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Couture Bathroom Tissue Fashion
The 2024 Cashmere Collection Merges Fashion and Philanthropy
Aggressive Athlete Ads
Nike Launches the Winning Isn’t for Everyone Campaign
Exclusive Olympic Beer Sponsors
Michelob ULTRA Backs Team USA at the Olympic and Paralympic Games
Customizable Shoe Decorating Events
adidas Hosts a DIY 'Style Your Toe' Pop-Up Event in Hong Kong
Chic Olympic Surfer Fashions
The Oakley Offshore Collection is for Team USA for the 2024 Olympics
Autism-Supporting Athletics Brands
Nike Partnered with the NBA for an Autism Awareness Campaign
Olympics-Inspired QSR Menus
The Mcdonald's France Global Menu Celebrates Paris 2024
Olympics-Inspired Bourbon Cocktails
Taffer’s Browned Butter Bourbon Embraced Olympic Celebrations
Supportive Coaching Programs
Nike Celebrates the 5th Anniversary of Play Academy with Naomi Osaka
Parisian Airport Pop-Ups
Moët Hennessy's Paris Concept Event Featured Travel Exclusives
Hug-Inspired Olympics Campaigns
Coca-Cola's Summer Olympics Campaign was Inspired by True Events
AI Post-Apocalyptic Cities
Top10Casinos Explores the Future, Inspired by the Dune Universe
Athlete-Backed Shoe Campaigns
Nike Released Awaken Your Madness with International Soccer Players
Sustainable Olympic Footwear Capsules
Vivaia's New Shoe Capsule is Inspired by the 2024 Olympics
Olympic-Themed Beer Campaigns
The Corona Cero 'For Every Golden Moment' Celebrates Paris 2024
Sporty Fashion Spring Campaigns
adidas Originals Introduces the 1000 Back Campaign
Olympic-Inspired Skate Sneakers
The Nike SB Dunk Olympic Safari Honors the Global Games
Globally Influenced Perfume Books
A Perfume Atlas is Curated by LV and Jacques Cavallier Belltrud
Shanghai Scented Bookstores
Chinese Fragrance Label Documents Opens Scented Bookstore In Shanghai
Global Handbag Campaigns
Coach's New 'Unlock Your Courage' Campaign Promotes Personal Expression
Social Movement Medals
The Openness Medal by Samsung Invites Gen Z to Share Challenges
Luxe Pop-Up Experiences
Victoria Beckham Beauty Hosts an 8-Day Pop-Up for New Fragrance Launch
Open-Air Medi-Spa Services
The Scene Medical Beauty Bar Rides the Wave of the Beauty Market
Global Games-Inspired Sneakers
The New Air Jordan 6 Retro Shoes Get an Olympic Makeover
Olympic Metaverse Partnerhips
Roblox Announced a Partnership with Team USA and the Paralympics
Eiffel Tower-Embedded Medals
Paris 2024 Showcases New Meals with Eiffel Tower Pieces
Olympic Medal-Inspired Watches
The OMEGA BG 859 Bronze Gold Edition Readies for the Olympics
Craftsmanship-Centric Artful Exhibitions
OMA Designs the Loewe Crafted World Exhibition
Soda Logo Rebranding Campaigns
Pepsi's New Logo Goes Across the Globe with a Bright Light Show
Auto Brand Golf Experiences
The Genesis Invitational 2024 Featured an Immersive Media Experience
Refuge Athlete Programs
Nike Joins Forces with the Olympic Refuge Foundation
Golden Olympics-Inspired Coffees
Costa Coffee Golden Caramel Drinks Mark the 2024 Olympic Games
Olympic-Ready Elevated Footwear
Nike Optimizes its Air Cushioning Tech in New Range of Shoes
Contemporary Smartphone Exhibitions
Ester Bruzkus Architekten Designs 'The World in My Hand'
Outdoor Fitness Parties
HUAWEI Hosted its 'Light Up Your Rings' Campaign with Pamela Reif
Tennis-Themed Beauty Bars
The Dove x Venus #KeepHerConfident Beauty Bar Inspires Girls in Sports
Vibrant Inclusive Playground Exhibitions
Wade and Leta Presents the Falling Into Place Exhibition
Whimsical Uplifting Soda Campaigns
Coca-Cola Unveils It's Magic When The World Comes Together
Anniversary Honoring Luxe Pens
Montblanc Unveils the Meisterstück x Olympic Heritage Capsule
Score-Tracking Esports Applications
The Esports World Cup Now Has a Mobile App for Attendees
Adventure-Inspired Outerwear Campaigns
Canada Goose & KidSuper Drop an NBA All-Star Collection
Rejuvenated Chinese Train Stations
MAD Architects Breathed New Life Into a Century-Old Station
Pollution-Removing Murals
This Campaign Sucks by Dentsu Brings Awareness to London's Air Quality
Sailing Race-Inspired Fashion Capsules
The Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup Barcelona Line is Chic
Environment-First Tourism Festivals
Paradise City Festival in Belgium Won Sustainability Awards
Women-Specific Olympic Partnerships
Glossier Partners with Team USA for Women's Basketball
Spherical Athletic Large Ballparks
BIG Designs a Ballpark on the Vegas Strip for the Athletics
Paralympic Athlete-Celebrating Cereals
Nestlé Cheerios is Launching the Bring the Cheer! Campaign
Perception-Challenging Art Exhibitions
Raise the Moral Studio Presents the Becoming Familiar Show
Racism-Reflecting Art Installations
Yinka Ilori Designs the Reflection in Numbers Pavilion
Soccer-Themed Fragrance Pop-Ups
Hugo Boss Presents an Immersive Activation in Brazil and Argentina
Olympic Nursery Facilities
Procter & Gamble Offers a Nursery Within the Olympic Village
Golden Olympic Burrito Promotions
Chipotle Has Brought Back Team Chipotle for the Paris Olympics
Footballer-Backed Global Campaigns
Pepsi Unveils the 'Where There's a Ball There's a Way' Campaign
Brand-Led Global Studies
The LEGO Group Conducted a Study That May Inform Market Decisions
Anniversary-Honoring Bright Hotels
The HÔTEL Onitsuka Tiger Arrives in Paris for the Olympics
Rewarding Peanut Butter Cups
Reese’s Medals are Making Their Debut Ahead of the Paris Olympics
Streetside Challenge Billboards
Gymbox Start Line Encourages Passersby to Try a Short Dash
Multi-Functional Event Venues
The Imperial Toronto Boast Timeless Elegance Meets Modern Luxury
Luxury Chinese Cuisine Experiences
Mott 32 Will Open Its Door at the Shangri-La Hotel in Toronto
Cutting-Edge Design Programming
Triennale Milano Offers an Array of Events for Milan Design Week
Sporty Laundromat Takeovers
Heineken's LaundroMatch Turns 24-Hour Laundromats into Sports Bars
Paris Olympics Timepieces
Swatch Introduced its OLYMPIC GAMES PARIS 2024 Collection
Honest Female Athlete Campaigns
'Get Explicit' by Hillberg & Berk Empowers Women in Sports
Time-Keeper Olympics Pop-Ups
OMEGA will Present the 'OMEGA Paris 2024 Project' Across Japan
Chinese Tea Brand Pop-Ups
HEYTEA Celebrated a Successful Expansion into the French Market
Striking Glass Canopy Designs
Heatherwick Studio is Redeveloping Olympia in London, United Kingdom
Sensory Explorative Art Exhibitions
Chromasonic Presents the Making Sense of Color Exhibition
Bright Celebratory Olympic Posters
Ugo Gattani Illustrates Paris 2024 Posters Honoring Landmarks
Mass-Timber Office Buildings
Dream Completes the Olympic Games Office Design in Paris
Hospitality Olympic Partners
Accor Shares Its Plans for Its Partnership with the 2024 Olympics
Online Lifestyle-Inspired Street Festivals
The Xiaohongshu Street Life Festival is Exciting
Elegant Global Travel Publications
Agape Destinations Guides Readers Through Elegant Global Travel
Soccer-Inspired Mural Campaigns
Hisense Has Launched Its Beyond Glory Mural Campaign
Sports-Inspired Digital Docuseries
Purina Pro Plan Partners with Michael Phelps & Others
Eco-Friendly Spa Capsules
Divana Unveils a New Sustainable Collection Composed of Eight Scents
Fully Recycled Olympic Wear
Ralph Lauren Unveiled Team USA Uniforms Featuring 100% Recycled Polos
Inclusive Soccer Watch Parties
Hisense Partners with Safe-Hub Berlin for Inclusive Watch Parties
Viewing Box Cultural Centers
The Center for Arts & Innovation Hosts Events and Education Spaces
Athlete-Inspired Wellness Campaigns
Earth’s Splendor and Ben Sheppard Have Teamed Up
Anniversary-Celebrating Storytelling Ads
The Walt Disney Company Mark Marvel's 85th Anniversary
Women's Literature-Inspired Skincare Stores
Aesop Boasts a Women's Literature Library
Competitive Live Games
April-8 Live Game Let's Players Challenge Friends Across The Globe
Olympic-Inspired Dining Experiences
La Petite Maison Features a Uniquely Themed Olympic Ring Menu
Chinese Beauty Expansions
Huaxizi Unveils a New Cosmetic Series in its First Global Product Launch
Chinese Youth Search Reports
Xiaohongshu Has Released Report on Search Habits Among Youth in China
Global Hospitality Campaigns
Raffles Hotels and Resorts Debuts 'The Butler Did It' Campaign
Sports Car-Themed Arenas
Ferrari World Yas Island Hosts an Inaugural Event Ahead of its Launch
Inequalities-Focused Exhibition Forums
Triennale Milano Marks Its 24th International Exhibition
Boldly Patterned Skate Sneakers
The Nike SB Dunk Low Shoes Get an Olympics Colorway
Design Craftsmanship-Centered Exhibitions
The LOEWE 'Crafted World' Exhibit is Located in Shanghai
Cross-Cultural Esports Programs
USEF and Ghost Gaming Debut the International Esports Exchange
Playtime-Encouraging Toy Capsules
Oreo Unveils the Art of Play Toys in Black and White
Thematic Athlete-Celebrating Dairy Commercials
Mengniu Recognizes Chinese Athletes with New Ad
Chinese-Inspired High Teas
Cathay Pacific Celebrates a Milestone Along with Shangri-La Toronto
Olympics-Themed Tech Accessories
These Samsung 2024 Summer Olympics Accessories are Creative
Exclusive Paris-Themed Cognacs
The Martell Paris Exclusive Edition was Designed for the Olympics
Athlete-Centric Bingo Campaigns
The 'Share Your Bingo Moment' Campaign Spotlights Olympic Legends
Luxury Olympic Partnerships
BEAUTIFUL INDIA Becomes the Official Partner of India House
Youth Movement Competitions
The PLEZi Absurdly Good Games Encourages Summer Activity
Reflective Ping-Pong Parlour Installations
The Match Point Installation Takes Over a Paris Gallery
Creative Sun Safety Installations
Giant Beach Installation is a Reminder to Practice Sun Safety
Esports Data-Based Deals
Bayes Esports Debuts a New Data Supplying Deal with the Esports World Cup
Vibrant Light Festival Displays
The 2024 Beijing Chaoyang International Light Festival is Striking
Sporty Smartphone Partnerhips
Vivo Unveiled Its V30 Series Smartphones at UEFA EURO 2024™
Clover-Style Conference Center Designs
MAD Designs the ZGC International Innovation Center
Scientific Communal Museums
Stefano Boeri Architetti Designs the Museum of Technology in Xi'an
European Esports Trophy Tours
Mercedes-Benz Will Carry the Official LoL Summoner's Cup Trophy
Director-Celebrating Artful Exhibitions
London's Design Museum Hosts the World of Tim Burton
Athletic Wellness Activations
Dove and Well+Good Host Confidence Court at the US Open
Empowering Soccer-Inspired Campaigns
Gatorade Has Partnered with Renowned Soccer Icons
Parent-Honoring Olympic Campaigns
Molson'a Campaign Honors the Parents of Team Canada Athletes
Broken Bike Lock Furniture
Design Students Showcase the People and Places Exhibition
Sports Medal-Protecting Opulent Trunks
LVMH and Louis Vuitton Presents the Medals Trunk for Paris
International Awareness-Bringing Events
Illumina Recently Ran Its Steps Against Cancer Campaign
Upgraded Adaptive Sports Components
Bridgestone Supports Athletes at the 2024 Paralympic Games
Large-Screen Sports Campaigns
Hisense Debuted Its Big Game, Big Screen Initiative
Foldable Olympic Athlete Smartphones
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition is Yellow-Hued
Exclusivity-Challenging Golf Events
Golf Town Recently Hosted the Incredibly Unique 400some Event
Sustainable Eurovision Capsules
LJMU Fashion Students are Designing a Sustainable Fashion Capsule
Alleyway-Inspired Art Centers
Neri&Hu Completes the New Bund Performing Arts Centre
Filipino-Perspective City Campaigns
'Of Course, Hong Kong' Features Four Local Filipino Creators
Glass-Lined Towering Libraries
Snøhetta Designs the Beijing City Library Located in China
Virtual STEM Fieldtrips
Panasonic, Katie Ledecky & Discovery Education Spotlight STEM Innovations
Fast-Paced History Games
ZoomYear Challenges Players to Guess the Year a Photograph Was Taken
Hotel-Led Vintage Markets
The MOB Hôtel Hosted a Vintage Market, an Eco Conference and Workshops
Asian Designer Furniture Exhibitions
This Year's Emerge Exhibition Marks the Third Annual Showcase
Public Hygiene Campaigns
Tsekmo Has Launched the Clean Bathroom Global Challenge
Double-Decker Bus Tastings
Nyetimber Will Host a Tasting Event on a Double-Decker Bus at the Savoy
Politically Artful Textile Shows
Barbican Hosts Unravel: The Power and Politics of Textiles in Art
Tennis-Themed Pop-Ups
The Rubens At the Palace Hosts 'Sweet Serve' to Celebrate Wimbledon
Dynamic Mall Rooftop Extensions
Society Particular Completes the Skybowl Roof Extension
Celebrity-Fronted Marketplace Campaigns
AliExpress Announces David Beckham as Global Ambassador
Metropolitan Racecar Campaigns
DP World Debuts 'Every Second Counts' Film with McLaren Formula 1
Competition-Based Esports Partnerships
Esports World Cup Recruits Heinz, Logitech G, and Secretlab
Archaeological Protection Initiatives
The Remains of the Curtain Playhouse are Uncovered in London
Cross-Seat Bridge Systems
The Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link in South China Breaks World Records
Unique Urban Event Hires
London is Renting Tube Stations, Cable Cars, and Piers for Private Hire
Artfully Designed Train Stations
Design Studio MAD Creates its First Train Station in Beijing
Alumni-Celebrating Club Initiatives
BGC Canada Introduces Its Inaugural Alumni Hall of Fame