Día de los Muertos: How Brands Celebrate the Day of the Dead (Without Losing Their Souls)

Día de los Muertos: How Brands Celebrate the Day of the Dead (Without Losing Their Souls) From Nike’s ‘Con Mi Familia’ to Modelo’s AR murals - how brands have embraced Mexico’s most colourful celebration while walking the fine line between respect and appropriation. Every year from 31 October to 2 November, Mexico celebrates Día de

Día de los Muertos: How Brands Celebrate the Day of the Dead (Without Losing Their Souls)2025-10-27T10:33:18+00:00

Halloween in Tokyo, Japan: From Cosplay Crossings to Pumpkin KitKats

Halloween in Tokyo, Japan From Cosplay Crossings to Pumpkin KitKats: How Japan Reinvented Halloween If Christmas in Tokyo is marked by neon illuminations and Valentine’s Day by chocolate, then Halloween is best described as a dazzling mix of cosplay, nightlife, and cultural reinvention. Japan may not have a long history with the holiday, but Tokyo

Halloween in Tokyo, Japan: From Cosplay Crossings to Pumpkin KitKats2025-09-01T14:53:23+00:00

Halloween in Transylvania, Romania: Dracula’s Homeland or Clever Tourism?

Halloween in Transylvania, Romania Dracula’s Homeland or Clever Tourism? The Truth Behind Transylvania’s Spooky Season When you hear “Transylvania” and “Halloween” in the same sentence, chances are your mind jumps straight to Count Dracula, looming castles, and misty Carpathian mountains. But while Bram Stoker’s fictional vampire has cemented Transylvania’s spooky reputation worldwide, the local reality

Halloween in Transylvania, Romania: Dracula’s Homeland or Clever Tourism?2025-09-01T15:03:36+00:00

Halloween in Mexico City, Mexico: Between Pumpkins and Marigolds

Halloween in Mexico City, Mexico Between Pumpkins and Marigolds: Where Halloween Meets Día de los Muertos Mexico City in late October and early November is unlike anywhere else in the world. While Halloween has been imported from the United States, Mexico has long had its own profound festival of the dead – Día de los

Halloween in Mexico City, Mexico: Between Pumpkins and Marigolds2025-09-03T10:03:49+00:00

Frightening the Competition: The Dark Art of Fear-Based Marketing

Frightening the Competition The Dark Art of Fear-Based Marketing From anti-smoking campaigns to Burger King vs McDonald’s, how brands have used fear to spook consumers - with mixed results As Halloween creeps closer, marketers love a seasonal tie-in. Pumpkins, skeletons, and a suspicious number of discount sweets all reappear like clockwork. But in marketing,

Frightening the Competition: The Dark Art of Fear-Based Marketing2025-10-09T12:09:55+00:00