Creative disruption refers to radical changes in the marketplace as a result of an entity challenging normal processes and developing new methods of production. In an environment where change is inevitable, creative disruption is often a welcome force, as it paves the way for others to also break loose from conventional industry norms and adapt to a rapidly changing marketplace. In fact, in the marketing and advertising industry, creative disruption abounds—a growing number of free thinkers are letting their passions drive them toward accomplishments that have a great effect on the marketplace as a whole. Adweek’s Creative Disruption category highlights how their ideas have impacted both consumers and brands.

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Jon Batiste Reveals The Creative Process That Led to Beethoven Blues

Ad creatives can draw inspiration in how acclaimed musician Jon Batiste created his 8th studio album Beethoven Blues.

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Move Over, Beyoncé. Content Is Having Its Own Renaissance

Top marketers share their analysis and real-world examples of the current state of content consumption.

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Let’s Talk About the Elephant Stomping in the Room

The mascot reflects the perfect balance between culture-first and culturally expansive, with crossover appeal that welcomes newcomers.

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The Story Behind The Game That Captivated Thousands of US Latinos

Millennial Lotería was originally a creative outlet for Mike Alfaro. Instead, it caught the attention of Latinos and major retailers in the US.

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What We’ve Overlooked in the Agency AI Conversation

Getting computational things, aka the complicated bits, to understand ordinary language is magical.

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Making A Case for Fun In Public Media

What’s worse than not being liked? Being ignored.

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3 Signs Your Brand Needs a New Narrative

Knowing when you must disrupt your own story.

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How Sean Wang Used His Google Experience to Revive Early Internet in DiDi

The Academy Award-nominated filmmaker shares parts of lived experience in advertising leading up to his feature film debut.

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Brands, Expect the Unexpected When Participating in Olympics Chatter

How brands can stay alert and have contingency plans in place for these big cultural moments.

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Colin Kaepernick Dishes on His New Startup, His Favorite Anime, and How He’ll Spend $4 Million in Funding

Lumi Story AI is Kaepernick's latest venture, helping creators make comics and sell them.

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Meet Your Match: 5 Cultural Insights Shaping Dating Apps

A look at Match Group's strategy to keep up with modern relationship trends.

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Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Bring in the Design Team at the 4th Quarter

A case study from The Martin Agency on how to set up great design for great success.

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Soccer in the US Is Here to Stay. What Are Brands Going to Do About It?

As more eyes shift to soccer and Gen Z engages with content beyond the matches, brands must seize opportunities to make an impact.

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The Real Reason We Go to Cannes

The annual festival of creativity is a time to feel what it’s like to belong to this industry.

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Human Creativity Fends Off Gen AI in Cannes Jury Rooms

Despite all the buzz, feedback from judges tells a tale of two Cannes Lions.