Branding
Australian Government Removes Women’s Group Logo That Looks Like a Dick
So many people called out Australia’s Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet's Women's Network for their phallic logo, the government took it down.
Is Criss Angel's ‘Cablp’ the Worst Restaurant Name of All Time?
A restaurant branding expert weighs in on how “Cablp” stacks up to the most pitiful names for an eatery he’s ever heard.
Why Food Brands Are All About the Aesthetic Now
Brand consultant Andrea Hernández told VICE why companies are using more playful, thoughtful design—and how to tell what's worth it amid the gimmicks.
Canada Made Its Legal Weed Rules Too Tough and We're Going To Pay For It
Confusing rules around social media and advertising put licensed producers at a disadvantage against U.S. brands signing celebrities like Jay-Z.
IHOP is Changing Its Name Again and for the Love of God Please Stop
After last year's annoying IHOb stunt led to a huge spike in burger sales, the restaurant is doing it again.
Carlsberg's New Ad Strategy Is to Acknowledge that Its Beer Isn't Great
The company recently promoted a tweet that compared Carlsberg to “drinking the bath water that your nan died in.”
'Smallville’ Actress Allison Mack Pleads Guilty to Racketeering
“I have come to the conclusion that I must take full responsibility for my conduct and that’s why I am pleading guilty today.”
You’d Never Say They Weren’t Country: The Brand That Built Florida Georgia Line
To an uncritical audience, FGL is all about the music. But with the release of their fourth studio album, the band reveals how they’ve taken their consistent, sometimes controversial sound, and built it into a kingdom.
The Dark Reality of Being a Brand Influencer
Aspirational content, akin to thousand-dollar "Vogue" spreads or "Travel & Leisure" editorials, bank on creating a sense of fantasy—however the actual return is low for most users.
British Supermarket Chain to Rename ‘Sexist’ Sandwich After Customers Complain
The sandwich contains a condiment similar to Gentleman's Relish.
This Grandma Makes Thousands of Dollars Selling Moose Turds as Art
Behold the marketing genius of Maine's Mary Winchenbach, a miracle worker who built a thriving business out of poo and puns.
The 'Heaux Mentor' Helping Women in the Adult Industry Rebrand
VICE met up with Lydia Dupra to hear how her job and her clients’ lives are changing with the passage of FOSTA/SESTA.