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Thjnk Zürich launches Brand Design Unit

Thjnk Zürich has expanded its service offering with an independent three-person Brand Design Unit, announced on 1 July 2026 as part of the agency's tenth anniversary at the Zurich location. The unit is led by Sven Ritterhoff, who previously served as Executive Creative Director and Associate Partner leading brand design at Mutabor and has worked on clients including Clariant, VW, Audi, Mini, DFL, Bahlsen, Yello, EnBW and WDR. Team members Julian Steiner (Brand Design Director Digital) and Louis Ziemke (Senior Brand Designer) also join from the Loved agency. The new unit has already collaborated with the Swiss Post on the company's current brand update and will consolidate competencies in brand identity, visual systems, campaign design and digital brand management.

New Creative Ads from Audi, KFC, Spotify and More

Ad Age published a roundup on July 1, 2026 highlighting 15 recent creative campaigns from global brands. The piece — by Tim Nudd and Brandon Doerrer — spotlights initiatives including Supercell’s Hay Day music effort with Joe Jonas to promote emerging artists, a KFC spot featuring Johnny Knoxville that promotes fireworks safety, and Marmite’s “WeMite” activation for England fans at the World Cup. The article lists multiple advertisers and creative executions (Audi, Back Market, Denny’s, Got2B, Hay Day, KFC, Marmite, Spotify among them), framing the items as current creative work and cultural tie-ins rather than industry product or policy changes.

Investor Presentation Released: AUDI AG

AI parsed presentation narrative: Audi is navigating a challenging macroeconomic environment and trade-related headwinds by prioritizing overhead cost improvements and strategic restructuring. Management is betting on a strong product pipeline, particularly in China through a new SAIC partnership and the rollout of second-generation BEVs. Strategic pillars: Mission Vorsprung Strategy, China NEV Market Expansion.