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					<description><![CDATA[In October 2024, with Halloween approaching and a Joker sequel in theaters, Kraft Heinz found the cultural moment it wanted to borrow. The creative idea behind its Heinz Smiles campaign was simple enough: consumers...]]></description>
		
		
		
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					<description><![CDATA[The windows were blacked out because natural light had no place in the environment Abercrombie &#38; Fitch wanted to create. Inside, electronic music ran at club volume while Fierce cologne saturated the walls, carpet,...]]></description>
		
		
		
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