Most people think it’s about collaboration is about:

  • Alignment

  • Shared values

  • The inclusion illusion

But the best collaborations thrive on tension.

The ones that shouldn’t work, DO.
👉 Snoop x Martha

The ones that make no sense on paper, MAKE HISTORY.
👉 Liquid Death x Yeti casket cooler sold $69K

Because the biggest breakthroughs:

  • Don’t come from playing it safe

  • Start with unlikely collisions

  • Are where 1 + 1 = ♾️

Powered by our innovation tool FuturePossible, here's my hot list for 7 recent collisions made in heaven
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©NFL ©AppleMusic

Kendrick Lamar X Samuel L. Jackson X Serena Williams

Their half-time performance was a masterclass in symbolic storytelling, restraint, and subversion. Beneath the music, they were asking us to think critically, not just consume.

©Nike

Nike X Superbowl

27 years later, Nike returns to the big game and owns the moment (again) with: Women. Sports. Legacy. This isn’t just an ad. It’s a ‘hell yes we can’ movement.

©SportsIllustrated ©Dove

Dove X Sports Illustrated

Did you know half of girls drop out of sports by 14? Dove + Sports Illustrated continues to rewrite the narrative to flip the script by spotlighting young athletes and proving that confidence is a real game changer.

Find more curated inspiration that unlocks opportunities in the future of pleasure and wellbeing.

©Target

Target X Fur-fluencers

The Cuddle Collab, by Target, taps into the creator economy, partnering with ‘fur-fluencers’ to connect with the 70% of shoppers who consider pets family. Because let’s by honest—they run the house anyway.

©KFC ©BurgerKing

KFC X Burger King

Putting competition aside to launch a limited-edition QPC collab in France. Because if they can bury the beef, what’s stopping the rest of us?

©VictoriaBeckham ©Sotheby’s

Victoria Beckham X Sotheby’s

Victoria Beckham turns her London boutique into a curated art space, showcasing Basquiat, Haring & more. Because great retail > shopping. Immersion, inspiration & impact are what stands out.

Explore thousands of innovation signals like these on FuturePossible®.

©LiquidDeath ©Depend

Liquid Death X Depend

Hydration without the hassle. A joke? Maybe. A sellout? Definitely. Ultimately it’s proof that these collab stunts aren’t going anywhere. They grab headlines and always sell out. Remember the Casket Cooler? Sold for ~$69K.

How might you bring more tension into your brand? And who might be on your hitlist for your next collaboration?

Stay inspired with our innovation tool FuturePossible®.

Until next week.

Angelique.

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