The Economist has launched a striking new billboard campaign to challenge the rise of artificial intelligence, using stripped-back visuals and clever copy.

Collaborating with independent creative agency Cocogun, The Economist's minimalist red billboards feature punchy slogans such as 'Think outside the bot' and 'actual intelligence', maintaining their brand’s authority and confidence while standing out in a world of loud branding.

The campaign will be displayed around key locations in New York City, Chicago, and the UK. For Cocogun's creative partner Ant Melder, it was a proud moment to bring this vision to life: 'To follow in the wake of some of the greatest advertising is no small task.'

Reflecting on the campaign, The Economist demonstrates that simple designs can still make a powerful impact. As Natalie Fear from Creative Bloq notes, 'This minimalist approach allows for a refreshing respite from the noise of the branding sphere.'