H&M is taking on sportswear giants such as Nike and adidas with its new move. The retailer has teamed up with international tennis player Tomas Berdych, who is ranked 6th in the world, to “mark a new chapter in the relationship between sport and fashion.” The global sports star will wear the clothes of the brand on and off the court and will also work in a tie-up with the H&M design team, developing a unique tennis collection, which is to arrive in stores later this year.

In 2013, National Geographic magazine celebrates its 125th anniversary and launches a new communication platform, which revolves around the theme of “A New Age of Exploration.” For its new year-long campaign, the legendary educator and pioneer in geographical explorations, which now runs a magazine and TV channel, publishes books and hosts events around the globe, partnered with Rolex, the international maker of luxury timepieces.

The blue tin has been the symbol of NIVEA since 1925, and has contributed a lot to the brand’s high recognition on the market. Over the decades, the brand’s parent company Beiersdorf has been developing the brand basing on its core values. 2013 is the year when the NIVEA skin and body care portfolio gets a major design update, which starts rolling out gradually across more than 200 countries in January.

Maison Lancôme teams up with Alber Elbaz, the head designer of fashion giant Lanvin, on a “deeply audacious” and “exceptional collaboration,” which is due to arrive in early summer, on June 15. So far, brands don’t say much about the upcoming make-up collection, but it’s clear that the new range will be very feminine since Lancôme celebrates “joyful femininity” with its products, and Elbaz’s “approach is naturally in tune” with the brand.

Google announces its new U.S. Doodle 4 Google competition for K-12 students. The company is inviting kids from all across the country to create their art pieces under the “My Best Day Ever…” theme. The winning doodle will get featured on the Google homepage for one day, and the young artist, who created it, will get a nice prize—a $30,000 college scholarship plus a $50,000 technology grant for his or her school.

The Coca-Cola Company, which products are often listed among the major contributors to obesity, rolls out a new U.S. campaign designed to encourage people across the country to make informed soft drink choices and adopt more active lifestyles. The company is launching two spots nationally, which start an open conversation about low- and no-calorie versions of favourite drinks and the ways to burn the gained calories. In addition, Coca-Cola is now running a series of sport-focused programs, which help promote physical activity in local communities.