The massive storm Sandy left the New York along with many parts of the eastern United States devastated these days. The hurricane killed at least 50 people and thousands ended up knocked out of their normal life since the disaster caused floods, blackouts and driving millions of losses for insuring companies. While millions of citizens in the area are trying to get over the disaster, brands are also contributing to the recovery—in their ways.

Wieden+Kennedy, the agency behind the award-winning Old Spice campaigns, is on the lookout for a perfect person to join their team as a Creative Strategist for Old Spice. Since the promotions for the brand are extremely bold and unconventional, the agency is seeking daring people who would fit in the picture—of course, the perfect candidate should be a true cyber warrior.

Big and shiny smile can sell a product, no doubt. Especially, when it comes to oral care brands. One of the giants on this market, Colgate, is launching a new packaging for its tooth brush and toothpaste line featuring faces of members of boy band One Direction, in the US next month. The launch of the new packaging coincides with the release of 1D’s album in November.

Nivea, the #1 lip care brand in the world, kicks off its annual competition dubbed Kiss of the Year Contest, which encourages US consumers to share their intimate moments on Facebook for a chance to win once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to kiss in front of millions on the Nivea Kiss Stage in the heart of Times Square. The brand is calling its fans to submit their romantic, dramatic and extraordinary love stories to a dedicated tab on Nivea USA Facebook page. Entrants are asked to write an essay explaining why they deserve to have a memorable kiss on the stage at Times Square. The contest is one of the first holiday activations launched by global brands ahead of the upcoming Christmas season.