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Design WeekJuly 19, 2026

Total Football: a newspaper celebrating the art of sports photography

The launch of 'Total Football' highlights the importance of simplicity and curation in brand strategy, particularly in the realm of sports photography. By focusing on a specific niche and presenting it in a visually appealing format, brands can create a strong identity that resonates with their audience.

◎ EmergingstrategyidentitypackagingTotal FootballThe Newspaper Club

Design Week: Every now and then, something will come across our desk that is captivating in its simplicity. This week, it happened to be photographer and art director Jeff Masamori’s Total Football, a curated archive of the sport’s history printed in collaboration with The Newspaper Club.

Sourced from the Dutch Nationaal Archief, the 64-page publication is a […]

Intelligence PanelSignal score: 70 / 100
Primary Signal
Emerging
Building momentum — trajectory being tracked
Brand Impact
Medium
Impact score: 60/100 — moderate relevance to positioning decisions
Novelty
Moderate
Novelty: 70/100 — iterative development of an existing theme
Action Priority
Soon
Flag for the next strategic review cycle
Scoring Rationale

The article discusses a unique approach to branding through a niche publication, which is significant for brand strategy professionals looking to enhance identity and curation in their work.

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Impact
weight 35%
70
Novelty
weight 30%
80
Relevance
weight 35%
Brands Mentioned
TTotal FootballTThe Newspaper Club
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