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Time magazine’s iconic “Red Border” campaign. Time magazine’s iconic “Red Border” campaign is widely regarded as a masterclass in visual branding. Conceived by Dean Buckhorn and Bob Barrie at Fallon, the campaign transformed the publication’s signature red frame into a striking creative device that instantly captured attention. Produced across more than 200 unique advertisements, the series reinforced Time‘s authority in journalism while proving the power of minimalist design. Honored by The One Club as the Print Campaign of the Decade, it remains one of advertising’s most influential and enduring creative achievements.