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Q&AHow Cava outperforms in fast casual despite frugal marketing budget
The chain has made bets on social content, loyalty and experiences to make the most of a marketing budget that’s just over 1% of revenue.
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OpinionHow brands can navigate the Paramount-WBD merger chaos
The issue is less about a specific transaction and more about how the ad industry prepares for the ongoing consolidation reality, says Crossmedia's Kaitlyn McInnis.
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Shoe Station names chief marketing officer
Tracy Dick is now in the chief marketer role, following the company’s corporate name change earlier this summer.
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Smartphone school ban could imperil billions in social media ad revenue
While a national ban is currently hypothetical, Emarketer’s research on its potential impact reflects the rapidly changing regulatory landscape for mobile.
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Cuisinart caters to thumb-scrolling consumers with short-form series
The 14-part, non-linear series follows the culinary endeavors of a modern home cook and her eccentric roommate from the 17th century.
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Dove’s marketing mixes sports and style for US Open sponsorship return
The brand is working with fashion photographers to capture trendy tournament looks that do not show white streaks from deodorant.
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ColumnSociable: Pinterest partners with Zillow for ad targeting
Through the deal, the real estate platform can target app users with ads based on specialty consumer segments including fixer-uppers and homebuyers.
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Urban Outfitters embraces campus life in first CTV commercial
The high-energy spot is part of the “Back-To-Campus” brand platform and comes as the retailer continues to set its sights on Gen Z.
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Gap’s fall campaign enlists ‘Obsession’ star to promote denim
Ads show Hollywood breakout Inde Navarrette dancing alongside Malcolm Todd, who performs a new version of Robyn’s “Dancing on My Own.”
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CeraVe tackles tanmaxxing in social series to pitch Gen Z on SPF
The L'Oréal brand’s latest campaign taps home renovation tropes to engage a cohort that is increasingly prioritizing getting a tan over protecting their skin.
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Rhone CMO on marketing at an inflection point for the apparel brand
Created in-house, with media handled by Kepler Group, “A Love Letter to NYC” arrives amid the growth of the brand’s retail and wholesale ambitions.
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Jif’s new campaign reworks logo to go beyond peanut butter and jelly
Developed by PSOne, “Every Jif’ing Thing” sets peanut butter snacking occasions to a remix of classical epic “O Fortuna.”
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WPP’s streamlined strategy secures new business as revenue declines narrow
While WPP sees opportunities with AI, CEO Cindy Rose noted that the technology could lead to deflationary impacts on agency pricing.
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P&G’s Always Discreet fights incontinence stigma with NFL campaign
“Protect the Moment” is the brand’s biggest media campaign activation to date and features three moms of NFL players in ads and social content.
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Bazooka puts reality TV rivalry center stage in social-forward campaign
Two stars of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” go head-to-head in an effort that features in-person activations and a social content series.
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Foot Locker reinforces role in sneaker culture with new brand platform
The campaign was created with Someplace, an agency founded by three Wieden+Kennedy veterans who had worked on the Nike account for years.
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Nielsen acquires DoubleVerify to link ad verification, audience measurement
The $2.15 billion deal follows other platforms valued for their independence getting acquired, which has stoked advertiser concern.
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ColumnBehind Reddit and YouTube’s roles in AI visibility
Investing in high-quality and informative user-generated content is crucial, but not all platforms are created equal.
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Papa Johns changes CMOs, ramps up mass marketing amid struggles
CMO Jenna Bromberg will depart as the chain appoints a global marketer and plans to rebalance its media mix and continue to invest in marketing co-ops.
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Deep DiveHow 5 brands won World Cup gold through marketing investments
Coca-Cola, Adidas, Unilever and others reaped the benefits of official partnerships with the global tournament via a variety of marketing approaches.
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Kraft Heinz pours nearly $100M more into marketing to drive turnaround
Higher-impact media partnerships and stronger creative are leading to “green shoots” for its brands in the U.S., executives said.
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Fossil ads using AI to identify target profiles earn 58.8M impressions
In-flight Wi-Fi pre-roll helped to drive traffic to a virtual holiday pop-up shop as part of a campaign targeting three traveler profiles.
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Lilly’s women’s sports push gets assist from WNBA on Prime campaign
The pharmaceutical company partnered with Amazon Ads for a spot starring basketball legend and WNBA on Prime analyst Candace Parker.
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ColumnSociable: Snapchat tries to teach brands to be funny
The app released guidance on how marketers can connect with younger users through humor and offered tips on effective comedy writing.
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OpinionA CMO’s guide to machine relations
PenVine’s Jennifer Schenberg shares the steps marketers need to follow to close the gap between visibility and validation on AI platforms.
