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    Opinion

    World Cup tests marketers’ ability to prove value of sponsorships

    When every brand shows up in the same way, visibility becomes the baseline rather than the differentiator, writes Gartner’s Nicole Greene. 

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    Rokt

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    Trust is the new currency in commerce media

    Trust, not attention, is becoming commerce media’s most valuable growth driver.

  • A neon red bar sign which reads "Work From Bar" is on a wall. A can and glass of Stella Artois is in the foreground next to a computer while people cheer in the background.
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    Stella Artois expenses bar tabs as part of World Cup on-premise push

    With many matches taking place during standard U.S. working hours, the AB InBev brand is helping consumers find workarounds to avoid missing games.

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    Indeed addresses job market disconnect with ads that put people first

    The “Jobs Need People” campaign depicts moments of peer-to-peer connection that make work fulfilling amid a rise in trends like employer ghosting.

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    Sociable: Reddit expands Shopify integration access globally

    The two platforms offer a streamlined authorization for linking accounts, plus data tracking and automated catalog syncing.

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    Snickers wins praise from Reeses for bigger push behind peanut butter

    A spot digging at Reese’s shows a focus group composed of people named Reese who assess the flavor and texture of Snickers Peanut Butter.

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    Why ClassPass invested $50M in marketing to supercharge partner growth

    Zach Apter, CMO at ClassPass parent Playlist, explains how the booking platform is using performance marketing to grow the market for partner studios.

  • Mojang's "Director of Fun" Lydia Winters speaks about 'Minecraft' during the Microsoft Xbox E3 press conference at the Galen Center on June 15, 2015 in Los Angeles, California.
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    ‘Minecraft’ expands creator marketing ambitions with affiliate program

    The Microsoft-owned game is leveraging the rapid growth of the creator economy to push its in-game marketplace.

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    NBCU points to premium video’s broad value as social marketing rises

    The broadcaster and partner Gain Theory detailed how premium video can boost the middle funnel — and what’s lost in its absence.

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    Walmart Connect expands offsite advertising ambitions with Yahoo, Magnite

    The move, which will eventually include additional partners, allows advertisers using Yahoo’s demand-side platform to access Vizio inventory through Magnite.

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    Café Bustelo turns Latin culture into temporary tattoos ahead of World Cup

    The J.M. Smucker brand’s “Game Face” campaign taps into the iconography of tournament heavyweights Argentina, Brazil, Colombia and Mexico.

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    American Eagle rebalances marketing toward performance as sales slide

    The retailer indicated it will invest more in areas like digital and influencers as it tries to drive conversions entering the critical back-to-school window.

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    Hyundai’s CMO on how to make the most of an official World Cup sponsorship

    The automaker’s U.S. marketing campaign around the tournament, “Next Starts Now,” spans TV ads, social media, experiential activations and more.

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    M&M’s gamifies ‘Love Island USA’ viewing experience as series partner

    The collaboration includes limited-edition Play Along Packs, inclusive of M&M’s emblazoned with phrases from the show, and exclusive social content.

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    Column

    Go Figure: 3 big marketing numbers from May

    Kraft Heinz’s marketing payoff, Netflix’s expanded advertising slate and the state of AI readiness are a few important numbers marketers may have missed.

  • A copy of "Yesteryear" by Caro Claire Burke surrounded by cans of Une Femme wine on a woven tan background.
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    Une Femme pairs wine with literature for co-branded social promotion

    The wine maker is tapping into book club hype through a series of giveaways in partnership with Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group.

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    How Chipotle’s rewards relaunch extends reach of its marketing flywheel

    Curt Garner, chief strategy and technology officer at the chain, explains how a “Summer of Extras” effort builds on and gamifies its rewards program.

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    Pepsi extends food-focused push for summer of soccer with ads, activations

    Created in partnership with BBDO, Copa90 and The PepsiCo Studio, “Soccer Deserves Pepsi” features stars including David Beckham and Memo Ochoa.

  • A pair of Wrangler jeans lay on a wooden table next to a glass bottle of Coors Banquet beer
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    Coors Banquet, Wrangler up bid to Gen Z country fans with beer-infused jeans

    Jeans featuring musical chords printed with beer-infused ink promote the release of “Connie Lou,” a song that mentions both brands.

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    Sociable: YouTube introduces more prominent AI labels

    The platform moved its disclosure placement to a more visible position and improved its detection features.

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    Unilever’s creator marketing strategy takes center stage at World Cup

    The CPG’s largest sports partnership activation to date will see over 35 of its brands collaborate with creators and influencers around the globe.