Asos enlists Criteo to scale retail media network, support ad sales

A three-year agreement introduces new ad formats to Asos properties and will help the struggling e-tailer crack into off-site channels like CTV.

Axe enlists Lil Baby to redefine premium through national push

“The Fine Fragrance G.O.A.T.” markets the brand’s affordable line of premium products and looks to appeal to Gen Z with themes like gaming.

General Motors CMO Deborah Wahl to retire

Along with helping GM navigate the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic, Wahl has helped lead the automaker’s move toward an all-electric future.

Star CMO Machado jumps from Activision Blizzard to food tech startup

The well-decorated exec is joining AI-focused NotCo as the firm deepens relationships with major CPG marketers including Kraft Heinz.

Amazon Prime embraces mustaches in global campaign with Olivia Wilde

The “Don’t Worry Darling” director helmed a spot that stars a young woman learning to love her facial hair with the help of icons like Freddie Mercury.

Aéropostale’s expansive metaverse strategy kicks off with Tesla giveaway

An upcoming drop of 30,000 NFTs that unlock exclusive perks and entry to digital realm AeroWorld is the first step of a four-phase metaverse activation.

100 days of frenzied hype around generative AI

Despite seemingly daily developments around artificial intelligence in the tech world, the ramifications for marketers are not yet clear.

Inside Nestlé‘s long road to improve the sustainability of its packaging footprint

From Nespresso pods made of paper to Stouffer’s trays made with 30% recycled plastic, the CPG giant is finding novel ways to improve some of the millions of pounds of packaging material it uses annually.

As video games become cultural juggernauts, marketers still struggle with buy-in

Even with massive hits like “The Last of Us,” marketers face obstacles around convincing leadership and moving beyond “opportunistic” strategies.

Roku, Best Buy promise greater CTV precision through retail media pact

A new partnership will allow Roku advertisers to target, measure and optimize campaigns based on first-party shopper insights from the retailer.

Brands scrutinize video ad budgets as upfronts approach

Advertisers are more cautious about committing spend far in advance but are interested in CTV and alternative currencies, new research finds.

Advertising returns to depicting women more frequently in domestic roles, study finds

The number of women in professional settings in ads declined 21% year over year, CreativeX research indicates.

Rémy Martin integrates QR codes into murals celebrating hip-hop

As the genre celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2023, the cognac brand is back with a more expansive campaign built around well-known DJs.

Audi tests personalized QR codes in streaming ads

The carmaker is the first to test Kerv’s Dynamic Destination ad product, which uses triggers like location and time of day to generate unique landing pages.

Influencers have greatest impact on consumer sustainability choices, Unilever finds

Social media influencers were more impactful on consumer behavior than TV documentaries, news articles and government campaigns.

Coke brings world-renowned art to life in ‘Masterpiece’ push

The global campaign also spotlights the work of diverse emerging artists and includes a short film, 3D billboards, digital collectibles and an online gallery.

Microsoft brings generative AI to CRM product suite

A new solution called Copilot draws on OpenAI tech to help marketers generate fresh email content and more quickly build customer service tools.  

Bud Light Seltzer clears up misconception about its formula

As 54% of consumers believe there is beer in the hard seltzer, the brewer developed a card game called Misconceptions as part of a new campaign.

GroupM, Warner Bros. Discovery boost brand opportunities around diverse content

The partnership is the latest ad industry initiative that seeks to create opportunities for diverse media companies and content creators.

Mars launches store-hailing mobile ice cream markets

The new partnership between the treats maker and tech firm Conjure can whisk frozen goodies to consumers in as little as two minutes.

Miller Lite converts sexist beer ads into fertilizer with help from Ilana Glazer

Timed to Women’s History Month, “Bad $#!T to Good $#!T” is the latest attempt by the category to reckon with past misogynist behavior.

QuickBooks caters to film tourists by highlighting small business cameos

An interactive map tracks the locations of establishments that have appeared in movies as part of a TikTok push ahead of the Oscars. 

Corona launches virtual clubhouse and store on its site

The golf-themed storefront coincides with the PGA tour and allows for direct purchase through Drizly, Instacart and other retailers. 

E.l.f. Cosmetics pens new song in big bet on O Face lipstick

For its biggest-yet lipstick push, the brand is working with TikTok creator Meredith Duxbury on a shoppable livestream and lips-only “dance” challenge.

Digital growth plateaus amid continued ad spending declines

National ad spending dropped 6% in January, according to Standard Media Index, with tech and entertainment seeing some of the sharpest drops.