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At Advertising Week: Less fluff and increased candor around industry's uncertain future
Across four days in New York, marketers stepped out of their comfort zones with optimism that occasionally belied ongoing supply chain and engagement issues.
Peter Adams • Oct. 26, 2021 -
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How product shortages and an extended shopping season are upending holiday marketing
Preparing contingencies for different holiday scenarios puts additional pressure on brands and agencies working to keep up amid their own staffing challenges.
Natalie Black (Koltun) • Oct. 19, 2021 -
Megan Rapinoe appeared in an ad Subway uploaded to YouTube on July 21, 2021.
Can QSRs meet marketing's new imperatives without alienating franchisees?
National brand building is often in conflict with the needs of local operators — a dichotomy that has only become more apparent in the past 18 months.
Chris Kelly • Oct. 12, 2021 -
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CPG brands ditch domestic tropes for culture-led marketing. Will it pay off?
Marketers face pressure to address a history of propping up gender roles that were woven into the cultural fabric by agencies in the "Mad Men" era.
Peter Adams • Oct. 5, 2021 -
Ocean Spray released a video as part of its Cranberry Chef Collective campaign. The image was retrieved from its video on Sept. 27, 2021.
For influencer marketing to drive sales, trust must translate to real strategies
As the holiday shopping season approaches, boosting confidence in the space could push it toward lower-funnel productivity.
Asa Hiken • Sept. 28, 2021 -
As NFL kicks off 2nd pandemic season, sports marketers exercise cautious optimism
Even as concerns persist around the delta variant, brands feel more confident about their strategies, including the return of experiential tactics and expansion into sports betting.
Peter Adams • Sept. 15, 2021 -
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Can agencies adapt as the future of work takes shape?
Attracting and retaining talent has been complicated by the shift to remote work and demands for better work-life balance, forcing agencies to be more flexible.
Chris Kelly • Aug. 23, 2021 -
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Amid back-to-school uncertainty, marketers pin hopes on digital precision and renewed demand
Where people are buying is changing dramatically, extending well beyond the usual suspects such as Amazon to social media platforms that are expanding their commerce capabilities.
Peter Adams • Aug. 2, 2021 -
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Unusual Olympics put digital, mobile marketing tactics to the test
Dwindling viewer interest and the absence of live spectators this year mean brands must get more innovative to stand out.
Asa Hiken • July 27, 2021 -
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9 campaigns that showed marketers staying nimble despite haze of H1 2021
As consumers navigate the stop-start nature of pandemic recovery, some brands have proved adept at addressing their anxieties and tech needs by offering a dose of optimism, in-person events or NFTs.
Peter Adams and Asa Hiken • July 13, 2021 -
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As canned cocktails boom, marketers eyeing longevity face new challenges
The explosive category is nearing an inflection point that will force marketers to focus on deepening brand identity and targeting millennial drinkers.
Asa Hiken • July 7, 2021 -
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The rise of DTC holding companies
Growing multiple brands under one umbrella allows companies to more effectively and efficiently scale them by providing resources and knowledge.
Caroline Jansen • June 30, 2021 -
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What's next for the ad industry as Google gives third-party cookies a stay of execution
Google kicked the can down the road with its latest privacy decision, but brands, agencies and the ad tech industry can't rest on their laurels.
Chris Kelly • June 25, 2021 -
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The business of normalizing taboo topics
From periods and acne to sex toys and toilet plungers, DTC brands are out to disrupt every eyebrow-raising industry under the sun.
Maria Monteros • June 8, 2021 -
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Celeb-backed agencies are ready for their close-ups
Shaq, Ryan Reynolds, Tony Hawk and Dwayne Johnson are putting their star power behind marketing agencies that are more than just vanity projects.
Aaron Baar • May 24, 2021 -
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Yum ramps up transformation with new tech deals. How will they impact marketing?
Broader trends in the QSR category and changing media consumption habits could herald a bigger focus on performance marketing, experts suggest.
Peter Adams • May 12, 2021 -
Digital media's big show loses some glitz just as streaming explodes. Maybe that's not a bad thing
The NewFronts presentations are all-virtual for the second year, but some media buyers don't miss the often hectic in-person event and are excited about innovations in areas like e-commerce.
Peter Adams • May 3, 2021 -
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Why brands like Neutrogena and Old Spice are rushing to build internal content studios
While people seek ad-free platforms like streaming services, brands angle to meet the appetite for programming — but they must avoid navel-gazing.
Peter Adams • April 20, 2021 -
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What AVOD's growth means for marketers in search of evolving consumers
As viewer interest in ad-supported video on demand accelerates, marketers are trying to determine how to navigate the channel and avoid new walled gardens.
Chris Kelly • April 13, 2021 -
Brands grow bolder with marketing M&A to fill steep orders on data, e-commerce
An emergence of "asynchronous buyers" like Yum Brands and Walmart speaks to how marketers are asserting more control in the face of an uncertain future.
Peter Adams • March 23, 2021 -
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For restaurant chains, marketing virtual brands poses equal challenge and opportunity
Companies including Chili's parent Brinker International have launched off-premise brands to meet evolving diner demands during the pandemic.
Chris Kelly • March 16, 2021 -
Clip or click? How the pandemic has changed the print vs. digital coupon debate
While the demise of paper coupons has been predicted amid a broader shift to digital, the future may not be so straightforward.
Shane Schick • March 15, 2021 -
CMOs reflect on how COVID has reshaped marketing 1 year in — and what they would've done differently
As the U.S. rounds a key milestone, industry leaders dish on switching up strategy during the crisis and getting sick of words like "unprecedented."
Peter Adams, Natalie Black (Koltun) and Chris Kelly • March 8, 2021 -
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Brands get back together with experiential marketing in time for Valentine's Day
Dunkin', White Castle and Lowe's are among the brands offering in-person experiences designed to be memorable and safe. But are consumers ready?
Aaron Baar • Feb. 10, 2021 -
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Super Bowl LV ads highlight marketers' disconnect with reality
Advertisers strained to deliver a message with mass appeal or even to entertain — with a few notable exceptions — on what's supposed to be their biggest night.
Peter Adams, Chris Kelly and Natalie Black (Koltun) • Feb. 8, 2021
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