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  • Meta Brand Summit 2025 product updates
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    Meta deepens AI focus for latest suite of brand advertiser solutions

    The tech giant is expanding access to its Reels trending ads solution, which has already been utilized by brands including JCPenney and SharkNinja.

    By • Sept. 11, 2025
  • Mary Kay's "Miss Conceptions"
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    Mary Kay combats brand myths with social media series targeting Gen Z

    “Miss Conceptions” includes content meant to debunk misunderstandings about the cosmetics brand, like “Isn’t Mary Kay just for grandmas?”

    By • Sept. 11, 2025
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    Influencer Marketing

    Amid a surge in confidence and new platform approaches, brands continue to turn to influencers for fresh content that can reach online consumers.

    By Marketing Dive staff
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    T-Mobile taps into NFL hype as top sponsor of George Kittle series

    “Kittle Things,” an original show from sports entertainment platform DAZN, has also drawn sponsorships from Little Caesars, Lysol and PrizePicks. 

    By • Sept. 9, 2025
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    Pampers prioritizes emotional storytelling for new campaign, brand ethos

    Launched with a tear-jerking ad around the NFL’s opening weekend, “Behind Every Baby” features several social-first elements like influencer partnerships.

    By • Sept. 8, 2025
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    Snap’s new app ad formats aim to lower CPAs, drive reach

    Among the new offerings are Playable App Ads that allow Snapchat users to try a mini version of an advertiser’s game without leaving the app. 

    By Aaron Baar • Sept. 4, 2025
  • Peach & Lily's New York City pop-up event celebrating its summer 2025 product launch.
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    Inside Peach & Lily’s unconventional influencer marketing strategy

    The skin care brand sent unbranded versions of its product to creators for a campaign that generated engagement five-times higher than previous efforts.

    By • Sept. 4, 2025
  • Close-up of a mobile phone recording a young woman vlog preparing salad in kitchen at home
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    Deep Dive

    How legacy CPG brands can crack the social-first marketing code

    Ten-figure acquisitions, new agency experiments and organizational changes are underway, but the real key may be relinquishing a sense of control.

    By • Sept. 3, 2025
  • NFL players Josh Allen and Justin Jefferson sit at a tailgate in a parking lot wearing blue Pepsi jumpsuits
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    Pepsi’s latest NFL blitz underscores larger marketing shift at soda giant

    New ads star Josh Allen and Justin Jefferson as Crashers who swap rival sodas for Pepsi, a concept that will be translated to real tailgate experiences.

    By • Updated Sept. 3, 2025
  • George Kittle and Baker Mayfield pose with a Traegerator in a backyard.
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    Bud Light touts ultimate tailgating machine with ‘90s-style infomercial

    The brewer teamed with Traeger Grills for a keg-meets-grill creation that features in a social spot starring NFL players Baker Mayfield and George Kittle.

    By • Aug. 28, 2025
  • TikTok's "See Where Music Takes You" campaign imagery
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    TikTok spotlights its influence on music culture for global campaign

    “See Where Music Takes You” includes a spot set to “Love Me Not,” the hit song by Ravyn Lenae, whose success on TikTok helped launch her career.

    By • Aug. 28, 2025
  • Danny DeVito and Eli Manning stand face-to-face as Manning holds a sub sandwich.
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    Jersey Mike’s pits Eli Manning against Danny DeVito in NFL activation

    The well-known personalities clash in the first major creative push from the chain since becoming an official NFL sponsor in early 2025.

    By • Aug. 27, 2025
  • Celsius college campaign
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    How Celsius is building on brand campaign success with college football

    CMO Kyle Watson explains how the energy drink is stepping up NIL efforts as part of a “Live. Fit. Go” effort that kicked off in June.

    By • Aug. 27, 2025
  • A woman walks past an H&R Block office.
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    H&R Block doubles down on social marketing amid modernization push

    The tax-preparation firm is uniting its social creative and media duties under VaynerMedia, a move it says will enable more agility and performance.

    By • Aug. 26, 2025
  • A giant black RXBar with a gift card peeking out of the top of the packaging stands in a glossy rendition of an airport gate.
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    RXBar, Hidden Valley see marketing opportunity in summer travel chaos

    The packaged foods brands are running separate promotions that help cover the costs of flying and canceled trips amid a busy season. 

    By • Aug. 21, 2025
  • A bottle of Bulleit on a table with a blurred background. A cocktail sits next to it.
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    Bulleit partners with First We Feast for content series about risk takers

    “One More Round” will feature “Hot Ones” host Sean Evans and is part of a brand platform that launched in June.

    By • Aug. 21, 2025
  • An influencer in a brightly colored outfit stares at a smartphone while standing outside
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    Accenture Song acquires Superdigital as marketing shifts social-first

    The deal responds to the increasingly central role for social media and influencers in CMO strategies, as well as the impact of AI on marketing.

    By • Aug. 20, 2025
  • An AI-generated image of a man wearing a blue sweater attempting to stand on a tower made of cans in a backyard while wearing heals.
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    Fiverr showcases AI-produced videos for tapping into viral trends

    Garry, an AI-generated character, shows how brands can use the buzzy tech to quickly respond to viral moments.

    By • Aug. 20, 2025
  • A person with long blond hair smiles, sitting sideways in a director-style chair. Water and far-off trees are in the background.
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    Crocs appoints 2 new CMOs to level up creative strategy: WWD

    Crocs and Heydude are getting new marketing chiefs as they double down on storytelling, with the latter looking to build on a brand awareness bump.

    By • Aug. 18, 2025
  • 818 Tequila's 818 Mini bottles
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    Why 818 Tequila is using fashion to tap into Gen Z’s ‘little treat’ craze

    CMO Kathleen Braine explains how the Kendall Jenner-founded brand is channeling Labubus and lip gloss keychains to launch its new 818 minis. 

    By • Aug. 18, 2025
  • Jason Kelce and Chuck Liddell in a Garage Beer video
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    How Garage Beer is building its brand with no-holds-barred marketing

    The independent brand has become America’s fastest-growing beer by tapping into martial arts movies, pro wrestling and other micro niches.

    By • Aug. 14, 2025
  • TRESemmé's "Get TF Out of Bed" campaign imagery.
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    TreSemmé says ‘Get TF Out of Bed’ for party tour, social media series

    The Unilever hair care brand is spotlighting its A-List Collection Dry Texturizing Spray through a tie-up with Eventbrite to host events in five major cities.

    By • Aug. 13, 2025
  • Dove underarm sponsorship campaign
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    Dove seeks underarm ambassador as part of US Open sponsorship

    The brand is holding an open casting call for a content creator who isn’t afraid to show off their pits as Unilever ramps up its work around influencers. 

    By • Aug. 12, 2025
  • Sydney Sweeney poses for American Eagle
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    Deep Dive

    How to win back-to-school marketing as American Eagle’s big bet blows up

    Though spending forecasts are bleak, value-focused messaging and smart social media plays could help brands transcend the turbulence. 

    By • Aug. 12, 2025
  • Alix Earle and Paris Hilton for Carl's Jr.
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    How Carl’s Jr. built on big game success with social star Alix Earle

    The fast-food chain has featured the TikTok personality in a series of campaigns that harken back to the racy ads it ran over a decade ago.

    By • Aug. 6, 2025
  • A person in a blue and white striped outfit stands next to a dog.
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    Anthropologie upgrades Maeve private label to stand-alone brand

    A robust marketing strategy includes an ad campaign across digital and physical channels, a Substack newsletter, an in-person event and more.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 5, 2025