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Suntory juices up US canned cocktail launch with Japanese-style ad
The digital campaign “Unusual Your Usual” leans on Japanese visuals and aesthetics to launch -196 in the U.S. amid a competitive RTD landscape.
By Sara Karlovitch • Sept. 18, 2024 -
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Frito-Lay’s burner phones encourage fans to cheat on Flamin’ Hot Cheetos
A slang-heavy campaign targeted at Gen Zers entering cuffing season raises awareness for other brands carrying Flamin’ Hot offerings.
By Peter Adams • Sept. 17, 2024 -
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From a surge in brand refreshes and artificial intelligence to the retreat from sustainability and cookies, a look at the key trends driving marketing in 2024.
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E.l.f. conjures ‘Sinfluencer’ to reach Gen Z with largest skincare push yet
“Hacks” star Megan Stalter encourages consumers to commit “skin sins” as part of a campaign that will hit social, out-of-home and major streamers.
By Chris Kelly • Sept. 16, 2024 -
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Pepsi chases pizza deliveries in a sports car to push pairing power
A stunt campaign boosts the brand's partnership with DoorDash that will dole out free pizza from Little Caesars, Papa Johns, Pizza Hut and Marco’s Pizza.
By Sara Karlovitch • Sept. 12, 2024 -
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Former Hyundai CMO named X’s global head of marketing
Angela Zepeda joins the platform at a challenging time and is tasked with growing the brand globally and helping to accelerate innovation.
By Peter Adams • Sept. 10, 2024 -
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How Target is courting pet owners with a collection designed by ‘fur-fluencers’
A collection of goods tailored to furry friends is complemented by the retailer’s first reality TV-styled social content and national ads starring mascot Bullseye.
By Peter Adams • Updated Sept. 9, 2024 -
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Deep Dive‘The year of implementation’: How marketers are leveraging AI on mobile
While AI has its place in the realms of social media, mobile commerce, apps and more, a sea of questions remains around regulation and brand safety.
By Jessica Deyo • Sept. 5, 2024 -
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Pizza Hut turns TikTok content into real-world currency for My Box promo
Focused in the UAE, the “Pay With Your Trend” effort asks consumers to post a trendy video on TikTok featuring the customizable meal to earn free food.
By Aaron Baar • Sept. 5, 2024 -
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E.l.f. Cosmetics bows entertainment brand with original album release
The album is the first product to come from the cosmetic marketer’s new entertainment arm and was developed with agency Madwell.
By Peter Adams • Sept. 4, 2024 -
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‘Maybe It’s Maybelline’ returns, reworked for TikTok era of beauty marketing
The cosmetics brand is promoting the revamped jingle with a team of influencers and heavy play on the video-sharing app favored by Gen Z.
By Peter Adams • Sept. 3, 2024 -
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Q&AApplebee’s CMO on how brand’s NFL sponsorship feeds its new campaign
Grey developed ads and a content series that could help the casual dining chain leverage its role as the official grill and bar of the NFL.
By Chris Kelly • Sept. 3, 2024 -
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Mountain Dew claims its own time zone with geofenced offer, TikTok push
A TikTok sweepstakes coined “Mountain Dew Hauls” will reimburse five winners’ moving fees to relocate to the Mountain time zone.
By Aaron Baar • Aug. 29, 2024 -
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Fireball fuels football rivalries with first-ever paid TikTok campaign
New ads from the Sazerac whisky brand star comedians Andrew Santino and Stavros Halkias and poke fun at outrageous bets placed around games.
By Jessica Deyo • Aug. 29, 2024 -
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Heydude taps Sydney Sweeney for campaign emphasizing comfort
The shoe brand made a long-term, global partnership with the Gen Z star who will help “enlighten the masses on what it means to be a dude.”
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 26, 2024 -
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Wonderful Pistachios promotes on-the-go snacking with Uber, Lyft car wraps
An out-of-home campaign highlights the brand’s No Shells product and also includes influencer tie-ups and Wi-Fi sponsorships.
By Aaron Baar • Aug. 22, 2024 -
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Snoop Dogg and Solo Stove deliver ‘Blunt Marketing’ in latest ads
The smokeless fire pit maker doubles down on its relationship with the rapper following a previous effort that generated buzz but missed sales goals.
By Sara Karlovitch • Aug. 20, 2024 -
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Sriracha maker Lee Kum Kee reaches out to Gen Z with musical campaign
The 135-year-old Asian sauce brand is promoting its Sriracha Chili and Mayo products with a Spotify playlist, 24/7 Twitch livestream and more.
By Jessica Deyo • Aug. 15, 2024 -
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Martha Stewart is an underutilized intern in new Fiverr campaign
The lifestyle mogul and frequent ad star will serve as a brand ambassador and consult with three users of the freelance services marketplace.
By Sara Karlovitch • Aug. 15, 2024 -
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Liquid I.V. helps consumers beat the summer heat with multichannel campaign
“Indulge in Hydration” was developed with SixTwentySix and includes augmented reality activations, Netflix ad testing, a Spotify takeover and more.
By Aaron Baar • Updated Aug. 14, 2024 -
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GARM shutters following X antitrust suit against brand safety group
While X leadership views the not-for-profit group’s shuttering as a victory, it’s not clear if the move will help it win back jumpy advertisers.
By Peter Adams • Aug. 9, 2024 -
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5 Gum, Zedd tease hidden bodega rave with social media scavenger hunt
Those who find the secret party spot using clues doled out on social will be offered a glow-in-the-dark 5 Gum x Zedd pack as their ticket.
By Aaron Baar • Aug. 8, 2024 -
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NFL, GameSquare tap into football fandom for traveling creator series
“NFL 4 The Fans Live” blends football hype with gaming and creator content and will launch with a multi-city series timed to the NFL calendar.
By Aaron Baar • Aug. 8, 2024 -
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Deep DiveBack-to-school 2024: How brands can win younger consumers as uncertainty endures
The power of Gen Z and Gen Alpha to influence their parents to consider a brand could be the key to success amid another turbulent season.
By Jessica Deyo • Aug. 8, 2024 -
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Amazon ranks as top brand on TikTok by earned media value: report
Findings from CreatorIQ and TikTok detail how creators have helped brands like the NBA, Sephora and Fortnite find success on the platform.
By Aaron Baar • Aug. 1, 2024 -
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Pacsun teams with Pinterest for ‘Better in Baggy’ fall campaign
Store windows nationwide currently feature QR codes inviting consumers to shop the retailer’s curated fall collection on Pinterest.
By Jessica Deyo • Aug. 1, 2024
