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Gillette's #MeToo-inspired ad sparked social media outcry — here's what the numbers say
While the campaign has proved divisive, an analysis found that 79.6% of viewers liked the ad shortly after it debuted, and 51.4% believed it could bring change to the industry.
By Erica Sweeney • Jan. 17, 2019 -
Cole Haan delivers style advice on Forbes with influencer video series
"Changemakers" is an episodic mobile- and social-first series that shows how the fashion brand fits into millennials' lifestyles.
By Robert Williams • Jan. 16, 2019 -
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Top stories that underscore the leading influences on retail marketing, including Gen Z, pop culture and generative AI.
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App Annie: WhatsApp overtakes Facebook as social giant's top app
While WhatsApp climbed ahead due to high usage in emerging markets, it was absent from the top 10 list for the U.S.
By Robert Williams • Jan. 16, 2019 -
Planters' Super Bowl debut will star Mr. Peanut and an unnamed celebrity
The news comes as the Kraft Heinz snack works to beef up its marketing, with some positive early results.
By Erica Sweeney • Jan. 16, 2019 -
Kraft opens pop-up to give free food to government workers during shutdown
The store, which will be open for five days, will offer company products such as macaroni and cheese, salad dressing, mayonnaise and BBQ sauce.
By Lillianna Byington • Jan. 16, 2019 -
Natural Light and Cash App kick off Super Bowl contest to offset student debt
Fans can enter by sharing their game-viewing party plans on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook with special hashtags.
By Natalie Black (Koltun) , Robert Williams • Jan. 16, 2019 -
Stories accounted for 1 in 3 sponsored Instagram posts last year, analysis finds
Influencer marketing grew 39% on the platform despite mounting scrutiny, and was bolstered by women, millennials and micro-influencers.
By Peter Adams • Jan. 15, 2019 -
Tencent readies voice assistant for WeChat
The company also wants to boost the monetization of advertising on its Mini Programs platform.
By Robert Williams • Jan. 15, 2019 -
Study: Social video ads are key as mobile dominates millennial, Gen Z viewing
More than half of younger generations who enjoy social video ads have purchased something right after watching them, Wibbitz found.
By Robert Williams • Jan. 15, 2019 -
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Comic Dive: Symbol-only Brands? Priceless
Mastercard dropped the name from its logo, but can it join the ranks of iconic symbol-only brands?
By John Hazard and Lisa Burdige • Jan. 15, 2019 -
Sparkling Ice refreshes brand with voice-powered drink recipes
The "Sparkling IceMaker" app for Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant serves up cocktail tips based on what a user has in stock.
By Robert Williams • Jan. 15, 2019 -
Columbia Sportswear, other brands chime in on government shutdown in new messaging
The outdoor apparel and gear brand as well as competitors REI and The North Face are taking a stance on the impact of the shutdown on national parks.
By Erica Sweeney • Jan. 14, 2019 -
Skittles will stage a Broadway musical on Super Bowl Sunday
"Skittles Commercial: The Broadway Musical" will feature original music and a 17-member cast — including a yet-to-be-named celebrity.
By Erica Sweeney • Jan. 14, 2019 -
How Avocados from Mexico reaches 'Nuevas Latinas' with bilingual optimization
An interactive digital ad strategy was designed to let bilingual consumers engage with the content in the language of their choosing.
By Dianna Christe • Jan. 14, 2019 -
DoorDash hits the airwaves with first national ad campaign
Through March 31, DoorDash ads will air on TV, digital and social channels featuring prominent partners like Wendy's, Chipotle and The Cheesecake Factory.
By Kristine Sherred • Jan. 14, 2019 -
Study: Mobile garners 50% of holiday search budgets as campaign costs rise
Mobile search engine marketing CPC rates were 57% higher on the five key shopping days around Thanksgiving weekend.
By Robert Williams • Jan. 11, 2019 -
Report: Amazon offers influencers commissions up to 10%
Amazon is reportedly expanding its influencer marketing program, including by running Instagram ads to target creators.
By Erica Sweeney • Jan. 11, 2019 -
Taco Bell's new billboard dispenses nacho cheese
Next week's activation in Toronto will promote the launch of the Nacho Cheese Naked Chicken Chalupa.
By Erica Sweeney • Jan. 11, 2019 -
Let the games begin: Tracking every ad for Super Bowl 2019
Sprint drafts Bo Jackson, Microsoft empowers gamers with disabilities and Cars.com readies a "war room" as the Super Bowl ad picture comes into focus.
By Marketing Dive Team • Jan. 11, 2019 -
Deep Dive
5 trends that will define retail marketing in 2019
From loyalty programs to bolder ad campaigns, here's what's in store for the coming year and what it means for retail marketers.
By Cara Salpini • Jan. 10, 2019 -
GE Appliances searches for 'professional grandma' to promote smart kitchen devices
Thirty "grandma interns" auditioned at CES, where the company introduced its GE Appliances Kitchen Hub.
By Erica Sweeney • Jan. 10, 2019 -
Twitter will focus NBA livestreams on individual, fan-selected player
Fans can use the social platform to vote on which player will be featured with the league's "iso-cam."
By Robert Williams • Jan. 10, 2019 -
Fox Sports and Twitter team up for Women's World Cup
The network will livestream "FIFA Women's World Cup Now" on Twitter when matches kick off this summer.
By Robert Williams • Jan. 9, 2019 -
Super Bowl posts from brands see higher engagement levels on Instagram, analysis finds
Facebook has been the preferred social network for posting Super Bowl-related content, but it's dipped in popularity since 2015, as brands shift to Instagram.
By Erica Sweeney • Jan. 9, 2019 -
Walmart's famous cars Golden Globes ad racks up 8K mentions, analysis finds
Fiji Water also generated buzz when a model holding a tray of water bottles on the red carpet appeared to photobomb celebrities, inspiring the hashtag #FijiWaterGirl.
By Erica Sweeney • Jan. 8, 2019
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