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Tommy Hilfiger examines life of a Formula One star with docuseries
"#WhatsYourDrive" folllows brand ambassador Lewis Hamilton, with new episodes released in line with the 2018 season's race calendar.
By Erica Sweeney • May 2, 2018 -
Disney, Viacom ink deals with Twitter for original progamming
Names traditionally associated with TV and film content are making a splash at this week's NewFronts digital video marketplace.
By Erica Sweeney • May 1, 2018 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineRetail Marketing
Top stories that underscore the leading influences on retail marketing, including Gen Z, pop culture and generative AI.
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Cherry Cola Oreos, anyone? Cookie fans can again vote on brand's next flavor
Kettle Corn and Piña Colada variants are also options people can jockey for using the #MyOreoCreation hashtag on social media.
By Erica Sweeney • May 1, 2018 -
Oscar Mayer cashes in on crypto craze with bacon-backed Bacoin
Consumers are encouraged to tweet about their investments to drive up the value of the cryptocurrency and eventually trade it in for real packs of bacon.
By Erica Sweeney • May 1, 2018 -
PepsiCo escalates marketing spend to better compete against Coca-Cola
A return to the "cola wars" could be imminent, only this time digital media — not TV — could be the biggest front.
By Erica Sweeney • April 27, 2018 -
Column
Campaign Trail: Facebook's mea culpa; Realtor.com makes odd pairing; a viral self-parody
A social platform's apology tour manifests in syrupy marketing while two other brands shoot for humor, with mixed results, in this week's roundup.
By Peter Adams , Chantal Tode , Natalie Black (Koltun) • April 27, 2018 -
Facebook posts large Q1 ad revenue gains despite data privacy scandal
So far, it appears that advertisers and consumers are sticking with the platform.
By Erica Sweeney • April 26, 2018 -
Apps and social media platforms lack brand intimacy, study finds
The category has a Brand Intimacy Quotient of 18, well below the industry average of 27.1, according to the MBLM.
By Erica Sweeney • April 26, 2018 -
Burger King hid Whoppers in popcorn bags to help moviegoers skirt theater rules
A King Popcorn stunt led to a 40% increase in sales in Peru for the fast-food chain.
By Erica Sweeney • April 26, 2018 -
Pepsi kicks up soccer push with international clothing line
For the "Art of Football," the brand is teaming up with clothing labels from around the world.
By Erica Sweeney • April 25, 2018 -
Diet Coke's new flavors, brand overhaul boost Coca-Cola's Q1 earnings
The beverage giant reported that digital marketing and sleek, modern packaging are bolstering the reputation of its brands among younger consumers.
By Erica Sweeney • April 25, 2018 -
Budweiser creates data-driven visual experience celebrating Brazilian musician
"Made of Music" decodes Hermeto Pascoal's unconventional sound and allows fans to upload a photo and see it transformed by his music.
By Erica Sweeney • April 25, 2018 -
GDPR will help, not hinder, Facebook and Google, competitors say
Both have large-scale, sophisticated solutions to easily obtain user consent, and some report their strict interpretation of the rules will make it harder for smaller companies to compete.
By Erica Sweeney • April 25, 2018 -
Pizza Hut and JuJu Smith-Schuster ask NFL fans to share their best 'Doorbell Dance'
The wide receiver, known for his on-field dancing, is serving as social media correspondent for the brand's debut campaign as official pizza sponsor of the league.
By Erica Sweeney • April 24, 2018 -
Taco Bell and Bigs unveil co-branded sunflower seeds with drone fleet
A video promoting the new product depicts drones carrying packs to cities and towns across the country before dropping them off at a baseball field.
By Erica Sweeney • April 24, 2018 -
Autotrader lets shoppers 'Test Drive' refreshed site in digital-heavy campaign
The creative puts viewers on a simulated racetrack illustrating improvements made to the platform and how it uses Kelley Blue Book on each listing.
By Erica Sweeney • April 23, 2018 -
KFC resurrects George Hamilton's Extra Crispy Colonel to promote similarly crispy sandwich
The brand ribs social media-addled lifestyles with a new menu item that can be held in one hand while snapping selfies for the 'gram with the other.
By Erica Sweeney • April 23, 2018 -
Brand USA, Spotify showcase US destinations through local playlists
The effort includes five interpretations of Bobby Freeman's "Do You Wanna Dance?" by emerging artists, with each featured in a video highlighting his or her home city.
By Erica Sweeney • April 20, 2018 -
Kellogg's spins playable record made of Chocolate Frosted Flakes
The record features the new release "Hello" from boy band PrettyMuch, which is also unveiling a music video starring Tony the Tiger.
By Erica Sweeney • April 20, 2018 -
Under Armour and The Rock share stories of athletic perseverance
A series of YouTube short films showcases how eight athletes — and Dwayne Johnson himself — willed themselves to greatness by overcoming obstacles.
By Erica Sweeney • April 20, 2018 -
CVS depicts 'Beauty in Real Life' in first campaign featuring unaltered photos
A policy announced in January is going into action, with a special watermark denoting brand imagery hasn't been materially brushed up.
By Erica Sweeney • April 20, 2018 -
Column
Campaign Trail: 'Handmaid's Tale'-inspired lingerie; Baskin-Robbins twerks; a powerful message on LBGT rights
Quality truly runs the gamut this week with epically tone-deaf sleepwear, a meme-heavy ice cream campaign and a powerful push raising awareness about discrimination.
By Peter Adams , Chantal Tode , Natalie Black (Koltun) • April 20, 2018 -
Facebook will require users to give permission for targeted ads as part of GDPR compliance
Critics are flustered with the new permissions screens, however, saying they require an unnecessary amount of navigation to opt out.
By Erica Sweeney • April 19, 2018 -
Starburst brings back all-pink packs with meme-ready merchandise
The brand collaborated with designer Erin Robertson, a "Project Runway" winner, on items including T-shirts, pink denim jackets and neon signs.
By Erica Sweeney • April 19, 2018 -
Opinion
How brands can resonate with consumers via 'friendertainment'
The word "influencer" is everywhere and has subsequently lost much of its meaning. What matters more is tailored, compelling content, writes Maureen Polo, SVP at Fullscreen's Brand Studio.
By Maureen Polo • April 18, 2018
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