Social Media: Page 29

  • A building in New York City bears the Doritos branding as part of campaign inspired by the chip's shape.
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    Doritos sets consumers on hunt for triangles in ode to chip’s shape

    Among other activations, the brand is issuing weekly TikTok bounties for fans who find iconic triangle locations, like a pyramid-shaped Bass Pro Shop.

    By • Aug. 24, 2022
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    Carl’s Jr., Hardee’s ask Twitch community to help build new menu item

    After polling followers about their favorite ingredients, the brands are sponsoring creator livestreams where people can vote on their preferred meals.

    By • Aug. 19, 2022
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    Trendline

    Retail Marketing

    Top stories that underscore the leading influences on retail marketing, including Gen Z, pop culture and generative AI.

    By Marketing Dive staff
  • The TikTok logo on a phone.
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    TikTok streamlines social commerce with 3 new ad formats

    A solution called Shopping Ads seeks to boost the discovery of products and live shopping events ahead of the key holiday window.

    By • Aug. 18, 2022
  • Shopify bag logo and name. in front of a brick wall.
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    Shopify adds collaboration tool to connect brands with content creators

    The e-commerce platform is diving further into the shoppable content space as it looks to win over merchants.

    By Aaron Baar • Aug. 18, 2022
  • A group of young people as part of American Eagle's 2022 back-to-school campaign
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    American Eagle tunes into TikTok’s SoundOn for back-to-school campaign

    The retailer used the feature to partner with artist Katherine Li on a custom tune that serves as the anthem for the music- and metaverse-oriented effort.  

    By • Aug. 18, 2022
  • Frosted Flakes mascot Tony the Tiger rendered as a Vtuber on Twitch
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    Tony the Tiger transforms into gr-r-eat Twitch streamer

    The iconic Frosted Flakes brand mascot is becoming a VTuber in a first-of-its-kind collaboration with the streaming platform.

    By • Aug. 15, 2022
  • A virtual influencer appears before a Pacsun store
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    Pacsun collaborates with virtual influencer Miquela for back-to-school ads

    After hitting its goal of reaching 2 million TikTok followers, the youth-oriented retailer is putting a heavier focus on the metaverse for Q4.

    By • Aug. 15, 2022
  • An image displaying Denny's and Complexity Esports' lineup.
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    Denny’s boosts esports equity with ‘pancake drops’ on Twitch

    The diner chain has partnered with Complexity Gaming to promote female creators with a series of sponsored livestreams.

    By • Aug. 12, 2022
  • A person looks at their smartphone screen in a room lit by colorful neon lights.
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    Heineken, Nike, Mondelēz run ads on cause-driven social platform

    WeAre8, which pays users to watch ads, is looking to attract more brands into its fold with a new self-service ads manager called SAM-i. 

    By • Aug. 11, 2022
  • A view of the venue as Pacsun Debuts Eloite Monogram Print At SoHo Flagship on May 03, 2022 in New York City.
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    Pacsun hits 2M TikTok followers in brand identity push

    The online following, a goal set and now met, signifies success by the brand in appealing to Gen Z shoppers and forming an identity on the app.

    By • Aug. 11, 2022
  • Surreal, dream-like promo art for Coca-Cola Creations Dreamworld
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    Coke bottles taste of dreams for latest experimental flavor

    To reach Gen Z, the soda giant partnered with EDM festival Tomorrowland on AR music experiences and designed a metaverse fashion collection.

    By • Aug. 10, 2022
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    Photo by cottonbro from Pexels

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    Sweetarts encourages amateur filmmakers on TikTok

    The film fest is the latest in the brand’s “Be Both” platform, which frequently uses social media to appeal to younger audiences.

    By • Aug. 8, 2022
  • A virtual stage within Roblox screens an episode of Spin Master's anime series "Bakugan Battle Planet."
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    Roblox hosts cartoon reruns as metaverse content strategies evolve

    Spin Master plans to air all 100 episodes of its “Bakugan Battle Planet” series through a dedicated Roblox space in a convergence of streaming and gaming. 

    By • Aug. 4, 2022
  • A person scrolls through Pinterest on an iPad.
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    Pinterest foresees lackluster ad growth amid economic uncertainties

    Retailers and CPG marketers that want consumers to discover their brands remain important advertisers on Pinterest.

    By • Aug. 4, 2022
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    Instagram strongholds influencer marketing despite growing competition

    Broadly, spending on nano-influencers is up 220.5% this year, outpacing the overall influencer marketing segment’s growth of 28%. 

    By • Aug. 4, 2022
  • Blue infinity sign Meta logo on a billboard.
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    Facebook to shut down live shopping feature

    The social media company said the functionality will end on Oct. 1, and suggested experimenting with short-form Reels videos instead.

    By Dani James • Aug. 4, 2022
  • A visitor to an IHG hotel has a smattering of sweets and pastries while laying down in bed.
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    IHG books priciest campaign in a decade to promote loyalty revamp

    Created with ad agency Grey New York, “Guest How You Guest” depicts hotel guests enjoying a pampered lifestyle, signaling the return to travel.

    By • Aug. 4, 2022
  • A pink bar in Decentraland displays virtual Patron bottles and branding, along with signage reading "PERFECT Paloma."
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    Patrón concocts cocktail-themed virtual quests in bigger bet on metaverse

    Virtual pop-ups hosted on Decentraland task users with assembling seasonal drinks, with a grand prize of a real-world trip to Mexico.

    By • Aug. 3, 2022
  • A Nature Valley promotion that reads "Nature Valley, The ReTok Shop"
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    Nature Valley brings rewards to TikTok for sustainable back-to-school push

    App users can use the hashtag #ReTokForNature for the chance to win free merchandise from brands including L.L. Bean and Stasher.

    By • Aug. 3, 2022
  • The Fresh Market shoppable videos
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    The Fresh Market sees shoppable video, livestreaming zing

    The specialty food chain has had rapid growth in key engagement metrics as grocers explore social media, videos and shoppable content.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 2, 2022
  • Actress-singer Coco Jones wears a headset behind a laptop in front of a neon sign that reads "Subtly Sweet Hotline"
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    Pure Leaf’s TikTok hotline helps women navigate pressure to be sweet

    “Bel-Air” star Coco Jones, who has over 2.1 million followers, will dole out practical advice for uncomfortable scenarios around friends, family and work.

    By • Aug. 2, 2022
  • Jack in the Box mascot Jack Box is accompanied by actor Mark Hamill on the set of a commercial
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    Jack in the Box welcomes back most famous employee Mark Hamill

    Created in collaboration with TBWA\Chiat\Day Los Angeles, the campaign revisits the playful antics that once got the Star Wars icon fired from the chain.

    By • Aug. 1, 2022
  • Four lip glosses that correspond to matching Applebee's chicken wing flavors
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    Applebee’s spices up date night with lip gloss, ‘dateable’ music video

    To promote the collaboration with makeup brand Winky Lux, the restaurant chain released an original song and music video titled "Taste My Face."

    By • July 29, 2022
  • David's Bridal opens a store in Naperville, Illinois.
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    David’s Bridal weds TikTok videos with commerce to drive click-throughs

    The bridal retailer has seen a click-through rate that’s twice the average benchmark while reaching more than 16 million viewers.

    By • July 28, 2022
  • Facebook's Meta sign outside of their offices in California.
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    Meta revenue declines for first time amid complex bid to monetize Reels

    Though the TikTok lookalike passed a $1 billion revenue run rate, it represents a “headwind” in drawing attention away from more mature offerings.

    By • July 28, 2022