Social Media: Page 32

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    Twitter expands e-commerce features with Shopify partnership

    Online retailers that use Shopify’s e-commerce software can show as many as 50 items for sale in automatically updated listings on their profile.

    By • June 23, 2022
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    HelloFresh cooking series challenges Twitch streamers to 'Unleash the Feast'

    The meal-kit company is offering viewers of its livestreamed cooking competition show a chance to win prizes and discounts on orders.

    By • June 23, 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
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    How YouTube's brewing TikTok rivalry could impact mobile video strategies

    Recently surpassing 1.5 billion users, YouTube Shorts gives marketers another platform to engage consumers, though audience differences should be taken into account. 

    By • June 23, 2022
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    Kraft rebrands macaroni and cheese to promote comfort food positioning

    Changes are subtle, including adopting the commonly used “Mac & Cheese” name, but could resonate with consumers who value positivity and self-care.

    By • June 23, 2022
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    Macy's takes July Fourth bonanza to Web3 with free NFT drop

    The collectibles are available via Macy’s new Discord channel, suggesting the brand wants to establish a stronger foothold in the popular chat app.

    By • June 22, 2022
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    Nerf's first mascot Murph draws Gritty comparisons, sparks Twitter debate

    The amorphous being coated in thousands of toy darts made a splash over the weekend, kicking off the larger “Unleash the Play in You” platform.

    By • June 21, 2022
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    Wendy's streamlines national-to-local social advertising with Tiger Pistol

    The QSR chain has teamed with the largest third-party publisher of collaborative social ads to transform its local ad strategy.

    By • June 21, 2022
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    Campaign Trail: Liquid Death pranks taste testers with pricey — but disgusting — beverages

    The edgy brand blindfolded real people and had them compare flavored water to high-priced liquids like squid ink and lobster Béarnaise sauce.

    By • June 17, 2022
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    Social media ad growth slows, per Magna

    The reach and time spent with social media apps are nearing their limits in several major markets worldwide, according to a revised forecast.

    By • June 16, 2022
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    Ruffles teams with NBA star Jayson Tatum for sneaker collaboration

    The chip brand puts itself at the intersection of basketball and sneaker culture as Tatum’s Boston Celtics square off at the NBA Championship.

    By • June 16, 2022
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    Victoria's Secret's Happy Nation brand launches Roblox hub

    The digital-only tween brand launched in April with plans to enter the metaverse — a first for Victoria's Secret.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 15, 2022
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    Sour Patch Kids taps Twitch streamers for flavor competition

    Each creator will host a livestream and debut custom packaging that bears their likeness as part of efforts to engage with gamers.

    By • June 13, 2022
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    Twitter tests product drop alerts with Home Depot, Dior and others

    The shopping feature notifies consumers when brands offer merchandise for a limited time, part of the platform’s growing social commerce push. 

    By • June 9, 2022
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    YouTube brings shopping to Shorts with Glossier Challenge

    Glossier is the first brand to sell products through YouTube’s TikTok-like video format, an increasingly central part of the platform’s growth strategy. 

    By • June 9, 2022
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    Wonderful Pistachios deploys baby Groot for plant-based protein push

    A campaign features custom packaging exclusive to Walmart in the U.S. and lines up with a new Disney+ series centered on the cutesy, tree-like character.

    By • June 6, 2022
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    Struggling to measure your social advertising ROI? Shut everything off

    Ready to prove social’s ROI? Here’s how you can measure your value and fine-tune your strategy. 

    June 6, 2022
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    TikTok helps brands manage cross-platform campaigns with new partners

    Brandwatch, Dash Hudson, Emplifi, Hootsuite, Khoros, Later, Sprinklr and Sprout Social are TikTok's first approved content marketing partners.

    By • June 2, 2022
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    Sheryl Sandberg resigns from Meta as ad behemoth reaches crossroads

    It’s hard to overstate the impact the executive had on building one of the most formidable digital platforms, but also difficult to separate that role from Facebook's struggles.

    By • June 2, 2022
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    Tostitos teams with Dan Levy to help people avoid summer FOMO

    The Frito-Lay brand's Snapchat lens lets friends play a game called "FOMO or F No!" which will feature in an ad during the MTV Movie & TV Awards.

    By • June 2, 2022
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    NYX hosts metaverse Pride parade to celebrate all shades of LGBTQ community

    A virtual celebration in The Sandbox is complemented by real-world activations, including a public drag show and mural painting in Los Angeles.

    By • May 31, 2022
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    Chevrolet's WhatsApp game drives awareness of texting and driving dangers

    Players can dodge obstacles by responding to chat commands, but will inevitably lose as the automaker tries to send a clear message. 

    By • May 26, 2022
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    TikTok takes page from Twitch as battle for creators intensifies

    A Live Subscription feature promises predictable monthly income, which could appeal to a creator base that’s felt the double-edged sword of overnight virality.

    By • May 26, 2022
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    Q&A

    Carl's Jr. and Hardee's head to 'Jurassic World' as $500M brand transformation looms

    Chief Brand Officer Chad Crawford details how the brands are leveraging digital content across Uber and Lyft vehicles, Snapchat, TikTok and Waze.

    By • May 26, 2022
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    Minute Maid offers heat relief with Aguas Frescas waterslide delivery

    The Coca-Cola brand's “Refreshing AF” tagline and summer push play on the drink's "AF" initials and cheekily tie into the phrase that’s popular online.

    By • May 25, 2022
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    Pepsi steps away from Super Bowl Halftime Show amid strategic pivot

    While it’s not re-upping ownership over the event, PepsiCo is extending a larger deal with the NFL to launch a new Gatorade product later in 2022.

    By • May 25, 2022