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Retailers tailor holiday paid social to Gen Z, with YouTube grabbing biggest spend
The findings show Gen Z wields growing purchasing power and is more comfortable buying through apps like YouTube and Instagram as social commerce booms.
By Peter Adams • Dec. 23, 2021 -
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Triller merges with SeaChange to extend reach into OTT media
Set to close in Q1, the deal takes the social media platform public and positions it to build a TikTok competitor.
By Nina Lentini • Dec. 23, 2021 -
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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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Forever 21's metaverse venture lets Roblox users customize virtual fashion stores
Players and fashion influencers can design, own and manage stores as they try to become the "top shop."
By Nina Lentini • Dec. 20, 2021 -
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Jif, Gap highlighted in TikTok's review of 2021
The year-end review can help marketers understand what resonates with users and potentially attract more activity on the app as they prepare 2022 plans.
By Natalie Black (Koltun) • Dec. 16, 2021 -
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E.l.f. goes long-form for meme-heavy holiday 'movie' native to TikTok
Breaking with the app's snackable focus, "Big Mood, Big e.l.f.ing City" nods to 2021 trends like the Couch Guy and a viral salmon bowl recipe.
By Peter Adams • Dec. 15, 2021 -
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Walmart teams with TalkShopLive as social commerce ramp up continues
Following efforts on Twitter and TikTok, the partnership is the retailer's latest move to bridge content with commerce.
By Chris Kelly • Dec. 14, 2021 -
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81% of marketers see brand values gain influence over ad buying, study finds
Companies put a larger premium on causes like anti-racism in their media partnerships, but still come under fire for choosy brand safety practices.
By Peter Adams • Dec. 10, 2021 -
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5 campaigns that leveled up mobile tech in 2021
With interest in the metaverse growing, brands from Reebok to Reese's Puffs ventured into virtual worlds.
By Robert Williams • Dec. 9, 2021 -
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Facebook debuts suite of fresh tools to woo creators
A new professional mode and upgraded livestreaming features arrive as the Meta-owned social network places a greater emphasis on creators.
By Natalie Black (Koltun) • Dec. 9, 2021 -
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Coca-Cola spotlights BIPOC creators with TikTok debut
Teaming with singer Khalid and dancer Jalaiah Harmon, the beverage giant is using a "bottoms-up approach" to highlight what young consumers say is cool.
By Nina Lentini • Dec. 9, 2021 -
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Deep Dive9 campaigns that struck a chord in 2021
Despite the year's unfulfilled promises, efforts by the likes of Coke, Burger King and Tide delivered boldness and resonated with consumers.
By Peter Adams , Chris Kelly , Natalie Black (Koltun) , Asa Hiken • Dec. 7, 2021 -
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'Consumers crave experiences': How AR has evolved beyond mere try-ons
Dynamic activations are increasingly vital during the pandemic as people connect with brands on mobile — and they're likely key to future metaverse environments.
By Robert Williams • Dec. 2, 2021 -
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Walmart and Yahoo tailor holiday content for social, AR shopping
After last year's collaboration spurred a 239% lift in gross merchandise value, the duo adds a tweet countdown and TikTok series to a wide-ranging effort.
By Natalie Black (Koltun) • Dec. 2, 2021 -
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Afterpay taps Furby to dish out holiday gift ideas on TikTok
The effort blends late-'90s nostalgia with social commerce to help shoppers struggling to buy for "impossible" people.
By Asa Hiken • Dec. 2, 2021 -
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Chipotle turns cilantro-soap meme into stocking stuffer
The fast casual chain also teamed with video game Halo Infinite Multiplayer as it looks to engage with consumers around culture.
By Chris Kelly • Dec. 2, 2021 -
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Will Twitter's CEO succession speed up a needed wave of innovation?
Parag Agrawal's focus on product could play an important role as the platform tries to court audiences like Gen Z and the advertisers that covet them.
By Peter Adams • Dec. 1, 2021 -
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White Castle signs up for OnlyFans to share spicy Thanksgiving content
A safe-for-work video riffs on the subscription-based platform's association with explicit material, but the burger chain may have miscalculated user interest.
By Peter Adams • Nov. 24, 2021 -
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Coca-Cola, Walmart open AR holiday stores in Snapchat
The Snap Holiday Market and new AR shopping Lenses are the platform's latest efforts to merge commerce with social media.
By Chris Kelly • Nov. 24, 2021 -
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Walmart to host Twitter's first shoppable livestream in quest to conquer social commerce
A 30-minute variety program led by singer Jason Derulo is one piece of an expansive content playbook around the crunched holiday season.
By Peter Adams • Nov. 23, 2021 -
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Cheetos turns iconic orange dust into art exhibit with latest musical tie-up
For an Art Basel experience, the Frito-Lay snack partnered with hip-hop lifestyle brand Rock The Bells to create art from "Cheetle."
By Chris Kelly • Nov. 23, 2021 -
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Snap strikes Dentsu performance media deal as ad challenges loom
Direct response advertising now accounts for more than half of Snapchat's global revenue, but the platform is also contending with Apple headwinds.
By Peter Adams • Nov. 22, 2021 -
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Spider-Man is stranded in Hyundai's new ad showcasing all-electric Ioniq 5
Spots tied to sequel "No Way Home" depict the on-the-lam hero cut off from web-swinging as the automaker ramps up its EV marketing.
By Peter Adams • Nov. 22, 2021 -
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Nike courts next generation of athletes with new Roblox platform 'Nikeland'
A bigger bet on the metaverse, the free-to-access virtual space offers activities like dodgeball and a digital showroom for trying on Nike gear.
By Peter Adams • Nov. 19, 2021 -
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Facebook encourages shopping through its groups with new features
The company has also begun testing a live shopping tool for creators, enabling them to partner with brands and showcase products.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 18, 2021 -
Ikea released the first episode of its "Host Masters" social video series that features original music. The image was retrieved from its video on Nov. 18, 2021.
Ikea debuts holiday anthem designed for TikTok video series
Tied to the retailer's "Host Masters" competition, the track stems from research showing most TikTok users prefer brand videos with an original sound.
By Robert Williams • Nov. 18, 2021
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