Social Media: Page 39


  • Facebook business tools update
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    Retrieved from Facebook on September 17, 2021
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    Opinion

    Why Snapchat and TikTok still trail the duopoly for digital ads

    While Google and Facebook dominate as top personalized ad options for sound reasons, newer platforms may possess unique selling points, writes Constellation Agency's Matt Woodruff.

    By Matt Woodruff • Oct. 18, 2021
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    NBCU's 'Chucky' brings scare tactics to social media, NY Comic Con

    Fans can engage the killer doll through a staring contest on TikTok and Instagram Reels, as well as a custom AR effect called "Where's Chucky?"

    By Asa Hiken • Oct. 14, 2021
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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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    Clif Bar exchanges movement for snippets of new Mike Posner song

    Powered by smartphones' accelerometers, Remix in Motion lets users unlock the track by walking, dancing or doing other physical activity.

    By Oct. 14, 2021
  • Jalaiah Harmon Renegade dance on TikTok
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    Opinion

    What copyrighting TikTok choreography means for brand and influencer deals

    Creators often don't receive money or credit for their viral TikTok dances, but brands that empower creators can show that it isn't just about money — it's about equity and partnership.

    Oct. 11, 2021
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    TikTok adds roster of Sound Partners to emphasize audio's role in marketing success

    In one example, Asos tapped music production firm Karm for a custom track on a campaign that generated 1.2 billion views in just six days. 

    By Oct. 8, 2021
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    Snap incentivizes Spotlight creators with cash-backed Challenges feature

    As competition heats up among short-form video platforms, cash incentives have become a popular method to attract creators at all levels.

    By Asa Hiken • Oct. 7, 2021
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    Facebook feels one-two punch of whistleblower, tech outages. Don't expect a big brand response

    IPG recently encouraged clients to consider shifting more of their media dollars toward trusted publishers while criticizing sites like Facebook and YouTube.

    By Oct. 5, 2021
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    Mondelez uses AI to animate family photos for Vietnamese holiday

    With Publicis and Digitas Vietnam, the CPG marketer lets consumers bring static photographs of old memories to life around an important holiday.

    By Oct. 5, 2021
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    Deep Dive

    CPG brands ditch domestic tropes for culture-led marketing. Will it pay off?

    Marketers face pressure to address a history of propping up gender roles that were woven into the cultural fabric by agencies in the "Mad Men" era.

    By Oct. 5, 2021
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    Taco Bell celebrates National Taco Day with Discord, messaging push

    In the U.S., the chain will leave Easter eggs on Reddit and "raid" Discord channels to give away free tacos while a global push focuses on the taco emoji.

    By Oct. 4, 2021
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    Starburst doubles down on viral Little Lad ad with TikTok contest

    The Mars Wrigley candy brand is tapping into interest in a 2007 ad, with the related #berriesandcream hashtag generating more than 1.2 billion views.

    By Oct. 1, 2021
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    Facebook invests $50M for 'responsible' metaverse development

    To ensure the "next computing platform" is built with inclusivity, privacy, safety and ethics in mind, the social media giant will work with a number of partners.

    By Sept. 30, 2021
  • Dior activates AR e-commerce for B27 sneaker on Snapchat
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    WPP, Snap establish AR Lab focused on linking augmented reality with commerce

    As part of the initiative, the Snapchat owner will run quarterly client competitions that provide funding to scale innovative campaigns on the app.

    By Sept. 30, 2021
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    Unilever's new startup program kicks off with eye on $3.4T social commerce opportunity

    In its first endeavor, the Positive Beauty Growth Platform will focus on companies specializing in livestreaming, shoppable media and gaming commerce.

    By Sept. 29, 2021
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    TikTok entices advertisers with brand safety, ad measurement and commerce push

    The social media app wants to direct attention to how influencer marketing can spur consumer spending ahead of the holiday shopping season. 

    By Asa Hiken • Sept. 29, 2021
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    Transform your digital strategy with first-party data on social media

    Many marketers consider social media to be little more than an "awareness driver," but this misconception might be limiting your digital success.

    By Brooke Pianalto • Sept. 27, 2021
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    DirecTV's digital comic morphs Serena Williams into Wonder Woman

    A Snapchat AR portal and custom Twitter emoji also debut this week, followed by the remaining three chapters of "Serving Up Justice" later this fall.

    By Sept. 23, 2021
  • Starburst All Pink's #DoYou challenge calendars
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    Starburst promotes self-care with All Pink 30-day challenge calendar

    The Mars Wrigley candy is again deepening associations between themes of self-compassion and its fan-favorite pink flavor.

    By Asa Hiken • Sept. 22, 2021
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    Mediaocean integrates TikTok to help marketers better plan, manage campaigns

    The omnichannel advertising platform, which is used by all of the major agency groups, said the move should create more efficiency and improve performance.

    By Sept. 20, 2021
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    How the Kansas City Chiefs flip fandom into social engagement

    Data crowning the franchise as the NFL's top social presence makes it a model for marketers hoping to break through on social media this season.

    By Asa Hiken • Sept. 20, 2021
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    Wonderful Pistachios links with star streamer as part of gaming push

    Looking to promote healthier snacks to GoldGlove's 1.4 million-strong Twitch following, the brand will sponsor livestreams through the month of October.

    By Sept. 17, 2021
  • Neutrogena's first TikTok campaign about skincare
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    Neutrogena debunks skincare myths in first TikTok campaign

    Developed with agency Movers+Shakers, SkinU takes an educational approach to skin health following the April launch of a content studio.

    By Sept. 16, 2021
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    Just 38% of consumers familiar with 'metaverse' despite growing tech dependence, report finds

    Marketers still need to familiarize themselves with the concept, as two-thirds of people now prefer to engage with brands digitally.

    By Sept. 16, 2021
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    State Farm's mascot debuts as first branded character in NBA 2K22

    Along with a Twitch livestream, the integration includes a digital storefront where players can buy in-game apparel inspired by Jake from State Farm.

    By Sept. 15, 2021
  • Activist Joy Buolamwini for Olay's print ad campaign.
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    Olay takes on computer algorithms to fight biased beauty standards

    Along with a new ad and national print effort, the P&G brand is teaming with Black Girls Code to send at least 1,000 girls of color to coding camp.

    By Asa Hiken • Sept. 14, 2021