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    Oreo supports LGBTQ pride with social giveaway of rainbow cookies

    The effort is part of the Mondelez brand's partnership with an ally advocacy group, and includes a short film and co-branded digital out-of-home displays.

    By Oct. 9, 2020
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    Sour Patch Kids turns the tables on Halloween trick-or-treating

    The Mondelez candy is the latest brand to find fresh ways to remain relevant as the pandemic continues to threaten holiday traditions around the country.

    By Aaron Baar • Oct. 9, 2020
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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from Marketing Dive

    From the evolution of influencer marketing and paid media to the ongoing importance of data and culture, here's a look at key trends driving marketing in 2025.

    By Marketing Dive staff
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    MolsonCoors makes environmental case for Coors Seltzer launch

    While the marketing for some hard seltzer brands takes a lighthearted approach, MolsonCoors is banking on younger consumers' affinity for activism.

    By Aaron Baar • Oct. 8, 2020
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    Mondelez CFO redirecting travel, real estate funds to marketing

    After cutting marketing funding at the onset of the pandemic, the snack food giant is bolstering its advertising budget, Luca Zaramella said. 

    By Jane Thier • Oct. 8, 2020
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    How Honda and Nestlé make authentic connections through esports

    Brands and their partners, including leading forces Team Liquid and Riot Games, detailed the evolving opportunities in the billion-dollar business at Advertising Week.

    By Oct. 8, 2020
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    Budweiser embraces 'Bones & Bud' meme with life-size beer pillow

    Internet memes can be powerful ways for brands to boost their exposure on social media, especially if they act quickly.

    By Oct. 8, 2020
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    Theraflu enlists Black, Latinx influencers to promote flu shots in underserved communities

    The GSK brand asks people to post selfies with a custom Giphy sticker after receiving a vaccine that has taken on a new imperative during the pandemic.

    By Oct. 8, 2020
  • Teens' evolving brand preferences: TikTok displaces Instagram and Shein beats out Nike

    Piper Sandler's latest barometer of teen consumer behavior reveals how a tumultuous 2020 has impacted shopping habits and brand preferences.

    By Aaron Baar • Oct. 7, 2020
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    Social listening enabled Kroger's speedy pandemic marketing response

    Focusing on the channel helped America's largest grocery chain develop a three-pronged playbook that's kept it reactive to continued volatility, executives said during Advertising Week.

    By Oct. 7, 2020
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    Ocean Spray goes viral with TikTok creator who put Fleetwood Mac's 'Dreams' back on the charts

    The brand gifted Nathan Apodaca his own truck to re-create a viral video that featured its product, earning over 10 million views on the platform.

    By Oct. 7, 2020
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    RaceTrac's gamified Instagram filter gets 103K impressions

    An augmented reality experience challenged baseball fans to virtually outrun the convenience store's mascot in lieu of racing at live Atlanta Braves games.

    By Oct. 7, 2020
  • P&G's pledge for social change embraces 'progress, not perfection'

    In the wake of the pandemic and protests sparked by racial injustice, the bar is higher for purpose-driven marketing to have the same impact as years past, panelists said during Advertising Week.

    By Oct. 7, 2020
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    Top Ramen gets in on fake C-suite job trend with Chief Noodle Officer search

    Working with a "Top Chef" star, Nissin Foods will award one winner $10,000, a 50-year supply of ramen and a mentorship with its president and CEO.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris and Chris Kelly • Oct. 7, 2020
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    Chipotle continues tapping TikTok with trick shot challenge

    Featuring NBA player Trae Young and a host of influencers, the 53 ft. Shot Challenge is the chain's latest effort on the embattled social video app.

    By Oct. 7, 2020
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    Secret provides direct assistance to support women affected by COVID-19

    As the pandemic sets back gender equality, the P&G brand teamed with WNBA players for a social media effort and TV spot during the league's finals.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris and Chris Kelly • Oct. 6, 2020
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    Kraft pulls provocative 'send noods' ads after drawing ire online

    While some backlash came from average moms concerned around sexual content appearing near children, QAnon conspiracy theorists also quickly latched onto the outcry. 

    By Updated Oct. 14, 2020
  • Snapchat expands 'first commercial' video ad takeovers nationwide

    Advertisers that tested the first commercial saw a lift in brand awareness among users that was double that of a Snapchat Ad.

    By Oct. 6, 2020
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    Orbitz celebrates LGBTQ History month with virtual city tours

    As the pandemic limits travel, the booking site enlisted influencers such as Lance Bass and Todrick Hall to share recommendations on Instagram.

    By Oct. 6, 2020
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    Frosted Mini-Wheats fights pandemic boredom with 'Morning Craze' board game

    Amid higher demand for board games during the pandemic, the Kellogg brand can boost membership for its loyalty program.

    By Oct. 6, 2020
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    Instagram brings shopping to Reels, IGTV as commerce commands social spotlight

    Tests will hit Reels later this year, which may help Facebook to capitalize on a virtual-skewing holiday season while gaining an edge on TikTok.

    By Oct. 5, 2020
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    Why retailers should study the social commerce playbook

    Retailers can benefit from taking social commerce principles and applying them to their own channels, writes Criteo's Geoffroy Martin.

    By Geoffroy Martin • Oct. 5, 2020
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    Triller adds programmatic ads amid rival TikTok's continued uncertainty

    Digital ad company Consumable creates ads that seek to catch the attention of users whose limited attention span makes them difficult to engage.

    By Oct. 5, 2020
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    Hostess tries to keep Halloween fun as festivities look different this year

    Focusing on at-home celebrations and kid-friendly recipes reflects the brand's research showing some consumers plan to host small parties.

    By Aaron Baar • Oct. 5, 2020
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    Cinnamon Toast Crunch notches 1.3B TikTok views with hashtag challenge

    The wide reach of the "quarantainment style" singing challenge demonstrates TikTok's power to reach young consumers, even amid an uncertain landscape due to a stalled ownership deal.

    By Oct. 5, 2020
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    Pinterest aims for brand-safe, culturally sensitive Halloween

    Information about possibly offensive costumes may appeal to brands that don't want their ads appearing near culturally insensitive content.

    By Oct. 2, 2020