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TikTok unveils first shoppable livestream with Ntwrk
The social video app will let viewers this week buy apparel sporting defiant messages against a possible U.S. ban.
By Robert Williams • Aug. 24, 2020 -
Facebook marketing chief Antonio Lucio is leaving
The executive wants to put more time into diversity, inclusion and equity in marketing and advertising.
By Robert Williams • Aug. 24, 2020 -
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Lay’s delivers ‘flavor trip’ on social for travel-starved fans
In response to a sluggish travel season, the PepsiCo-owned snack brand is dishing out chips that typically are only available in foreign countries.
By Robert Williams • Aug. 24, 2020 -
Disney, Hilton, Southwest Airlines target travel planners on Pinterest
Brands have tended to promote trips that are mindful of health and safety recommendations during the pandemic rather than touting travel deals.
By Robert Williams • Aug. 24, 2020 -
Tecate hosts virtual concerts, expands e-commerce selection to benefit Latino groups
The Heineken-owned brand continues to shift its focus to music and culture and away from sports like boxing as it looks to reach a younger U.S. audience.
By Robert Williams • Aug. 21, 2020 -
Colgate targets millennials with launch of DTC smart toothbrush
Patented connected technology, a rewards app and influencer marketing will be leveraged to reach an audience not targeted by rival brands, Colgate said.
By Graham Vyse • Aug. 20, 2020 -
Upstart PeaTos escalates Frito-Lay rivalry amid pandemic snacking boom
Promoting itself as “junk food without the junk,” the pea-based snack takes aim at competitors like Cheetos in a provocative effort titled “Hey Chester...”
By Dianna Christie • Aug. 20, 2020 -
P&G teams with iHeartRadio on podcast profiling diverse women
“Seneca’s 100 Women to Hear” marks the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment granting American women the right to vote.
By Robert Williams • Aug. 20, 2020 -
TikTok debuts US ad campaign, while survey finds most Americans support ban
Launching at a perilous time for the platform, “It Starts on TikTok” shows how people use the app for entertainment and creative expression.
By Robert Williams • Aug. 20, 2020 -
Oracle enters bidding fray for social video app TikTok
President Trump on Tuesday expressed support for Oracle’s possible bid for TikTok’s U.S. operations.
By Robert Williams • Aug. 19, 2020 -
Untuckit responds to skeptical tweets in ads designed to convert new customers
The good-natured approach to social-media criticism conveys that the brand takes feedback in stride and doesn’t take itself too seriously.
By Graham Vyse • Aug. 19, 2020 -
Stella Artois brings five-star hotel service to homebodies
Perks include doorside contactless check-in and experiences guided by celebrities, including personalized wakeup calls from Liev Schreiber.
By Dianna Christie • Aug. 19, 2020 -
Bud Light Seltzer seeks ‘chief meme officer’ to grow online clout
Responsibilities of the “CMO,” who will be paid $5,000 a month, include creating 10 memes a week to share on social media.
By Robert Williams • Aug. 19, 2020 -
Hellmann’s educates ‘Animal Crossing’ players about food waste through virtual island
Players can message the brand on Twitter to gain access to its in-game island and convert digital food waste into charitable donations for real people.
By Robert Williams • Aug. 18, 2020 -
Mtn Dew encourages consumers to head outdoors with new sweepstakes
As consumers rediscover the joys of motorsports, hiking and fishing, the “Claim the Outdoors” sweepstakes continues the brand’s adventure push.
By Dianna Christie • Aug. 18, 2020 -
Pepsi champions football fans stuck at home as sports marketing shifts focus
VP of Marketing Todd Kaplan dished on a new NFL platform that centers on how people are continuing to express their passion for the sport despite pandemic limitations.
By Peter Adams • Aug. 18, 2020 -
Mastercard seeks soccer fans to join ‘Priceless Wave’ on TikTok
The brand is using its sonic branding identity to help fans root for their favorite teams during the UEFA Champions League tournament.
By Robert Williams • Aug. 18, 2020 -
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Corona taps Snoop Dogg for first campaign unifying family of brands
With “La Vida Más Fina,” the beverage marketer steps back into the spotlight after facing backlash for its name’s close resemblance to the novel coronavirus.
By Dianna Christie • Aug. 18, 2020 -
Budweiser campaigns to become Utah’s official beer on Twitter
The effort comes almost a year after the state allowed beers with alcohol content of 5% or more to be sold in grocery and convenience stores.
By Robert Williams • Aug. 18, 2020 -
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E.l.f. seeks brand ambassadors for first TikTok reality show
The beauty brand is asking users to post videos showing why they should win a contract to be on “Eyes. Lips. Famous.”
By Robert Williams • Aug. 17, 2020 -
Facebook now lets Page owners monetize virtual events
Businesses, creators, educators and publishers can livestream events through Facebook Live and test new paid event capabilities in Messenger’s online “rooms” for more personal gatherings.
By Robert Williams • Aug. 17, 2020 -
SmileDirectClub gains 1.5B views for #SuperlativeSmiles TikTok challenge
Teens are asked to dress up as their favorite yearbook superlative such as “best dressed” or “most likely to succeed” for a chance to win free teeth-alignment treatment.
By Robert Williams • Aug. 17, 2020 -
Clorox touts odor-fighting cat litter with The Try Guys YouTube deal
A new campaign for Fresh Step comes as the CPG giant ramps up its creator strategy by assembling an influencer advisory council.
By Dianna Christie • Aug. 17, 2020 -
Most Americans believe Facebook ad boycott fair, but only 40% see it creating ‘credible change’
About one-third of Gen Z and millennials surveyed by Piplsay think brands participated in the boycott for publicity and to save on advertising costs.
By Robert Williams • Aug. 14, 2020 -
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HBO Max shares Pinterest recipes to promote Selena Gomez quarantine cooking show
HBO Max is among the first brands to use a new Story Pins format that supports multi-page storytelling with images, videos, lists and text.
By Dianna Christie • Aug. 14, 2020