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    An ‘anti-marketing’ marketing channel for Gen Z

    How the FLVR social channel has grown into one of the biggest branded food entertainment communities on TikTok.

    By James Clarke, Senior Director - Digital & Social, D3 (PepsiCo Foods US) • Dec. 16, 2024
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    Duolingo’s owl mascot plays ‘Squid Game’ with sprawling Netflix tie-up

    “Learn Korean or Else” unites the language-learning app with the streamer for out-of-home stunts and social content, including an interactive TikTok filter.

    By Aaron Baar • Dec. 12, 2024
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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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    Facebook global ad revenue to surpass $100B in 2024: WARC

    Supported by its AI and commerce bets, the platform is expected to become the second media brand after Google to reach the ad revenue milestone.

    By Dec. 12, 2024
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    Oatly wants to update Santa’s Christmas Eve milk-and-cookies tradition

    The brand had professional Santas taste test oatmilk and a fancy dessert as part of a push running on streaming, social, out-of-home and more.

    By Dec. 11, 2024
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    Roku will cover the cost to turn branded social content into CTV ads

    The platform, which is teaming with Spaceback to help brands make ads, predicts 20,000 new marketers will enter the streaming TV ad market in 2025.

    By Dec. 11, 2024
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    Deep Dive

    Nostalgia-washing: How brands can look back without getting hung up to dry

    As marketers continue to look for inspiration in campaigns and culture of the past, the savviest will focus on brand truths to make meaningful connections.

    By Dec. 10, 2024
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    Sociable: Court rejects TikTok’s effort to negate US sell-off bill

    The end of TikTok in the U.S. could be as soon as Jan. 19, 2025. 

    By Andrew Hutchinson • Dec. 8, 2024
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    J. Crew taps Skims marketer as CMO to boost cultural relevance

    Julia Collier helped turn Kim Kardashian’s Skims into a trendy name with moves like striking its first major sports sponsorship last year.

    By Dec. 6, 2024
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    Pepsi promotes new gingerbread flavor with baking show starring Shaq

    The brand’s frequent ambassador shows off his culinary skills to boost a flavor innovation available via TikTok Shop.

    By Dec. 4, 2024
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    Deep Dive

    7 top campaigns from 2024 and the tactics that drove success

    These breakthrough strategies propped up brand results, serving as examples for marketing leaders feeling the pressure to do more with less.

    By , , , Dec. 3, 2024
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    Dick’s pits top athletes against each other in holiday decorating contest

    The Texas-based campaign features Simone Biles, Dak Prescott and Chris Paul, and extends its geographic reach via social media.

    By Nov. 26, 2024
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    ‘That’s that me espresso’ martini: Absolut, Kahlúa mix it up with Sabrina Carpenter

    In a cultural play, the Pernod Ricard brands collaborated with the pop star behind song-of-the-year contender “Espresso” on a cocktail kit.

    By Nov. 22, 2024
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    Sociable: Snapchat teams with ‘Wicked’ for first Sponsored Snaps

    Following the reveal of the ad solution in September, Snapchat users in the U.S. will receive a direct video message promoting the new movie. 

    By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 21, 2024
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    Lexus marks 25 years of ‘December to Remember’ with nostalgic ads

    Two new commercials under the brand’s long-running holiday campaign see it continuing to focus on striking a balance between product and emotion. 

    By Nov. 19, 2024
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    Pop-Tarts will send another edible mascot to ‘mouth heaven’ at bowl game

    The Kellanova brand is ramping up the intrigue around the return of a stunt that went viral on social media last December.

    By Nov. 18, 2024
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    Knorr targets zillennials in campaign celebrating holiday cooking blunders

    “#EffortisEverything” includes tie-ups with everyday individuals to showcase images of their cooking fails across social media and out-of-home ads. 

    By Nov. 18, 2024
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    Pepsi swaps out burger chain soda orders in brand’s latest video stunt

    “Undercover Cups” social content shows reps going into McDonald’s, Burger King and Wendy’s to replace soft drink orders with Pepsi.

    By Nov. 15, 2024
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    Why Tide is shifting to social-first marketing for its latest NFL blitz

    The Woven Collaborative, a unit comprised of various agencies and Tide’s internal creative team, is behind the brand’s most content-rich NFL effort yet.

    By Nov. 14, 2024
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    Foot Locker celebrates sneaker culture in star-studded holiday campaign

    NBA players Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball and musician Coi Leray are featured in ads that will air across paid media, in-store, social and more.

    By Howard Ruben • Nov. 13, 2024
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    Deep Dive

    ‘Merry and bright’: How marketers are evolving for ambitious holiday shoppers

    Amid record spending intentions by shoppers, holiday marketing campaigns reflect more diverse media mixes and experiments with artificial intelligence.

    By Nov. 13, 2024
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    Wesson recasts gender roles in Thanksgiving campaign

    The effort comes two years after the 125-year-old brand underwent a refresh and jump-started its marketing strategy.

    By Nov. 12, 2024
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    Sociable: How will Trump’s second term impact social media companies?

    A look at what Trump said about social media platforms during the campaign. 

    By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 11, 2024
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    Q&A

    Cracker Barrel’s new CMO on reconnecting a heritage brand to culture

    Sarah Moore discussed changing Cracker Barrel’s approach to partnerships and prioritizing apps like TikTok to keep a finger on the consumer pulse.

    By Nov. 6, 2024
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    Snap doubles number of advertisers in Q3 as AI, AR bets persist

    The platform’s hot streak endures as it reports 10% year-over-year ad revenue growth and the addition of 37 million daily active users during the period.

    By Oct. 31, 2024
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    Meta’s generative AI tools find purchase with users and advertisers

    More than 1 million advertisers used its AI products in the past month, while features like Image Generator are helping drive conversions.

    By Oct. 31, 2024