Truth in Advertising files FTC complaint against YouTube 'kidfluencer' channel

The watchdog contends that Ryan ToysReview deceives children who can't tell "the difference between advertising and organic content."

By Barry Levine • Sept. 5, 2019

Forrester: How Amazon's ad growth will threaten Google, Facebook, agencies and ad-tech

The e-commerce giant is still in early stages of building a highly disruptive ad business, Forrester Research said in a new report.

By Robert Williams • Sept. 5, 2019

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Fanta targets mobile-savvy teens with Snapchat-powered OOH campaign

The Coca-Cola brand also created "finstas" — slang for secret Instagram accounts — for each of its flavors.

By Robert Williams • Sept. 5, 2019

Jaja flips Instagram photo into reality with tequila truck tour

After a rendered image went viral, the 1-year-old liquor brand responded to demand by making the truck a reality.

By Natalie Black (Koltun) • Sept. 5, 2019

NFL teams with TikTok to reach Gen Z

As the league kicks off its 100th season, the #WeReady hashtag challenge urges fans to show pride for their favorite team on the social video platform.

By Robert Williams • Sept. 4, 2019

New Amsterdam drafts Barstool Sports podcast for Pink Whitney vodka debut

The lemonade-flavored spirit was inspired by a former NHL player who hosts the "Spittin' Chiclets" podcast, which the vodka brand sponsors.

By Robert Williams • Sept. 4, 2019

Toyota accelerates location, cultural targeting in multichannel Prius ads

The "It's Unbelievable" effort includes a digital partnership with The Weather Channel and AccuWeather that utilizes location-based targeting​.

By Dianna Christe • Sept. 4, 2019

Bon & Viv Spiked Seltzer serves up taste test polygraph

The Anheuser-Busch brand refreshed the classic Pepsi challenge for the burgeoning hard seltzer market.

By Dianna Christe • Sept. 3, 2019

Bazaarvoice acquires Influenster to boost online product reviews

Procter & Gamble and Coty are among the brands that work with Influenster to drive reviews and user-generated content.

By Robert Williams • Sept. 3, 2019

From IPO to FTC investigation: A tale of 2 influencer-built brands

On the heels of a federal investigation into Juul's use of influencer marketing, the tactic again demonstrates that it can make or break a brand, writes Traackr's Evy Wilkins.

By Evy Wilkins • Sept. 3, 2019

'Behind closed doors': The friction between the Nike brand and its corporate culture

The brand has identified women as one of "four epic growth opportunities" while it faces public scrutiny over how it treats women.

By Cara Salpini • Sept. 3, 2019

Seventh Generation to go on climate strike

In advance of the global strike planned for later this month, the Unilever brand will donate its national broadcast advertising spots to the climate movement.

By Dianna Christe • Sept. 3, 2019

Porsche test drives branded games on Amazon's Twitch

A choose-your-own-adventure-style game lets viewers vote on actions taken by two real people equipped with body cameras to reveal a new electric race car.

By Robert Williams • Sept. 3, 2019

Spotify unveils 1st Instagram AR lens for rap album drop

The campaign relies on Facebook's Spark AR Studio, which the social network expanded to Instagram last month in a beta test.

By Robert Williams • Sept. 3, 2019

Ralph Lauren serves TikTok's 1st sports tie-in

The luxury brand created a dedicated digital campaign to coincide with the 2019 U.S. Open tennis tournament.

By Robert Williams • Aug. 30, 2019

Bombay Sapphire sparks creativity with crowdsourced art installation

For #FindYourCanvas, the Bacardi gin brand lets microsite visitors remotely paint a shared canvas through robot arms.

By Robert Williams • Aug. 30, 2019

The Bar Method boosts fitness studio visits with Instagram videos

The new videos extend a spring campaign on YouTube, Google, Facebook and Instagram that boosted first-time studio visits by 12%.

By Robert Williams • Aug. 30, 2019

Cheetos snacks on Flamin' Haute look at New York Fashion Week

The brand's first runway show and style bar will showcase fans' interpretations of looks inspired by the snack food.

By Barry Levine • Aug. 30, 2019

Campaign Trail: Why Dum Dums dropped the hard sell in favor of smile-inducing memories

A new campaign from the iconic candy brand — its first in 30 years — aims to replicate positive feelings from childhood with simple, relatable storytelling.

By Natalie Black (Koltun) • Aug. 30, 2019

Jersey Mike's swaps free food for app downloads on fall tailgate tour

Each of the 16 pop-ups at college football games will offer custom Snapchat geofilters, mobile charging stations, lawn games and branded giveaways.

By Robert Williams • Aug. 29, 2019

Mitsubishi merges hyper-local targeting with experiential test drive pop-ups

Social listening, AI and geotargeting are used to identify gatherings of people who match the buyer profile before pop-ups are set up to offer them test drives.

By Barry Levine • Aug. 29, 2019

Bud Light brings back Victory Fridges at a pop-up appliance store

As Cleveland Browns fans prepare for football season, the Anheuser-Busch brand refreshes last year's campaign with a pop-up shop and a pairing with WWE's The Miz.

By Barry Levine • Aug. 29, 2019

Buffalo Wild Wings kicks off football season with relationship-saving 'prenups'

The restaurant chain looks to protect fans' football watching with a campaign that doubles down on more traditional views of masculinity.

By Chris Kelly and Dianna Christe • Aug. 28, 2019

BarkBox personalizes musical treats on Twitter for National Dog Day

Enlisting the New York City Gay Men's Chorus, the subscription box's #PraiseDog effort includes targeted ads on Hulu, YouTube and social media.

By Robert Williams • Aug. 27, 2019

Busch and Big Buck Hunter put wildlife conservation in crosshairs

The partnership includes a charity-focused "hunting permit," scannable cans and a social media sweepstakes.

By Barry Levine • Aug. 27, 2019