Constellation Brands teams with Tastemade for content studio

The multimillion dollar partnership will yield original streaming and social media content, including a travel series that promotes unique wine pairings.

By Sara Karlovitch • March 31, 2023

Michelob Ultra is first sponsor of network dedicated to women’s sports

The yearlong pact gives the brand access to Women’s Sports Network’s studio and will place it front-and-center on a daily “Game On” program.

By Peter Adams • March 29, 2023

Fox’s Tubi boosts AVOD offering with planning, measurement deals

Deals with VideoAmp, LiveRamp and Comscore give advertisers new ways to leverage the most-watched free ad-supported TV service in the U.S.

By Chris Kelly • March 27, 2023

Simply Spiked’s peach lineup arrives with innuendo-laced SMS promotion

A “Juicy Calls” campaign with Ron Funches asks consumers to text a peach emoji for the chance to win a delivery of the new beverage flavors.

By Aaron Baar • March 23, 2023

Walmart ramps up CTV ambitions with Innovid

Innvoid solutions, including a creative optimization tool, are integrating with Walmart DSP as premium video becomes a retail media battleground.

By Peter Adams • March 21, 2023

Netflix fortifies advertising guarantees with help from DoubleVerify, IAS

The streamer’s ad-supported tier continues to build out its infrastructure even amid reports it’s exploring future changes to its ad-tech stack.

By Chris Kelly • March 20, 2023

MLS strikes TikTok partnership as threat of US ban looms

A multi-year agreement follows growing traction for soccer in the U.S. but also arrives as lawmakers pressure ByteDance to divest the video app.

By Peter Adams • March 20, 2023

Tide inserts Kumail Nanjiani into messy viral videos for bigger pods push

The actor pops up in viral posts, like one where a baby is covered in peanut butter, to promote overhauled Tide Power Pods with more detergent.

By Peter Adams • March 17, 2023

Campaign Trail: Smartwater elevates hydration with athletes — and Pete Davidson

The Coca-Cola brand teamed with VMLY&R to show how its latest innovation helps consumers elevate their lives in a variety of ways.

By Chris Kelly • March 17, 2023

Northwestern Mutual, Pinterest team to give free financial advice to Gen Z

“From Pinning to Planning” includes an online quiz that users can take to reveal their Pinterest Persona and receive custom financial advice. 

By Aaron Baar • March 16, 2023

Amazon Prime embraces mustaches in global campaign with Olivia Wilde

The “Don’t Worry Darling” director helmed a spot that stars a young woman learning to love her facial hair with the help of icons like Freddie Mercury.

By Jessica Deyo • March 14, 2023

Brands scrutinize video ad budgets as upfronts approach

Advertisers are more cautious about committing spend far in advance but are interested in CTV and alternative currencies, new research finds.

By Aaron Baar • March 13, 2023

Roku, Best Buy promise greater CTV precision through retail media pact

A new partnership will allow Roku advertisers to target, measure and optimize campaigns based on first-party shopper insights from the retailer.

By Peter Adams • March 10, 2023

Audi tests personalized QR codes in streaming ads

The carmaker is the first to test Kerv’s Dynamic Destination ad product, which uses triggers like location and time of day to generate unique landing pages.

By Aaron Baar • March 9, 2023

Coke brings world-renowned art to life in ‘Masterpiece’ push

The global campaign also spotlights the work of diverse emerging artists and includes a short film, 3D billboards, digital collectibles and an online gallery.

By Jessica Deyo • March 9, 2023

GroupM, Warner Bros. Discovery boost brand opportunities around diverse content

The partnership is the latest ad industry initiative that seeks to create opportunities for diverse media companies and content creators.

By Chris Kelly • March 8, 2023

Miller Lite converts sexist beer ads into fertilizer with help from Ilana Glazer

Timed to Women’s History Month, “Bad $#!T to Good $#!T” is the latest attempt by the category to reckon with past misogynist behavior.

By Peter Adams • March 7, 2023

Media agencies sign on as JIC sets cross-platform baseline

Buyers and sellers now have equal voice in creating new measurement standards ahead of the 2024 upfronts.

By Chris Kelly • March 6, 2023

Hershey’s trans-inclusive IWD push sparks familiar backlash

A trending #BoycottHersheys hashtag recalls past controversies that have generated chatter but had little impact on brand performance.

By Peter Adams • March 3, 2023

Mercedes soups up in-car experience with TikTok, Google partnerships

Both drivers and passengers can browse their TikTok feeds as part of an E-Class upgrade supporting more intuitive third-party app integrations.

By Peter Adams • Feb. 24, 2023

How Molson Coors tackles the cost and clutter of football marketing

Heavy activity around DraftKings and podcasts like Barstool Sports’ “Pardon My Take” have helped the beer marketer connect with young fans of the sport.

By Peter Adams • Feb. 21, 2023

Instagram sunsets live shopping as commerce retreat continues

The move, which goes into effect March 16, follows the removal of the Shop tab this month and arrives amid a period of revenue declines. 

By Peter Adams • Feb. 15, 2023

Trade Desk revenue up 24% as advertisers continue shift to CTV, retail media

The company claims UID2 is set to solve the open internet’s identity challenge “on a scale well beyond anything cookies have ever accomplished.”

By Chris Kelly • Feb. 15, 2023

By the numbers: Super Bowl LVII

Takeaways from the big game’s ads, including breakdowns by social engagement, popularity and more.

By Sara Karlovitch • Feb. 13, 2023

What does NBCUniversal’s ‘nerd Coachella’ mean for advertisers?

The overall theme of its annual developer conference was making a mindset change, switching from "or" to "and" on the marketing frontlines.

By Chris Kelly • Feb. 13, 2023