Corporate social responsibility emerges as content king in 2020 Super Bowl ads

Considering relevance, brand persona and impact are key to marketing around CSR, says Lindsay Singleton, a Civic Responsibility Project board member.

By Lindsay Singleton • Feb. 6, 2020

'Kraft Mac is for lovers' in Valentine's Day campaign

A cross-channel effort includes a contest in which consumers can win free products, along with candles and rose petals for a romantic date night.

By Dianna Christie • Feb. 5, 2020

Canada Goose taps Kate Upton as environmental brand ambassador

Trying to shake animal rights criticism, the outerwear company embraces cause marketing in a new campaign and mini-documentary.

By Dianna Christie • Feb. 5, 2020

Why so many Super Bowl commercials aimed for the heart

The visceral nature of several big game ads comes as consumers demand authenticity and relatability, says UserTesting CMO Michelle Huff.

By Michelle Huff • Feb. 5, 2020

Vine successor Byte is most popular app in its first week

The app's launch opens a new social ad platform for marketers, though many brands may wait and see whether it will reach a scale that makes it worthwhile.

By Robert Williams • Feb. 4, 2020

Chipotle's Justin Bieber challenge reaches 95M on TikTok during Super Bowl

The "TikTok Timeout" challenge urged people to create their own "February Free Delivery Sundays" ads set to Bieber's new song "Yummy."

By Robert Williams • Feb. 4, 2020

TurboTax tops ranking of Super Bowl advertisers' digital efforts

Intuit-owned TurboTax hosted a #W2Step challenge on TikTok that generated more than 100 million views.

By Robert Williams • Feb. 4, 2020

Google parent reveals YouTube ad revenue of $15B

The popular video-sharing site's revenue rose 36% in 2019 from a year earlier, outpacing search ad growth for Google.

By Robert Williams • Feb. 4, 2020

How Coke, Reese's turned Super Bowl ads into Amazon sales after the game

Profitero's report suggests that viewers were wooed by some ads into buying products online.

By Dianna Christie • Feb. 4, 2020

Despite Super Bowl LIV's marketing deja vu, several ads break out

Multibrand spots, ads supporting women, "Groundhog Day" and yes, the resurrection of Mr. Peanut, caused some of the biggest stir this year.

By Peter Adams • Feb. 3, 2020

By the numbers: Super Bowl LIV

The big game's ads, broken down by sentiment, social engagement and more.

By Nami Sumida • Feb. 3, 2020

Honda spotlights 'Superb Owl' on Twitter during big game

Playing off the common misspelling of "Super Bowl" in online searches, the carmaker highlighted its Honda Pilot SUV with a variety of owl-related videos, GIFs and memes.

By Robert Williams • Feb. 3, 2020

'Wimpy Kid' comes to social AR, Baidu's emoji keyboard

Fans can decorate their messages with digital stickers based on character illustrations in "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" books.

By Robert Williams • Jan. 31, 2020

Snapchat touts how it helps brands like Subway engage Gen Z sports fans

In promoting its reach among sports fans, Snap said almost 75% of users who plan to watch March Madness also use the app while viewing live games.

By Robert Williams • Jan. 31, 2020

Unilever increases spend on purpose-driven marketing

The company is making purpose one of its pillars of growth and says internal data shows that the approach drives short- and long-term results.

By Dianna Christie • Jan. 31, 2020

Postmates plans 'Hot Ones' contest for Super Bowl

The delivery service is giving Los Angeles viewers of online talk show "Hot Ones" a chance to win hot sauce and spicy wings.

By Robert Williams • Jan. 31, 2020

Comic Dive: Super Bowl Product Blitz

Food and beverage marketers PepsiCo, Kraft Heinz and Kellogg are using the game's big stage to launch new products.

By John Hazard • Jan. 31, 2020

Kobe Bryant's death casts long shadow over Super Bowl LIV marketing

Planters paused its #RIPeanut campaign while Hard Rock Cafe and Genesis are making last-minute edits to their ads in a potentially unprecedented shake-up ahead of the big game.

By Peter Adams • Jan. 31, 2020

Chipotle deploys TikTok stars to intercept Gen Z's attention during Super Bowl

During each commercial break following a team timeout, creators will share delivery-focused content set to Justin Bieber's new single.

By Peter Adams • Jan. 30, 2020

Frank's RedHot livestreams game show against Super Bowl

Donnie Wahlberg will challenge Twitter users to a game of "Spin the Bottle" for a chance to win a grand prize of $36,500.

By Robert Williams • Jan. 30, 2020

Audi's green Super Bowl ad launches broader brand rejuvenation

At this year's game, the carmaker is doubling down on its sustainability focus and promoting its electric fleet via a "Game of Thrones" celebrity connection.

By Dianna Christie • Jan. 30, 2020

Doritos lets mobile fans create Super Bowl dance videos with AI app

The snack brand looks to inspire TikTok dance videos with its big game ad starring Lil Nas X and Sam Elliott.

By Robert Williams • Jan. 30, 2020

Walmart's 1st Super Bowl ad touts pickup service with famous aliens

The 60-second spot stars iconic characters in their unusual modes of transport picking up groceries at Walmart.

By Dianna Christie • Jan. 30, 2020

Amazon leads in social media reaction to Super Bowl teasers

Overall, fewer Super Bowl ad teasers have been released in advance of game day so far, but social sharing and commenting are up from 2019.

By Robert Williams • Jan. 29, 2020

Mtn Dew brings 'Shining'-inspired Super Bowl campaign to social media

The PepsiCo brand is extending its big game effort with Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok elements.

By Robert Williams • Jan. 29, 2020