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How Oreo’s new DTC platform fits into Mondelēz’s evolving data strategy
The cookie brand’s work with digital commerce agency Goodness is at the core of its marketing transformation agenda.
By Chris Kelly • Nov. 5, 2024 -
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Nielsen gets shot in the arm from MRC’s livestream accreditation
Advertisers increasingly rely on multiple sources for insight into viewing habits, but Nielsen remains the leading TV currency despite recent setbacks.
By Aaron Baar • Nov. 4, 2024 -
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TrendlineTop 5 stories from Marketing Dive
From a surge in brand refreshes and artificial intelligence to the retreat from sustainability and cookies, a look at the key trends driving marketing in 2024.
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GroupM doubles advertiser spend on women’s sports within months
Over 20 brands in the agency’s portfolio leveraged its dedicated marketplace to prioritize and monetize women’s sports advertising.
By Sara Karlovitch • Oct. 29, 2024 -
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VML unites design capabilities, talent under new studio offering
A dedicated agency design unit, one of several to launch this year, could help VML capitalize on ongoing demand for brand refreshes.
By Peter Adams • Oct. 28, 2024 -
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WPP bounces back from tough H1 with key new business gains in Q3
Drivers of the holding group’s strong quarter include growth from top 10 clients and big wins like Unilever’s media, retail media and creative accounts.
By Aaron Baar • Oct. 28, 2024 -
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Columbia revamps creative strategy with new top marketer, agency
Matthew Sutton, previously of digital-first brands like The Black Tux, is tasked with bringing product strategy and marketing closer together.
By Peter Adams • Oct. 25, 2024 -
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Publicis again raises guidance as personalization bets attract clients
Account wins from marketers like Hershey underpinned a positive quarter that delivered 5.8% organic growth and saw two large acquisitions.
By Peter Adams • Oct. 21, 2024 -
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California Pizza Kitchen’s new agency roster arrives for milestone year
The chain under new chief marketer Dawn Keller has lined up agencies Iris, Blue Engine, Acadia and Push ahead of its 40th anniversary next year.
By Aaron Baar • Oct. 21, 2024 -
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Top takeaways from Advertising Week 2024 marketers need to know
Leading marketers like PepsiCo Foods, Home Depot and Diageo tackled topics ranging from artificial intelligence to media networks at the annual confab.
By Chris Kelly • Oct. 18, 2024 -
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Starbucks hands US creative duties to WPP amid turnaround push
The agency network is forming a bespoke unit for the chain that is trying to reclaim its status as a premium brand and community coffeehouse.
By Peter Adams • Oct. 16, 2024 -
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IAS tests tool for brand-safe ad placements on Meta’s platforms
Content Block List is being tested across Facebook and Instagram feeds and Reels with the goal of opening it up to all advertisers in early 2025.
By Aaron Baar • Oct. 14, 2024 -
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Advertisers see data standards strategies as critical, but confidence lacks
Respondents believe they could see an average 33% ROI increase by having data standards strategies, per a report from Advertiser Perceptions.
By Aaron Baar • Oct. 14, 2024 -
Courtesy of Advertising Week New York
Q&AHow United Airlines brought Kinective Media to market — and what’s next
Mike Petrella, the managing director of strategic partnerships for the airline industry’s first media network, shared lessons learned during its quick ramp up.
By Chris Kelly • Oct. 10, 2024 -
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Q&APepsiCo Foods creative chief on in-housing and ‘borderless’ content
Chris Bellinger discussed the demands of an always-on content strategy and bringing back Doritos’ “Crash the Super Bowl” at Advertising Week.
By Peter Adams • Oct. 9, 2024 -
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Why Mountain Dew refreshed its visual identity for a new era of marketing
A new logo was designed by PepsiCo’s in-house team, which includes a mix of veterans and newcomers to both the brand and industry.
By Chris Kelly • Oct. 9, 2024 -
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Wyndham taps Havas as integrated agency of record across creative, media
Duties include oversight of media, creative, social and digital marketing for all Wyndham brands as well as the company’s loyalty program.
By Aaron Baar • Oct. 7, 2024 -
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A marketer’s guide to Advertising Week New York 2024
Navigating the sprawling Penn District and staying abreast of talks about AI, retail media and sports marketing will be key for the four-day gathering.
By Peter Adams • Oct. 7, 2024 -
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McDonald’s debuts Chicken Big Mac with dupe restaurant, livestream push
The burger chain has revealed two spots featuring the limited-time offering starring “Fresh Off The Boat” castmates Randall Park and Hudson Yang.
By Chris Kelly • Updated Oct. 15, 2024 -
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5 ways marketers can master RCS for mobile messaging
Now that Apple has adopted Rich Communication Services, here’s how brands can prepare to use the business side of the messaging standard.
By Jessica Deyo • Oct. 3, 2024 -
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Top marketing conferences to attend in 2025
From trade organization symposiums to gatherings around innovation and technology, here are some must-attend events for advertising professionals.
By Jessica Deyo • Oct. 1, 2024 -
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How brands can reduce their carbon footprint to make advertising gains
Marketers who incorporate sustainability into their media planning hit KPIs earlier, per an ANA study that included the likes of Kroger and Coca-Cola.
By Aaron Baar • Sept. 30, 2024 -
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Mondelēz expands generative AI marketing bets with new platform
Publicis Groupe and Accenture support the offering focused on faster, more efficient production of personalized text, images and video.
By Peter Adams • Updated Sept. 27, 2024 -
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Publicis acquires Mars United Commerce to fuel full-funnel marketing
The reportedly $600 million deal builds on the agency network’s whopper acquisition of influencer marketing firm Influential earlier this year.
By Aaron Baar • Sept. 23, 2024 -
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Deep DiveWhat FCB’s stealthy data unit says about the future of agency creativity
FCB/Six is seeing double-digit growth at an otherwise sluggish time for the industry, speaking to rising client demand in areas like CRM and loyalty.
By Peter Adams • Sept. 23, 2024 -
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How Kroger is using standardized metrics to boost its retail media network
The grocer shared how IAB’s guidelines have improved accountability as the chain looks to release its own updated measurement model.
By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 23, 2024
