Brand Strategy: Page 12


  • Beyoncé stands next to stacked clothing dryers and wears a cowboy hat for a Levi's campaign
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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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    BetMGM hires CMO to accelerate momentum in growing betting industry

    Casey Hurbis previously served as chief marketer at Rocket Mortgage, where he oversaw two consecutive Super Bowl ad successes.

    By Dec. 9, 2024
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    Trendline

    AI and Marketing Data

    Top stories that underscore the key role of artificial intelligence, generative and otherwise, for many CMOs looking to better manage troves of data. 

    By Marketing Dive staff
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    Smashburger’s CMO on righting the brand’s course with a new visual identity

    A new app launch followed a recent rebrand as part of new chief marketer Thomas Prather’s work to get the chain’s digital ecosystem moving.

    By Dec. 9, 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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    Campaign Trail: Lavazza’s coffee-serving robot dreams of la dolce vita

    To establish itself as a global brand with Italian DNA, Lavazza enlisted a cute robot — and former “Office” mates Steve Carell and John Krasinski.

    By Dec. 6, 2024
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    Dodge rips into ‘soulless’ EVs to introduce all-electric Charger Daytona

    “Save the Planet” flips the script on ads about protecting the Earth, arguing what Dodge is really protecting people from is “lame” rivals.

    By Dec. 5, 2024
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    Cheez-It adds absurd ‘fantaseez’ to college bowl game playbook

    Fans of the Kellanova brand can detail their college football fantasies online for the chance to win an on-field wedding or a shot at broadcasting live.

    By Dec. 5, 2024
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    Why Powerade is letting athletes pause partnerships to prioritize mental health

    Part of the Coca-Cola brand’s “Pause is Power” platform, The Athletes Code program was created by WPP Open X and led by Ogilvy.

    By Dec. 5, 2024
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    Zevia ribs Coke’s AI holiday ads in bigger push for brand awareness

    The better-for-you brand’s new commercial, part of a more aggressive ad-spending strategy, shows uncanny AI images nodding to Coke iconography.

    By Dec. 4, 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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    Taco Bell’s drive-thru cameras give diners a shot at Super Bowl cameos

    Rewards members who stop by the touring camera stations to snap a pic have a chance to be featured in the brand’s big game ad.

    By Dec. 3, 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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    Domino’s brings Emergency Pizza to ‘Squid Game’ with ad partnership

    The campaign is the first since Kate Trumbull officially took over as CMO and iterates on a program that has been central to the chain’s marketing.

    By Aaron Baar • Dec. 3, 2024
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    Adobe names former Intuit marketer as CMO to expand brand reach

    The hire follows Adobe appointing Stagwell as global lead of creative campaigns and social content for its Digital Media business in October.

    By Dec. 2, 2024
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    Oscar Mayer reheats classic bologna ad with sing-to-pay campaign

    The nostalgia-fueled effort, co-created with agencies Johannes Leonardo and The Kitchen, gives consumers a chance to win Instacart gift cards.

    By Dec. 2, 2024
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    How Campari adapts to market trends to shape holiday experiences

    The company’s vice president of marketing for America dishes on an expansive holiday strategy encompassing brands like Aperol and Grand Marnier.

    By Dec. 2, 2024
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    Why specialty cheese Alouette rebranded right before the holidays

    For its 50th anniversary, the Savencia brand of French cheeses is introducing new packaging, sonic branding and its biggest campaign to date.

    By Nov. 27, 2024
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    Illustration: Madeline McMahon for Industry Dive

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    Tracker

    Super Bowl LIX: Tracking every ad

    The details on every Super Bowl spot, from OpenAI’s debut appearance to Ram’s chaotic retelling of “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” with Glen Powell. 

    By Marketing Dive staff • Nov. 26, 2024
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    How JCPenney’s ‘Really Big Deal Reveals’ campaign is faring so far

    The retailer has been averaging 13% to 15% new customers each week during the campaign appearing during Amazon’s “Thursday Night Football.”

    By Nov. 26, 2024
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    Q&A

    Macy’s CMO on why telling a cohesive marketing story is crucial

    With its Thanksgiving Day parade days away, Sharon Otterman explains how the retailer brought its gift guide to life in its holiday campaign.

    By Nov. 25, 2024
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    Why Google Shopping turned holiday gift-giving into a game show

    A campaign around the friendly competition of gifting also includes ads with Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union and Charli XCX and Troye Sivan.

    By Nov. 25, 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
  • Jason Momoa, Keke Palmer and Chris Pratt in a Monopoly Go ad
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    Monopoly Go! looks to stay on top with star-studded campaign

    To boost a game that has pulled in more than $3 billion in revenue in its first year, Scopely is running ads across TV, streaming, social and digital platforms.

    By Aaron Baar • Updated Nov. 26, 2024
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    Q&A

    Bose CMO on driving the brand’s cultural impact and the coming AI shakeout

    Jim Mollica, Bose’s first global marketing chief, spoke with Marketing Dive about evolving the 60-year-old brand through more emotionally led marketing.

    By Nov. 21, 2024
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    Adam Driver turns 5-star Amazon reviews into theatrical monologues

    The Hollywood star amps up the drama of “deeply personal” reviews in time for Black Friday week and Cyber Monday deal events.

    By Nov. 20, 2024