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OpinionWhat brands can learn about emotion from Olympic ads by Nike and Coke
How emotions are used often determines whether creative can do more than just connect, but actually predispose viewers to buy, says Kantar’s Jane Ostler.
By Jane Ostler • Aug. 9, 2024 -
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NFL, GameSquare tap into football fandom for traveling creator series
“NFL 4 The Fans Live” blends football hype with gaming and creator content and will launch with a multi-city series timed to the NFL calendar.
By Aaron Baar • Aug. 8, 2024 -
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TrendlineAI 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.
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Deep DiveBack-to-school 2024: How brands can win younger consumers as uncertainty endures
The power of Gen Z and Gen Alpha to influence their parents to consider a brand could be the key to success amid another turbulent season.
By Jessica Deyo • Aug. 8, 2024 -
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‘Beetlejuice’ sequel sells tickets in first-of-its-kind Roblox activation
Developed by Sawhorse, the experience includes a virtual Fandango box office where users can purchase real-world movie tickets.
By Chris Kelly • Aug. 7, 2024 -
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Q&AWhy Autodesk’s 2028 Olympic deal is not ‘your mom’s brand partnership’
CMO Dara Treseder explained how being the Official Design and Make Platform of the Los Angeles games will drive business results for both parties.
By Chris Kelly • Aug. 6, 2024 -
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Q&AHow Liquid Death cuts through marketing noise without big media buys
Vice President of Creative Andy Pearson explained how the billion-dollar beverage brand helps consumers “murder” their thirst in an expanding market.
By Chris Kelly • Aug. 5, 2024 -
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Hyundai splits CMO role into creative, performance positions
Longtime CMO Angela Zepeda will serve as chief creative officer as the automaker looks to engage consumers with more data-driven marketing.
By Chris Kelly • Aug. 1, 2024 -
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Q&AHow Carter’s is pitching kids’ clothes to new Gen Z parents
As part of the ‘More Than Just Cute” campaign, the brand released holiday-themed ads that will run on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.
By Chris Kelly • Updated Nov. 8, 2024 -
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Stouffer’s tackles meal-planning anxiety with ads dispelling ‘dinner dread’
Strategic billboard buys and print ads masking as placements for other products like jewelry seek to catch hungry consumers off guard.
By Peter Adams • July 30, 2024 -
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Chipotle drops ‘burrito-proof’ makeup with TikTok-viral cosmetics brand
Inspired by the popularity of mukbangs, the fast-casual chain teamed with Wonderskin for “Lipotle,” a lip stain timed to National Avocado Day.
By Chris Kelly • July 29, 2024 -
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Why Hyundai shifted gears for more emotional Summer Olympics ads
CMO Angela Zepeda explained the change in tone and why the brand’s vehicles are taking a back seat for the occasion.
By Peter Adams • July 26, 2024 -
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ColumnCampaign Trail: Palo Alto Networks equips Keanu Reeves with AI-powered weapons
The cybersecurity firm recruited a Hollywood team to prove that B2B marketing doesn't have to mean “business-to-boring.”
By Chris Kelly • July 26, 2024 -
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Vitaminwater returns to its New York roots in Spike Lee-directed ads
In an effort by WPP’s Open X, a local angle stands in contrast to the Coca-Cola-owned brand’s last major campaign, which focused on Lil Nas X.
By Peter Adams • July 25, 2024 -
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Inside American Eagle’s ‘Live Your Life’ brand platform and fall campaign
CMO Craig Brommers explains how efforts like a social-focused tie-up with Life on Film to capture disposable camera footage are meant to reach Gen Z.
By Jessica Deyo • July 25, 2024 -
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How Coca-Cola, Delta are ‘Olympicizing’ campaigns with NBCUniversal
As total ad sales for the games surpass $1.2 billion, six major marketers will sponsor a commercial-free hour during the opening ceremony.
By Chris Kelly • July 24, 2024 -
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Best Buy refreshes brand with new tagline and ‘spokeshologram’
The retailer is leaning into discovery for an effort that includes a new color palette and series of back-to-school ads featuring brand character Gram.
By Jessica Deyo • July 23, 2024 -
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Kellanova expands partnership with IPG to accelerate brand growth
The marketer prioritizes digital-first innovation and “creative firepower” as it shakes up its agency roster for the first time since Kellogg was split in two.
By Chris Kelly • July 22, 2024 -
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Nike kicks off marketing comeback with gritty Olympics ads
Wieden + Kennedy Portland created spots probing qualities that motivate sporting greats like an obsession with power and an inability to be satisfied.
By Peter Adams • July 22, 2024 -
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How Heinz, Heineken and other brands got their claws into ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’
Maximum Effort’s George Dewey explains how the agency approaches brand partnerships and why the film series is not “ashamed” of advertising.
By Chris Kelly • July 22, 2024 -
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Q&AHow Albertsons’ retail media business is incorporating AI, in-store tech and more
Kristi Argyilan, the retailer’s senior vice president of retail media, talks about the grocer’s priorities and where the industry stands today.
By Peyton Bigora • July 22, 2024 -
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Sponsored by KantarApple brand far from crushed by the iPad ad stumble
What can always-on brand guidance metrics tell us about the impact of the “Crush!” backlash on the Apple brand? Storm in a teacup or disaster averted?
By Brian James, Industry Executive, Technology and Telecommunications • July 22, 2024 -
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Vans launches ‘Always Pushing’ ad campaign with physical, digital experiences
The campaign was released as holding company VF Corp. works to transform the struggling brand.
By Laurel Deppen • July 18, 2024 -
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Boost Mobile challenges telecom’s big 3 with brand repositioning, campaign
The wireless carrier is unifying its prepaid and postpaid services under a single brand name and marking the effort with a new look and comedic ads.
By Aaron Baar • July 18, 2024 -
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Why Burger King is all-in on gamification
A full pipeline of new and unique in-app games drives engagement for the brand, according to Preston Nix, director of loyalty and CRM.
By Amanda Baltazar • July 18, 2024 -
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Amazon pushes savings with back-to-school ad, ‘Dorm Roomz’ series
The e-commerce giant tapped actress Michelle Buteau for a 30-second spot encouraging shoppers to “spend less on your little freeloaders.”
By Jessica Deyo • July 18, 2024
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