Brand Strategy: Page 24


  • Singer Noah Kahan plays a guitar on the beach.
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    Courtesy of Hard Rock International
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    Hard Rock rolls out global loyalty program across hotels, retail, casinos

    In a multimillion-dollar campaign for the launch, celebrities Shakira, John Legend, Lionel Messi and Noah Kahan plugged member benefits.

    By Noelle Mateer • May 9, 2024
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    Starburst taps gen AI for campaign that is ‘Different Every Time’

    The Mars candy brand’s first major campaign in 12 years was created with Team OMC, a collaboration between Omnicom shops DDB and Critical Mass.

    By May 9, 2024
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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from Marketing Dive

    From the evolution of influencer marketing and paid media to the ongoing importance of data and culture, here's a look at key trends driving marketing in 2025.

    By Marketing Dive staff
  • Gap names new global CMO amid push to revitalize brand

    Fabiola Torres joins the retailer from PepsiCo and was lauded for her ability to connect with globally diverse consumers.

    By May 8, 2024
  • Absolut campaign imagery for its "Absolut Intelligence" campaign combatting AI bias in fashion.
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    Absolut combats AI bias in fashion with 10K diverse image prompts

    The Pernod Ricard brand teamed with Copy Lab to generate inclusive, free-to-use imagery in an attempt to train AI to become less biased.

    By May 7, 2024
  • Impossible Foods hot dogs in new campaign
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    Impossible Foods’ Americana ads address the meat problem — with more meat

    The plant-based brand’s first campaign under a new visual identity targets meat eaters looking for options that are better for public health and the planet.

    By May 6, 2024
  • Liquid I.V. rebrand
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    Liquid I.V. refreshes brand to stand out in evolving hydration market

    The Unilever brand's new visual identity is accompanied by a lively 60-second spot in which two hikers fly as if propelled by water-powered rocket boots.

    By May 3, 2024
  • Heineken's "The LaundroMatch" campaign imagery.
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    Courtesy of Heineken
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    Heineken transforms laundromats into late-night sports viewing spots

    “LaundroMatch” targets UEFA Champions League fans in South Korea who watch live matches in the early morning hours when sports bars are closed. 

    By Aaron Baar • May 2, 2024
  • The kitchen of a colorful apartment.
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    Courtesy of Mars
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    Skittles raffles off rent-free NYC micro-apartment

    The apartment sweepstakes promotes a new Littles product and coincides with the launch of new global branding by the candy company.

    By May 2, 2024
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    John Hazard and Lisa Burdige
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    How McDonald’s and Burger King diverge on value-driven messaging

    Price-conscious consumers are forcing the QSR giants down different paths around how to advertise value and invest in their marketing.

    By May 1, 2024
  • Paris Hilton's Slivingland video ad on Roblox feat. Hilton Hotels
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    Why video is key to Roblox’s evolving advertising strategy

    The wide rollout of immersive video ads is accompanied by measurement partnerships that underpin the platform’s growing advertising ambitions.

    By May 1, 2024
  • Fanta's "Wanta Fanta" campaign imagery
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    Courtesy of The Coca-Cola Company
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    Fanta reimagines nostalgic ‘Wanta Fanta’ platform to reach Gen Z

    Created with WPP Open X and led by Majority, the campaign encourages younger consumers to indulge in what they want amid the daily hustle.

    By April 30, 2024
  • Estee Lauder Microsoft logos
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    Estée Lauder boosts generative AI ambitions with expanded Microsoft deal

    The deal follows a similar partnership with Coca-Cola and arrives as the tech giant makes its Copilot AI companion available to all advertisers.

    By April 29, 2024
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    Sponsored by GSTV

    Beyond the living room: Why video on-the-go is linear TV’s perfect partner

    Unlocking on-the-go potential: redefining TV advertising.

    April 29, 2024
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    Courtesy of Corona
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    Corona Premier names director of lifestyle for new fitness-focused push

    Matt James, a former NCAA football player known for appearing on “The Bachelor,” will help promote The Premier Club, a traveling activation.

    By April 26, 2024
  • A person using their mobile phone to record a video of themselves.
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    Influencers sway consumers but authenticity loses some clout, study says

    Attitudes toward AI creators are mixed, and only 35% of Gen Zers say authenticity is what they care most about from influencers.

    By Aaron Baar • April 25, 2024
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    Coke creates AI-powered instrument that only plays ‘uplifting sounds’

    Consumers in the U.S. and Europe can access Coke SoundZ as a digital app that turns noises associated with the beverage into melodies.

    By April 24, 2024
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    Firehouse Subs deepens agency bench to ignite ‘creative firepower’

    The sandwich chain is stepping beyond a single-agency model for the first time since its founding as parent RBI eyes a global expansion.

    By April 23, 2024
  • Hellmann's Mayonnaise "Save Our Sandwiches" effort
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    Hellmann’s launches SOS mission to save mayo from extinction

    “Save Our Sandwiches” advocates for regenerative farming practices and includes a microsite for consumers to “adopt” a mayo-filled sandwich.

    By April 18, 2024
  • Grant Hill and Anthony Edwards in Sprite's new Obey Your Thirst campaign
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    Courtesy of The Coca-Cola Company
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    Why Sprite brought back ‘Obey Your Thirst’ to reach Gen Z

    The Coca-Cola brand dropped a new spot that features its iconic slogan and Sha’Carri Richardson, its first woman athlete partner.

    By Updated May 8, 2024
  • Kraft Heinz brand Mio products before and after a rebrand
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    Kraft Heinz rebrands Mio liquid concentrate to meet Gen Z wellness trends

    The CPG giant teamed with branding agency BrandOpus on its latest social media-friendly packaging makeover.

    By April 17, 2024
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    Q&A

    Why JCPenney’s loyalty program is the next step in its $1B turnaround plan

    Chief Customer Officer Katie Mullen explained how the retailer’s revamped program will deliver value to consumers and boost first-party data reserves.

    By April 17, 2024
  • Travis Bennett and Trevor Noah stand near a grill filled with Smirnoff Ice
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    Smirnoff Ice unveils summer ‘surpr-ices’ for music festival season

    A new campaign that aims to connect the brand to this season’s music festivities features comedian Trevor Noah and actor Travis Bennett. 

    By April 15, 2024
  • Manischewitz before and after product shot
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    Q&A

    Meet the agency behind some of CPG’s splashiest brand refreshes

    From M&M’s to Manischewitz, JKR has had a hand in high-profile overhauls that try to balance reverence for legacy with modernity.

    By April 15, 2024
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    J.M. Smucker’s CMO on what she’s learned about refreshing ‘dusty’ brands

    After handling the CPG giant's business at Publicis, Gail Hollander now leads the marketer's in-house efforts to modernize brands for new audiences.

    By April 15, 2024
  • Simone Biles for Powerade's "The Vault" Paris Olympics campaign.
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    Powerade empowers athletes who ‘take a pause’ for global campaign timed to Olympics

    The effort is rooted in an emotional spot featuring gymnast Simone Biles and will span TV, social media, on-site experiential activations and more.

    By April 12, 2024