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Bubly hydrates Dry January participants with ‘press for bubly’ button
Leveraging LTE and GPS technology, winners of the novelty button can press it to have Bubly sparkling water delivered to their doorstep.
By Jessica Hammers • Jan. 11, 2024 -
Pepsi Wild Cherry courts aging millennials as flavored soda sales pop
The campaign recognizes the group’s tamer perceptions of what’s “wild” and focuses on women who are driving growth in a key segment.
By Peter Adams • Jan. 11, 2024 -
Explore the Trendline➔
zhuweiyi49 via Getty ImagesTrendlineTop 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.
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Deep Dive
Inside the creator marketing trends expected to go viral in 2024
Some marketers are betting creator-led advertising is the way forward, while social commerce and artificial intelligence could yield fresh potential.
By Jessica Hammers • Jan. 11, 2024 -
Taco Bell stages Las Vegas fan experience ahead of Super Bowl LVIII
A gathering in the style of tech conferences will preview new products and partnerships coming in 2024, all against a big game backdrop.
By Peter Adams • Jan. 10, 2024 -
How Papa Johns plans to boost margins, store-level profitability
The second phase of the pizza chain’s Back to Better initiative includes a new marketing strategy and $20 million investment.
By Julie Littman • Jan. 10, 2024 -
Walmart+ taps Andy Cohen to help consumers survive Quitter’s Day
The retailer’s vice president of creative explained how the campaign highlights the ways the membership can help consumers stick to New Year’s resolutions.
By Chris Kelly • Jan. 10, 2024 -
Deep Dive
8 predictions for 2024 as marketing seeks a new normal
Following a period of extremes, key trends like retail media and ad-supported TV could settle down while experiments in areas like AI ramp up.
By Peter Adams , Jessica Hammers , Chris Kelly , Sara Karlovitch • Jan. 9, 2024 -
FanDuel gives Gronk another shot in Super Bowl marketing blitz
Part of a larger campaign, consumers can again bet on if NFL icon Rob Gronkowski will score a live field goal for FanDuel’s second big game ad.
By Jessica Hammers • Jan. 9, 2024 -
Choice Hotels CMO talks the brand’s largest marketing campaign to date
Starring Keegan-Michael Key, the chain’s latest campaign highlights its growing presence in the upscale space, Chief Marketing Officer Noha Abdalla shared.
By Jenna Graber • Jan. 8, 2024 -
NBCU unveils AI-fueled tech to streamline cross-platform ad planning
One Platform Total Audience leverages machine learning and predictive analytics to produce a single media plan across linear and streaming channels.
By Aaron Baar • Jan. 8, 2024 -
General Mills, Del Monte pilot ads on Instacart’s AI-powered smart carts
Ads on the grocery platform’s Caper Carts include personalized recommendations based on real-time shopping behaviors.
By Chris Kelly • Jan. 8, 2024 -
Totino’s teams with Pete Davidson to rescue football fans from ‘flat’ pizza
The comedian hypes up the pizza roll brand in an effort that also includes a tie-up with Tapatio around the Super Bowl’s Spanish broadcast.
By Jessica Hammers • Jan. 8, 2024 -
Dec 28, 2023; Orlando, FL, USA; Pop Tart mascot signals the end of the celebration after the game at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-USA TODAY Sports
ColumnCampaign Trail: Pop-Tarts’ edible mascot made ‘ultimate sacrifice’ to win bowl season
The Kellanova brand dominated social media with a game-day activation that embraced dark, weird humor.
By Chris Kelly • Jan. 5, 2024 -
Peloton brings fitness classes to TikTok in bigger push for Gen Z
A co-branded content hub will reinforce the embattled fitness marketer’s recently introduced brand positioning around accessibility.
By Peter Adams • Jan. 4, 2024 -
Tinder expands global brand platform ahead of Dating Sunday
The expanded “It Starts With A Swipe” creative comes ahead of online dating’s busiest day of the year and was developed with Gen Z in mind.
By Aaron Baar • Jan. 4, 2024 -
Halo Top enlists everyday athletes for New Year’s resolutions push
An endorsement program includes personal training sessions, a talent manager and more to help people achieve their 2024 targets.
By Peter Adams • Jan. 3, 2024 -
Planet Fitness busts gym barriers with help from Megan Thee Stallion
A new campaign elevates the rapper to the role of Mother Fitness and includes TV ads, an augmented reality filter and co-branded merchandise.
By Sara Karlovitch • Jan. 3, 2024 -
How TurboTax’s new campaign makes moves count on road to Super Bowl
The effort includes marketing partnerships with Twitch and TikTok and will culminate with the brand’s 11th consecutive appearance in the big game.
By Aaron Baar • Jan. 3, 2024 -
Mtn Dew fan favorite Baja Blast sets Super Bowl debut for 20th anniversary
The former Taco Bell exclusive will be made available at nationwide retail for a full year for the first time as part of the “Bajaversary” marketing blitz.
By Peter Adams • Jan. 2, 2024 -
Chipotle curates workouts on Strava to support New Year’s resolutions
Fitness enthusiasts can run or walk various route segments on Strava that end at Chipotle restaurants for a chance to win free Lifestyle Bowls.
By Aaron Baar • Jan. 2, 2024 -
Why Coca-Cola turned to ‘The Bear’ to bring together its family of brands
“New Guy” developed out of conversations with Majority, a diversity-focused creative agency that is part of the marketer's OpenX arrangement with WPP.
By Chris Kelly • Jan. 2, 2024 -
Geico thaws Caveman on road to the Super Bowl
A new spot from The Martin Agency sees the iconic brand character wake up from a nightmare about the “so easy, a caveman can do it” tagline.
By Chris Kelly • Dec. 22, 2023 -
Peacock’s first exclusive NFL game will go commercial-free for a quarter
Instead of conventional ad breaks, sponsors Capital One, Hyundai and Walmart will run custom content, cutting the broadcast’s ad load by 40%.
By Peter Adams • Dec. 21, 2023 -
In-house agency sophistication rises, output improves: survey
Among the two-thirds of brands now running in-house shops, 33% reported “complete satisfaction,” a significant jump from 2020’s findings.
By Peter Adams • Dec. 21, 2023 -
Retrieved from Burger King Brazil on December 21, 2023
Burger King turns hangovers into discounts with facial recognition
In the tradition of its “Whopper Detour” and “Burn that Ad” campaigns, the chain’s latest stunt uses mobile technology to drive engagement.
By Chris Kelly • Dec. 21, 2023