Brand Strategy: Page 32

  • A photo of the Geico Gecko in a scrapbook
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    Geico drops mockumentary on rise of Gecko mascot ahead of Super Bowl

    The “Legend of the Lizard” video is the culmination of a campaign created by The Martin Agency that brought back the brand’s Caveman mascot.

    By • Feb. 9, 2024
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    Meta spotlights how AI investments are paying off for advertisers

    Strong ad performance during the holidays convinced Jones Road Beauty to get a line of credit so it could keep investing, CMO Cody Plofker said.

    By • Feb. 9, 2024
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    Trendline

    Multichannel Optimization

    There’s greater urgency around the need to optimize multichannel marketing efforts and unite channels including retail media, social media and others.

    By Marketing Dive staff
  • Pizza Hut launches 'Goodbye Pies' ahead of Valentine's Day
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    Pizza Hut delivers ‘Goodbye Pies’ for Valentine’s Day breakups

    In the first output from new social AOR Mischief @ No Fixed Address, the chain is offering to send a breakup text or free pizza to a consumer’s future ex.

    By Aaron Baar • Feb. 8, 2024
  • Several brightly colored stickers for the Chiquita banana brand are displayed.
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    Chiquita banana embraces color, positivity with Romero Britto collaboration

    The artistic campaign brings bold, eye-catching colors to the brand’s marketing and builds awareness with a robust OOH campaign.

    By • Feb. 8, 2024
  • Influencers included in retailer Claire's The Collab program
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    Claire’s assembles ‘Gen Zalpha’ influencer group to guide creativity

    Ambassadors range from 7 to 17 years old and come from backgrounds spanning the worlds of music, fashion, cooking and more.

    By • Feb. 8, 2024
  • A virtual room display with recommended Wayfair products to add to the space.
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    Wayfair introduces Decorify app to Apple Vision Pro

    The company is adding new digital tools for customers in the midst of a turnaround.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 8, 2024
  • A person holds a smartphone that displays Burger King's AI Whopper experience.
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    How Burger King’s AI-generated Whoppers reflect the brand’s heritage

    CMO Pat O'Toole explains how the brand leaned into the buzzy tech with a focus on customized orders in an experience created by Media.Monks.

    By • Feb. 8, 2024
  • A screenshot of Alo Yoga's immersive shopping experience
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    Alo Yoga debuts immersive shopping app for Apple Vision Pro

    “Alo Sanctuary” offers different immersive environments and spatial audio and allows users to shop featured collections of products.

    By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • Feb. 7, 2024
  • Four people use Super Bowl-themed Snapchat AR
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    How Super Bowl advertisers are upping their game on Snapchat

    Pringles, Doritos and Dove have extended their big game campaigns via a platform that can increase awareness and intent in consumers.

    By Aaron Baar • Feb. 7, 2024
  • A close-up of two people holding cans of Coca-Cola Spiced
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    Coke keeps innovation rolling with new permanent flavor, TikTok Shop exclusive

    Coca-Cola Spiced, the marketer’s first permanent portfolio launch in three years, aligns with renewed consumer interest in flavored colas.

    By • Feb. 7, 2024
  • A mockup of the GuacAImole app
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    Avocados From Mexico generates guacamole recipes with new AI tool

    The GuacAImole generator leverages images uploaded by users to generate unique recipes.

    By • Feb. 6, 2024
  • Three women in an Expedia ad that is airing on Netflix
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    Expedia signs up as Netflix’s first global ad partner

    The travel platform will run ads localized for language and culture in various countries and be an alpha measurement partner in the U.K. and Brazil.

    By • Feb. 5, 2024
  • Ben Affleck and Charli D'Amelio appear in a Dunkin' ad
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    Dunkin’s latest campaign with Ben Affleck could be headed to Super Bowl

    In a spot that aired during the Grammys, the brand ambassador ponders a career as a pop star in a nod to his dour appearance at the ceremony last year.

    By • Feb. 5, 2024
  • E.l.f. Cosmetics launched its "your best e.l.f." shopping app an experience on Apple Vision Pro.
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    E.l.f. Cosmetics launches ‘your best e.l.f’ experience on Apple Vision Pro

    The shoppable app encourages users to unwind through relaxing activities like guided meditations and includes three environments to explore.

    By • Feb. 5, 2024
  • An advertisement for the NFL's Roblox experiance.
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    NFL kicks off SpongeBob-themed Roblox activation in run-up to big game

    The Super Bowl-focused event takes place across multiple spaces on the platform and looks to amplify “IRL moments” for Gen Z and Gen Alpha.

    By • Feb. 2, 2024
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    Column

    Campaign Trail: Teleflora tells real stories to overcome love cynicism

    The floral delivery service and the in-house agency at parent The Wonderful Company used a documentary approach to prove that romance isn't dead.

    By • Feb. 2, 2024
  • A trio of stills show actor Stephen Tobolowsky buying Lay's chips at a grocery checkout line.
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    Permission granted by Frito-Lay North America
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    Lay’s time-loop ads inspired by ‘Groundhog Day’ take over ABC

    Disney, Ryan Reynolds’ Maximum Effort and Kimmelot developed custom spots that accounted for one-third of ABC’s commercial inventory on Feb. 2.

    By • Feb. 1, 2024
  • DoorDash Super Bowl
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    DoorDash offers to deliver every product advertised during Super Bowl

    The promotion asks consumers to pay close attention in order to crack a secret code contained in a spot airing during the big game.

    By Aaron Baar • Feb. 1, 2024
  • Jif "Save the Celery" campaign imagery
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    Retrieved from YouTube on January 31, 2024
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    Jif tackles ‘celery neglect’ on game day with free peanut butter

    “Save the Celery” includes a tie-up with GoPuff to deliver free peanut butter and collaborations with Barstool Sports and the YouTube series “Hot Ones.”

    By • Feb. 1, 2024
  • Pepsi takes over the Las Vegas Sphere
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    Pepsi Wild Cherry stokes Super Bowl excitement with Vegas Sphere takeover

    Creators Zach King and Khaby Lame are part of the soft drink brand’s big game blitz, which supports a recent “Get Wild” campaign for Pepsi Wild Cherry.

    By • Feb. 1, 2024
  • DJ Khaled sits in front of microphones for a Gatorade collaboration
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    Gatorade fuels digital transformation with free membership platform

    The PepsiCo brand will release a capsule collaboration with DJ Khaled to boost the launch and bring together sports, music and entertainment.

    By • Feb. 1, 2024
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    Starbucks to capitalize on record loyalty membership with app improvements

    Starbucks Reward members spent more than ever during Q1 2024, as the company looks to incentivize further patronage with greater personalization.

    By Bryan Wassel • Feb. 1, 2024
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    Opinion

    How media partners can communicate brand momentum in 2024

    Media companies must consider advertisers as both professionals and consumers, according to Advertiser Perceptions’ Erin Firneno.

    By Erin Firneno • Jan. 31, 2024
  • A grandmother drives a monster truck in a Doritos ad
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    Doritos’ first global brand platform revolves around self-expression

    The campaign includes three spots created by Goodby Silverstein & Partners and a global film about a monster truck-driving grandmother.

    By • Jan. 30, 2024
  • McDonald's mascot Hamburglar's Burgercuda car
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    McDonald’s Hamburglar hits the road in getaway vehicle for menu revamp

    Consumers can keep an eye for a custom Burgercuda muscle car for the chance to win gift cards and mascot-themed merchandise. 

    By • Jan. 30, 2024