Brand Strategy: Page 35

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    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 • Dec. 21, 2023
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    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 • Dec. 21, 2023
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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
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    Retrieved from Burger King Brazil on December 21, 2023
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    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 • Dec. 21, 2023
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    Oreo sets Super Bowl return a decade after watershed Twitter play

    The Mondelez cookie brand’s speedy response to a power outage in 2013 is enshrined as one of the great big game marketing moments.

    By • Dec. 20, 2023
  • Three images side by side, an image of hands with rings weaving, bottles of Zacapa and someone holding a glass of rum.
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    Zacapa rum highlights female empowerment in 1st global campaign

    “Lips to Soul” will be supported by out-of-home activations, primarily Facebook and Instagram paid social media advertising, events and TV in select markets.

    By • Dec. 20, 2023
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    How the pairing of Pringles and caviar went viral on TikTok, Instagram

    The Kellanova potato chip teamed with The Caviar Co. and tapped into the cultural zeitgeist to create a “new snacking occasion.”

    By Christine Blank • Dec. 20, 2023
  • Target content on the Las Vegas Sphere
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    Target brings dog mascot Bullseye to Las Vegas Sphere for holiday blitz

    The largest version of the Bull Terrier character yet is joined by an 11-story gingerbread Target for the snowglobe-inspired takeover.

    By • Dec. 19, 2023
  • NBA stars Nikola Jokić and Peyton Watson are pictured walking together
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    Hotels.com recruits NBA stars to promote mobile app, loyalty program

    A new “Hotel like a Pro” campaign highlights Nikola Jokić and Jimmy Butler’s “hotel hacks” and includes an integration with the NBA2K video game.

    By • Dec. 19, 2023
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    Sponsored by Wizz

    3 ways your brand can build community with Gen Z on social media

    The perfect holiday gift for your marketing team: the definitive guide to marketing to Gen Z in 2024.

    Dec. 19, 2023
  • The welcome screen for OpenAI's ChatGPT app is displayed on a laptop screen
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    Gartner: 20% of brands to go ‘acoustic’ amid rising generative AI concerns

    One-fifth of brands will lean into being AI-free as a point of differentiation, a trend that contrasts with CMOs’ growing investments in the tech field.  

    By • Dec. 18, 2023
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    Dove returns to Super Bowl for 1st time in 18 years

    The 30-second spot follows a previously announced partnership with Nike around coaching tools that build body confidence in girls.

    By • Dec. 18, 2023
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    Warner Bros. marks 20 years of ‘Elf’ with Roblox experience

    Made with Fairview Portals and Supersocial, the experience invites players into Santa’s workshop and features several nods to the iconic holiday film.

    By • Dec. 18, 2023
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    Trivago introduces brand refresh with ads localized with help from AI

    The company enlisted agency DesignStudio for the overhaul, with a focus on its metasearch capabilities and an unfussy, upbeat demeanor.

    By • Dec. 15, 2023
  • A bottle of Captain Morgan Rum sits on a table with a red video game controller as two people hang out.
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    Diageo outlines 5 key consumer trends for 2024, including neo-hedonism

    The spirit brand’s new report was developed using a proprietary research tool and underscores the need for brands to remain nimble. 

    By • Dec. 15, 2023
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    Campaign Trail: Snyder’s pretzels save gingerbread people from houses made of themselves

    The effort includes a PSA-style spot for YouTube and social video that riffs on a macabre observation about a longstanding holiday tradition.

    By • Dec. 15, 2023
  • An image promoting Zynga's mobile gaming tie-up with Warner Bros. Pictures around the "Wonka" film.
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    Warner Bros. levels up ‘Wonka’ with Zynga mobile gaming play

    Integrations with four of the game publisher’s titles, including Words With Friends 2, tout in-game challenges and film content.

    By Aaron Baar • Dec. 14, 2023
  • The Doritos x Empirical nacho cheese spirit bottle paired next to a glass with a Dorito chip garnish
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    Doritos looks to disrupt spirits category with nacho cheese-flavored drink

    Working with spirits marketer Empirical, the Frito-Lay brand was able to distill the taste and smell of one of its most popular snack products.

    By • Dec. 14, 2023
  • M&M's spokecandies on a football field
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    M&M’s returns to Super Bowl after controversy-courting stunt

    The Mars brand leans into purpose after its spokescandies took an “indefinite pause” before its last Super Bowl spot, causing confusion.

    By • Dec. 14, 2023
  • a MoonPie OOH advertisement near a sign for Roswell, NM
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    Forget Gen Z: MoonPie targets extraterrestrials in need of a treat

    Following July’s congressional hearings on UAPs, the snack brand and AOR Tombras devised outdoor ads that allegedly can only be read by aliens.

    By • Dec. 13, 2023
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    Papa Johns taps The Martin Agency, Carat in agency shakeup

    Both shops pitched the pizza chain on insight-driven strategies that can drive cultural relevance and improve areas like targeting and loyalty.  

    By • Dec. 12, 2023
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    Frito-Lay reaffirms commitment to diverse creators with new campaign

    Created with Michael B. Jordan’s agency Obsidianworks, “My Joy” highlights rising creators and will run on platforms including Meta and YouTube.

    By • Dec. 12, 2023
  • Oscar Mayer and Mint Mobile's campaign imagery for the "Side of Bacon" campaign.
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    Oscar Mayer, Mint Mobile dole out free bacon for national campaign

    “A Side of Bacon” will offer free bacon to consumers who purchase a three-month wireless plan and also includes tie-ups with businesses nationwide.

    By • Dec. 12, 2023
  • A computer-generated image of a figure with a backpack on Roblox wearing the Adidas logo.
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    Adidas launches digital products on Roblox

    The sportswear brand has opened virtual pop-up stores that carry licensed digital clothing and bespoke outfits for the platform. 

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 11, 2023
  • Coca-Cola Christmas short film poster
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    Coca-Cola enlists Hollywood talent for Christmas shorts

    Films starring Octavia Spencer and Colm Meaney elevate branded content as the beverage giant extends its Santa-heavy holiday campaign.

    By • Dec. 11, 2023
  • Pizza Hut launches “Reverse Delivery” doormat to award pizza to delivery drivers.
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    Pizza Hut celebrates delivery drivers with QR code doormat and free pizza

    Delivery drivers who see the Reverse Delivery doormat displayed on a doorstep can scan the QR code to receive a courtesy pizza.

    By • Dec. 11, 2023