Brand Strategy: Page 4

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    Opinion

    How marketers can win the love of consumers on Valentine’s Day

    Successful marketers will prioritize deeper connections, according to Rosie Gentile, executive vice president, practice lead North America, FCB/SIX.

    By Rosie Gentile • Feb. 13, 2024
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    By the numbers: Super Bowl LVIII

    Analyzing the ups and downs of the big game, including breakdowns by social engagement, popularity and more.

    By • Feb. 12, 2024
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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from Marketing Dive

    A look at how areas of growing investment, including retail media networks and the creator economy, could be impacted by the death of the cookie and generative AI.

    By Marketing Dive staff
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    Deep Dive

    ‘Advertisers tried too hard’: Few Super Bowl LVIII ads win as celeb takeover continues

    Brands that forged true connections to culture broke through the clutter of a broadcast heavy with sociopolitical messages from some advertisers.

    By , • Feb. 12, 2024
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    BetMGM banks on X as official live sports betting partner

    The partnership comes as online sports betting grows in popularity and as X seeks to rebuild its reputation as an advertising platform.

    By • Feb. 12, 2024
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    Q&A

    Why DraftKings bet on other brands to build buzz beyond the big game

    CMO Stephanie Sherman explains why DraftKings teamed with Tums, DiGiorno and Samuel Adams to engage with a growing sports betting audience.

    By • Feb. 12, 2024
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    Sponsored by The Hershey Company

    The story behind our big-game ad campaign and the “big change” to Reese’s

    The most watched sporting event of the year gives advertisers an opportunity to reach the most consumers at once. This year, Hershey went all in with its latest Reese’s ad.

    By Ryan Riess, Vice President, Brand Strategy and Creative Development, The Hershey Company • Feb. 12, 2024
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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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    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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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