Brand Strategy: Page 48

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    Photo illustration: Bazooka Candy Brands; Industry Dive

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    Deep Dive

    How Bazooka Gum uses nostalgia to drive sweet success

    More than 75 years after the iconic pink bubble gum first launched, it’s still popular for the flavor, texture and comics that made it famous — and that isn't likely to change.

    By Megan Poinski • April 19, 2023
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    Kind promotes sustainability with Snapchat tie-up, VR experience

    Each activation is meant to connect to the brand’s new Almond Acres Initiative, a three-year regenerative agriculture project in California.

    By • April 18, 2023
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    Trendline

    AI and Marketing Data

    Top stories that underscore the key role of artificial intelligence, generative and otherwise, for many CMOs looking to better manage troves of data. 

    By Marketing Dive staff
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    Wingstop names 72andSunny creative AOR to grow brand awareness

    The chain has recently expressed a desire to increase visibility on delivery platforms that have been key to its growth streak.

    By • April 17, 2023
  • American Eagle's RE/AE virtual clothing store within Snapchat
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    Retrieved from American Eagle on April 14, 2023
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    American Eagle brings secondhand clothing shop to Snapchat

    The augmented reality experience is part of the retailer’s new RE/AE digital shop and clothing collection curated with online resale platform ThredUp.

    By • April 17, 2023
  • An animated image of Acura's 2024 Integra Type S in red on a mountainous road.
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    Acura’s anime racing series returns with new episodes

    “Chiaki’s Journey,” which has been viewed nearly 275 million times, is back with a second season, this time showcasing the 2024 Integra Type S.

    By • April 17, 2023
  • Jack in the Box's limited-time Pineapple Express Shake timed to its 4/20 campaign
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    Jack in the Box stations food trucks across California for 4/20 celebration

    A tie-up with mobile app WeedMaps is meant to help consumers find the trucks and order a limited-time Pineapple Express Shake.

    By Aaron Baar • April 17, 2023
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    SeaWorld names Marisa Thalberg CMO to strengthen conservation position

    Thalberg has developed a reputation as a brand purpose maven thanks to buzz-generating work at companies including Taco Bell and Lowe’s.

    By • April 14, 2023
  • An image of Vans World on Roblox, featuring a bridge over water with two pictures of shoes on the shore.
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    Gucci, Vans team up for Roblox scavenger hunt

    The two fashion brands are linking their Roblox spaces in order to raise awareness of cross-brand collaboration in the metaverse.

    By • April 14, 2023
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    Column

    Campaign Trail: Mugler shoots for the stars with Hunter Schafer

    The L’Oréal-owned luxury brand takes the "Euphoria" cast member on a transformative journey to launch its Angel Elixir fragrance.

    By • April 14, 2023
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    Pinterest latest to add additional safety protocols for younger users

    New parental controls and user safeguards follow an NBC News investigation revealing how predators have been exploiting photos of children.

    By • April 13, 2023
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    KFC franchisee launches texting engagement program

    KBP Brands, which operates 847 KFC restaurants, deployed an SMS-based customer engagement tool to strengthen its regional marketing efforts.

    By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • April 13, 2023
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    General Mills ramps up misinformation fight as generative AI concerns rise

    The marketer and agency partner Mindshare are broadening their implementation of Zefr’s Atrium solution after an earlier pilot with Yoplait.

    By • April 13, 2023
  • A can of Topo Chico Spirited next to a glass filled with carbonated liquid and ice.
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    Courtesy of Molson Coors
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    Topo Chico boosts media spend as Molson Coors expands beyond beer

    Spirited, a new RTD cocktail line, is the fourth extension in a partnership with The Coca-Cola Company.

    By • April 13, 2023
  • A digital billboard in New York City promoting Shake Shack's White Truffle Menu
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    Shake Shack launches New York truffle hunt with QR code billboards

    Consumers in Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan can find billboards promoting the limited-time White Truffle Menu for the chance to win $2,000.

    By Aaron Baar • April 13, 2023
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    IAB: Digital ad growth hits bottleneck as landscape diversifies

    The monetization potential of exciting new areas like AI could be years away, per researchers presenting findings from the latest IAB and PwC annual report.

    By • April 13, 2023
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    AB InBev’s Beck’s makes ‘futuristic’ beer using artificial intelligence

    The brew, called Beck’s Autonomous, was selected by AI as its favorite among millions of different flavor combinations it generated.

    By Christopher Doering • April 13, 2023
  • A group of models in colorful attire show off Keds sneakers against a white backdrop.
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    Retrieved from Keds on April 12, 2023
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    Keds kicks off brand refresh animated by inclusivity, playfulness

    A revamped logo and product assortment are part of an overhaul that follows the brand’s acquisition by DBI in February.

    By • April 12, 2023
  • A girl with a smartphone features in Dove's "Cost of Beauty" short film
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    Dove pushes for legislation to protect kids’ self-esteem from social media

    To boost its latest purpose-driven effort, the Unilever brand released a short film about a young person whose mental health was affected by social media.

    By • April 12, 2023
  • Two individuals wear Lacoste clothing in front of a wall of roller skates.
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    Netflix shows meet Lacoste’s crocodile in new apparel collection

    Polos, tracksuits and sweatshirts harken back to popular titles from the streamer including “Bridgerton,” “Stranger Things” and “Money Heist.”

    By • April 12, 2023
  • Oscar Mayer's Wienermobile of Love wedding chapel
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    Oscar Mayer enters the weddings biz with Wienermobile of Love

    Soon-to-be-newlyweds can ditch the stress of wedding planning and head to Las Vegas to marry in front of the brand’s first-ever hot dog chapel.

    By • April 11, 2023
  • Charles Barkley sits on a couch with his young self, created by deepfake technology.
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    FanDuel deepfakes young Charles Barkley into new spot

    The Hall of Famer — and notorious gambler — hangs out with a version of himself from his ‘90s prime as FanDuel ties up with the NBA playoffs.

    By • April 11, 2023
  • Domino's integration with Apple CarPlay
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    Domino’s gasses up in-car ordering with Apple CarPlay integration

    The latest innovation from the "e-commerce company that sells pizza" could help the brand boost sales after a quarter that disappointed investors.

    By • April 10, 2023
  • A map displaying the "Marvelous Mile," a pop-up event by Amazon Prime Video in New York meant to celebrate its series, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel."
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    Amazon Prime Video’s ‘Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ takes over Fifth Avenue

    Stops along the Marvelous Mile, including at Saks Fifth Avenue, will harken back to key moments in the show.

    By • April 10, 2023
  • The Disney100 logo celebrating the company's 100th anniversary.
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    Disney names first chief brand officer at transitional point

    One of Asad Ayaz’s first big tasks is overseeing a centennial celebration campaign, a moment CEO Bob Iger described as “noteworthy and consequential.”

    By • April 7, 2023
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    DirecTV succeeds with Brian Cox as ‘Overly Direct Spokesperson’

    The actor channels his acerbic “Succession” character for the brand’s new “Entertainment Without Compromise” strategy platform.

    By • April 7, 2023