Brand Strategy: Page 49

  • Two white Miller Lite draft handles with the JETS team logo on display at a tailgate party.
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    Molson Coors’ bigger bets on marketing pay off as sales grow

    A successful Super Bowl campaign was named as one driver of the company’s Q1 success, including sales increase for Coors Light and Miller Lite.

    By • May 4, 2023
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    How Taco Bell feeds hungry musicians and helps them ‘Live Más’

    In partnership with entertainment marketing agency The Syndicate, Feed The Beat connects the culture-focused brand with diverse artists and their fans.

    By • May 4, 2023
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    Trendline

    Top 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.

    By Marketing Dive staff
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    Chick-fil-A’s geofencing pilot reduced wait times

    The chain found that 100 restaurants trimmed average wait times by one to two minutes using this technology. 

    By Emma Liem Beckett • May 3, 2023
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    Papa Johns taps fast casual veteran as CMO

    Mark Shambura joins the brand after a stint at the fast-growing chain Mod Pizza and was praised for his digital- and analytics-led approach.

    By • May 3, 2023
  • A panel of five "Thursday Night Football" presenters host a show on the field in the snow.
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    Amazon brings greater precision, interactivity to football streaming ads

    “Thursday Night Football” stood as the crown jewel of the company’s NewFronts presentation, which also featured announcements around measurement partners and Freevee.

    By • May 2, 2023
  • Illustrations of Jim Beam's new packaging.
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    Jim Beam encourages togetherness in ad set to ‘Sweet Caroline’

    The new global brand campaign “People Are Good For You” attempts to address an increase in loneliness and accompanies a brand refresh.

    By • May 2, 2023
  • Promotional image for Resy as part of its reservationship campaign.
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    Resy ‘drops’ exclusive reservations in new campaign

    “Reservationships” offers exclusive experiences with limited availability at in-demand eateries across several major cities.

    By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • May 1, 2023
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    IPG revenue slides on weakness in tech sector, digital specialists

    Agency resilience is being tested as macro headwinds push clients to prioritize short-term efficiency over effectiveness, executives indicated.

    By • May 1, 2023
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    Popeyes celebrates New Orleans in first campaign by new AOR McKinney

    Creative highlights how the fast-food brand is in line with a “big city built below sea level [that] throws logic out the window and beads to strangers.”

    By • May 1, 2023
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    E.l.f. debuts ‘Vanity Table Talk’ series with Jennifer Coolidge

    The effort spans TikTok, YouTube and Instagram, with future episodes featuring actor Ashley Park and comedian Ziwe.

    By • April 28, 2023
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    Pacsun turns to TikTok for livestream shopping

    A digital and social push timed to summer continues the retailer's use of emerging channels like the metaverse to engage with young consumers.

    By • April 27, 2023
  • A hero image tied to Klarna's mobile app redesign showcasing its new features
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    Klarna overhauls mobile app with AI-powered shopping feed

    Other new features include tools for creators, a personal shopping assistant, new resell capabilities and a self-service advertising platform.

    By Aaron Baar • April 27, 2023
  • Haribo's "Good News Hotline" campaign image, including the call number, for its National Gummi Bear Day activation.
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    Haribo fills social feeds with only happy news

    “Good News Goldbears” will dish out positive videos on Instagram and Facebook to help insulate readers from the effects of negative news.

    By • April 27, 2023
  • A store display showcasing the game-inspired limited-edition Heineken packaging.
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    Heineken plays matchmaker for gamers on new platform

    Beer Matchmaking, a new digital platform, is part of a broader global campaign designed to break down the stereotype that gaming is antisocial. 

    By • April 27, 2023
  • Bryce Young holds a football and limited-edition Snickers Ice Cream Bar.
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    Snickers teams with top NFL prospect Young for Bryce Cream Bar

    A favorite to be the first pick in the draft, the Alabama quarterback already has an impressive lineup of sponsors thanks to NIL changes that kicked off in 2021.

    By • April 26, 2023
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    Rockstar drops ‘Euphoria’ star Angus Cloud into PUBG Mobile

    The PepsiCo energy drink’s latest tie-up points to the multifaceted ways brands can engage with young consumers around pop culture and gaming.

    By • April 25, 2023
  • Gigi Hadid holds a bottle of Coke while wearing a colorful sweater.
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    Coke says increased digital focus is driving a difference with consumers

    Reporting strong Q1 results, the company highlighted its work with global network partner WPP and recent experiments with generative AI.

    By • April 25, 2023
  • A Don Julio "Automated Tequila Machine."
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    Don Julio pours hearty Cinco de Mayo campaign as sales grow

    The Diageo-owned tequila brand is giving away $500,000 in vouchers via Instagram Stories and an Automated Tequila Machine pop-up.

    By • April 25, 2023
  • A teaser image for Metaverse Beauty Week's main plaza in Decentraland
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    Inaugural Metaverse Beauty Week coming to Decentraland, Roblox and Spatial

    Carrying the tagline “Reality Gets a Makeover,” the event was developed by creative agency Cult and includes in-person activities in New York and London.

    By • April 25, 2023
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    How advertisers can address the diversity supplier gap

    While the hiring of diverse talent and companies on the production side is ahead of the curve, investment on the media side is severely lacking.

    By Aaron Baar • April 24, 2023
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    TAG Heuer revs up unending car chase with Ryan Gosling, Vanessa Bayer

    The luxury watch brand is celebrating 60 years of its iconic Carrera model with a five-minute, star-studded spot celebrating its racing heritage.

    By • April 24, 2023
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    AB InBev puts 2 execs on leave after furor over transgender influencer

    Marketing executives Alissa Heinerscheid and Daniel Blake oversaw a controversial collaboration with Dylan Mulvaney.

    By • April 24, 2023
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    Mattel to launch peer-to-peer marketplace for digital collectibles

    The toymaker is advancing its digital collectibles space as other brands have experimented with virtual good launches and marketplaces.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 21, 2023
  • Cans of Smirnoff Ice sit in a red cooler next to blue water.
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    Smirnoff Ice marks 23 years with branding overhaul, summer relaunch tour

    Revamped packaging represents a modern take on popular looks of the past, while Y2K-inspired merchandise also factors into the effort. 

    By • April 21, 2023
  • Josh Ostrovsky, known as the Fat Jewish, for Gopuff's "I Puffed Today" 4/20 campaign.
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    Gopuff positions itself as go-to munchies delivery app for 4/20

    An “I Puffed Today” campaign features election-style messaging, a partnership with creator The Fat Jewish and a pop-up “Puffing Place” van.

    By • April 20, 2023