Brand Strategy: Page 52

  • Two people hold footballs behind a red Smirnoff popup.
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    Smirnoff flips a coin for free cocktails as NFL season kicks off

    The Diageo brand is running broadcast integrations, digital and social media content and has partnered with FanDuel and Drizly.

    By • Sept. 8, 2023
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    Burger King vies to extend viral Whopper jingle’s shelf life with remix

    The meme-friendly earworm that has boosted sales is getting a dance mix by DJ Steve Aoki as part of the chain’s sponsorship of the MTV VMAs.

    By • Sept. 8, 2023
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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from Marketing Dive

    From the continued rise of artificial intelligence to the emergence of new digital channels, here's a look at key trends driving marketing in 2026.

    By Marketing Dive staff
  • Two animated characters from "Barbie and Barbie On-set"
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    Mattel strikes YouTube ad sales partnership as child safety concerns rise

    A new deal gives family-friendly media studio Pocket.watch exclusive rights to sell ad inventory for the channels of brands including Barbie and Hot Wheels.

    By • Sept. 7, 2023
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    World Surfing League promotes finals with Candy Crush tournament

    The in-game Soda Surf Cup arrives ahead of the real-world Rip Curl Finals and includes giveaways and a tie-up with popular TikTok creator Kyle Gordon.

    By • Sept. 7, 2023
  • Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott stands in the pain aisle in a Lowe's commercial
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    How Lowe’s is leveraging its NFL deal to inspire DIYers with new campaign

    Head of marketing Jen Wilson also explained how in-housing its retail media efforts and restructuring its marketing organization have paid off for the brand.

    By • Sept. 7, 2023
  • A woman shows off her underarm tattoos on the subway as part of a Dove campaign
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    Retrieved from Ogilvy on September 06, 2023
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    Dove encourages women to embrace armpit confidence for NYFW

    A Pit Stop activation and #FreethePits social push arrive as the buzzy fashion gathering kicks off under sweltering conditions.

    By • Sept. 6, 2023
  • Three Oscar Mayer Scramblers against a yellow background.
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    Oscar Mayer launches ‘Scramble Your Morning’ for new product debut

    The campaign promotes the marketer’s new Scramblers kit through brain-teasing puzzles and activations across social media, TV and out-of-home.

    By • Sept. 6, 2023
  • A person doing a squat while holding weights and following an instructional Peloton video, with the exercise brand's Peloton Bike also in view.
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    Could Peloton’s brand refresh mark the start of its comeback?

    Vice President of Consumer Marketing Oli Snoddy details how the exercise brand is leveraging real users to broaden its reach and grow its app. 

    By • Sept. 6, 2023
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    Heineken combines PC with beer fridge in overture to hardcore gamers

    A device that simultaneously keeps drinks and gaming hardware cool is meant to recognize the overlooked community of PC modders.

    By • Sept. 5, 2023
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    Bud Light kicks off college football season with robust campaign

    College campuses are also the focus of an expanded “Decide to Ride” responsible drinking campaign developed by AB InBev, Uber and MADD.

    By • Sept. 5, 2023
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    Campaign Trail: Tractor escapes soda dystopia through hand-drawn animation

    The organic beverage company tapped an agency created for progressive challenger brands and crafted a fully realized world to take on industry giants.

    By • Sept. 1, 2023
  • A person shares a wide smile next to lipstick in a J.C. Penney promotional image.
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    How JCPenney is pivoting its brand as part of $1B company turnaround plan

    A new brand positioning was developed with agency Yard NYC while creative was handled by in-house teams.

    By • Sept. 1, 2023
  • A side-by-side of two people streaming demonstrating DirecTV's social media takeover with Team Whistle around the college and NFL football seasons.
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    DirecTV Stream plans social media takeover to score football fans

    The streamer teamed with sports media company Team Whistle to share NFL-related segments across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Facebook.

    By Aaron Baar • Aug. 31, 2023
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    Coke transforms QR codes into art to drive OOH engagement

    The illustrative AI-powered codes are part of the Coke Studio global music platform, which the marketer has cited as a highlight of its work with WPP.

    By • Aug. 31, 2023
  • A row of Nissan vehicles in front of a mansion promote the automaker's Heisman House campaign.
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    Nissan soups up ‘Heisman House’ with Zillow, creator partnerships

    The 13th iteration of the automaker’s college football campaign is ramping up digital outreach, with influencer marketing and NFTs factoring in the blitz.

    By • Aug. 31, 2023
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    Chipotle takes Gen Z behind the scenes to recruit new employees

    The chain is rolling out social media content highlighting employee perks and inside scoops as it attempts to recruit staff from a younger generation.

    By • Aug. 31, 2023
  • A package of Capri Sun meant to look like noise canceling headphones against a white background.
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    Capri Sun showcases ‘kid-noise canceling technology’ in new campaign

    A social-first campaign for the Kid Noise-Canceling Juice Drink product plays off the idea that each packet of Capri Sun takes 50 seconds to consume.

    By • Aug. 31, 2023
  • Two characters in multiplayer game PUBG: Battlegrounds wear Trolli-themed outfits as part of a promotion
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    Trolli brings multiplayer game PUBG to life with scavenger hunt experience

     A tie-up with the popular battle royale game includes custom character skins and a major presence at the PAX West convention.

    By • Aug. 30, 2023
  • Jerry Rice, Emmitt Smith, Dan Marino and Randy Moss suit up in PepsiCo's Unretirement campaign
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    PepsiCo unretires football greats with portfolio-wide NFL kickoff campaign

    Dan Marino, Emmitt Smith, Jerry Rice and Randy Moss contemplate returning to the field in a spot that features Doritos, Lay’s, Starry, Mtn Dew and more.

    By • Aug. 30, 2023
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    Miller Lite, Coors Light expand football marketing playbook for new season

    The Molson Coors brands lay out their football strategy ahead of the season as the company looks to increase marketing spend broadly by $100 million.

    By • Aug. 30, 2023
  • TGI Fridays CEO Brandon Coleman in a dark suit.
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    TGI Fridays promotes CMO to CEO

    Brandon Coleman III takes the reins as the chain experiments with virtual brands, a new loyalty structure and major menu overhaul in a growth push. 

    By Emma Liem Beckett , Julie Littman • Aug. 29, 2023
  • The logo of Google Cloud is seen at the 2023 Hannover Messe industrial trade fair on April 17, 2023 in Hanover, Germany.
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    Estée Lauder bets generative AI can keep pace with shifting consumer tastes

    The Clinique owner is deepening a relationship with Google Cloud as viral apps like TikTok put pressure on R&D.

    By • Aug. 29, 2023
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    AB InBev showcases community-focused efforts for latest ad

    Coming off of a lackluster Q2, the beverage giant is elevating its emergency drinking water program in a new spot timed to National Preparedness Month.

    By • Aug. 29, 2023
  • Gap's Fall 2023 Adult campaign showcasing its fall clothing collection. Pictured is Veneda Carter with her two-year-old daughter Bobbi.
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    How Gap put a fresh spin on nostalgia for its fall campaign

    The retailer is pulling inspiration from its style archives and past ads to reach consumers through a new lens, according to head of marketing Erika Everett.

    By • Aug. 29, 2023
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    Pernod Ricard North America names Colin Kavanagh as CMO

    The former senior vice president of transformation for the spirits marketer will succeed Pam Forbus.

    By • Aug. 28, 2023