Brand Strategy: Page 55

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    Deep Dive

    9 campaigns that boosted the mood in 2022

    Amid persistent economic woes, an ongoing war and a series of controversies, efforts by McDonald’s, Old Spice and Chipotle found a way to cut through the noise.

    By , , • Dec. 12, 2022
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    Doritos launches #NameThatTriangle social media contest

    Consumers can submit a photo of their triangle-inspired haircut on Instagram or Twitter for the chance to win tickets to the Super Bowl LVII.

    By Aaron Baar • Dec. 12, 2022
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    Trendline

    Retail Marketing

    Top stories that underscore the leading influences on retail marketing, including Gen Z, pop culture and generative AI.

    By Marketing Dive staff
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    An open road for marketers: How to reach connected drivers in 2023

    Waze data shows a 9% increase in user navigations since 2019 and more than 150 million people using the app each month.

    Dec. 12, 2022
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    Sponsored by Grammarly Business

    Tone is business-critical in 2023: Why static brand guidelines won’t work

    AI-powered communication assistance is one way brands can meet evolving customer expectations with authentic communication and scalable solutions.

    Dec. 12, 2022
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    Captain Morgan creates larger-than-life statues of NFL superfans

    The brand also partnered with Sports Illustrated to include all 32 nominees of The NFL Fan of The Year Contest in its February print issue. 

    By • Dec. 9, 2022
  • An Avocados from Mexico store display filled with produce is printed with the likenesses of Deion Sanders and Tracey Edmonds.
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    Avocados from Mexico returns to Super Bowl with ‘good times and good taste’

    A 30-second ad will tie into a larger campaign and new shopper marketing program featuring real-life couple Deion Sanders and Tracey Edmonds.

    By • Dec. 9, 2022
  • A child yells in excitement opening a present under a Christmas tree as captured on grainy home-video footage.
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    Campaign Trail: Duracell swaps product focus for emotionally led holiday ads

    Along with changing up its messaging strategy, the battery marketer is taking a different approach to social with a spotlight on its new TikTok creator program.

    By • Dec. 9, 2022
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    Chevron integrates its US fueling applications to Apple CarPlay

    The first-of-its-kind tie-up allows drivers to purchase fuel from their car dashboard, with the purchase tied to the energy company’s rewards program. 

    By Aaron Baar • Dec. 8, 2022
  • Meghan Trainor poses with E.l.f. Cosmetics' Halo Glow Liquid Filter for a campaign co-branded by The Weather Channel.
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    E.l.f. forecasts ‘glow storm’ with The Weather Channel, Meghan Trainor

    The pop star takes to TikTok for a special weather report timed to the restocking of the beauty brand’s popular Halo Glow Liquid Filter. 

    By • Dec. 8, 2022
  • A bottle of McCormicks season of the year Vietnamese x Cajun seasoning surrounded by chilis,
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    McCormick spices up the metaverse with Decentraland experience

    Users can interact with the chefs who inspired the brand’s inaugural flavor of the year, Vietnamese x Cajun Style Seasoning, and earn a virtual wearable. 

    By • Dec. 8, 2022
  • A collage of images including Santa, a couple meeting and a person exploring a holiday production line promote Coke's new streaming shorts on Prime Video.
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    Coke’s holiday strategy leans into streaming with Prime Video anthology

    A series of shorts come from a new “Real Magic Presents” banner and highlight diverse storytellers from around the globe.

    By • Dec. 8, 2022
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    Lord & Taylor is latest to set up retail media network

    The creation of a digital advertising business is an attempt by one of the country’s oldest department store brands to stay relevant in the 21st century.

    By Aaron Baar • Dec. 8, 2022
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    Adidas, Snapchat partner for exclusive Bitmoji Fashion Drop

    Users within the app can purchase a virtual yellow track jacket branded with the retailer’s signature three stripes for 250 Snap Tokens. 

    By • Dec. 7, 2022
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    Heineken tests attention-based metrics to track sponsorship success

    Using a new APM measure, the beer marketer saw better-than-expected results and achieved the highest level of brand recall among Rock in Rio sponsors.

    By • Updated Dec. 8, 2022
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    GE is sole sponsor of NY Times print edition for a day

    The conglomerate also leveraged desktop, mobile and audio activations across the newspaper’s properties to showcase three new companies. 

    By • Dec. 7, 2022
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    Gartner: Uncertainty clouds CMO prospects for 2023

    Marketers might need to defend their independence internally as a cross-functional focus eats away at budgets that have struggled to bounce back.

    By • Dec. 6, 2022
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    Miller High Life unveils leg lamp beer tower inspired by ‘A Christmas Story’

    The nostalgic novelty product retails for $120 and, unlike in the movie, features a vessel that doubles as a beer dispenser.

    By • Dec. 6, 2022
  • An image showing what fans can expect while using the ARound Stadium app by Stagwell in partnership with the Los Angeles Rams.
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    Los Angeles Rams kicks off live in-venue AR app sponsored by SoFi

    The ARound Stadium app, developed by Stagwell, includes a broadcast integration and at-home 3D activations.

    By • Dec. 5, 2022
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    Hotel brands boost revenue after harnessing first-party data, report finds

    With their widely used loyalty programs, hotel brands are sitting on a wealth of first-party data that can be used to better cater to target consumers.

    By Aaron Baar • Dec. 5, 2022
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    Sponsored by Google

    The new B2B landscape: A guide to connecting with B2B buyers

    Shopping habits have changed across both the B2B and B2C landscape. Learn the three key themes to drive consideration, foster engagement and deliver business results in this new shopping landscape.

    By Doug Novack • Dec. 5, 2022
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    Reading between the lines of YouTube’s best-performing ads for 2022

    An absence of major CPG and retail marketers on the list speaks to how those categories have adjusted strategy in a challenging year.

    By • Dec. 2, 2022
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    NFL expands Fortnite presence with sponsor Visa

    The NFL Zone will be a persistent presence featuring mini-games, virtual tailgating experiences and content from creators. 

    By Aaron Baar • Dec. 1, 2022
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    An industry in motion: the greatest forces shaping marketing in 2022

    After another tumultuous year, Marketing Dive has gathered the stories that key into the biggest industry developments, whether related to emerging channels or striking the right tone.

    By • Dec. 1, 2022
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    Burger King airdrops codes for free whoppers in Times Square

    Leveraging mobile to engage with consumers in highly trafficked public spaces sees renewed interest as holiday shoppers return to the streets. 

    By • Dec. 1, 2022
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    Coke names new marketing lead for North America amid strategy shift

    The appointment is one of several leadership changes taking effect in January as the company tries to reduce complexity and improve speed.

    By • Nov. 30, 2022