Brand Strategy: Page 58

  • Grimace Celebrating Birthday with McDonaldland Friends
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    McDonald’s says Grimace birthday push shook up strong Q2 earnings

    A darkly funny trend around the brand mascot and a limited-edition purple shake that went viral on TikTok was cited as a driver of growth.

    By • July 27, 2023
  • Margot Robbie attends the press junket and Photo Call for "Barbie" at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills on June 25, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
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    ‘Barbie’ AI selfie generator goes viral with 13M users

    Marketed ahead of the film’s debut, the playful experience gained a slew of attention by consumers, brands and celebrities. 

    By Aaron Baar • July 27, 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
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    Jell-O rebrands for first time in 10 years to meet new generation

    The 178-year-old brand is the 18th Kraft Heinz label to get a refresh over the last three years amid an industry-wide rebranding trend.

    By • July 27, 2023
  • A bottle of Coca-Cola appears in "The Bear"
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    How Coca-Cola cooked up meals with ‘The Bear,’ Gigi Hadid and more

    “A Recipe for Magic” was cited as an example of how Coke linked its brand to consumption occasions en route to 11% organic revenue growth in Q2.

    By • July 26, 2023
  • Chipotle's "Get in the Pit" campaign image, shown as a poster on a busy sidewalk, timed to National Avocado Day.
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    Chipotle experiments with Threads for National Avocado Day

    The QSR chain is one of the first to center its marketing around the platform, using it to drop text-to-win codes that will give away concert and festival tickets.

    By • July 26, 2023
  • Donatello from "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem"
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    Pizza Hut mutates Twitch streamer into ‘Ninja Turtle’

    As part of a tie-up with the film franchise’s latest entry, a VTuber will transform into Donatello during the chain's ongoing "Friday Night Bites" livestream.

    By • July 26, 2023
  • Elon Musk Speaks At Satellite Conference In Washington, DC
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    Is Twitter’s rebrand to X a nail in the coffin or a necessary change?

    The pivot could wipe out billions in brand value and further alienate advertisers during a period of heightened competition from apps like Threads.

    By • July 25, 2023
  • A still image featuring an athlete in an interview-style setting while holding a Gatorade as part of the brand's 30-second "Don't Go Missing" spot as part of its summer campaign.
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    Gatorade teams with Meta, The Weather Channel for summer PSA

    The PepsiCo brand also announced that it has named Laundry Service as its new agency of record across social media and digital.

    By • July 25, 2023
  • A group of athletes sit against a white background surrounded by Zoa Energy drinks.
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    Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s Zoa brand signs college athletes for NIL marketing

    Coming off a recent rebrand, the energy drink has teamed up with top athletes to create “The Rock’s Warriors” to raise awareness in the collegiate space.

    By • July 25, 2023
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    Cracker Jack doubles down on Cracker Jill packaging, purpose-driven campaign

    The Frito-Lay brand is continuing an effort to increase the visibility of girls and women in sports despite a contentious sociopolitical environment.

    By • July 24, 2023
  • AI art from Guerlain's "Born in 1853. Made for the future" short film
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    Campaign Trail: Guerlain engages AI to take its iconic bottle back to the future

    Creative agency Mnstr used generative AI art to reimagine 170 years of the LVMH brand’s past — and predict 170 years into its future.

    By • July 21, 2023
  • An image depicting soccer content generated on TikTok as part of a tie-up between the social platform and FIFA.
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    Retrieved from TikTok on July 20, 2023
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    TikTok, FIFA strike creator-driven content partnership for Women’s World Cup

    The pair will collaborate with creators from 16 countries to help generate public and behind-the-scenes content for fans during the tournament.

    By Aaron Baar • July 20, 2023
  • Terry Crews on new Honeycomb Cereal packaging as part of its AR experience.
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    Honeycomb cereal, Terry Crews beseech kids to ‘bee amazing’ via AR

    The tie-up includes an immersive obstacle course game and a slew of motivational messages starring Crews, both available via QR code.

    By • July 20, 2023
  • Pop-Tarts' new Agents of Crazy Good characters
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    Pop-Tarts brings back ‘Crazy Good’ characters with a modern twist

    Tapping into nostalgia for the 2000s continues to be a major marketing trend as the Kellogg brand resurrects its animated toaster pastries.

    By • Updated July 20, 2023
  • One influencer leans in to whisper in another's ear, as both sit on a leather couch.
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    Sonesta chief brand officer on building name recognition in a crowded market

    The hotel company’s marketing team has had to think creatively about how to build awareness for the “80-year-old startup.”

    By Noelle Mateer • July 19, 2023
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    True Religion’s new chief marketing officer will lead the brand’s digital pivot

    Kristen D’Arcy, formerly of Pacsun and American Eagle Outfitters, said she expects e-commerce to represent 50% of the brand’s revenue in a few years.

    By Lara Ewen • July 19, 2023
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    General Motors taps CVS Health veteran as CMO

    Norm de Greve was praised for his digital transformation know-how and is familiar with the business thanks to past work at agency Digitas.

    By • July 19, 2023
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    Taco John’s abandons Taco Tuesday trademark, issues charity challenge

    Taco Bell CEO Mark King called the move a “shared victory for taco allies everywhere” but stopped short of taking up Taco John’s challenge.

    By • Updated July 19, 2023
  • A man sits on a couch wearing a Coors Light branded soccer scarf
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    Coors Light tackles soccer ‘fanxiety’ ahead of Leagues Cup with novelty scarf

    Ahead of the tournament’s relaunch, the brewer is looking to put its mark on the soccer space with a scarf intended to help fans cool down.

    By • July 19, 2023
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    Why marketers may want to make agency reviews a last resort

    The average review process costs marketers and agencies upwards of $1 million, along with hampering productivity for months, per new research.  

    By Aaron Baar • July 18, 2023
  • Coca-Cola's Coke Studio generative AI music studio.
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    Coke helps festival-goers drop a track with generative AI music studio

    The immersive experience generates a song, music video and album cover after attendees answer a series of questions.

    By • July 18, 2023
  • Fortnite avatars sit together near the "Talk To Me" logo.
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    A24 horror film ‘Talk To Me’ comes to life in Fortnite integration

    Players of the gaming platform’s “Deadpines: Zombie Survival” title can follow aspects of the film’s storyline ahead of its July 28 debut.

    By • July 17, 2023
  • Members Of SAG-AFTRA Go On Strike In Los Angeles, CA
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    How the Hollywood shutdown could disrupt the ad market

    Advertisers will be closely watching how a lack of new content affects their plans in the face of dual strikes by actors and writers. 

    By • July 17, 2023
  • Actor Randall Park stars in Amazon’s back-to-school campaign and is seen standing, wearing a dark jacket and holding a phone, in front of a school.
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    Amazon resurfaces ‘spend less’ messaging for back-to-school ads

    Actor Randall Park and financially astute kids star in a comedic spot touting the e-commerce giant’s plethora of deals as parents grapple with tight budgets.

    By • July 17, 2023
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    Claire’s chases after ‘Gen Zalpha’ with piercing brand refresh

    “Pierced by Claire’s” is a new visual identity and marketing effort aimed at a cohort of younger Gen Zers and older members of Generation Alpha.

    By Kaarin Moore • July 14, 2023