Brand Strategy: Page 69

  • A photo of a guest viewing an augmented reality experience on Denny's menu.
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    Denny’s serves up AR experience with new menu overhaul

    Guests can take a virtual tour of Denny’s new menu and get exclusive deals, as part of a brand update that includes new kitchen equipment and food offerings. 

    By Julie Littman • March 15, 2023
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    General Motors CMO Deborah Wahl to retire

    Along with helping GM navigate the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic, Wahl has helped lead the automaker’s move toward an all-electric future.

    By • March 15, 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
  • Rapper Lil Baby behind the metal head of a goat with four arms each holding a different fragrance.
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    Axe enlists Lil Baby to redefine premium through national push

    “The Fine Fragrance G.O.A.T.” markets the brand’s affordable line of premium products and looks to appeal to Gen Z with themes like gaming.

    By • March 14, 2023
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    Inside Nestlé‘s long road to improve the sustainability of its packaging footprint

    From Nespresso pods made of paper to Stouffer’s trays made with 30% recycled plastic, the CPG giant is finding novel ways to improve some of the millions of pounds of packaging material it uses annually.

    By Christopher Doering • March 14, 2023
  • A still image from Amazon Prime's ad, "Tache," that shows a young girl with facial hair as part of the company's global campaign, "It's on Prime."
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    Amazon Prime embraces mustaches in global campaign with Olivia Wilde

    The “Don’t Worry Darling” director helmed a spot that stars a young woman learning to love her facial hair with the help of icons like Freddie Mercury.

    By • March 14, 2023
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    Sephora, TikTok launch content creator program

    The partnership will pair social media content creators with up-and-coming brands from the beauty retailer's accelerator program.

    By Nate Delesline III • March 13, 2023
  • Shot of CMO Fernando Machado linking arms with NotCo CEO Matias Muchnick
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    Star CMO Machado jumps from Activision Blizzard to food tech startup

    The well-decorated exec is joining AI-focused NotCo as the firm deepens relationships with major CPG marketers including Kraft Heinz.

    By • March 13, 2023
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    100 days of frenzied hype around generative AI

    Despite seemingly daily developments around artificial intelligence in the tech world, the ramifications for marketers are not yet clear.

    By • March 13, 2023
  • Aeropostale's AeroPax NFT visuals made in partnership with MetaversePlus.
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    Aéropostale’s expansive metaverse strategy kicks off with Tesla giveaway

    An upcoming drop of 30,000 NFTs that unlock exclusive perks and entry to digital realm AeroWorld is the first step of a four-phase metaverse activation.

    By • March 13, 2023
  • A colorful mural of a DJ and a bottle of Rémy Martin.
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    Rémy Martin integrates QR codes into murals celebrating hip-hop

    As the genre celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2023, the cognac brand is back with a more expansive campaign built around well-known DJs.

    By • March 9, 2023
  • Large desktop computer stands on a desk with a computer monitor. The monitor shows a video game with soldiers attacking. There is a keyboard, mouse and headphones on the desk as well.
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    As video games become cultural juggernauts, marketers still struggle with buy-in

    Even with massive hits like “The Last of Us,” marketers face obstacles around convincing leadership and moving beyond “opportunistic” strategies.

    By • March 9, 2023
  • Three influencer posts about sustainability as part of a Unilever study
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    Influencers have greatest impact on consumer sustainability choices, Unilever finds

    Social media influencers were more impactful on consumer behavior than TV documentaries, news articles and government campaigns.

    By • March 9, 2023
  • An image captured from Coca-Cola's short film for its campaign "Masterpiece," depicting Coke in the painting "The Scream."
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    Coke brings world-renowned art to life in ‘Masterpiece’ push

    The global campaign also spotlights the work of diverse emerging artists and includes a short film, 3D billboards, digital collectibles and an online gallery.

    By • March 9, 2023
  • A hand cracks open a can of Bud Light Seltzer against a background of colorful bubbles.
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    Bud Light Seltzer clears up misconception about its formula

    As 54% of consumers believe there is beer in the hard seltzer, the brewer developed a card game called Misconceptions as part of a new campaign.

    By • March 8, 2023
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    GroupM, Warner Bros. Discovery boost brand opportunities around diverse content

    The partnership is the latest ad industry initiative that seeks to create opportunities for diverse media companies and content creators.

    By • March 8, 2023
  • A bar in Corona's virtual clubhouse.
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    Corona launches virtual clubhouse and store on its site

    The golf-themed storefront coincides with the PGA tour and allows for direct purchase through Drizly, Instacart and other retailers. 

    By • March 7, 2023
  • Miller Lite turning sexist ads into fertilizer
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    Miller Lite converts sexist beer ads into fertilizer with help from Ilana Glazer

    Timed to Women’s History Month, “Bad $#!T to Good $#!T” is the latest attempt by the category to reckon with past misogynist behavior.

    By • March 7, 2023
  • Hero image for Intuit Quickbooks' campaign "Small Business Spotting."
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    QuickBooks caters to film tourists by highlighting small business cameos

    An interactive map tracks the locations of establishments that have appeared in movies as part of a TikTok push ahead of the Oscars. 

    By • March 7, 2023
  • Girl picking out ice cream from Conjure mobile market truck
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    Mars launches store-hailing mobile ice cream markets

    The new partnership between the treats maker and tech firm Conjure can whisk frozen goodies to consumers in as little as two minutes.

    By Peyton Bigora • March 7, 2023
  • Nissan's March Madness banner, featuring mascots and a lineup of cars.
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    Nissan brings TikTok’s BeReal lookalike to March Madness

    The carmarker is encouraging fans to use TikTok Now to post their live tournament experience for the chance to win tickets to the men’s Final Four.

    By • March 6, 2023
  • TikTok beauty influencer Meredith Duxbury with E.L.F. Cosmetics to launch the new O Face Satin Lipstick
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    E.l.f. Cosmetics pens new song in big bet on O Face lipstick

    For its biggest-yet lipstick push, the brand is working with TikTok creator Meredith Duxbury on a shoppable livestream and lips-only “dance” challenge.

    By • March 6, 2023
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    Hershey’s trans-inclusive IWD push sparks familiar backlash

    A trending #BoycottHersheys hashtag recalls past controversies that have generated chatter but had little impact on brand performance.

    By • March 3, 2023
  • The Home Depot storefront on Roblox.
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    Home Depot takes Kids Workshops to the metaverse on Roblox

    Players will have the ability to browse a virtual Home Depot and build a project, similar to if they attended an in-person workshop.

    By • March 3, 2023
  • Levi's tells 'The Greatest Story Ever Worn' in cinematic fashion
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    Campaign Trail: Levi’s tells ‘The Greatest Story Ever Worn’ in cinematic fashion

    To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the iconic 501 Jean, Droga5 enlisted filmmakers Melina Matsoukas and Martin de Thurah to bring true tales to life.

    By • March 3, 2023
  • Yahoo and Toyota's augmented reality effort as part of Toyota’s “Says So Much” campaign.
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    Toyota, Yahoo partner for AR-powered car shopping experience

    The tie-up, part of Toyota’s “Says So Much” campaign, allows users to virtually tour and test drive the 2023 Toyota Crown. 

    By Aaron Baar • March 2, 2023