Brand Strategy: Page 87


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    Deep Dive

    CTV is exploding, but can marketers capitalize on its promise?

    Executives at Advertising Week spoke about the opportunity connected TV presents despite persistent issues with fragmentation and measurement.

    By Oct. 27, 2021
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    3 ways brands approach working with content creators

    Executives from DoorDash, Equinox and Diageo showcased creator partnerships that run the gamut in terms of opportunity and process.

    By Asa Hiken • Oct. 27, 2021
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    AI and Marketing Data

    Top stories that underscore the key role of artificial intelligence, generative and otherwise, for many CMOs looking to better manage troves of data. 

    By Marketing Dive staff
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    Chipotle hosts virtual restaurant on Roblox for Halloween experience

    An extended digital play sees the chain tying its annual 'Boorito' promotion to interest in the metaverse while dishing out $1 million in free food.

    By Asa Hiken • Oct. 27, 2021
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    Reebok builds on new brand direction in latest campaign

    With a deal in hand to be acquired by Authentic Brands Group, the company is trying to reinvent its brand image after years of challenges.

    By Cara Salpini • Oct. 26, 2021
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    At Advertising Week: Less fluff and increased candor around industry's uncertain future

    Across four days in New York, marketers stepped out of their comfort zones with optimism that occasionally belied ongoing supply chain and engagement issues.

    By Oct. 26, 2021
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    How Hot Pockets joined Gen Z gamer culture through Twitch Bits

    A couponing push drove six times higher conversion rates than past efforts, helping the brand gain relevancy with key young cohorts, an exec said at Advertising Week.

    By Oct. 25, 2021
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    5 key ways marketers can leverage augmented reality for retail

    Augmented reality is leading the charge in the new retail revolution - find out how.

    Oct. 25, 2021
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    Campaign Trail: Honey Bunches of Oats emphasizes self-care to fuel mornings

    In the Post brand's first national effort in three years, "Make a Bunch Happen" includes happiness "hacks" on social and tie-ups with radio show hosts.

    By Oct. 22, 2021
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    How Mondelez deploys empathy to sidestep personalized marketing's 'creepy chasm'

    At Advertising Week, Global Vice President of Consumer Experience Jon Halvorson emphasized that efficiency is driven by smarter creative and a simpler media plan.

    By Oct. 22, 2021
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    How Unilever and other marketers work to avoid greenwashing

    The CPG giant's chief digital and marketing officer said a gap exists between consumer attitudes and actions around sustainability because of complexity.

    By Oct. 21, 2021
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    Kroger's new private programmatic marketplace courts CPGs with 'pre-optimized audiences'

    Cara Pratt, of Kroger Precision Marketing at 84.51°, tells Marketing Dive about why the platform enables brands to use their DSP of choice.

    By Oct. 21, 2021
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    NIL offers fertile ground for brands, but it needs 'turnkey' solutions to grow

    Sports marketers at Advertising Week detailed how platforms, such as group licensing programs, could streamline how brands partner with college athletes.

    By Asa Hiken • Oct. 21, 2021
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    How Mars approaches contextual advertising as a cookieless future looms

    There is no one-size-fits-all solution for agencies looking across categories and brands, said the head of investment and activation at GroupM's Wavemaker.

    By Oct. 20, 2021
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    For Jose Cuervo, marketing success means engaging consumers more directly

    The marketer's strategy has shifted away from a heavy reliance on brand awareness, the CMO of parent Proximo Spirits said during Advertising Week.

    By Asa Hiken • Oct. 20, 2021
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    P&G: Marketing efficiency breeds effectiveness, leading to more investment

    As consumers seek out trusted brands, the CPG marketer's quarterly results show it reaping the benefits of investments in digital marketing, supply chain and data analysis.

    By Oct. 20, 2021
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    Diageo's Pronghorn eyes cross-industry impact via a diversity 'blueprint'

    The spirits marketer is angling for long-term impact by demonstrating how to best enact tangible change, according to executives at Advertising Week.

    By Asa Hiken • Oct. 19, 2021
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    Deep Dive

    How product shortages and an extended shopping season are upending holiday marketing

    Preparing contingencies for different holiday scenarios puts additional pressure on brands and agencies working to keep up amid their own staffing challenges.

    By Oct. 19, 2021
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    Cadillac's CMO on shifting brand strategy to address supply chain, cookie challenges

    Melissa Grady said holiday ads would focus more on brand-building for the Lyriq, Cadillac's first EV, versus typical deals-oriented messaging.

    By Oct. 19, 2021
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    Stellantis taps Black-owned agency to shore up multicultural marketing

    Detroit-based Ignition Media Group will serve as a "sounding board" on DEI efforts for the automaker behind brands including Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep.

    By Oct. 18, 2021
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    Advertising Week reflects on adland's many changes during tumultuous period

    Hot topics are likely to include new ways to collaborate, emerging business models and societal issues as many attend their first conference in a long time.

    By Aaron Baar • Oct. 18, 2021
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    Campbell's brand modernization continues with musical QR codes on cans

    Along with a partnership with Universal Music Group, the CPG brand will let customers submit cooking-inspired songs for a chance to win $20,000.

    By Oct. 18, 2021
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    Under Armour names first chief consumer officer as marketing chief plans exit

    Massimo Baratto will take over the functions of the CMO in the new position, overseeing global marketing, e-commerce and retail.

    By Cara Salpini • Oct. 18, 2021
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    Tackling post-pandemic CX challenges with a focus on empathy

    How leading customer experience (CX) teams are using empathy to mitigate post-pandemic challenges and meet the needs of customers.

    By Janelle Estes • Oct. 18, 2021
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    Hollister unveils gamer apparel from new 'chief gaming scout'

    Kyle "Bugha" Giersdorf, who has 4.8 million Twitch followers, will also help to lead the brand's gamer training program.

    By Asa Hiken • Oct. 15, 2021
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    Crockpot fires up NFT to target next generation of at-home cooks

    Moving its slow cooker from the cupboard to the blockchain, the brand wanted to avoid an overt nostalgia play as it celebrates 50 years.

    By Oct. 15, 2021