Brand Strategy: Page 90

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    Consumers are looking for humor but brands aren't delivering, survey says

    Nearly half of consumers haven’t felt true happiness in two years, and many are looking to brands to deliver joy through ads and experiences, Oracle found.

    By • June 15, 2022
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    Axe enlists popular Fortnite streamer to design in-game 'Mistaverse'

    Social listening insights showed fans frequently compare a power-up item with the Unilever brand’s products, inspiring a custom island.

    By • June 15, 2022
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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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    Chobani launches intergalactic oat milk race on Roblox

    The brand is promoting its line of oat milk products with a metaverse race benefiting Hunger Free America.

    By • June 14, 2022
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    L'Oréal's Garnier doubles down on esports with Team Vitality

    The partnership demonstrates how brands from verticals not usually associated with esports are getting in on the action to engage younger consumers.

    By • June 14, 2022
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    Anheuser-Busch

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    Bud Light, Wieden + Kennedy part ways as beer marketer puts creative under review

    The shop behind iconic campaigns like the viral “Dilly Dilly” effort declined to participate in the process, teeing up a fresh chapter for Bud Light’s marketing.

    By • June 13, 2022
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    Edgewell debuts Gen Z-focused skincare brand, Fieldtrip

    The cohort's preference for brands that are socially responsible and sustainable inspired a launch that takes a page out of the DTC playbook.

    By Cara Salpini • June 13, 2022
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    Sour Patch Kids taps Twitch streamers for flavor competition

    Each creator will host a livestream and debut custom packaging that bears their likeness as part of efforts to engage with gamers.

    By • June 13, 2022
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    Sponsored by Niantic

    As consumers head back outdoors, brands embrace AR and immersive experiences

    A trend is emerging among consumers: a renewed appreciation for being outside.

    June 13, 2022
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    Diageo's Bulleit plants environmental change at Tribeca Festival

    Hand-painted bourbon barrel planters, along with a limited-run vinyl of music performances, will be available for sale after the festival.

    By • June 10, 2022
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    Timberland brings boot innovation to the metaverse with Fortnite island

    The custom space features a virtual iteration of its real-world design lab and varied biomes for visitors to explore wearing experimental “Metaboots.”

    By • June 10, 2022
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    Twitter tests product drop alerts with Home Depot, Dior and others

    The shopping feature notifies consumers when brands offer merchandise for a limited time, part of the platform’s growing social commerce push. 

    By • June 9, 2022
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    Budweiser, Zed Run race into new partnership with Clydesdale NFTs

    The tie-up also makes the brand the official beer of the digital horse racing platform, another sign of parent AB InBev’s growing metaverse investments. 

    By • June 9, 2022
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    Forever 21, Barbie launch summer collection available in the metaverse

    The limited-edition Barbie Summer 2022 Collection will be available online, in stores and at the Forever 21 Shop City on Roblox.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 9, 2022
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    Catalina, Volta energize DOOH partnership around EV charging stations

    Leveraging Catalina’s measurement capabilities, a campaign with Dole Fresh Foods delivered an 8% sales lift and an 8.5% increase in category share.

    By • June 8, 2022
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    Dollar General upgrades retail media network, emphasizing rural customers

    The discount chain, which has benefited from inflationary trends, is adding new tech partners such as The Trade Desk in the race to secure more brand dollars.

    By • June 8, 2022
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    PepsiCo's Bubly illustrates importance of LGBTQ chosen families for Pride

    A video short calls attention to how safe spaces form bonds in the community, while the brand is issuing financial grants to struggling venues.

    By • June 7, 2022
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    McDonald's hosts marketing boot camp with nonprofit to diversify talent pipeline

    Participants will operate a pop-up agency and have the opportunity to interview for positions with Wieden + Kennedy and The Golin Group.

    By • June 7, 2022
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    Wonderful Pistachios deploys baby Groot for plant-based protein push

    A campaign features custom packaging exclusive to Walmart in the U.S. and lines up with a new Disney+ series centered on the cutesy, tree-like character.

    By • June 6, 2022
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    Absolut mixes cocktail personalities in biggest campaign in over a decade

    Pam Forbus, CMO of parent company Pernod Ricard North America, explains how the multiyear effort serves as a metaphor for a fraught global moment.

    By • June 6, 2022
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    PepsiCo's head of esports on leveling up an 'always-on' strategy

    A tie-up between Rockstar Energy and esports organization NRG reflects how the marketer is deepening ties to stakeholders as gaming grows in popularity.

    By • June 6, 2022
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    Banks eye first-mover advantage to embracing the metaverse

    Banks are carving out their own spaces in the metaverse, a virtual world estimated to represent a $1 trillion market opportunity.

    By Anna Hrushka • June 3, 2022
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    P&G's Always, Tampax sponsor esports tournament to break down gender barriers

    A new Astral Clash event is billed as one of the few pro opportunities for female-identifying players of the popular shooter game Valorant.

    By • June 3, 2022
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    Campaign Trail: Beats by Dre showcases crossover between basketball, hip-hop and ads

    Translation tapped NBA All Star Ja Morant and rapper Lil Baby to reimagine 20-year-old Reebok spots masterminded by agency founder Steve Stoute.

    By • June 3, 2022
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    KitKat challenges mobile users to AI-powered staring contest

    The game urges players to compete against other Instagram users and share their results using the #blinkchallenge hashtag.

    By • June 2, 2022
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    Tostitos teams with Dan Levy to help people avoid summer FOMO

    The Frito-Lay brand's Snapchat lens lets friends play a game called "FOMO or F No!" which will feature in an ad during the MTV Movie & TV Awards.

    By • June 2, 2022