Brand Strategy: Page 95


  • Bombay Sapphire holiday windows bolster downtown NY
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    Bombay Sapphire holiday windows bolster downtown NY

    To drive foot traffic to local businesses, the brand worked with creatives on window displays, packaging and cocktails celebrating the area.

    By Nina Lentini • Dec. 13, 2021
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    Opinion

    Is your loyalty ecosystem out of whack?

    Evaluating your loyalty program is vital to ensure you're not limiting your brand's bottom line and diminishing its opportunities, writes Dan Jurek of The Lacek Group.

    By Dan Jurek • Dec. 13, 2021
  • Explore the Trendline
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    Trendline

    Multichannel Optimization

    There’s greater urgency around the need to optimize multichannel marketing efforts and unite channels including retail media, social media and others.

    By Marketing Dive staff
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    81% of marketers see brand values gain influence over ad buying, study finds

    Companies put a larger premium on causes like anti-racism in their media partnerships, but still come under fire for choosy brand safety practices.

    By Dec. 10, 2021
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    5 campaigns that leveled up mobile tech in 2021

    With interest in the metaverse growing, brands from Reebok to Reese's Puffs ventured into virtual worlds.

    By Dec. 9, 2021
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    Denny's enters 'The Matrix' and serves up free mobile delivery

    As part of a promotion for the upcoming film "The Matrix Resurrections," the restaurant chain is delivering deals as "glitches" via digital wallets.

    By Dec. 9, 2021
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    Pepsi breaks cost barrier to NFTs with collection celebrating music history

    Pepsi Mic Drop features 1,893 pieces that can be minted for free barring a "gas" fee, a potential response to rivals like Coke fetching high prices for NFTs.

    By Dec. 9, 2021
  • Coca-Cola debuts on TikTok with #ShareTheMagic challenge
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    Coca-Cola spotlights BIPOC creators with TikTok debut

    Teaming with singer Khalid and dancer Jalaiah Harmon, the beverage giant is using a "bottoms-up approach" to highlight what young consumers say is cool.

    By Nina Lentini • Dec. 9, 2021
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    Kraft Heinz, Jack in the Box, Aviation bottle '80s nostalgia for retro sitcom special

    Jimmy Kimmel's creative lab teamed with Ryan Reynolds' Maximum Effort to produce ads that riffed on shoulder pads and "This Is Your Brain on Drugs."

    By Dec. 8, 2021
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    Brands running out of time to act on climate change, report warns

    Concern over climate change is broadening, and some consumers have taken action against brands whose ads have a negative environmental impact.

    By Nina Lentini • Dec. 8, 2021
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    Mtn Dew seeks park ranger to oversee outdoor enthusiast 'playground'

    As part of a focus on outdoor activities, the PepsiCo brand will support the local community around a recreation area in the beverage's home state.

    By Dec. 8, 2021
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    KFC amps up scented holiday log return with cabin getaway

    Back for a third year, the gag gift now includes an experiential component featuring gourmet meals at a secluded luxury abode themed around the chain.

    By Dec. 7, 2021
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    Marriott reveals NFTs as brand readies extended stay in metaverse

    The digital art tokens are early travel-related examples of NFTs and arrive as Marriott plans to expand its presence in the metaverse in 2022.

    By Aaron Baar • Dec. 7, 2021
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    Deep Dive

    9 campaigns that struck a chord in 2021

    Despite the year's unfulfilled promises, efforts by the likes of Coke, Burger King and Tide delivered boldness and resonated with consumers.

    By , , , Asa Hiken • Dec. 7, 2021
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    Can in-house agencies sustain their productivity boom?

    Even as project volumes jumped for half of in-house teams due to the pandemic's premium on digital, hybrid collaboration still faces challenges.

    By Dec. 6, 2021
  • Accenture Interactive names first global creative chief to sharpen brand-building offer

    A Droga5 vet, Neil Heymann returns to the agency network just months after David Droga's appointment as CEO and creative chairman.

    By Dec. 6, 2021
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    Amazon's holiday window showcases Alexa-enabled experiences

    The century-old tradition of holiday window displays gets an update via smart technology as shoppers return to stores. 

    By Nina Lentini • Dec. 6, 2021
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    Illustrator Anna Broadhurst

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    Sponsored by Zappar

    6 ways AR can level up your marketing strategy in 2022

    Taking your marketing strategy to the next level with Augmented Reality - find out how.  

    Dec. 6, 2021
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    Airbnb, Vacasa list holiday getaways inspired by pop culture classics

    Rentals themed around "Home Alone" and the Grinch take distinct approaches, with one promoting remoteness and another recreating iconic film scenes.

    By Dec. 3, 2021
  • Taco Bell began testing a Taco Lover's Pass in Tuscon, Arizona, in September 2021.
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    Taco Bell appoints Jordan Brand CMO as global chief brand officer

    Sean Tresvant will lead the chain's efforts to drive culture and create impact with a focus on omnichannel initiatives and digital customer touchpoints.

    By Dec. 3, 2021
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    Spotify places listeners in '2021: The Movie' for data-driven Wrapped campaign

    Focusing on individuality, the annual effort weaves in a tighter narrative that references trends like NFTs and the "Good Soup" meme.

    By Dec. 2, 2021
  • A&W's "Anti-Celeb Meals" campaign
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    A&W pokes fun at fellow QSRs with 'Anti-Celeb Meals'

    Created with agency Coomer, the cheeky effort spotlights employees as "locally sourced celebrities" and doubles as a recruiting strategy amid a labor shortage.

    By Asa Hiken • Updated Dec. 6, 2021
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    Chipotle turns cilantro-soap meme into stocking stuffer

    The fast casual chain also teamed with video game Halo Infinite Multiplayer as it looks to engage with consumers around culture.

    By Dec. 2, 2021
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    Mr. Peanut doles out 'nutstalgia' for holidays with music video, gift boxes

    The '80s-inspired "A Nutty Holiday" features "Die Hard" actor Reginald VelJohnson and nods to debate over whether the film is a Christmas movie.

    By Dec. 1, 2021
  • Schick maker acquires Billie for $310M

    The deal comes less than a year after P&G's proposed acquisition of the DTC razor brand fell apart following FTC action.

    By Caroline Jansen • Nov. 30, 2021
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    Corona uncaps branded island experience that puts nature first

    Opening in 2022 and located in the Caribbean Sea, the getaway is themed around sustainability while mirroring the brew's beach-going ads.

    By Nov. 30, 2021