What Wendy’s global CMO Carl Loredo learned from Taylor Swift

The executive explained how fandom, value and nostalgia come together for the QSR chain during an Advertising Week New York discussion.

By Chris Kelly • Oct. 17, 2023

McDonald’s US CMO on brand’s first-party data transformation

After years of struggling with the youth market, the chain has turned things around thanks to its loyalty program and more culturally impactful campaigns.

By Peter Adams • Oct. 11, 2023

Mars Petcare appoints first chief brand and experience officer

Najoh Tita-Reid, previously CMO at Logitech, will seek to elevate consumer experience and drive growth across a portfolio of brands and services.

By Chris Kelly • Oct. 10, 2023

Celsius CEO on keeping a disruptor’s edge and staying focused on Gen Z

The energy drink brand remains committed to the 18-to-24 demographic on an increasingly broad stage that now includes a national MLS sponsorship.

By Peter Adams • Oct. 9, 2023

Why Olaplex created a faux product to address dupe culture on TikTok

The brand’s Oladupé marketing stunt was strategized with agency Movers+Shakers, the first collaboration between the companies.

By Jessica Deyo • Oct. 5, 2023

Ford hires Toyota veteran as global CMO

Lisa Materazzo was formerly Toyota's top marketing executive in North America and joins as the automaker navigates the industry's electric “sea change.”

By Chris Kelly • Sept. 13, 2023

Carl’s Jr., Hardee’s parent appoints CMO, CFO

CKE’s new execs join the company during an ongoing brand overhaul focused on renovations, technology advancements and streamlined operations.

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Sept. 8, 2023

How Lowe’s is leveraging its NFL deal to inspire DIYers with new campaign

Head of marketing Jen Wilson also explained how in-housing its retail media efforts and restructuring its marketing organization have paid off for the brand.

By Chris Kelly • Sept. 7, 2023

Could Peloton’s brand refresh mark the start of its comeback?

Vice President of Consumer Marketing Oli Snoddy details how the exercise brand is leveraging real users to broaden its reach and grow its app. 

By Jessica Deyo • Sept. 6, 2023

TGI Fridays promotes CMO to CEO

Brandon Coleman III takes the reins as the chain experiments with virtual brands, a new loyalty structure and major menu overhaul in a growth push. 

By Emma Liem Beckett , Julie Littman • Aug. 29, 2023

How Gap put a fresh spin on nostalgia for its fall campaign

The retailer is pulling inspiration from its style archives and past ads to reach consumers through a new lens, according to head of marketing Erika Everett.

By Jessica Deyo • Aug. 29, 2023

Pernod Ricard North America names Colin Kavanagh as CMO

The former senior vice president of transformation for the spirits marketer will succeed Pam Forbus.

By Chris Kelly • Aug. 28, 2023

Pepsi celebrates 125 years: Inside the marketer’s media blitz

A campaign celebrating an anniversary milestone and past iconic ads doubles as the official introduction of the brand’s new logo.

By Peter Adams • Aug. 24, 2023

How Behr, Home Depot are using data to market 2024’s Color of the Year

The paint marketer will leverage Instagram and Home Depot’s retail media network to target Cracked Pepper at consumers in the mood for renovations.

By Aaron Baar • Aug. 22, 2023

Sweetgreen appoints head of marketing amid loyalty program expansion

Michael Kotick will oversee the chain’s marketing and menu strategy, having most recently led purpose-driven marketing efforts for Chipotle. 

By Julie Littman • Aug. 21, 2023

How Häagen-Dazs met its $1.5M commitment to underrepresented creators

CMO Elizabell Marquez explained how the brand has supported creators and brought their work into its advertising.

By Chris Kelly • Aug. 21, 2023

Aerie rallies New York City’s ‘hidden gems’ for pop-up marketplace

The effort promotes the retailer’s fall collection and supports a “reintroduction” of its intimate apparel business, according to CMO Stacey McCormick.

By Jessica Deyo • Aug. 11, 2023

Toms exec talks about new sustainability strategies, ThredUp partnership

Amy Smith, chief brand officer, says the company is focusing on tackling issues in “our own backyard,” such as access to mental health.

By Laurel Deppen • Aug. 9, 2023

Back-to-school 2023: Can marketing transcend the turbulence?

Top marketers from American Eagle and Amazon weigh in on strategy as the season’s spending forecast paints a gloomy picture.

By Jessica Deyo • Aug. 8, 2023

CVS loses another top marketer amid major cost-cutting push

Tammy Lewis’ departure as CMO of CVS Caremark after nine years comes as the pharmacy giant reportedly plans to prune about 5,000 jobs.

By Peter Adams • Aug. 1, 2023

Wayfair names new chief marketing officer

Bob Sherwin is exiting the company after 10 years, with Chief People Officer Paul Toms taking over the position.

By Dani James • July 27, 2023

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 Peter Adams • July 19, 2023

Target elevates 17-year veteran to CMO

Lisa Roath's appointment comes as the retailer faces slowed sales growth and an ongoing controversy over its Pride collection.

By Chris Kelly • July 12, 2023

Culture wars rage on, forcing marketers to decide whether to reevaluate or retrench

The dual forces of the backlash to inclusive marketing and the rapid rise of generative AI could lead marketers to reconsider the role of brands and how to advertise in H2 and beyond.

By Chris Kelly , Shaun Lucas • July 11, 2023

Why CMOs should adopt the mindset of a futurist

Predicting the future can be a fool’s errand, but CMOs that make decisions under uncertainty will differentiate themselves, says Gartner’s Lizzy Foo Kune.

By Lizzy Foo Kune • July 11, 2023