Spotify's Halloween pop-up helps costume fans of Madonna, Britney Spears

Along with handing out accessories inspired by musicians' iconic looks, the "Stay Scary" campaign includes short films and OOH elements.

By Dianna Christe • Oct. 25, 2019

Campaign Trail: Samsung's space selfie contest launches UGC to new heights

Weather conditions cut short the influencer-led effort after the device landed on a Michigan property last weekend.

By Natalie Black (Koltun) • Updated Oct. 29, 2019

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Influencer Marketing

Amid a surge in confidence and new platform approaches, brands continue to turn to influencers for fresh content that can reach online consumers.

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Budweiser reimagines Halloween mugshots for 'Drink Wiser' campaign

To encourage responsible drinking, the AB InBev brand is also giving out $5 Lyft gift cards to people who buy the beer on Drizly.

By Dianna Christe • Oct. 24, 2019

In fifth year of #OptOutside, REI urges members to 'opt to act'

"It's our biggest megaphone," Chief Customer Officer Ben Steele said of the event, which this year includes nationwide cleanup sites.

By Cara Salpini • Oct. 23, 2019

P&G nixes Venus symbol from Always in latest inclusivity bid

The change recognizes transgender and nonbinary individuals, though it's unclear when it will go into effect. 

By Peter Adams • Oct. 23, 2019

Miller Lite asks to be unfollowed on social media in 'Miller Time' revamp

The brand is "going dark" on social media and giving away free beer to up to 118,000 people — the number of the brand's Instagram followers.

By Dianna Christe • Oct. 23, 2019

9 recent CMO departures that point to the radical transformation of marketing

Dunkin's Tony Weisman announcing plans to exit capped off a remarkable few months that also saw leadership changes at McDonald's, Taco Bell and Johnson & Johnson.

By Peter Adams • Oct. 23, 2019

Burger King lets spirits taste test new Ghost Whopper at seance

In a creative stunt, a medium invited spirits to inhabit his body and try the brand's new Halloween burger.

By Barry Levine • Oct. 22, 2019

How retro candy brands are hitting the nostalgia sweet spot

Just in time for Halloween, Russell Stover and others are rethinking their marketing and positioning. Will consumers bite?

By Shane Schick • Oct. 22, 2019

Natural Light Seltzer kicks off ad blitz amid reported White Claw pullback

A recent Kantar analysis indicated that category leader White Claw cut media spending 30% due to product shortages.

By Peter Adams • Oct. 21, 2019

Barbie's Malibu Dreamhouse listed on Airbnb for doll's 60th birthday

The mid-century modern house can be booked for a one-time, two-night stay for up to four guests.

By Dianna Christe • Oct. 21, 2019

Chili's new CMO dishes on brand DNA and marketing's role within the organization

Ellie Doty details how Chili's integrates tech into marketing and shares lessons she learned after more than a decade at Yum Brands.

By Chris Kelly • Oct. 21, 2019

Hyundai taps agency exec as CMO following Dean Evans' departure

Angela Zepeda was SVP and managing director at Innocean, the automaker's agency of record, and is known for her expertise in marketing to women.

By Robert Williams • Updated Oct. 21, 2019

AB InBev claims MillerCoors stole secret beer recipes

A counterclaim in the lawsuit about a Super Bowl ad said MillerCoors' C-suite asked a former Bud Light employee about the ingredients, processes and alcohol volumes of the beverage.

By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 21, 2019

Amazon agency specialist breaks down the platform's opportunities and challenges

At 4A's StratFest, Podean CEO Mark Power said it's important to get the foundations right when working with Amazon, something that's resource-intensive but could be worth the effort.

By Peter Adams • Oct. 18, 2019

KFC's chicken-scented 'seasoned tickets' sold out on StubHub in 2 hours

Buyers will receive the $75 tickets in the mail, entitling them to order 48 wings every week for 10 weeks through Jan. 15.

By Barry Levine • Oct. 18, 2019

Brands can boost sales by depicting women of all ages in ads, per AARP

Most Gen X and baby boomer women feel ignored by the beauty and personal grooming products industry, leaving an opening for savvy brands.

By Barry Levine • Oct. 17, 2019

Dove, Comcast detail divergent paths to culturally relevant marketing

At the 4A's StratFest conference, the companies shared how they leveraged purpose and fandom, respectively, to engage consumers.

By Peter Adams • Oct. 17, 2019

Jose Cuervo sponsors short documentary about Mexico's Day of the Dead

The brand allies itself with the culture of its country of origin through a film depicting festivities in the town of Lake Pátzcuaro.

By Barry Levine • Oct. 17, 2019

Burger King splices doorbell footage into video ad for Uber Eats delivery

The King visited hundreds of homes that had Amazon Ring doorbell cameras, from which agency MullenLowe assembled footage into an ad.

By Robert Williams • Oct. 16, 2019

Tiny house made for Fiskars DIY projects goes on tour

Millennials are big on do-it-yourself projects and tiny houses, trends Fiskars taps into with its new cross-channel campaign. 

By Dianna Christe • Oct. 16, 2019

Dunkin' CMO who helped spearhead rebrand exits after 2 years

Stepping down Dec. 1, Tony Weisman will assist in the CMO replacement search, which is already underway.

By Peter Adams • Oct. 16, 2019

Wonderful Halos bites into animated YouTube series for kids

The mandarin orange purveyor says "Camp Halohead" is the first original entertainment property from a produce brand.

By Barry Levine • Oct. 15, 2019

Wild Turkey, Complex partner on social video series starring McConaughey

The actor and creative director for the Campari brand interviews cultural influencers in "Talk Turkey," which streams on Complex's IGTV page.

By Robert Williams • Oct. 14, 2019

Marmite tries to hypnotize haters with new 'Mind Control' ads

A campaign acknowledging the yeasty spread's divisive reputation includes the chance to win a trip to London for a hypnosis session.

By Dianna Christe • Oct. 14, 2019