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Zevia doubles down on AI satire in ads starring creepy robot coworker
The campaign, which shows a robot employee short circuiting over a sip of Zevia, follows the brand skewering Coke’s AI-generated holiday marketing.
By Peter Adams • March 12, 2026 -
TreSemmé links with ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ for affordable luxury push
The Unilever brand is focusing on traditional media for a campaign that features podcaster Paige DeSorbo and promotes its A-List Collection.
By Jessica Hammers • March 12, 2026 -
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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.
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Coors Banquet returns to live sports marketing following growth spurt
The brand’s media budget is getting a double digit increase, with TV ads scheduled to air during the 2026 MLB and college football seasons.
By Sara Karlovitch • March 11, 2026 -
Marriott Bonvoy’s March Madness ads show key role hotels play in pregame rituals
Along with ads spotlighting partnerships with the NCAA and U.S. Soccer Federation, the chain is launching a limited podcast tied to March Madness.
By Peter Adams • Updated March 12, 2026 -
Old Spice reworks Boyz II Men song for sequel to clingy moms campaign
Created with agency Wieden+Kennedy, “The End of Adolescents” is already running across major TV networks and digital platforms.
By Peter Adams • March 10, 2026 -
Why Tecovas made a short film about Texas instead of a traditional ad
The Western wear brand is following up a Super Bowl play with a 14-minute short by filmmaker Jeff Nichols that features actor Michael Shannon.
By Chris Kelly • March 10, 2026 -
Why Unleashed Brands tapped VaynerX to pump up social media marketing
CMO Pat O’Toole, formerly of Burger King, details his first campaign at the youth-enrichment company, in support of Urban Air Adventure Park.
By Chris Kelly • March 6, 2026 -
McDonald’s reality TV-inspired campaign turns kiosks into confessionals
The social-heavy effort, made with agency Golin, comes as the chain faces social media and competitor blowback for a video featuring its CEO.
By Chris Kelly • March 5, 2026 -
How Ford is accelerating its global campaign amid return to Formula 1
The automaker will utilize Apple TV’s sequential ad capabilities to turn ad breaks into a narrative “micro-docuseries” focused on its engineering prowess.
By Chris Kelly • March 5, 2026 -
Graza olive oil enters new category with largest paid campaign to date
“Seriously Serious” uses absurdist humor to highlight the marketer’s quality-first approach and was created with agency Nice&frank.
By Jessica Hammers • March 4, 2026 -
How Brooks Brothers is refreshing the oldest apparel brand in the US
The “Make It Yours” campaign transforms the brand’s positioning and spans social, digital, online video and out-of-home channels.
By Chris Kelly • March 4, 2026 -
Chili’s CMO promoted to translate winning playbook to Brinker’s other brand
George Felix will lead marketing for both Chili’s and Maggiano’s Little Italy, which has lagged behind its sister brand’s eye-popping run of sales growth.
By Peter Adams • March 3, 2026 -
Heineken looks to preserve Irish pub culture with documentary
“The Pub That Refused To Die” comes as more brands invest in entertainment to gain an edge in the fight for consumer attention.
By Sara Karlovitch • March 3, 2026 -
Merrell’s first global brand platform looks to redefine the outdoors
Created with Uncommon Creative Studio, the “It Starts Outside” campaign will roll out globally across social, digital and connected TV.
By Chris Kelly • March 2, 2026 -
Inside Mercedes-Benz’s custom Amazon Prime Video ads push around the NBA
CMO Melody Lee explains how short-form content helped the automaker integrate customer benefits without interrupting their viewing experience.
By Chris Kelly • March 2, 2026 -
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Campaign Trail: Bosch builds cute robots to push windshield wiper innovation
Created with agency Bailey Lauerman, “Impressive Innovation” demonstrates how the company brings precision and performance to wipers and beyond.
By Chris Kelly • Feb. 27, 2026 -
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How Progressive balances AI use with authenticity as scrutiny persists
The insurance provider’s “Drive Like an Animal” campaign leveraged AI to reduce production time while still considering consumer sentiment.
By Sara Karlovitch • Feb. 27, 2026 -
WPP abandons holding company model in major strategic overhaul
The Elevate28 plan creates a single company with four units and introduces a talent framework meant to foster a “high-performance culture.”
By Peter Adams • Feb. 26, 2026 -
How Coach cocreated a campaign with Gen Z communities around the world
CMO Joon Silverstein explained how “Explore Your Story” demonstrates the luxury brand’s embrace of social-first marketing during a Marketing Dive event.
By Chris Kelly • Feb. 26, 2026 -
How The Children’s Place embraces modern parenting with new brand platform
The retailer’s “It’s a Yes Day” platform began rolling out this month across digital, social and e-commerce channels and includes creator partnerships.
By Chris Kelly • Feb. 26, 2026 -
Philadelphia’s new brand platform positions cream cheese as kitchen staple
Developed by Johannes Leonardo, the Kraft Heinz brand’s “Really Philly Good” includes 19 spots featuring new brand character Phillyboy.
By Chris Kelly • Feb. 25, 2026 -
Olaplex links with ‘SNL’ star to blend science, style and humor in new ads
Chloe Fineman serves as Chief Hair Officer for “Science Never Looked So Good,” a campaign created with agency Mother.
By Jessica Hammers • Feb. 24, 2026 -
What BodyArmor’s NCAA deal means for Coca-Cola’s hydration portfolio
CMO Tom Gargiulo explains how the sport drink’s refreshed “Choose Better” campaign will be activated around the March Madness tournament.
By Chris Kelly • Feb. 24, 2026 -
Axe addresses fragrance overuse with new campaign, spray tech
“The History of Overdoing It” uses humor — and a stuffy academic narrator — to implore young men to take a subtler approach to fragrance.
By Peter Adams • Feb. 23, 2026 -
Zillow links with World of Warcraft to showcase in-game homes
Zillow for Warcraft includes a custom microsite featuring a number of player-favorite housing creations and will be supported by a co-branded campaign.
By Aaron Baar • Feb. 19, 2026