Creative: Page 2
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Celsius centers campaign on college football to further Gen Z marketing
The energy drink’s expanded NIL roster of Heisman hopefuls will feature in a campaign including TV spots, social content and activations across channels.
By Chris Kelly • Aug. 26, 2024 -
Coke Zero Sugar leans into gaming to reach Gen Z college football fans
The better-for-you soft drink serves as the exclusive CPG sponsor of EA Sports College Football 25 and will tour 14 campuses.
By Peter Adams • Aug. 23, 2024 -
Column
Campaign Trail: UScellular calls out smartphone ironies with Alanis Morissette
In a campaign from AOR The Martin Agency, the fourth-largest wireless network continues its efforts to get consumers to turn off their phones.
By Chris Kelly • Aug. 23, 2024 -
Wonderful Pistachios promotes on-the-go snacking with Uber, Lyft car wraps
An out-of-home campaign highlights the brand’s No Shells product and also includes influencer tie-ups and Wi-Fi sponsorships.
By Aaron Baar • Aug. 22, 2024 -
E.l.f. serves sports equity with Billie Jean King Cup sponsorship
The cosmetics brand is also a founding partner of iHeart Women’s Sports Audio Network, an audio platform dedicated exclusively to women’s sports.
By Sara Karlovitch • Aug. 22, 2024 -
Totino’s enters breakfast category with retro ads targeting Gen Z
“Start the Day the Totino’s Way” taps into the younger generation’s appetite for nostalgia to introduce Breakfast Snack Bites.
By Jessica Deyo • Aug. 22, 2024 -
Gap gets loose with pop star Troye Sivan in latest dance-heavy ads
Social media-viral song “Funny Thing” by Thundercat soundtracks a seasonal push spotlighting baggy denim clothing.
By Peter Adams • Aug. 21, 2024 -
Q&A
Why Hinge turned real love stories into a zine written by literary stars
CMO Jackie Jantos explains how “No Ordinary Love” was inspired by #BookTok and helps the “dating app designed to be deleted” reach Gen Z.
By Chris Kelly • Aug. 21, 2024 -
Snoop Dogg and Solo Stove deliver ‘Blunt Marketing’ in latest ads
The smokeless fire pit maker doubles down on its relationship with the rapper following a previous effort that generated buzz but missed sales goals.
By Sara Karlovitch • Aug. 20, 2024 -
Ugg supports resurgence with AKQA-led ‘Feels Like Ugg’ global campaign
The brand is trying to make the most of a broad renewed interest in 2000s fashions with younger consumers that includes its signature chunky boots.
By Aaron Baar • Aug. 19, 2024 -
Simon Cowell judges Domino’s Pizza alongside new quality captains
The TV personality dons the cap of quality captain, a new staff role that ensures all aspects of an order are correct down to topping portions.
By Peter Adams • Aug. 19, 2024 -
Sriracha maker Lee Kum Kee reaches out to Gen Z with musical campaign
The 135-year-old Asian sauce brand is promoting its Sriracha Chili and Mayo products with a Spotify playlist, 24/7 Twitch livestream and more.
By Jessica Deyo • Aug. 15, 2024 -
Vitaminwater offers free rent to consumers who use its flavors as design inspiration
Consumers can submit a photo of a Vitaminwater flavor in a room that needs a makeover and review AI-generated mood boards on a landing page.
By Aaron Baar • Aug. 15, 2024 -
James, LeBron James: Lobos 1707 casts NBA legend as spy in new ads
A tongue-in-cheek new campaign from the premium spirits brand backed by the iconic athlete seeks to deliver stronger entertainment value.
By Peter Adams • Aug. 15, 2024 -
Martha Stewart is an underutilized intern in new Fiverr campaign
The lifestyle mogul and frequent ad star will serve as a brand ambassador and consult with three users of the freelance services marketplace.
By Sara Karlovitch • Aug. 15, 2024 -
US Bank celebrates Black achievement with zines in The New York Times
To commemorate the 100-year celebration of the Harlem Renaissance, the financial marketer is teaming with T Brand Studio for a Times first.
By Chris Kelly • Aug. 15, 2024 -
Choice Hotels names new creative, media agencies to drive brand awareness
Adding 72andSunny and Dentsu X to the roster comes as Choice establishes more upscale offerings and ramps up marketing on platforms like TikTok.
By Peter Adams • Aug. 14, 2024 -
Q&A
Allbirds CMO on why brand building is key to company’s turnaround plan
CMO Kelly Olmstead discussed how the sneaker brand is investing more in awareness-driven channels to weather a challenging period for business.
By Peter Adams • Updated Aug. 15, 2024 -
Liquid I.V. helps consumers beat the summer heat with multichannel campaign
“Indulge in Hydration” was developed with SixTwentySix and includes augmented reality activations, Netflix ad testing, a Spotify takeover and more.
By Aaron Baar • Updated Aug. 14, 2024 -
LG boosts home appliances with competition show on Prime Video
“Estate of Survival” follows contestants as they battle in a variety of challenges to acquire home appliances and a grand prize of $100,000.
By Jessica Deyo • Aug. 13, 2024 -
WeightWatchers debuts new creative as it navigates weight-loss drug boom
Ads featuring customer testimonials for WeightWatchers Clinic were handled by Ogilvy, the brand’s second AOR appointment in the past year.
By Peter Adams • Aug. 12, 2024 -
Fanta debuts QR code-powered ‘Beetlejuice’ flavor for Warner Bros. tie-in
The flavor includes packaging that can be scanned to unlock exclusive physical and digital experiences, including the chance to win movie tickets.
By Jessica Deyo • Aug. 12, 2024 -
Column
Campaign Trail: Café Bustelo gives its animated world an icy makeover
As the J.M. Smucker brand brings iced coffee to the refrigerated aisle, new spots by BBH USA give a chilly remix to recent marketing.
By Chris Kelly • Aug. 9, 2024 -
Opinion
What brands can learn about emotion from Olympic ads by Nike and Coke
How emotions are used often determines whether creative can do more than just connect, but actually predispose viewers to buy, says Kantar’s Jane Ostler.
By Jane Ostler • Aug. 9, 2024 -
Panera Bread nabs Papa Johns CMO following menu overhaul
The sandwich and soup spot, which is plotting an IPO, is appointing an experienced QSR marketer known for a digital-first approach.
By Peter Adams • Aug. 8, 2024