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Depop eyes larger US presence with ads touting style ‘Depopelgangers’
The online fashion reseller’s “Where Taste Recognizes Taste” campaign spans OOH, CTV, audio and paid social across TikTok, Meta and Pinterest.
By Jessica Hammers • Sept. 2, 2025 -
Jägermeister defends ice-cold shots with arcade-inspired video game
Alongside the brand’s Stag mascot, players of the web-based game must defeat “anti-fun bad guys” looking to impede on a night of drinking.
By Aaron Baar • Aug. 28, 2025 -
Trendline
Consumer Packaged Goods
If CPGs can adeptly adjust to emerging mandates, they have an opportunity to strengthen their brands.
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Archer’s first national ad campaign pledges to ‘Stick to Real’
The meat snack maker founded in 2011 is building off an extensive brand refresh and 90% surge in sales with ads that challenge modern absurdity.
By Peter Adams • Updated Aug. 28, 2025 -
American Eagle’s Travis Kelce collab extends celebrity-led marketing streak
A capsule collection with the NFL star’s Tru Kolors brand features high-impact outdoor, podcast and social media buys.
By Peter Adams • Aug. 27, 2025 -
BetMGM’s CMO on how its brand repositioning unites gaming, entertainment
To separate from the pack, the sports-betting platform is launching a Las Vegas-inspired brand refresh with ads starring Jon Hamm.
By Chris Kelly • Aug. 26, 2025 -
Little Caesars dials up NFL marketing with deals, co-branded campaign
The pizza chain is also flexing partnerships with football stars like Saquon Barkley for its fourth year as the Official Pizza Sponsor of the league.
By Jessica Hammers • Aug. 26, 2025 -
CarMax ditches longtime tagline, repositions brand around omnichannel
The “pivotal” brand shift includes ads featuring a comedic house band singing about how CarMax lets customers shop the way they “wanna.”
By Peter Adams • Aug. 25, 2025 -
White Castle sponsors NIL-focused podcast to engage football fans
The series hosted by sibling football standouts Caleb and Josh Downs will unpack viral trends and the intricacies of brand building.
By Jessica Hammers • Aug. 25, 2025 -
Downy tells ‘Almost Scandalously Soft Stories’ for Spotify campaign
The P&G brand is tapping into the growing popularity around audiobook romances with four stories that position freshness as a sensorial escape.
By Aaron Baar • Aug. 21, 2025 -
RXBar, Hidden Valley see marketing opportunity in summer travel chaos
The packaged foods brands are running separate promotions that help cover the costs of flying and canceled trips amid a busy season.
By Peter Adams • Aug. 21, 2025 -
Gap dances with Katseye to ‘Milkshake’ for denim-focused fall campaign
“Better in Denim” nods to the early aughts and return of low-rise denim and will span social media, in-store, influencer partnerships and more.
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Crocs appoints 2 new CMOs to level up creative strategy: WWD
Crocs and Heydude are getting new marketing chiefs as they double down on storytelling, with the latter looking to build on a brand awareness bump.
By Peter Adams • Aug. 18, 2025 -
How Applebee’s sharper marketing turned around sales ahead of NFL season
The casual dining chain recently achieved positive same-store sales growth for the first time in two years, Dine Brands CEO John Peyton explains.
By Chris Kelly • Aug. 18, 2025 -
Q&A
Why 818 Tequila is using fashion to tap into Gen Z’s ‘little treat’ craze
CMO Kathleen Braine explains how the Kendall Jenner-founded brand is channeling Labubus and lip gloss keychains to launch its new 818 minis.
By Jessica Hammers • Aug. 18, 2025 -
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Reese’s responds to Taylor Swift album news with advertising agility
The brand created an ad referencing the pop star’s new “Orange Era” in under a day and has quickly racked up millions of views on YouTube.
By Peter Adams • Aug. 15, 2025 -
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Campaign Trail: Nike shows the life of the mind with skater Nyjah Huston
Independent agency Thesis brought authentic skateboarding energy to a spot featuring one of the sport’s brightest — and most polarizing — stars.
By Chris Kelly • Aug. 15, 2025 -
Instacart cracks into live experiences to cap off ‘90s nostalgia blitz
Frosted Flakes and Venmo are supporting a Third Eye Blind concert that will feature Frosted Tips stations and throwback food and drinks.
By Peter Adams • Aug. 14, 2025 -
How Garage Beer is building its brand with no-holds-barred marketing
The independent brand has become America’s fastest-growing beer by tapping into martial arts movies, pro wrestling and other micro niches.
By Chris Kelly • Aug. 14, 2025 -
TreSemmé says ‘Get TF Out of Bed’ for party tour, social media series
The Unilever hair care brand is spotlighting its A-List Collection Dry Texturizing Spray through a tie-up with Eventbrite to host events in five major cities.
By Jessica Hammers • Aug. 13, 2025 -
Ralph Lauren’s Polo Bear plots art heist in mascot’s first animated film
Developed internally, the James Bond-inspired short underscores how Ralph Lauren is looking to further stretch the equity of one of its signature assets.
By Peter Adams • Aug. 13, 2025 -
Deep Dive
How to win back-to-school marketing as American Eagle’s big bet blows up
Though spending forecasts are bleak, value-focused messaging and smart social media plays could help brands transcend the turbulence.
By Jessica Hammers • Aug. 12, 2025 -
E.l.f. argues against overpriced cosmetics with legal-themed campaign
“E.l.f.ino & schmarnes” features comedian Matt Rife and drag icon Heidi N Closet as a satirical legal duo and will include a New York City pop-up event.
By Jessica Hammers • Aug. 11, 2025 -
Bud Light kicks off NFL season with at-home tailgates, Peyton Manning
The spot from Anomaly follows the brand’s well-received Super Bowl spot and a recent tie-up with Netflix and Manning’s Omaha Productions.
By Chris Kelly • Aug. 7, 2025 -
Olipop appeals to young men with SpongeBob flavor, Roblox experience
Players within the existing SpongeBob Tower Defense game in Roblox can collect cans of the new Pineapple Paradise flavor as an in-game reward.
By Jessica Hammers • Aug. 7, 2025 -
How Carl’s Jr. built on big game success with social star Alix Earle
The fast-food chain has featured the TikTok personality in a series of campaigns that harken back to the racy ads it ran over a decade ago.
By Chris Kelly • Aug. 6, 2025