Creative: Page 45

  • A bottle of Captain Morgan Rum sits on a table with a red video game controller as two people hang out.
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    Captain Morgan adds some spice to its ads

    A new brand platform positions “spice” as an element of fun, including with a spot that debuted on the NFL Network which depicts fans of rival teams.

    By Aaron Baar • Oct. 20, 2022
  • Actors Kate McKinnon and Dan Levy for Tostitos' “For the Love of Chips and Dip” campaign last year.
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    Courtesy of Frito-Lay
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    More than a crunch: How a 1.5 second tune changed the Tostitos brand

    The Frito-Lay brand revealed at Advertising Week that its recent introduction of a sonic identity upped brand recall by 38%.

    By • Oct. 20, 2022
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    Consumer Packaged Goods

    If CPGs can adeptly adjust to emerging mandates, they have an opportunity to strengthen their brands.  

    By Marketing Dive staff
  • Three limited-edition Pepsi Soda Shop cans lined up on a diner table.
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    Retrieved from PepsiCo Beverages North America on October 18, 2022
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    Pepsi CMO on state of media fragmentation: ‘A double-edged sword’

    At Advertising Week, Todd Kaplan discussed the overvaluation of paid media and his view of emergent channels like the metaverse, calling it a “fat word.”

    By • Oct. 19, 2022
  • Three cheerful female friends communicating and having fun in a pub during the night out. Focus is on woman in the middle.
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    skynesher via Getty Images
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    How AB InBev evolves inclusive marketing from good intentions to long-term strategy

    Industry research discussed at Advertising Week found that ads scoring higher on a gender-equality index led to 24% higher short-term purchase intent.

    By • Oct. 19, 2022
  • Two characters from Stranger Things as part of a Domino's partnership
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    Inside Domino’s recipe for success with ‘Stranger Things’ fanatics

    At Advertising Week, executives laid out how a campaign centered on a “mind ordering” app paid off despite an average response from a general audience.

    By • Oct. 18, 2022
  • Heineken serves up virtual brew in new metaverse space
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    Courtesy of Heineken
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    How to leverage sports communities for brand engagement

    As the fan experience becomes a focus, a Heineken exec discussed the role of players and subcultures during an Advertising Week panel. 

    By • Oct. 17, 2022
  • Ritz crackers "Our Holidays" campaign cookbook cover
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    Courtesy of Ritz
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    Ritz holiday campaign celebrates diverse cultural traditions

    “Our Holidays” features a 15-second spot, video content series and cookbook highlighting the foods and traditions of various cultures. 

    By Aaron Baar • Oct. 17, 2022
  • Three people socializing over their phones.
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    Anchiy via Getty Images
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    Bumble recreates “Ted Lasso” fictitious dating app

    The tie-up focuses on personality-first matches and offers a free two-month trial to Apple TV+.

    By Aaron Baar • Oct. 13, 2022
  • A bottle of whiskey sits on a cask next to a plate of steak.
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    Courtesy of Diageo
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    Diageo’s Lagavulin sends Nick Offerman on a dangerous mission

    The “Parks and Recreation” star “almost died 50 times,” but it proved to be worth it when he got his hands on the new single malt scotch whisky.

    By • Oct. 13, 2022
  • Burger King's new Ghost Pepper Whopper floating against a smoky black background and under large white-and-orange text that reads "Ghost Pepper Whopper."
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    Retrieved from Business Wire on October 11, 2022
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    Burger King caters to paranormal sleuths with in-app ghost detector

    A promotion rewards loyalty members who try out the tool with an exclusive offer for a Halloween-themed Ghost Pepper Whopper. 

    By • Oct. 12, 2022
  • A raccoon recycling Mentos gum as part of its Raccoon Recycling Task Force campaign.
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    Courtesy of Perfetti Van Melle
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    Mentos sustainability campaign ‘proves’ racoons are better at recycling

    Only 32% of Americans recycle compared to 75% of the Mentos Raccoon Recycling Force, the company found.

    By • Oct. 12, 2022
  • Stranger Things merchandise sits in a glass case.
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    Courtesy of Netflix
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    Netflix mixes immersion with commerce in multi-title pop-up store

    Open for the holidays, the space features merchandise and immersive experiences based on popular series like “Squid Game” and “Stranger Things.”

    By • Oct. 12, 2022
  • Chipotle Boorito promo art
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    Courtesy of Chipotle Mexican Grill
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    Chipotle’s ‘Boorito’ promo returns with BeReal, Cash App twist

    The 22-year-old Halloween promotion is back in-person following two pandemic years, with perks ranging from a $6 entree to a $10,000 Cash App prize.

    By • Oct. 11, 2022
  • Four people play pickleball on a court with Vizzy's name featured prominently in the middle.
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    Courtesy of Molson Coors
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    Vizzy serves up pickleball sponsorship as niche sport grows

    The first-ever official hard seltzer sponsor of the Professional Pickleball Association will be joined at tournaments by other Molson Coors offerings.

    By • Oct. 10, 2022
  • DoorDash OOH activation for it's "Activate Super You" campaign
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    Courtesy of DoorDash
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    Marvel, DoorDash partner to highlight multi-skilled ‘Dashers’ in comic series

    “The Dashers” debuted at New York Comic Con and positions DoorDash drivers as everyday heroes.

    By Aaron Baar • Oct. 10, 2022
  • Four McDonald's figurines designed by Cactus Plant Flea Market encircle a Happy Meal placed on a red table against a sky-blue backdrop.
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    Permission granted by McDonald's USA
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    Deja vu? McDonald’s adult Happy Meals raise specter of past promos run awry

    Kotaku pointed to posts from overwhelmed employees on Reddit and TikTok, while a resale market underpins demand for the nostalgia-themed meals.

    By • Updated Oct. 10, 2022
  • Actor Danny DeVito with a Jersey Mike's Subs sandwich
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    Courtesy of Jersey Mike's Subs
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    Campaign Trail: Jersey Mike’s Subs serves up authenticity with Danny DeVito

    In its first work as creative AOR, Highdive keyed in on insights about what sets the QSR chain apart from competitors.

    By • Oct. 7, 2022
  • A virtual Roblox space designed by Walmart shows a ferris wheel in the foreground a blimp flying against a blue sky in the background.
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    Retrieved from Walmart on September 26, 2022
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    How marketers can connect with Gen Z in emerging virtual worlds

    Rather than pushing commerce, metaverse-minded brands can cater to Gen Z’s preference for self-expression and community to foster loyalty.

    By • Oct. 6, 2022
  • A group of young people eat Burger King in front of a grey house.
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    Courtesy of Burger King
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    Burger King crowns the consumer king with new ‘You Rule’ tagline

    The customization-focused campaign was created in partnership with OKRP and is part of a larger brand revitalization. 

    By • Oct. 6, 2022
  • A basket of dirty laundry in a blue hamper with the text Chores Light on the front sits next to a Coors Light bucket filled with beers and ice on a bar top,
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    Courtesy of Molson Coors
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    Coors Light, Tide Cleaners offer to do laundry for college football fans

    Agreeing that laundry on game days is a buzzkill, the brands are raffling off free cleaning for the season and providing drop-off service in select locations.

    By • Oct. 5, 2022
  • A behind-the-scenes photo shows a 'Black Panther' actor reaching out of the front seat window of a rigged-up Lexus against a blue-screen background.
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    Retrieved from Lexus on October 04, 2022
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    ‘Black Panther’ sequel inspires Sprite, Lexus to champion women warriors

    Separate tie-in campaigns spotlight female talent behind the scenes and on-screen, with a focus on the blockbuster’s Dora Milaje elite guard.

    By • Oct. 4, 2022
  • TikTok star E.J. Marcus acting as "Toby" for Heinz' Tomato Blood promotion
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    Courtesy of Heinz
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    Heinz recruits vegetarian vampire for return of Tomato Blood ketchup

    The brand tapped popular TikTok creator E.J. Marcus to play Toby, the 280-year-old vampire influencer that believes “humans are people too.”

    By • Sept. 29, 2022
  • A pink biometric safe with the Starburst logo against a pink background surrounded by pink Starbursts.
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    Courtesy of Mars Wrigley
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    Starburst’s biometric safe is filled exclusively with coveted pink flavor

    The “un-sharable” safe has the brand leaning heavily into meme and internet culture, playing off of the viral “You are a pink Starburst” consumer mantra. 

    By • Sept. 29, 2022
  • M&M's new character line-up
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    Courtesy of Mars
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    M&M’s introduces Purple candy mascot to celebrate acceptance, inclusivity

    The Mars brand extended its crew of characters for the first time in a decade as part of a controversial refresh that drove impressions and consumer sentiment.

    By • Sept. 28, 2022
  • Four McDonald's figurines designed by Cactus Plant Flea Market encircle a Happy Meal placed on a red table against a sky-blue backdrop.
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    Permission granted by McDonald's USA
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    McDonald’s repackages Happy Meals for adults with cult streetwear label

    Meant to invoke nostalgia, the menu bundles come with unique art and collectible figurines as the chain tries to align with pop culture tastemakers.

    By • Sept. 27, 2022