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Deep Dive
7 campaigns that transcended the turmoil of H1 2022
Amid global conflict, domestic crises and the continued effects of the pandemic, many marketers struggled to connect with distracted consumers.
By Chris Kelly , Sara Karlovitch , Jessica Hammers • July 12, 2022 -
Deep Dive
Marketers lost their creative verve amid deluge of challenges
Once-promising categories like crypto went silent due to an economic rout, while much of media investment flowed to performance channels that don’t inspire much in the imagination.
By Peter Adams • July 12, 2022 -
Trendline
Consumer Packaged Goods
If CPGs can adeptly adjust to emerging mandates, they have an opportunity to strengthen their brands.
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IPG looks to streamline brand integrations in entertainment
UpstreamPop blends Mediabrands’ audience intelligence and R&CPMK’s entertainment industry expertise as brands seek out streaming viewers.
By Chris Kelly • July 11, 2022 -
Mekanism sees big US opportunity for Plus Company's agency model
Co-founder and CEO Jason Harris said the shop will initially focus on building out a performance team that has helped it notch a 75% pitch win rate this year.
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Philadelphia cream cheese serves burned-out diners at Feeladelphia restaurant
The Kraft Heinz brand looks to engage consumers who crave feelings and experiences after two-plus years shaped by the pandemic.
By Chris Kelly • July 11, 2022 -
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Manscaped sharpens edgy humor strategy with multiyear Pete Davidson deal
The “Saturday Night Live” breakout is also becoming an investor in the brand as it prepares to go public later this year.
By Peter Adams • July 11, 2022 -
Care Bears showcases brand's caring heritage in metaverse
To celebrate its 40th anniversary, the brand is releasing NFTs that serve as entry to its digital realm, but to go any further, users will need to work together.
By Jessica Hammers • July 8, 2022 -
Unilever's Magnum explores sustainable fashion, digital realm with cocoa dress
The ice cream brand hits on several marketing trends through its partnership with luxury fashion designer Iris van Herpen.
By Jessica Hammers • July 7, 2022 -
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McDonald's strengthens gaming creator ties with OfflineTV sponsorship
This is the marketer’s second deal with a gaming-focused group in the past year and squares with a larger commitment to improve diversity in media.
By Peter Adams • July 6, 2022 -
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Birkenstock's first paid global campaign says feet are 'Ugly for a Reason'
The effort with The New York Times’ T Brand Studio features a documentary series about the evolution of the foot and how that informed the brand’s orthopedic focus.
By Peter Adams • July 5, 2022 -
Column
Campaign Trail: The Body Shop weaponizes graphics to take on anti-LGBTQ bills
Agency Odysseus Arms used a creative and strategic method called Third3ye to better integrate consumer insights into the campaign to ensure authenticity.
By Chris Kelly • July 1, 2022 -
Nike attributes digital revenue growth to demand across mobile apps
The sportswear giant saw the highest traffic for its commerce app yet with a campaign celebrating the brand’s 50th anniversary.
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McDonald's stakes out virtual summer camp in mobile app
Featuring merchandise, menu hacks and music performances, the 27-day effort offers another sign the chain views its app as a linchpin to winning Gen Z.
By Peter Adams • June 30, 2022 -
Coke teams up with Marshmello for limited-edition flavor
The brand’s first flavor co-created with an artist is the latest effort to come out of the Coca-Cola Creations platform that launched earlier this year.
By Sara Karlovitch • June 30, 2022 -
Reddit ramps up advertising with first US TV campaign
“Find your people” pushes the platform’s community-centered message by meeting consumers where they are — on the couch.
By Jessica Hammers • June 29, 2022 -
Old Spice teams with Arby's to tackle 'meat sweats'
Along with a new spot, the collaboration includes a limited-edition kit featuring a roast beef-patterned sweat suit and two cans of antiperspirant.
By Chris Kelly • Updated June 29, 2022 -
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Save A Lot puts private brands front and center in new ad campaign
The video spots, which show store brands muscling out their mainstream equivalents, underscore the growing importance of private label in connecting with shoppers amid ongoing high inflation.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 29, 2022 -
Sweetgreen launches digital feature to reward customers for meeting goals
The chain partnered with TikTok creator Emmanuel Duverneau to create content on the platform as part of a campaign designed by its in-house agency.
By Julie Littman • June 28, 2022 -
Cannes Lions returns energized but in tension with real-world problems
Economic concerns and environmental protests rubbed up against the “we’re back” attitude of advertising’s glitziest confab.
By Peter Adams • June 27, 2022 -
Bacardi unveils line of wearable QR codes to promote up-and-coming artists
The rum brand partnered with a streetwear label and a Grammy Award-winning record producer to create a clothing line that links to a new album.
By Sara Karlovitch • June 24, 2022 -
Metaverse madness: What brands are doing to cut through the noise
As marketers rush to plant a flag on the still-nascent space, lessons about what is and isn't working have begun to emerge.
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Kraft rebrands macaroni and cheese to promote comfort food positioning
Changes are subtle, including adopting the commonly used “Mac & Cheese” name, but could resonate with consumers who value positivity and self-care.
By Peter Adams • June 23, 2022 -
Miller Lite honors female brewer Mary Lisle with limited-edition cans
The Fourth of July packaging play seeks to reach female consumers while educating the public on an overlooked aspect of the history of U.S. brewing.
By Sara Karlovitch • June 23, 2022 -
Q&A
Why Heineken is ramping up investment in consumer experiences
CMO Jonnie Cahill explained how the beer brand is partnering with Formula 1 and professional soccer as the value of in-person engagement grows.
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Wendy's streamlines national-to-local social advertising with Tiger Pistol
The QSR chain has teamed with the largest third-party publisher of collaborative social ads to transform its local ad strategy.
By Chris Kelly • June 21, 2022