Creative: Page 60


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    Burger King trolls Chick-fil-A with LGBTQ donations during Pride

    The latest escalation of the chicken sandwich wars is a not-so-subtle dig at a company with a history of donating to anti-LGBTQ charities.

    By June 8, 2021
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    Deep Dive

    The business of normalizing taboo topics

    From periods and acne to sex toys and toilet plungers, DTC brands are out to disrupt every eyebrow-raising industry under the sun.

    By Maria Monteros • June 8, 2021
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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
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    Domino's revived Noid hops on NFT trend

    The pizza brand will auction "Noid's Failed Tools" that appeared in a TV spot that brought back the infamous brand icon for the first time since 1995.

    By June 8, 2021
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    Skittles launches 'QueeR codes' to spotlight LGBTQ creators during Pride

    Mars Wrigley-owned Skittles worked with agency ICF Next to commission LGBTQ artists to paint murals that link consumers to content and resources.

    By June 8, 2021
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    Pantene teams with Allyson Felix in run-up to Olympics

    The P&G brand highlights a decorated athlete who has spoken out against inequalities facing mothers, both in healthcare and by former sponsor Nike.

    By June 7, 2021
  • Coors Banquet Firebird campaign retrieved by Marketing Dive on June 4, 2021
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    Coors Banquet nods to 'Smokey and the Bandit' with mobile scavenger hunt

    The Molson Coors brewer will share clues and deploy QR codes at specific locations to guide fans on their quest for the keys to a '77 Pontiac Firebird.

    By June 4, 2021
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    Campaign Trail: Oscar Mayer's off-kilter ads accentuate unusual uses for meat

    Bite-sized spots from the Kraft Heinz brand and Johannes Leonardo depict quirky scenarios with almost no context or narrative, breaking from traditional storytelling.

    By June 4, 2021
  • Kate Spade's 2021 summer collection advertisement
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    Kate Spade released a video as part of the campaign that features dancers in New York, all wearing face masks. The image was retrieved from its video on June 2, 2021.

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    Kate Spade tests TikTok with cheery summer campaign

    New dance-driven creative ties to a hashtag challenge and aligns with the designer brand's broader push toward linking with joy.

    By June 3, 2021
  • Campaign still from Oreo's "The Offering" campaign retrieved by Marketing Dive on June 3, 2021
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    Oreo turns cookie packs into extraterrestrial peace offering ahead of congressional UFO report

    A campaign plays on concepts like crop circles as social media buzz gathers around the release of declassified findings on UFOs in U.S. airspace.

    By June 3, 2021
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    Mars Wrigley joins reality competition show for aspiring influencers

    In development for ABC, "#Followme" includes challenges featuring M&M's, Skittles and Orbit that contestants must complete as they try to grow their social media following.

    By June 1, 2021
  • H&M "Beyond the Rainbow" campaign retrieved by Marketing Dive on June 1, 2021
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    H&M develops rainbow-detecting scanner app to enable immersive Pride storytelling

    A tech-focused campaign looks to step beyond surface-level signifiers to instead spotlight the personal experiences of influencers, employees and consumers.

    By June 1, 2021
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    Gap says marketing investments are 'supercharging' sales

    Purpose-led marketing and creative partnerships have improved the health and relevance of its Gap, Old Navy and Athleta brands, CEO Sonia Syngal said.

    By June 1, 2021
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    Sweetgreen refreshes brand identity to spotlight sustainability, focus on 'real food'

    The overhaul arrives in tandem with the quick-service marketer's first athlete partnership, a national campaign starring tennis pro Naomi Osaka.

    By May 27, 2021
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    REI opens content studio to support climate action, DEI efforts

    Co-op Studios will produce stories across films, podcasts and editorial programs that seek to shift perceptions of the outdoor experience.

    By May 27, 2021
  • Pepsi's Better with Pepsi National Hamburger Day push retrieved by Marketing Dive on May 25, 2021
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    Pepsi says it's better with burgers in shot across Coke's bow

    A Memorial Day weekend blitz plays on the fact that none of the big three burger chains pour Pepsi products, though a significant chunk of surveyed consumers prefer the soda.

    By May 26, 2021
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    Barilla pens rigatoni-themed 'Funkytown' parody for TikTok

    The brand's debut on the video-sharing platform follows other music-oriented digital activations, including a Spotify pasta timer playlist.

    By May 25, 2021
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    Afterpay leverages e-commerce success and Rebel Wilson in first global campaign

    The buy now, pay later brand that experienced a 112% jump in sales last year launched its first-ever U.S. TV spots, along with other multichannel creative.

    By Asa Hiken • May 25, 2021
  • Pepsi's "The Mess We Miss" ad spot retrieved by Marketing Dive on May 24, 2021
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    Coke, Pepsi campaigns differ on reopening as anticipation grows for sunny summer

    The iconic beverage brands are tapping into an eagerness to return to normal, but depicting germ-spreading activities might be a step too far.

    By May 25, 2021
  • Ryan Reynolds in a 2018 ad for Aviation Gin. The image was retrieved from its video on April 27, 2021.
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    Deep Dive

    Celeb-backed agencies are ready for their close-ups

    Shaq, Ryan Reynolds, Tony Hawk and Dwayne Johnson are putting their star power behind marketing agencies that are more than just vanity projects.

    By Aaron Baar • May 24, 2021
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    Campaign Trail: Merrell expands definition of hiking in spots for new crossover shoe

    A tie-up with Dick's Sporting Goods aims to bring a sense of outdoor adventure to everyday places like city blocks and parks to appeal to younger consumers.

    By May 21, 2021
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    Planters cleans up Mr. Peanut in brand refresh ahead of sale to Hormel

    New creative focuses on the nutritious benefits of peanuts and adheres to a yearlong campaign on rewarding acts of authenticity.

    By Asa Hiken • May 21, 2021
  • IKEA U.S. taps Pinterest for Home 'Renocations' Campaign
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    Ikea evokes vacation-inspired home renovations with Pinterest quiz

    After answering three questions from a chatbot, shoppers will receive a personalized Pinterest board of design tips and product recommendations.

    By May 20, 2021
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    Truly Hard Seltzer's Dua Lipa campaign marks largest media spend to date

    Building on the Boston Beer brand's growth, the multichannel effort pairs tactics that became mainstays during the pandemic with ones like OOH that are set to return to prominence.

    By May 20, 2021
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    Walmart streamlines shopping with So Yummy cooking competition

    The "Unbox'd" cook-off series features influencers and shoppable recipes linked to the retailer's online grocery store.

    By Asa Hiken • May 19, 2021
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    Häagen-Dazs' CMO details how a rebranding ties to the company's diversity goals

    Elizabell Marquez explains how the brand is reimagining luxury for a new generation with help from screenwriter, producer and actor Lena Waithe and WPP-backed creative agency Cartwright.

    By May 19, 2021