Influencer Marketing: Page 20


  • Hollister's new 'chief gaming scout'
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    Courtesy of Abercrombie & Fitch Management Co.
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    Hollister unveils gamer apparel from new 'chief gaming scout'

    Kyle "Bugha" Giersdorf, who has 4.8 million Twitch followers, will also help to lead the brand's gamer training program.

    By Asa Hiken • Oct. 15, 2021
  • Jalaiah Harmon Renegade dance on TikTok
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    Retrieved from Jalaiah Harmon via TikTok on September 09, 2021
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    Opinion

    What copyrighting TikTok choreography means for brand and influencer deals

    Creators often don't receive money or credit for their viral TikTok dances, but brands that empower creators can show that it isn't just about money — it's about equity and partnership.

    Oct. 11, 2021
  • Snapchat's Challenge feature in Spotlight
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    Snap incentivizes Spotlight creators with cash-backed Challenges feature

    As competition heats up among short-form video platforms, cash incentives have become a popular method to attract creators at all levels.

    By Asa Hiken • Oct. 7, 2021
  • Unilever's new startup incubator program retrieved by Marketing Dive on 09.29.21
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    Unilever's new startup program kicks off with eye on $3.4T social commerce opportunity

    In its first endeavor, the Positive Beauty Growth Platform will focus on companies specializing in livestreaming, shoppable media and gaming commerce.

    By Sept. 29, 2021
  • TikTok's Shopping feature
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    TikTok entices advertisers with brand safety, ad measurement and commerce push

    The social media app wants to direct attention to how influencer marketing can spur consumer spending ahead of the holiday shopping season. 

    By Asa Hiken • Sept. 29, 2021
  • Miller Lite's NFL collection of rings
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    Courtesy of Molson Coors
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    Miller Lite forges luxury ring collection that rewards football fans for reuniting

    Each piece comes with a built-in sensor that can detect when another ring is nearby, and assembling all six unlocks free beer for life. 

    By Sept. 28, 2021
  • Ocean Spray's Cranberry Chef Collective
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    Ocean Spray released a video as part of its Cranberry Chef Collective campaign. The image was retrieved from its video on Sept. 27, 2021.

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    Deep Dive

    For influencer marketing to drive sales, trust must translate to real strategies

    As the holiday shopping season approaches, boosting confidence in the space could push it toward lower-funnel productivity.

    By Asa Hiken • Sept. 28, 2021
  • Neutrogena's first TikTok campaign about skincare
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    Neutrogena debunks skincare myths in first TikTok campaign

    Developed with agency Movers+Shakers, SkinU takes an educational approach to skin health following the April launch of a content studio.

    By Sept. 16, 2021
  • Clif Kids' sponsorship pack featuring Sky Brown
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    Courtesy of Clif Bar & Company
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    Clif Kid encourages students with AR experience inspired by Sky Brown

    Nodding to the 13-year-old Olympian, the brand will dole out "sponsorship" packs that include themed stickers for kids to decorate school materials.

    By Asa Hiken • Sept. 9, 2021
  • Gap's Fall 2021 campaign
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    Courtesy of Gap
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    Gap plays on 15 minutes of fame with fall campaign profiling diverse tastemakers

    The optimistic effort captures the values and social impact of individuals like "Nomadland" director Chloé Zhao in 15-second video ads.

    By Sept. 7, 2021
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    Kantar: TikTok ad exposure nearly doubles, as does platform's trust among marketers

    Several channels previously viewed as less popular, including mobile gaming and music streaming, saw gains amid the pandemic's radical shift to digital.

    By Sept. 1, 2021
  • WynnBet's new spots starring and directed by Ben Affleck
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    WynnBet teams with Ben Affleck, Shaq as online sports betting heats up

    The new campaign coincides with plans for Wynn Resorts to spend $100 million on WynnBets during the upcoming football season, per Bloomberg.

    By Asa Hiken • Aug. 31, 2021
  • Slinky looks for new jungle for 75th anniversary
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    Courtesy of Just Play
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    Slinky makes social media debut with search for new jingle

    The effort from the 75-year-old toy brand focuses on TikTok and Instagram and directs fans to SoundCloud where they can create their own take on the tune.

    By Aug. 30, 2021
  • Sonos' Wild Tracks ad campaign
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    Column

    Campaign Trail: Sonos explores sonic ties to nature in smart speaker ad

    Outdoor influencers created a soundtrack inspired by national parks after Sonos found most people opt for music over friends as their preferred adventure buddy.

    By Aug. 27, 2021
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    Mtn Dew hypes new Cheetos Flamin' Hot collab with streetwear, granny influencers

    PepsiCo's "provocative" cross-branding play draws on the spicy chip's cult-like following and Gen Z skater culture.

    By Aug. 26, 2021
  • Taco Bell's appointment of Lil Nas X as "chief impact officer"
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    Courtesy of Taco Bell Corp.
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    Taco Bell names Lil Nas X 'chief impact officer' in latest pop culture activation

    The partnership, which begins with a new breakfast campaign, comes weeks after the QSR announced Cashmere as its culture agency of record.

    By Asa Hiken • Aug. 23, 2021
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    Unsplash - Jakob Owens

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    Sponsored by Inmar, Inc.

    Myth busted — Yes, you can measure influencer activations

    Marketers can finally prove influencer ROI to increase social commerce spend. Here's how.

    Aug. 16, 2021
  • Express launches Community Commerce program.
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    Courtesy of Express
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    Express pilots commission-based influencer program

    Following revenue declines and staff cuts, the company hopes its new program will draw in online shoppers.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 27, 2021
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    Facebook to invest $1B in creators in bid to bolster Reels, livestreaming offerings

    Beefing up creator perks comes as the company faces increasingly stiff competition from TikTok and significant changes to user tracking.

    By July 15, 2021
  • Lipton's Cousin T character portrayed by T-Pain retrieved by Marketing Dive on July 13, 2021
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    Lipton casts T-Pain as 'Cousin T' in sitcom-inspired digital ads around family unity

    Developed with creative agency Ten35, the content play signals how brands are dipping their toes back into tactics that have been waylaid by COVID-19.

    By July 14, 2021
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    Retrieved from What's Cooking? on July 06, 2021
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    Kraft Heinz partners with 'Top Chef' alum to launch food-focused platform

    As part of the CPG giant's digital push, What's Cooking will first showcase content from Chef Edward Lee before adding other food creators.

    By July 7, 2021
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    Courtesy of Keurig Dr Pepper
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    Dr Pepper takes zero-gravity flight with Triller to promote Zero Sugar soda

    The partnership capitalizes on recent interest in flight and space, while demonstrating how Triller is different from social video rivals like TikTok.

    By June 24, 2021
  • L'Oreal's partnership with Pinterest for consumer-facing brands
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    L'Oréal taps Pinterest creators in expanded push into content marketing

    The personal care brand is teaming with more than 20 influencers to create beauty tutorials and discuss trends for seven brands across its portfolio.

    By Asa Hiken • June 21, 2021
  • Image taken from VidCon's Twitter regarding announcement that TikTok will be title sponsor
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    Retrieved from VidCon's Twitter account on June 17, 2021
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    TikTok replaces YouTube as top sponsor at VidCon, heating up bidding war for creators

    By knocking Youtube out of the title sponsorship it has held since 2013, TikTok will be able to spotlight its top talent and executives throughout the convention.

    By Asa Hiken • June 17, 2021
  • Instagram Shops features
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    Courtesy of Instagram
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    Instagram debuts tool to help creators earn commission on purchases

    The platform seeks to support creators aiming to monetize their audience through brand partnerships, tipping or merchandise sales.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 10, 2021