Influencer Marketing: Page 6

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    Sociable: BeReal adds feed for celebrities and brands

    RealBrands will see brand accounts get their own focus in-stream.

    By Andrew Hutchinson • Jan. 25, 2024
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    Hilton checks in to Paris Hilton’s Roblox world for loyalty push

    The activation demonstrates brands are still exploring ways to draw value from the metaverse even as the technology has lost some of its buzz.

    By • Jan. 23, 2024
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    Trendline

    Retail Marketing

    Top stories that underscore the leading influences on retail marketing, including Gen Z, pop culture and generative AI.

    By Marketing Dive staff
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    Solo Stove names new brand ambassadors on tails of Snoop Dogg stumble

    The smokeless fire pit marketer is looking to turn a new leaf with partners who better represent its outdoor lifestyle positioning.

    By • Updated Jan. 30, 2024
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    Solo Stove’s viral Snoop Dogg partnership fails to spark up sales

    Owner Solo Brands kicked off the year by shaking up leadership and cutting its 2023 revenue expectations due to hefty marketing expenditures.

    By • Updated Jan. 30, 2024
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    Tostitos’ pop-up heads to Super Bowl with meals served by Kirk Cousins

    Consumers can enter an Instagram sweepstakes for the chance to win game tickets and a visit to the Tost by Tostitos casual dining concept. 

    By • Jan. 18, 2024
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    Norton combats online scams with Dan Levy, Instagram game

    Ads featuring Levy and an interactive Scam Scan game promote the public rollout of Norton’s new scam-detection app.

    By • Jan. 18, 2024
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    Global mobile ad spend to reach $402B in 2024 fueled by social, creators

    The total will represent a 11% increase over 2023, which saw a mobile ad spend of $362 billion, according to Data.ai’s State of Mobile report.

    By Aaron Baar • Jan. 11, 2024
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    Inside the creator marketing trends expected to go viral in 2024

    Some marketers are betting creator-led advertising is the way forward, while social commerce and artificial intelligence could yield fresh potential.

    By • Jan. 11, 2024
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    Halo Top enlists everyday athletes for New Year’s resolutions push

    An endorsement program includes personal training sessions, a talent manager and more to help people achieve their 2024 targets.

    By • Jan. 3, 2024
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    How the pairing of Pringles and caviar went viral on TikTok, Instagram

    The Kellanova potato chip teamed with The Caviar Co. and tapped into the cultural zeitgeist to create a “new snacking occasion.”

    By Christine Blank • Dec. 20, 2023
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    Twitch launches annual recap with new game, marketing push

    The Amazon-owned platform’s end-of-year community recap is being bolstered by a side-scroller game and custom creative on social media.

    By • Dec. 11, 2023
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    Advertisers will ramp up spend on creators in 2024, IAB forecasts

    Growth in digital video consumption is being driven by consumer interest in creator content, per a new report from the IAB and TalkShoppe.

    By • Dec. 7, 2023
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    Gillette encourages gamers to ‘hit reset’ for global campaign

    The marketer’s long-running Gillette Gaming Alliance will be active on Twitch, YouTube and social media to share gaming content and grooming tips.

    By • Nov. 30, 2023
  • Influencer Kerwin Frost poses with McDonald's Happy Meal
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    McDonald’s reinvents McNugget Buddies for streetwear-minded adults

    The chain teamed with Kerwin Frost to reinvent the iconic Happy Meal collectibles, which will land on Instagram and be part of a Snapchat AR lens.

    By • Nov. 29, 2023
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    Deep Dive

    How the best marketing campaigns of 2023 mastered pop culture nostalgia

    Brands faced a preponderance of global challenges this year and opted for a familiar playbook as the industry arrives at a crossroads.

    By , , • Nov. 29, 2023
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    State Farm conjures celebrities for biggest creative launch in 3 years

    Jimmy Fallon and Ludacris are summoned, genie-like, as people react to situations that require insurance in ads from new agency Highdive.

    By • Nov. 21, 2023
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    Snoop Dogg gives up smoke for Solo Stove campaign

    A viral pledge assumed to be about pot usage turns out to be a teaser for a new campaign developed by The Martin Agency.

    By • Nov. 20, 2023
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    Dove, animated influencer promote mental health ahead of Thanksgiving

    Lennnie is an animated blob that promotes positivity on social media and has amassed more than 4 million followers. 

    By Aaron Baar • Nov. 20, 2023
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    Sleigh the season: Will caution stifle the holidays or can marketers win?

    Consumer spending is expected to surpass pre-pandemic figures, but brands are proceeding carefully as uncertainty looms.

    By • Nov. 16, 2023
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    The rise of the Stanley tumbler: How a 110-year-old brand achieved viral success

    Historically marketed to workmen and outdoorsmen, the brand unlocked the power of women selling to women with the help of a group of influencers.

    By Caroline Jansen • Nov. 14, 2023
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    Unilever spins TikTok soap opera as part of #CleanTok sponsorship

    A new content series features animated versions of home care products as the CPG giant seeks to woo Gen Z viewers who have driven cleaning trends.

    By • Nov. 9, 2023
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    How Uber built its TikTok creator strategy — and why it looks beyond vanity metrics

    Phil Rosario, Uber’s global social media lead for TikTok, explains how he leveraged creators to grow the brand’s following to over 750,000 within a year.

    By • Nov. 9, 2023
  • Kraft Real Mayo seeks to make "moist" the word of the year
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    Kraft Real Mayo seeks to make ‘moist’ Word of the Year via search hacking

    A Twitch “Search-A-Thon” livestream is part of the brand’s efforts to convince Merriam-Webster that the maligned term is the word of the moment.

    By • Nov. 8, 2023
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    Foot Locker hypes up holidays with major brands, NBA stars

    The campaign features Nike, Puma and Adidas alongside basketball’s biggest names and arrives as the retailer launches a sneaker-focused brand platform.

    By • Nov. 6, 2023
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    How Coca-Cola celebrated the 25-year legacy of its NASCAR racing family

    Legends Kyle Petty, Dale Jarrett, Jeff Burton and Bobby Labonte convened for a social content series about their careers and the brand's heritage.

    By • Nov. 2, 2023