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Pizza Hut turns TikTok content into real-world currency for My Box promo
Focused in the UAE, the “Pay With Your Trend” effort asks consumers to post a trendy video on TikTok featuring the customizable meal to earn free food.
By Aaron Baar • Sept. 5, 2024 -
Pepsi kicks off epic, star-studded NFL campaign inspired by ‘Gladiator II’
Along with a colosseum-set ad featuring Travis Kelce and Megan Thee Stallion, the effort includes a selfie generator, AR-powered cans and more.
By Chris Kelly • Sept. 5, 2024 -
Trendline
Retail Marketing
Top stories that underscore the leading influences on retail marketing, including the creator economy, '90s nostalgia and Gen Z.
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E.l.f. Cosmetics bows entertainment brand with original album release
The album is the first product to come from the cosmetic marketer’s new entertainment arm and was developed with agency Madwell.
By Peter Adams • Sept. 4, 2024 -
‘Maybe It’s Maybelline’ returns, reworked for TikTok era of beauty marketing
The cosmetics brand is promoting the revamped jingle with a team of influencers and heavy play on the video-sharing app favored by Gen Z.
By Peter Adams • Sept. 3, 2024 -
Fireball fuels football rivalries with first-ever paid TikTok campaign
New ads from the Sazerac whisky brand star comedians Andrew Santino and Stavros Halkias and poke fun at outrageous bets placed around games.
By Jessica Deyo • Aug. 29, 2024 -
Mountain Dew claims its own time zone with geofenced offer, TikTok push
A TikTok sweepstakes coined “Mountain Dew Hauls” will reimburse five winners’ moving fees to relocate to the Mountain time zone.
By Aaron Baar • Aug. 29, 2024 -
Grey Goose links with tennis star for fashion-forward US Open campaign
The vodka brand and Frances Tiafoe are going all-in on style for a social media content series and a giveaway offering premium seats at the tournament.
By Sara Karlovitch • Aug. 26, 2024 -
Wonderful Pistachios promotes on-the-go snacking with Uber, Lyft car wraps
An out-of-home campaign highlights the brand’s No Shells product and also includes influencer tie-ups and Wi-Fi sponsorships.
By Aaron Baar • Aug. 22, 2024 -
Netflix, Google team to bring shoppable integration to ‘Emily in Paris’
Custom features within Netflix’s ad-supported plan round out the effort, which leverages Google’s Lens technology to allow viewers to shop the show.
By Aaron Baar • Aug. 19, 2024 -
Sriracha maker Lee Kum Kee reaches out to Gen Z with musical campaign
The 135-year-old Asian sauce brand is promoting its Sriracha Chili and Mayo products with a Spotify playlist, 24/7 Twitch livestream and more.
By Jessica Deyo • Aug. 15, 2024 -
Vitaminwater offers free rent to consumers who use its flavors as design inspiration
Consumers can submit a photo of a Vitaminwater flavor in a room that needs a makeover and review AI-generated mood boards on a landing page.
By Aaron Baar • Aug. 15, 2024 -
Liquid I.V. helps consumers beat the summer heat with multichannel campaign
“Indulge in Hydration” was developed with SixTwentySix and includes augmented reality activations, Netflix ad testing, a Spotify takeover and more.
By Aaron Baar • Updated Aug. 14, 2024 -
Fanta debuts QR code-powered ‘Beetlejuice’ flavor for Warner Bros. tie-in
The flavor includes packaging that can be scanned to unlock exclusive physical and digital experiences, including the chance to win movie tickets.
By Jessica Deyo • Aug. 12, 2024 -
Serta links with Olympic gold medalist to promote iComfort Pro mattress
The bedding company has partnered with Team Whistle on an episode of its “No Days Off” YouTube series that features soccer star Sydney Leroux.
By Jessica Deyo • Aug. 8, 2024 -
5 Gum, Zedd tease hidden bodega rave with social media scavenger hunt
Those who find the secret party spot using clues doled out on social will be offered a glow-in-the-dark 5 Gum x Zedd pack as their ticket.
By Aaron Baar • Aug. 8, 2024 -
NFL, GameSquare tap into football fandom for traveling creator series
“NFL 4 The Fans Live” blends football hype with gaming and creator content and will launch with a multi-city series timed to the NFL calendar.
By Aaron Baar • Aug. 8, 2024 -
Deep Dive
Back-to-school 2024: How brands can win younger consumers as uncertainty endures
The power of Gen Z and Gen Alpha to influence their parents to consider a brand could be the key to success amid another turbulent season.
By Jessica Deyo • Aug. 8, 2024 -
‘Beetlejuice’ sequel sells tickets in first-of-its-kind Roblox activation
Developed by Sawhorse, the experience includes a virtual Fandango box office where users can purchase real-world movie tickets.
By Chris Kelly • Aug. 7, 2024 -
Google loses search antitrust case in blow to digital ad juggernaut
“Google is a monopolist, and it has acted as one to maintain its monopoly,” wrote U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta in a potential landmark decision for tech.
By Peter Adams • Aug. 6, 2024 -
Amazon ranks as top brand on TikTok by earned media value: report
Findings from CreatorIQ and TikTok detail how creators have helped brands like the NBA, Sephora and Fortnite find success on the platform.
By Aaron Baar • Aug. 1, 2024 -
Pacsun teams with Pinterest for ‘Better in Baggy’ fall campaign
Store windows nationwide currently feature QR codes inviting consumers to shop the retailer’s curated fall collection on Pinterest.
By Jessica Deyo • Aug. 1, 2024 -
Meta’s AI vision: Automating creative and personalizing ads in real time
For now, the technology is helping improve advertising performance and efficiency, as the company saw revenue rise 22% in Q2.
By Peter Adams • Aug. 1, 2024 -
Yelp boosts ad offerings for national and multi-location businesses
Expanded ad formats and new cookieless measurement tools are part of the platform’s plan to help brands generate high-intent leads.
By Aaron Baar • July 25, 2024 -
Spotify revamps self-serve ad platform on heels of record Q2
Brands including World Rugby, Ionos and Contiki have already leveraged the new Spotify Ads Manager, which boasts improved targeting functionality.
By Jessica Deyo • July 25, 2024 -
Inside American Eagle’s ‘Live Your Life’ brand platform and fall campaign
CMO Craig Brommers explains how efforts like a social-focused tie-up with Life on Film to capture disposable camera footage are meant to reach Gen Z.
By Jessica Deyo • July 25, 2024