Nissan brings TikTok’s BeReal lookalike to March Madness

The carmarker is encouraging fans to use TikTok Now to post their live tournament experience for the chance to win tickets to the men’s Final Four.

By Sara Karlovitch • March 6, 2023

E.l.f. Cosmetics pens new song in big bet on O Face lipstick

For its biggest-yet lipstick push, the brand is working with TikTok creator Meredith Duxbury on a shoppable livestream and lips-only “dance” challenge.

By Jessica Hammers • March 6, 2023

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Home Depot takes Kids Workshops to the metaverse on Roblox

Players will have the ability to browse a virtual Home Depot and build a project, similar to if they attended an in-person workshop.

By Sara Karlovitch • March 3, 2023

Toyota, Yahoo partner for AR-powered car shopping experience

The tie-up, part of Toyota’s “Says So Much” campaign, allows users to virtually tour and test drive the 2023 Toyota Crown. 

By Aaron Baar • March 2, 2023

Do Meta, Snap’s new AI bets signal a social media shift?

Meta announced a new AI-focused product team and Snap released its OpenAI-powered chatbot, My AI, begging the question as to how social networking could evolve.

By Jessica Hammers • March 2, 2023

Maybelline enlists its first-ever digital avatar for mascara launch

The virtual ambassador, named May, will help launch the Falsies Surreal Extensions Mascara and support future metaverse activations.

By Jessica Hammers • Feb. 28, 2023

Chipotle embraces viral TikTok trend with new menu item

The addition of the viral “hack” to its digital-only menu demonstrates the power of the brand-consumer dialogue on the platform.

By Chris Kelly • Feb. 27, 2023

Mercedes soups up in-car experience with TikTok, Google partnerships

Both drivers and passengers can browse their TikTok feeds as part of an E-Class upgrade supporting more intuitive third-party app integrations.

By Peter Adams • Feb. 24, 2023

TikTok’s engagement rate soars above the competition

Though the ByteDance platform drew the highest engagement rate per post, the app had the lowest weekly post frequency, according to Rival IQ. 

By Aaron Baar • Feb. 23, 2023

81% of consumers embraced influencer marketing in the past year, study finds

Top performing influencer categories include food and beverage, health and wellness and beauty and personal care, according to Matter Communications.

By Jessica Hammers • Feb. 23, 2023

Espolòn Tequila mixes ‘Scream’-themed cocktails for horror franchise tie-up

Special drinks will be served at participating theaters, while consumers can order their own for home consumption through a Drizly partnership.

By Sara Karlovitch • Feb. 22, 2023

How Molson Coors tackles the cost and clutter of football marketing

Heavy activity around DraftKings and podcasts like Barstool Sports’ “Pardon My Take” have helped the beer marketer connect with young fans of the sport.

By Peter Adams • Feb. 21, 2023

What a podcasting industry slowdown means for advertisers

Podcasts still represent a viable space for advertisers despite layoffs, budget cuts and fewer acquisitions by major players in the arena.

By Chris Kelly • Feb. 21, 2023

Olay offers Galentine Hotline for the brokenhearted

Working with a popular TikTok influencer, the effort uses text messaging to offer advice on relationships, being single and overcoming breakups.

By Aaron Baar • Feb. 16, 2023

How social media marketing for Super Bowl LVII performed against traditional ads

The hashtag #SuperBowlLVII on TikTok collected 225 million views, more than double the game’s TV viewership, according to new findings from Captiv8.

By Jessica Hammers • Feb. 15, 2023

Instagram sunsets live shopping as commerce retreat continues

The move, which goes into effect March 16, follows the removal of the Shop tab this month and arrives amid a period of revenue declines. 

By Peter Adams • Feb. 15, 2023

Coke promotes Fanta shakeup with mobile game, Gen Z creators

A reformulation and visual overhaul for the soda is also supported by murals that disperse an orange scent and multi-sensory experiences.

By Peter Adams • Feb. 14, 2023

McDonald’s readies first-ever duo meal with Cardi B and Offset

Timed to Valentine's Day, the effort includes tie-ups with dating apps and a kiss cam billboard in Times Square.

By Chris Kelly and Emma Liem Beckett • Feb. 13, 2023

Uber Eats readies post-checkout ads for Super Bowl LVII launch

Brands such as Paramount+ will be able to reach app users as they check out during one of the busiest weekends of the year for the delivery service.

By Sara Karlovitch • Feb. 10, 2023

Inside State Farm’s Super Bowl LVII mobile strategy

As it vies for Gen Z and millennial attention, the insurance company opted against a big game ad in favor of TikTok and the app’s most popular creator.

By Jessica Hammers • Feb. 9, 2023

Wendy’s first to test Roku, DoorDash deal around shoppable TV ads

The first-of-its-kind partnership lets DoorDash merchants place click-to-order offers within Roku ads that they can attribute, target and measure.

By Chris Kelly • Feb. 7, 2023

Mobile’s influence on digital commerce soars, study finds

Digital spending exceeded $1 trillion in 2022, a 21% year-over-year increase, with mobile purchases seeing increased value in Q4, according to Comscore.

By Aaron Baar • Feb. 2, 2023

Meta revenue slides for third straight quarter as Reels feels growing pains

Executives don’t expect the TikTok clone to be in a revenue-neutral place until the end of this year or early next.

By Peter Adams • Feb. 2, 2023

Yves Saint Laurent Beauty ties Web3 to online shopping experience

All revenue generated by NFT sales will be donated to partners of the Abuse is Not Love program, which fights against intimate partner violence.

By Chris Kelly • Jan. 27, 2023

Snap makes latest exec appointment in monetization chase

Ty Ahmad-Taylor comes from Meta and will serve as vice president of organic growth and product marketing during a pivotal period for the company.

By Aaron Baar • Jan. 26, 2023