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Retrieved from Mac Rumors on April 07, 2021
Facebook tests Venmo-like QR codes for P2P payments
The social media giant has attempted to penetrate the mobile payments space for several years, including developing a cryptocurrency and digital wallet.
By Vaidik Trivedi • April 8, 2021 -
Nearly half of execs expect social marketing budgets to double in next 3 years, study finds
Growing investments don't necessarily reflect confidence, as less than half of respondents described their current strategy as "very effective."
By Peter Adams • April 8, 2021 -
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Courtesy of Teremana Tequila
The Rock's Teremana tequila dishes out free guac to support local eateries
Using QR codes and Venmo, the Guac on the Rock effort will reimburse consumers for up to $1 million of guacamole orders.
By Chris Kelly • April 8, 2021 -
IAB: Digital ad revenue rose 12% in 2020 amid rebound from pandemic
Digital video saw the highest growth at 21% to $26.2 billion, expanding its share of total internet ad revenue to almost 19%.
By Robert Williams • April 8, 2021 -
Courtesy of Molson Coors
Molson Coors puts giant QR codes on runners to push low-calorie beer
Consumers who got close enough to scan giant codes worn by pro runners received a rebate for a 12-pack of Coors Pure, its first organic brew.
By Peter Adams • April 7, 2021 -
Courtesy of Walmart
For Walmart, some pandemic-related marketing changes will endure longer than others
Executives speaking at the MMA's Impact conference talked up strong results for experiential activations on the same day the retailer announced hiring its first chief creative officer.
By Peter Adams • April 7, 2021 -
Courtesy of TikTok
IPG teams with TikTok to deepen brand clients' access to creator culture
A multiyear deal includes quarterly "Creator Camps" where talent from the platform will provide advice on upcoming campaigns.
By Peter Adams • April 6, 2021 -
Courtesy of Angi
Mobile app is home base as Angie's List rebrands to Angi
The reformatted Angi app's features include the ability to buy pre-priced jobs, an option to pay a service provider directly and financing choices.
By Robert Williams • April 1, 2021 -
Courtesy of The Clorox Company
Clorox taps Billy Porter for #YasClean song, challenge on TikTok
The "Pose" star flips the slang phrase "yas queen" as part of a hashtag challenge and home makeover sweepstakes.
By Chris Kelly • April 1, 2021 -
Courtesy of PepsiCo Beverages North America
Mountain Dew challenges NBA fans to best Zion Williamson with web-based mobile game
Zion Shoots. You Score. recognizes the boom in hypercasual gaming during the pandemic and is accessible via QR codes at select retail locations.
By Peter Adams • Updated April 5, 2021 -
Retrieved from Locker Room on March 30, 2021
Spotify acquires Betty Labs in bet on live audio app Locker Room
As interest ramps up in platforms like Clubhouse, Spotify plans to build Locker Room into a destination for live conversation related to music and culture.
By Chris Kelly • March 31, 2021 -
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Albertsons partners with Google to boost online shopping convenience
The integration includes new shoppable features in Google Maps and Search, AI-powered list building and conversational commerce.
By Jeff Wells • March 30, 2021 -
Courtesy of Chipotle Mexican Grill
Chipotle gives away $100K in bitcoin for National Burrito Day
By asking people to register for a chance to win prizes, the chain can continue to build out its first-party data about consumers for future campaigns.
By Robert Williams • March 30, 2021 -
Courtesy of Frito-Lay
Tostitos spices up celeb-backed effort with Snapchat AR lens
Comedic actors Kate McKinnon and Dan Levy star in the multichannel "For the Love of Chips and Dip" campaign for Tostitos Habanero.
By Robert Williams • March 26, 2021 -
Mint released a video as part of its campaign. The image was retrieved from its video on March 25, 2020.
ColumnCampaign Trail: Intuit's Mint defies money taboos to celebrate small wins
Espousing a positive, playful tone that's uncommon in financial advertising, the six-week effort grew Mint's TikTok following from 0 to 11,300 and snagged nearly 33 million impressions.
By Natalie Black (Koltun) • March 26, 2021 -
Courtesy of Perfect Corp.
Perfect Corp, Mineral Fusion partner for virtual beauty try-on in Whole Foods
Using their smartphones, shoppers can scan QR codes on in-store displays to virtually test out the cosmetics.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 25, 2021 -
ByteDance acquires mobile game developer Moonton in deal reportedly valued at $4B
The TikTok owner is moving to scale up its games business as deal-making activity in the mobile category continues to gain traction.
By Peter Adams • March 25, 2021 -
Retrieved from Vita Coco on March 25, 2021
How Vita Coco turns social listening into TikTok fandom
The beverage brand works with a tech company to identify relevant trends early and jump on those conversations before they disappear into TikTok's perpetual feed and out of consumers' minds.
By Robert Williams • March 25, 2021 -
Courtesy of Tinder
Tinder, Lyft pair up to help 'post-lockdown daters'
As vaccines roll out and consumers return to pre-pandemic activities, Tinder members can gift a Lyft ride through the dating app.
By Chris Kelly • March 25, 2021 -
Courtesy of Just Born Quality Confections
Peeps returns for Easter with livestreamed series, brand partnerships
As some consumers prepare for a homebound holiday, the marshmallow brand started a DIY series on Instagram and planned a mobile game takeover.
By Robert Williams • March 25, 2021 -
Courtesy of Taco Bell
Yum Brands acquires Tictuk to deepen commerce capabilities for social media, messaging
As it looks to transform its business on a faster timetable, the owner of KFC and Taco Bell makes its second tech acquisition in a month.
By Peter Adams • March 24, 2021 -
Courtesy of Mondelēz International
Sour Patch Kids sets up April Fools' 'Prank Fund' for mischievous TikTok users
After the holiday was waylaid last year, the Mondelez brand is looking to resurrect the tradition with the promise of cash and candy.
By Peter Adams • March 23, 2021 -
Courtesy of Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods pairs with meditation app Headspace on IGTV series
"Food for Mood" aims to help people practice mindful shopping, cooking and eating habits as wellness becomes a priority for consumers amid the pandemic.
By Robert Williams • March 19, 2021 -
Courtesy of Inspire Brands
Buffalo Wild Wings welcomes back March Madness with TikTok challenge, loyalty promo
Inspired by the dance cam at live sporting events, select video submissions will be featured on TV screens in restaurant locations.
By Chris Kelly • March 18, 2021 -
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Lay's sends soccer fans personalized messages from star Messi using AI
An activation manipulates the athlete's lip movements and syncs them with audio in real time, emulating a custom video like those found on Cameo.
By Peter Adams • March 18, 2021
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