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Wendy's turns drive-thru into spooky Halloween experience
For people not near the Los Angeles "scare-thru," the chain is running a coupon effort on Twitter to ramp up usage of its app and loyalty program.
By Aaron Baar • Oct. 30, 2020 -
56% of marketers expect negative effect from Apple's privacy change, survey says
Some marketers will shift their mobile media spending elsewhere due to the iPhone maker's plans to require apps to seek opt-in consent for IDFA.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 30, 2020 -
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From the evolution of influencer marketing and paid media to the ongoing importance of data and culture, here's a look at key trends driving marketing in 2025.
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Yahoo targets budget-minded consumers with first-ever smartphone
The device may entice a broader group of consumers to sign up for Yahoo Mobile, expanding the reach of Verizon's content and advertising offerings.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 30, 2020 -
Retrieved from Avocados from Mexico on October 29, 2020
Avocados from Mexico dips into celeb-led shopper marketing for Super Bowl
After calling off doing an in-game commercial for the first time in six years, the produce brand turns its eyes to mobile-minded retail activations.
By Peter Adams • Oct. 29, 2020 -
Mars pet brand Greenies tests 'Doggy IQ' with social campaign
Influencers, Instagram content and GIFs seek to drive traffic to a site featuring a series of challenges to help consumers measure the aptitude of their dogs.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 29, 2020 -
Retrieved from Apple on June 23, 2020
Apple hit with antitrust complaint in France over plans to change privacy settings
Advertisers and publishers have taken the unusual step of invoking antitrust grounds to argue against proposed privacy enhancements, which could lay the groundwork for similar complaints elsewhere.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 29, 2020 -
Postmates delivers TikTok-trendy treats in LA
The campaign highlights TikTok's power to drive culture, taps into higher interest in food delivery and helps small businesses during the pandemic.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 29, 2020 -
Estée Lauder lets Spotify listeners order samples on Google Home
The serum giveaway is part of a broader audio experience that includes customized playlists to accompany nighttime skincare rituals.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 29, 2020 -
TikTok broadens ad ecosystem with Shopify e-commerce partnership
As part of a new deal, marketers with a TikTok for Business account will be able to deploy in-feed shoppable video ads directly within Shopify.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 28, 2020 -
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Postmates signals bigger retail ambitions with shopping service catered to local merchants
Debuting ahead of the holidays, a new "Shop" tab shows a selection of items that users can order for delivery, in-store pickup or curbside pickup.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 28, 2020 -
New York Times activates its first Snapchat AR Lens as election looms
An extension of the publisher's "The Truth is Essential" campaign, the lens looks to reach young voters with one of the app's most popular features.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 28, 2020 -
Brands have some new tricks up their sleeves this Halloween
The pandemic has pushed marketers to adopt more digital and mobile tactics, with promising early results as sales of chocolate and candy tick upward.
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Chowbotics adds contactless ordering feature to salad-making robot
Customers can scan a QR code on the "Sally" machine with their smartphone to select their choices and activate salad preparation.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 27, 2020 -
LG TV launches Shop Time app featuring QVC, HSN
The new app lets the retailers connect with LG's audience and explore the concept of purchasing through livestreams on smart TVs.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 27, 2020 -
Burger King parent to modernize 10K drive-thrus by 2022
Restaurant Brands International will add more than 40,000 digital screens to Burger King and Tim Hortons, providing predictive tech, contactless payment and loyalty program integration.
By Julie Littman • Oct. 27, 2020 -
Stacy's Pita Chips links to women's business directory with QR codes
The Frito-Lay snack brand's packaging becomes a gateway to geotargeted content as people wish it were easier to support female-founded businesses.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 27, 2020 -
Ketel One readies Instagram happy hour for end of daylight saving time
The Diageo vodka curated influencer programming around meditation and mindfulness, showing how self-care continues to gain traction in marketing.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 27, 2020 -
Lightlife helps break bad habits with personalized Instagram videos from Lilly Singh
A comedic effort from the plant-based food brand shares tips on navigating pandemic problems like nonstop snacking, doomscrolling and bad dates.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 27, 2020 -
Retrieved from Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. on October 26, 2020
Chipotle lets diners track environmental impact of burritos as restaurants prioritize sustainability
The Real Foodprint tracker, which mirrors a recent move by Panera to label eco-conscious menu items, is explained by Bill Nye in TikTok videos.
By Peter Adams • Oct. 26, 2020 -
IHeartMedia buys Voxnest to expand programmatic ads in podcasts
The deal will help give marketers a bigger selection of targeted ad inventory among its podcasts, which notch 251 million downloads per month.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 26, 2020 -
Heinz challenges TikTok users to make Halloween transformations with ketchup
Even as TikTok's future in the U.S. is in doubt, marketers continue to use the app with impressive results. The #HeinzHalloween hashtag has already been viewed 1.7 billion times.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 26, 2020 -
Burger King dares customers to visit abandoned rival locations
Ahead of Halloween, the chain will send an offer code to app users who visit "scary places" — former locations of competitors like McDonald's and Wendy's.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 26, 2020 -
DoorDash puts voter education in the spotlight on Instagram Live
With heightened confusion around how to vote during the pandemic, the app is working to answer followers' questions while pushing its delivery services for Election Day.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 23, 2020 -
Retrieved from WhatsApp on October 23, 2020
WhatsApp opens in-app shopping, joining Facebook's e-commerce push for small businesses
As part of an update that also expands its cloud service offerings, the messaging app will let shoppers buy items directly from a business chat.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 23, 2020 -
Snapchat extends visual search to food and wine labels
Marketers of packaged food and wine can provide extra information to in-store shoppers seeking nutrition details, price comparisons or tasting notes.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 23, 2020