Gen Z prefers influencers who could fit into their 'social bubble,' study says

Most young consumers said it's important for the influencers they follow to be nice and not come off as salespeople.

By Robert Williams • March 6, 2020

Jeep leans on fans, multichannel campaign to build off-road community

With more than 13 million social media followers, the brand looks to strengthen its emotional connection with fans to drive interest in the Wrangler.

By Dianna Christie • March 6, 2020

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Influencer Marketing

Amid a surge in confidence and new platform approaches, brands continue to turn to influencers for fresh content that can reach online consumers.

By Marketing Dive staff

North America to be 'leader' on 5G: report

Nearly half (48%) of connections in North America will be on 5G networks by 2025, according to GSMA.

By Chris Teale • March 6, 2020

Jägermeister sponsors NHL video series on social

"Men in Blazers on Ice" airs every Wednesday on the league's YouTube, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook channels.

By Robert Williams • March 5, 2020

Twitter pilots Stories-like format in Brazil

The platform aims to boost usage by urging people to share their "fleeting thoughts" as Fleets.

By Robert Williams • March 5, 2020

Report: Snapchat tests audience network to place ads outside its app

Hurdles such as stricter data-sharing regulations and consumer privacy demands may hinder the app's extension to third-party platforms.

By Robert Williams • March 5, 2020

Quibi raises $750M as start date looms

The mobile video startup will use the additional funds to expand its programming and support technical development.

By Robert Williams • March 5, 2020

Google cancels I/O, Fox News backs out of upfronts as coronavirus continues to roil events

The latter case suggests any expected silver lining for TV broadcasters from people staying home could be offset by further cancellations.

By Peter Adams • March 4, 2020

Tazo and RZA expand experiential campaign with streaming audio

Extending its Camp Tazo collaboration, the "Guided Explorations" collection of RZA's music and Zen teachings is available on Spotify and Apple Music.

By Robert Williams • March 4, 2020

Kind debuts SMS chatbot to support gender equality

Ahead of International Women's Day, the snack maker's Equality Bot will send a petition to state lawmakers to support the Equal Rights Amendment.

By Robert Williams • March 4, 2020

Will loyalty programs gain renewed value in a cookie-less era?

Brands from Sephora to Red Lobster are revisiting their rewards strategies amid tighter ad-targeting restrictions and greater demands for data privacy.

By Shane Schick • March 4, 2020

Influencer budgets to grow as 65% of marketers track ROI, study says

Almost all surveyed marketers said influencer marketing is effective, and many plan to boost their influencer budgets in the next year.

By Robert Williams • March 3, 2020

Chili's celebrates 45th birthday with debut TikTok challenge

The casual dining chain is establishing a foothold on TikTok after seeing its brand mentioned 10 million times in organic posts.

By Robert Williams • March 3, 2020

Wendy's cooks up social media buzz with new breakfast menu campaign

In 36 hours, the QSR received more than 10,000 follower requests after locking its Twitter account in the run-up to launch. 

By Robert Williams • March 3, 2020

ViacomCBS showcases Pluto TV refresh with $30M campaign amid growing competition

The ad-supported OTT service also introduced an updated interface to help viewers find movies, shows and on-demand programming.

By Robert Williams • March 3, 2020

Dunkin' drafts 'Cheer' star for Instagram sweepstakes

Gabi Butler, the all-star cheerleader who appears in the Netflix docu-series, will post a special "Dunkin' cheer" to the company's account.

By Robert Williams • March 3, 2020

Hefty taps world's strongest man for 1st sustainability-focused campaign

Humorous videos of Martins Licis pulling a plane highlight how the brand has helped convert 300 tons of hard-to-recycle plastics into valuable resources.

By Dianna Christie , Natalie Black (Koltun) • March 3, 2020

Poshmark: Over half of consumers would buy through social media

A study from the social commerce platform also found that Gen Z was leading the secondhand apparel trend.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 2, 2020

Four Seasons checks in to podcasts with influencer-led travel series

The three-part "Take the Leap" features hosts like Michelin-starred chefs and Jessica Nabongo, the first black woman to travel to every country in the world.

By Peter Adams • March 2, 2020

Gen Z relies on influencers for purchase decisions, Kantar says

Almost half of young adults have made a purchase decision based on an influencer's recommendation.

By Robert Williams • March 2, 2020

Report: Facebook revamps Messenger to highlight Stories

The social network is following through on plans to remove the Discover tab that showcased chatbots and messaging with businesses.

By Robert Williams • March 2, 2020

Avocados From Mexico teams with MyFitnessPal on healthy eating challenge

By submitting an email address and mobile number, fans can engage with "Cooking Healthy with Thalía" via text, email and voice message.

By Robert Williams • March 2, 2020

TikTok to grow 22% to 45M US users this year, eMarketer says

TikTok's growth rate has slowed, but more than one-fifth of U.S. social media users are expected to look at the app at least once a month in 2020. 

By Robert Williams • Feb. 28, 2020

Bush's Beans shares chili secrets of Kevin from 'The Office' in GIF-heavy campaign

The packaged food brand collaborated with actor Brian Baumgartner to create chili-inspired mobile content, including a co-authored recipe.

By Robert Williams • Feb. 28, 2020

Facebook cancels F8 conference on coronavirus fears

The social network looks to connect with its developer community in other ways, including locally hosted events and livestreamed content.

By Robert Williams • Feb. 28, 2020