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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 -
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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 -
Courtesy of Grey Goose
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 -
Courtesy of Wonderful Pistachios
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 -
Courtesy of Netflix
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 -
Courtesy of Vitaminwater
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 -
Courtesy of Lee Kum Kee
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 -
Courtesy of Liquid I.V.
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 -
Courtesy of The Coca-Cola Company
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 -
Courtesy of Team Whistle
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 -
Courtesy of Mars, Inc.
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 -
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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 -
Courtesy of Urban Outfitters
Deep DiveBack-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 -
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‘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 -
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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 -
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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 -
Courtesy of Pacsun
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 -
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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 -
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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 -
Courtesy of Yelp
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 -
Courtesy of American Eagle
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 -
Courtesy of Boost Mobile
Boost Mobile challenges telecom’s big 3 with brand repositioning, campaign
The wireless carrier is unifying its prepaid and postpaid services under a single brand name and marking the effort with a new look and comedic ads.
By Aaron Baar • July 18, 2024 -
Courtesy of Burger King
Why Burger King is all-in on gamification
A full pipeline of new and unique in-app games drives engagement for the brand, according to Preston Nix, director of loyalty and CRM.
By Amanda Baltazar • July 18, 2024 -
Courtesy of Sprite
Sprite leans into AI remixes for music platform’s return
For Sprite Limelight’s return, music fans can create tracks using a common hook via the Soundlabs remix tool available in Coca-Cola’s app.
By Aaron Baar • July 11, 2024 -
Courtesy of Total Wireless
Verizon’s Total Wireless rebrands to break through a crowded category
Verizon Value CMO Cheryl Gresham explores the prepaid wireless carrier’s new look and why terms like “multicultural marketing” feel limiting.
By Chris Kelly • July 11, 2024
