Havas acquires majority stake in streaming, gaming specialist shop Battery

With clients including Netflix and Activision Blizzard, the Los Angeles-based agency will be integrated into Havas' global Annex network.

By Peter Adams • June 20, 2019

Snap alum launches curated online store Verishop

The e-commerce startup has enlisted influencers and YouTubers to curate Tastemaker shops.

By Lisa Rowan • June 20, 2019

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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.

By Marketing Dive staff

Doritos, Audi stick with tie-ins for upcoming 'Spider-Man' movie

Ahead of the "Spider-Man: Far From Home" debut, the PepsiCo brand slings exclusive merchandise, while Audi flaunts product placement in a new video.

By Chris Kelly , Barry Levine • June 20, 2019

Hyundai test drives Live Nation's concert AR experiences

As automakers target younger generations with immersive content, the car brand will bring its new model to a music festival this fall.

By Robert Williams • June 20, 2019

L.L. Bean rides with Uber to help fans squeeze 's'more out of summer'

A multichannel campaign includes pop-up campsites, a social media contest and an Alexa skill to deliver ideas for outdoor activities.

By Robert Williams • June 20, 2019

Procter & Gamble, Unilever help create 'digital safety' group

The involvement of numerous big players suggests the industry is taking the issue seriously, but comments by YouTube's CEO this week point to a hard road ahead.

By Robert Williams • June 19, 2019

Hollister taps Twitch, gaming influencers for experiential event

The teen retailer will host in-store events to connect with a new generation of gaming fans around a "Crash Bandicoot" relaunch.

By Robert Williams • June 19, 2019

Forrester: CMOs face creative rut while overspending on technology

If brands were to shift $19 billion earmarked for digital technologies to more creative efforts, they could see $10 billion more in ROI over the next six years.

By Robert Williams • June 18, 2019

Bud Light revives '90s ad series and brews music-infused beer on Twitch

The AB InBev brand mines nostalgia on two fronts while tapping into a historic Stanley Cup win.

By Barry Levine • June 18, 2019

How social media in China differs from the West

Social media in China, from a Western view, seems equally fascinating and overwhelming, but the opportunities for Western advertising are now becoming apparent.

June 18, 2019

TikTok's in-app purchases surge sixfold on digital coins, study finds

The company has momentum going into its marketing push at Cannes Lions, hitting 56 million downloads worldwide in May, a 27% gain from the prior month. 

By Robert Williams • June 17, 2019

JetBlue celebrates Pride Month with 'RuPaul's Drag Race' makeover

To promote a plane inspired by RuPaul's "shantay you stay" catchphrase, the New York-based airline tapped Bob the Drag Queen and Trixie Mattel to parody inflight announcements.

By Dianna Christe • June 17, 2019

Pinterest expands social commerce partner program

To draw in brands and users, the platform selected companies to provide businesses with advertising, content marketing, measurement, creative and shopping services.

By Robert Williams • June 17, 2019

Facebook unveils plans, mobile wallet for new cryptocurrency

Calibra will let users send and receive funds from a standalone app or within WhatsApp and Messenger integrations.

By Peter Adams • Updated June 18, 2019

Chipotle, Marc Anthony see viral growth via TikTok

After success with major brands, the social app is ready to parlay its popularity among Generation Z into a marketing campaign that starts at Cannes.

By Robert Williams • June 14, 2019

Amazon tops Apple, Google as world's most valuable brand, study says

The value of the ecommerce giant’s brand jumped 52% to $315.5 billion, according to Kantar research.

By Robert Williams • June 14, 2019

Netflix plans 'Stranger Things' AR mobile game

Similar to "Pokémon Go," the location-based game is coming to iOS and Android devices next year.

By Robert Williams • June 14, 2019

Welcome to Good Burger: Nickelodeon pops up restaurant to promote 'All That' return

To promote the revival of the millennial favorite, the kids' network teamed with the makers of the popular "Saved by the Bell" pop-up.

By Chris Kelly , Barry Levine • June 14, 2019

Kraft wants parents to lie to kids with 'Salad Frosting'

A humorous spot targeting millennial parents with limited-edition salad "frosting" — aka classic ranch dressing in a frosting tube — has courted backlash. 

By Kira Barrett • June 14, 2019

Comic Dive: Haters Gonna Hate

Brands like IHOP and Vita Coco are driving social chatter by engaging with online negativity instead of running away from it.

By John Hazard • June 14, 2019

Michelob Ultra turns Father's Day tributes on Instagram into real cards

The cards will include a Drizly code that can be used to order the beer for delivery.

By Robert Williams • June 13, 2019

'Fortnite' maker Epic Games acquires Houseparty app

User accounts will be separate, and user data won't be shared between the platforms.

By Robert Williams • June 13, 2019

Burger King flips Whoppers upside down for 'Stranger Things' tie-in

In advance of the hit Netflix series' third season, Burger King is partnering with Coca-Cola and DoorDash for giveaways and exclusive content.

By Barry Levine • June 13, 2019

Forrester: Whole Foods' customer experience gets boost from Amazon

Customers are having better experiences now that the natural foods chain has been integrated with Amazon's leading digital offerings. 

By Barry Levine • June 13, 2019

What marketers need to know from Mary Meeker's 2019 Internet Trends report

The closely watched annual presentation showed how growth slowed or got harder — and more costly — to attain in key digital areas, and why "Fortnite" could signal a new era of social networks.

By Peter Adams • June 12, 2019