Chipotle unwraps #GuacDance challenge on TikTok for Avocado Day

The guacamole-themed dance-off is its second challenge on the social app after a lid-flipping effort in May.

By Robert Williams • July 26, 2019

Twitter's ad refresh pays off in Q2, but slowdown could be coming

Monetizable Daily Active Users, a new audience metric reported in lieu of monthly active users, was up 14% year-over-year.

By Peter Adams • July 26, 2019

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Catalina ties digital ads to real-world purchases across 700 audience segments

As the shopper intelligence firm continues its digital transformation, it has partnered with LiveRamp to target and measure CPG ads.

By Barry Levine • July 26, 2019

Unilever builds stable of digital hubs as data-driven marketing accelerates

Discussing Q2 results, execs pointed to e-commerce as the "most important" growth channel and highlighted Axe's collaboration with DJ Martin Garrix.

By Barry Levine • July 26, 2019

Influencer marketing should focus on conversational health, not vanity metrics

Instead of asking for an influencer's top posts, assess the best conversations — ones that show excitement and receptivity that could take a campaign to the next level, writes Captiv8's Vishal Gurbuxani.

By Vishal Gurbuxani • July 25, 2019

Facebook's Q2 revenue jumps 28% as mobile ads power growth

Mobile video accounted for more than half of video revenue for the social giant that says "thumb-stopping" creative must hook users within three seconds.

By Robert Williams • July 25, 2019

Study: Gen Z prefers social media as top influence channel

The cohort differs from older generations in saying that online videos are a key brand discovery platform, behind social media and websites.

By Robert Williams • July 25, 2019

Outdoor Voices issues magazine as part of new storytelling platform

The activewear brand is focusing on enjoying outdoor activity in an effort to differentiate itself from competitors embracing a performance-driven angle.

By Barry Levine • July 25, 2019

Pinterest's 'compassionate search' forgoes targeted ads

Mental health resources arrive on the platform in the latest sign that companies are addressing negative effects of digital media on users' emotional well-being.

By Robert Williams • July 24, 2019

Snap adds record 13M users in Q2 as revenue jumps 48%

Improvements to Snapchat from Q1 appear to be gaining momentum, which could give marketers more confidence to advertise on the app.

By Robert Williams • July 24, 2019

HotelTonight debuts FOMO-themed campaign promoting Daily Drop feature

The "A Hard Deal to Deal With" campaign plays up missed opportunities for the app's tool across GIFs, digital video, TV ads and more.

By Dianna Christe • July 24, 2019

Mobile web usage overtakes time spent on Facebook app by 3%, study says

Mobile app usage has become more fragmented as consumers spend more time on YouTube, Gmail and Instagram.

By Robert Williams • July 23, 2019

Facebook shrinks ad space on mobile News Feed

A new layout has less room for images and text in sponsored posts, making creative assets more imperative for marketers.

By Robert Williams • July 22, 2019

YouTube settles with FTC over claims related to mishandling children's data, reports say

While the news is another indication the FTC is willing to fine big players, there's not yet a clear vision of how to protect the privacy of kids using video-sharing sites.

By Dianna Christe • July 22, 2019

Tinder circumvents Google Play fees with in-app payments

Match Group's dating app lets users directly enter credit card information to help the company cut down on app store fees.

By Robert Williams • July 22, 2019

Report: TikTok tests app features that resemble Instagram's format

The social video app is piloting a Discover tab to replace the current Search feature and a "sent to" section for sharing videos through WhatsApp.

By Robert Williams • July 22, 2019

Humorous content is most popular for TV viewers sharing on social media, study finds

Seventy-three percent of social network users engage with TV-related content on social media platforms. 

By Robert Williams • July 19, 2019

Bud Light offers free beer to aliens escaping during 'Storm Area 51' event

In response to a viral Facebook event, the beer brand will debut an alien-themed label if it receives 51,000 retweets on Twitter.

By Barry Levine • July 19, 2019

Mobile carriers make social media push for 5G

Verizon and T-Mobile dedicated most of their social-media spend to Twitter, while Sprint went all in on Facebook.

By Robert Williams • July 19, 2019

Campaign Trail: How Gatorade elevates UGC with an app for teen athletes

"Knowing that our heartbeat — our core audience — is a teen athlete, we need to be more engaged in the places and spaces they're in," Gatorade's head of consumer and athlete engagement told Marketing Dive.

By Natalie Black (Koltun) • July 19, 2019

Wendy's plays 'Fortnite' on Twitch to launch Baconfest

The burger chain gave away 1,000 Baconator sandwiches to Twitch viewers who ordered from Doordash.

By Robert Williams • July 18, 2019

Jim Beam tackles heat wave with 'Refreshionals' campaign promoting highball cocktail

In select cities where the weather is hot, residents can tweet at the brand with relevant emoji, like a thermometer, for the chance to win a highball kit.

By Barry Levine • July 18, 2019

Kahlúa showcases least-liked Instagram posts in pop-up art exhibit

The liqueur brand also added a section to its website called #BottomNine to help Instagram users see which of their posts received the fewest likes.

By Robert Williams • July 18, 2019

Lay's selfie-focused 'Smiles' campaign returns, building on success of 1st run

The Frito-Lay brand claims the first crack at the concept resulted in 700 selfies posted per day with its products.

By Peter Adams • July 17, 2019

Oscar Mayer's Wienermobile is for rent on Airbnb

The Kraft Heinz brand will turn the iconic hot dog-themed vehicle into a campsite to coincide with Lollapalooza.

By Dianna Christe • July 17, 2019