Study: 34% of Gen Zers are leaving social media

The group holds paradoxical views of social media: 41% report it makes them feel anxious, sad or depressed, but 77% see more benefits than drawbacks.

By Erica Sweeney • March 12, 2018

For L'Oreal and Home Depot, AI quickly becomes table stakes

Speaking at SXSW, the two brands detailed how, in just a few years, the technology has changed everything from creative strategies to organizational structures, with no signs of slowing down.

By Peter Adams • March 11, 2018

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Experiences will drive biggest purchases for 54% of millennial women, study finds

Forty-seven percent of women born between 1982 and 2000 know their favorite brand's origin story.

By Erica Sweeney • March 9, 2018

Lexus crafts 3-D art installation from fan love letters

A 60-second video features real customers reading their notes of thanks as a craftsman folds and hangs them into a 16 foot "perceptual" art piece. 

By Erica Sweeney • March 9, 2018

Study: Facebook grabs 46% of digital video ads, topping YouTube

Issues with platform fit persist, however, as about 75% of marketers simply adapt their TV spots for digital video efforts, disregarding factors like length. 

By Erica Sweeney • March 9, 2018

BBDO New York launches campaign to redefine the word 'woman'

The effort includes an online petition asking people to shine a light on problematic dictionary definitions that feature terms like "servant" and "prostitute."

By Erica Sweeney • March 9, 2018

McDonald's logo flip stunt for International Women's Day falls flat

The fast-food giant spun its iconic Golden Arches around for the first time to a "W" and swiftly earned criticism online.

By Peter Adams • March 8, 2018

Kellogg's celebrates National Cereal Day with NYC bash featuring Hailee Steinfeld

The New Year's Eve-styled party included refreshments like a Loopy Froot Loops Cocktail, and Kellogg's is posting its recipes online so fans can create and share their own. 

By Erica Sweeney • March 7, 2018

Disney, Accenture partner to prototype next-generation entertainment experiences

Fjord, the consultancy's design and innovation unit, will work with Disney's StudioLAB to develop immersive entertainment using AI, IoT and other emerging technologies. 

By Erica Sweeney • March 7, 2018

Pepsi rides World Cup excitement with push featuring 5 soccer stars

With rival Coke being the tournament's official sponsor, Pepsi is slyly entering the conversation with the help of athletes like Lionel Messi, Marcelo and others.

By Erica Sweeney • March 7, 2018

Wendy's grills McDonald's on Twitter for #NationalFrozenFoodDay

With the stunt, Wendy's might recognize that its usual arsenal of insults could soon run dry, as McDonald's plans to introduce more fresh beef to its menu.

By Erica Sweeney • March 7, 2018

Oreo and Shaq celebrate their shared birthdays with OOH, social video campaign

The Snack Shaq playhouse pop-up at Atlantic Station had a customized sunroom allowing the 7 foot 1 inch former NBA player to peek out of the top.

By Erica Sweeney • March 7, 2018

Report: Facebook offers brand-safe video ad buys for $750K

Advertisers participating in the program won’t be able to target their messages, unlike most of the ads placed on Facebook videos.

By Erica Sweeney • March 6, 2018

Study: Gen Z females appreciate relevant digital ads more than millennial moms

Those in the younger demographic — some of whom are becoming moms for the first time — are also more anxious and value spontaneity at a higher rate.

By Erica Sweeney • March 6, 2018

Snickers teams with WWE on YouTube series, Instagram Story for WrestleMania

Wrestling superstars will appear in the candymaker's "You're Not You When You're Hungry" campaign to be shared on WWE's digital and social channels.

By Erica Sweeney • March 6, 2018

Pizza Hut's Pie Tops return to control March Madness TV screens

The connected sneakers let wearers pause their TVs through a button on the shoe and order pizzas via Bluetooth.

By Erica Sweeney • March 5, 2018

Kim Kardashian West's celebrity kid prank show lands on Facebook Watch

Produced by Lionsgate, "You Kiddin' Me" will air 10 episodes, with Facebook community members allowed to participate in the hijinks.   

By Erica Sweeney • March 5, 2018

How Indochino custom fits landing pages to drive foot traffic

The made-to-measure suit brand invests in paid social to drive awareness, but the challenge was to talk about its quickly growing array of showrooms on a local level.

By Dianna Christe • March 5, 2018

Is social media encouraging brands to become more political?

Lessons for marketers from #BoycottNRA and the age of hashtag activism, according to Stephanie Newby, CEO of Crimson Hexagon.

By Stephanie Newby • March 2, 2018

Campaign Trail: Lacoste makes room for endangered species; a beauty brand flips the script on objectifying women

Two marketers take different approaches to cause marketing: one through limited-edition apparel, the other via a social media campaign that looks to put more women in office. 

By Chantal Tode , Natalie Black (Koltun) • March 2, 2018

Carl's Jr. puts fans and naysayers in the spotlight with #TheThickies Twitter awards

Categories include the likes of Best Food Selfie and Best Hater, with winners to be announced on March 4 — the same day as the Oscars. 

By Erica Sweeney • March 2, 2018

Pizza Hut quickly steps in as NFL sponsor after Papa John's cuts ties

The new partnership could help the brand regain its title as biggest pizza chain, a distinction it recently lost to Domino's.

By Erica Sweeney • March 1, 2018

Is activist advertising the new frontier?

Increasingly, retail marketers are taking a stance on social and political issues — and scoring customers in the meantime. Here's who's doing it best.

By Cara Salpini • March 1, 2018

Facebook repudiates claims that Trump campaign paid lower rates for polarizing ads

The president's director of digital operations during the 2016 campaign recently boasted about gaming Facebook's auction-based system to drive down rates, a claim now being disputed by the social media giant. 

By Erica Sweeney • Feb. 28, 2018

How Intel evolved from an invisible 'ingredient brand' to win over more millennials

At the IAB's Annual Leadership Meeting, CMO Steven Fund discussed how Intel sees success by integrating its technology into destination live events and working with celebs like Jim Parsons. 

By Peter Adams • Feb. 28, 2018