Snapchat curtails Trump's presence as questions around social media's role proliferate

Following Twitter's actions to label the president's posts as inaccurate, Snap says it won't "amplify voices who incite racial violence and injustice by giving them free promotion."

By Robert Williams • June 4, 2020

McDonald's names victims of police brutality, racist violence in new ad

The chain shows solidarity with Black Lives Matters in the clip and pledges to donate to the National Urban League and the NAACP.

By Dianna Christie • June 4, 2020

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Adidas sees 52% gain in ROAS from Snapchat's e-commerce ads

The athletic apparel brand tested Snapchat's dynamic product ads that are now available worldwide.

By Robert Williams • June 4, 2020

Nike's 'For Once, Don't Do It' ad seen as empowering, exploitative: study

While less polarizing than its ads featuring Colin Kaepernick in 2018, people didn't want to see a corporation taking advantage of George Floyd's murder and subsequent protests to sell shoes.

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

Listening to change: Customer experience execs share insights on navigating COVID-19

Many brands are shifting focus from sales to brand-building during the pandemic and harnessing data that serves as the voice of customers, writes ActionIQ's Tasso Argyos.

By Tasso Argyos • June 3, 2020

Is Facebook using the pandemic to shore up its influence?

The social giant stirred controversy in acquiring the popular image-sharing platform Giphy last month, but marketers shouldn't be surprised by further consolidation in the broader tech landscape.

By Peter Adams • June 3, 2020

Facebook, AppsFlyer team on in-app ad measurement for game developers

The companies aim to help developers identify how their ad campaigns drive app downloads and support loyalty.

By Robert Williams • June 3, 2020

Top brands, digital media rally around Blackout Tuesday, but it could backfire

Blacking out channels in support of protests risks drowning out #BlackLivesMatter online, The Verge reported, while skepticism toward corporate track records is growing.

By Peter Adams • June 2, 2020

Talkspace ends Facebook talks to protest content moderation policy

The provider of online therapy criticized Facebook for not removing a post by President Trump, though it's too early to tell whether the public condemnation signals a broader trend of brands refusing to work with the social network.

By Robert Williams • June 2, 2020

AB InBev supports global bar partners with localized social ads

A new social media tool by Tiger Pistol aims to help bars and restaurants turn the beverage giant's creative into local ads that drive in-store traffic.

By Dianna Christie • June 2, 2020

Bomb Pop blasts off on social to win over tweens

With the #NotOneThing campaign, the brand of frozen dessert aims to reach tweens on digital media platforms such as TikTok, Twitch and SoundCloud.

By Robert Williams • June 2, 2020

1-800-Flowers CMO on how to fertilize connections as consumer needs change

Bringing people together around flowers and digital content is a blooming opportunity, says the e-commerce retailer's Amit Shah.

By Dianna Christie • June 2, 2020

HBO Max matches with Bumble on virtual date giveaway

The streaming platform is offering a preview of the Anna Kendrick-starring series "Love Life" and a $20 food delivery gift card for a virtual date.

By Robert Williams • June 1, 2020

Facebook's Venue makes live TV events more social, starting with NASCAR

The app lets fans interact with expert commentators including journalists, athletes or "fan-analysts" who host a mobile gathering spot.

By Robert Williams • June 1, 2020

Bubly launches TikTok, Instagram campaign to show #UnstoppablePride

PepsiCo's brand of flavored seltzer launched its Pride campaign after pausing due to the importance of "current conversations happening across America."

By Robert Williams • Updated June 18, 2020

Nike calls on America to confront racism in new video

The ad inverts the brand's classic slogan, "Just Do It," by calling on people to "For Once, Don't Do It," when it comes to pretending there isn't a problem.

By Dianna Christie • June 1, 2020

Fruit by the Foot hosts speed-eating challenge on YouTube Live

The General Mills brand's virtual tournament is inspired by the internet meme showing people unrolling the snack and eating it as quickly as possible with no hands.

By Robert Williams • May 29, 2020

TikTok streams educational videos for homebound viewers

A new #LearnOnTikTok program follows the formation of the platform's $50 million Creative Learning Fund that supports producers of instructional videos.

By Robert Williams • May 29, 2020

What marketers can learn from media coverage of COVID-19

By convincing an entire nation to take desired actions, the media's actions provide a roadmap for marketers that shows how to lead prospects to the purchase of products and services, writes Interrupt Media's Ben Lack.

By Ben Lack • May 29, 2020

DoorDash immerses Snapchat users in AR restaurants

Users can place themselves in virtual interiors from Baskin Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Cheesecake Factory, Chili's and Outback Steakhouse.

By Robert Williams • May 29, 2020

Truly Hard Seltzer celebrates Pride with OOH, social campaign

The Boston Beer Company brand looks for ways to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the NYC Pride March, which has been canceled this year.

By Dianna Christie • May 29, 2020

Dunkin' declares support for The Donut Party in nod to election year

A sweepstakes element of the campaign has been canceled "with respect to recent events," a spokesperson confirmed.

By Dianna Christie • Updated June 3, 2020

Record digital ad revenue preceded slowest quarter in a decade, IAB finds

With the coronavirus crisis forcing many brands to trim advertising budgets, 2020 may see the first dip in U.S. digital ad revenue in years.

By Natalie Black (Koltun) • May 29, 2020

Consumers want social ads to show return to normalcy, study says

Half of consumers worldwide said they had bought an item they saw in a social ad in the prior 30 days.

By Robert Williams • May 28, 2020

Instagram IGTV video ads arrive as part of monetization push for influencers

Several new features come as Instagram reports creators of videos on Instagram Live recently saw a 70% increase in views.

By Robert Williams • May 28, 2020