Ad fraud rate reaches 26% on Android apps, study says

Invalid traffic is highest for apps registered in China that run programmatic ads.

By Robert Williams • Dec. 18, 2019

Snickers kicks off EA's Madden NFL esports tournament

The Mars candy will star in highlight packages and branded studio segments during the Madden NFL 20 Club Championship on Twitch, YouTube and ESPN's mobile app.

By Robert Williams • Dec. 17, 2019

Explore the Trendline➔

Top 5 stories from Marketing Dive

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

Popeyes seeks Sunday sandwich makers in latest jab at Chick-fil-A

Running "help wanted" ads in newspapers is another way for Popeyes to stress the popularity of its sandwich and that it's open on Sundays, unlike its rival.

By Dianna Christie • Dec. 17, 2019

Experiential hospitality: Guests check in but will brands overstay their welcome?

From the Taco Bell hotel to an Airbnb listing for the Oscar Mayer Weinermobile, booking an overnight stay with favorite brands was a breakout trend in 2019.

By Shane Schick • Dec. 17, 2019

Dior lights up holiday collection with 1st Instagram makeup filter

Unlike other virtual try-ons that demonstrate cosmetics to mobile consumers, Dior Makeup's face filter adds a fireworks effect to selfies.

By Robert Williams • Dec. 17, 2019

'Top Gun' pilots Snapchat's new trailer reaction lens

Paramount Pictures is letting users share and virtually decorate their responses to a new preview for "Top Gun: Maverick."

By Robert Williams • Dec. 17, 2019

Facebook now uses Oculus VR data for ad targeting

The ad targeting only affects people who log into Oculus with their Facebook account, allowing more data sharing.

By Robert Williams • Dec. 16, 2019

WWE teams with TikTok on wrestling video themes

Users can add entrance themes from the company's star wrestlers to their videos on the buzzy platform.

By Robert Williams • Dec. 16, 2019

Comic Dive: Brand the Halls

It's beginning to look a lot like branded merchandise season as major QSRs and CPGs get in on the holiday spirit.

By John Hazard • Dec. 13, 2019

Disney accused of telling influencers to avoid 'Frozen 2' ad disclosures

Japanese artists who promoted the movie on Twitter said they were told to not disclose that the company paid them to endorse it.

By Robert Williams • Dec. 13, 2019

Bumble taps Tiffany Haddish for first date play-by-play

In a video by ESPN CreativeWorks, the actress teams with L.A. Clippers player Montrezl Harrell for a funny look at two dates arranged on the women-first app.

By Robert Williams • Dec. 13, 2019

Instagram influencer marketing activity jumps 48%, study finds

The number of Instagram Stories posts per influencer rose 20% this year, pointing to the format's growing popularity. 

By Robert Williams • Dec. 12, 2019

'Star Wars' is Messenger's 1st branded chat theme

Users can decorate messages with digital content inspired by the latest installment of the franchise, including AR effects, emoji, stickers and more.

By Robert Williams • Dec. 12, 2019

Popeyes rides chicken sandwich buzz with ugly sweater

Deli brand Dietz & Watson is also getting into novelty holiday merchandise with prosciutto-themed shirts, stretchy "eatin' pants" and stockings full of nuts.

By Dianna Christie • Dec. 12, 2019

'Rick and Morty' warps to Super Bowl with Pringles spot, product tie-in

A 30-second ad for the Kellogg brand is being developed with the series' creators, and an integrated campaign will run through 2020.

By Peter Adams • Dec. 11, 2019

Instagram Stories see 70% surge in ad spend

Ads in the booming format made up 10% of total media spending on Facebook-owned apps in Q3.

By Robert Williams • Dec. 11, 2019

SodaStream parodies ASMR videos with Jonathan Van Ness

Timed for the holidays, the video promises to help viewers relax during a stressful time of year.

By Dianna Christie • Dec. 11, 2019

Vistaprint holiday campaign blends influencers, YouTube Shopping Shelf

A scrolling tool appears beneath videos so viewers can directly buy Vistaprint's envelopes, seals and mailing labels.​

By Dianna Christie • Dec. 10, 2019

Pinterest debuts Trends tool to help track top searches

The social media company foresees 2020 trends in rewilding, dog halos, Granny pods, agritourism and rockhounding.

By Robert Williams • Dec. 10, 2019

Chipotle gives away burritos on Instagram

The QSR chain is offering free burritos to the first people who respond by text message to its short-lived Instagram posts.

By Robert Williams • Dec. 10, 2019

Walgreens and Neil Patrick Harris offer holiday advice in social content

The drugstore chain enlisted Harris and his husband, chef David Burtka, for videos, photos and tips on coping with holiday stress.

By Robert Williams • Dec. 10, 2019

TikTok's top 100 viral videos of 2019 showcase diversity of its content

A year-end campaign across social media highlights well-established creators as well as relative newcomers who have moved up the platform's ranks.

By Robert Williams • Dec. 10, 2019

Smirnoff dreams up fake home goods partnership for gag gift

Riffing on the "Icing" drinking game, the brand is spicing up holiday gift swaps by disguising what appears to be a boring gift but is actually a bottle of malt beverage.

By Dianna Christie • Dec. 10, 2019

Ryan Reynolds' Aviation Gin pokes fun at Peloton ad fail in new spot

The marketer moved quickly to capitalize on the exercise bike brand's misfire with its own ad starring the same actress gaining millions of views on social.

By Dianna Christie • Dec. 9, 2019

Snapchat 'deepfake-style' tool Cameo adds selfies to shareable videos

Still in testing, Cameo replaces the faces of people in videos with personal headshots.

By Robert Williams • Dec. 9, 2019