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Retrieved from Reddit on June 12, 2024Column
Sociable: Reddit announces brand safety and suitability partnership with DoubleVerify
DoubleVerify will offer assurance that ads are being displayed in safe environments on Reddit, within the limits of its reporting tools.
By Andrew Hutchinson • June 11, 2024 -
Advocacy group taps creators to call for gender equality in ad industry
Women in Advertising, Communications and Leadership’s new campaign asks women creators what representation in the industry means to them.
By Aaron Baar • June 6, 2024 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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Top stories that underscore the leading influences on retail marketing, including Gen Z, pop culture and generative AI.
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Opinion
Marketers should stop being fearful of Reddit — here’s why
Opportunities for research, community engagement and amplified reach make the platform a worthy player, according to Boathouse’s Geoff Gates.
By Geoff Gates • June 5, 2024 -
Column
Sociable: Gen Z prefers social media to Google for some searches, study says
Google Search still reigns for finding local services while TikTok takes the lead on discovery for gift ideas, hair and makeup and well-being.
By Andrew Hutchinson • June 4, 2024 -
LG fuels positivity on social media with ‘Optimism your feed’ playlist
The global playlist is a compilation of influencer-backed content that, when viewed, is meant to spur the delivery of more positive content by algorithms.
By Jessica Deyo • May 30, 2024 -
Heinz Pickle Ketchup gets digital-heavy campaign for US rollout
The effort from agency Rethink includes street interviews with consumers to show what they expect it to taste like before trying the new condiment.
By Aaron Baar • May 28, 2024 -
E.l.f.’s heavier marketing investment helps cosmetics brand keep its edge
A collaboration with edgy water brand Liquid Death and Roblox gaming plays are helping the cosmetics marketer grow sales and win over Gen Z.
By Peter Adams • May 24, 2024 -
Heineken Silver settles Deadpool, Wolverine rivalry in new ad
A new spot starring actors Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman sees the Marvel superheroes put aside their differences over cans of the light beer.
By Sara Karlovitch • May 22, 2024 -
Q&A
How United Airlines flies with Wrexham to cultural relevancy
The airline is “opening the aperture” of its sponsorship of the Welsh soccer club with branded swag, said Chief Advertising Officer Maggie Schmerin.
By Chris Kelly • May 21, 2024 -
Bumble Bee throws it back to 2000s with remix of ‘Back Here’
“Snack Meal, Baby” taps into the popularity of retro boy bands and snacking to promote the brand's tuna products.
By Sara Karlovitch • May 20, 2024 -
Danone unites yogurt brands for ‘Snack & Streamapalooza’ on TikTok
The event spotlighting the Remix line of products from Oikos, Too Good & Co. and Light + Fit includes four content sets featuring top TikTok personalities.
By Jessica Deyo • May 20, 2024 -
TikTok users continue to grow and evolve: Here’s what the numbers say
While TikTok has been a go-to for brands who want to reach younger cohorts, the average age of the platform’s users is climbing, per YouGov.
By Sara Karlovitch • May 17, 2024 -
YouTube pitches advertisers on streaming dominance, unskippable video ads
The company’s Brandcast upfront featured a new take on branded QR codes and an expanded creator takeover program.
By Peter Adams • May 16, 2024 -
Pinterest teams with Real Simple for magazine’s first shoppable issue
The issue, which leverages QR codes that lead to curated Pinterest boards, highlights over 120 products and expands the platform’s bid to publishers.
By Jessica Deyo • May 16, 2024 -
Jack Link’s takes shot at competition in Gen Z-focused national campaign
“Feed Your Wild Side” will target college towns this summer and includes TikTok videos dedicated to “wild content” and taking playful digs at “Jim.”
By Sara Karlovitch • May 16, 2024 -
Pepsi stakes claim as superior soft drink for grilling season with Bobby Flay
The “Grills Night Out” campaign spans in-store displays, digital content shorts and a partnership with Instacart for a giveaway running through May 19.
By Peter Adams • May 14, 2024 -
Reddit hires Google vet to guide ad product development post IPO
Jyoti Vaidee oversaw key launches at the search giant, including Dynamic Product Ads, and previously worked on Microsoft’s Outlook and Xbox.
By Peter Adams • May 13, 2024 -
Thomas’ revives breakfast with first brand character in 144-year history
Thom, billed as a “proper young man with a strong British accent,” is meant to remind consumers to savor breakfast amid the hectic morning shuffle.
By Jessica Deyo • May 13, 2024 -
Reebok spins photo memories into custom digital sneakers with AI tool
Reebok Impact uses a chat feature on Instagram to create virtual footwear that is interoperable with popular games including Fortnite and Roblox.
By Peter Adams • May 10, 2024 -
Instagram beats TikTok for video-based user acquisition, survey finds
When asked to split their user acquisition spend between Instagram and TikTok, 79% of respondents allotted at least 75% of their budget to Instagram.
By Aaron Baar • May 9, 2024 -
Retrieved from Apple on May 09, 2024
Not crushing it: Apple’s new iPad Pro ad met with wave of backlash
Apple has issued an apology for the “Crush” spot and scrapped plans to run the ad on TV, saying the video “missed the mark.”
By Peter Adams • Updated May 10, 2024 -
Retrieved from Starburst on May 08, 2024
Starburst taps gen AI for campaign that is ‘Different Every Time’
The Mars candy brand’s first major campaign in 12 years was created with Team OMC, a collaboration between Omnicom shops DDB and Critical Mass.
By Chris Kelly • May 9, 2024 -
How Meta is addressing marketers’ generative AI concerns with new tools
A new image generator relies on assets that the advertiser already owns, part of Meta’s efforts to ensure its ad products align with internal brand guidelines.
By Peter Adams • May 8, 2024 -
Column
Sociable: TikTok launches legal challenge against US sell-off bill
TikTok says that the bill is based on speculative concerns and nothing more.
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 7, 2024 -
Deep Dive
Digital’s media-buying bonanza wrestles with an industry at crossroads
Cookie deprecation and a potential TikTok ban cast this year’s NewFronts in a different light while attendees noticed fewer pitches centered on content.
By Peter Adams • May 6, 2024