Brand Strategy: Page 2


  • Wow Bao's Dim Sum Palace virtual restaurant on Roblox
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    Wow Bao links restaurant rewards to Roblox in platform-first integration

    Metaverse hype may have dissipated, but brands remain interested in leveraging games like Roblox to connect with Gen Z and Gen Alpha.

    By April 11, 2024
  • Quaker Debuts 100 Reasons to Rise, an Inspirational Photo Project Shot by Acclaimed Photographer Misan Harriman.
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    Quaker illustrates the power of mornings with interactive photo series

    “100 Reasons to Rise” portrays how mornings can unite people, with the stories of 100 “humble heroes” detailed via an interactive digital experience.

    By April 11, 2024
  • Artificial intelligence helping businessman make strategy and forecast. Explore the Trendline
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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from Marketing Dive

    A look at how areas of growing investment, including retail media networks and the creator economy, could be impacted by the death of the cookie and generative AI.

    By Marketing Dive staff
  • Damson Idris for Hennessy
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    Hennessy refreshes brand with a focus on versatility

    Accompanying a fresh visual identity is “Made for More,” a campaign by Wieden+Kennedy Amsterdam featuring actors Teyana Taylor and Damson Idris.

    By April 11, 2024
  • Puma "FOREVER. FASTER. - See The Game Like We Do" campaign
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    Puma rallies around sport performance for largest marketing investment yet

    The global campaign spearheaded by Matte Projects also marks the first time the sportswear brand has run a unified message across its portfolio.

    By April 10, 2024
  • Pedigree Adoptable AI in out-of-home ad
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    Pedigree adopts AI to give ‘glow ups’ to shelter dog ads

    Adoptable combines proprietary artificial intelligence with the brand’s global media reach to create more engaging ads that aim to shorten adoption times.

    By April 10, 2024
  • Dove Self-Esteem beauty generated by AI
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    Dove pledges to not use AI models in lieu of real women in its advertising

    Indie agency Soko developed the global marketing effort, with Media.Monks handling social, digital out-of-home and other aspects.

    By Updated April 9, 2024
  • Coca-Cola Marvel collaboration
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    Coca-Cola heads to Marvel universe for new spot, packaging campaign

    Scannable Coca-Cola and Coca-Cola Zero Sugar packaging will feature more than 30 Marvel characters who come to life via augmented reality.

    By April 8, 2024
  • Chipotle as an official partner of Tekken 8.
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    Chipotle levels up gaming efforts with Tekken 8 in-game perks, menu item

    As an official partner of the fighting game, Chipotle will also make Tekken 8 the title game for the return of its Challenger Series esports competition. 

    By April 8, 2024
  • Kraft's “It's not art. It's Kraft.” creative platform tied to the launch of master brand Kraft Sauces.
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    Kraft cooks up brand refresh, creative platform for unified sauce line

    Handled by Wieden+Kennedy, the creative platform debuts on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube with content poking fun at “serious chef culture.”

    By April 3, 2024
  • Panelists at IAB Public Policy and Legal Summit
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    How marketers can navigate the legal pitfalls of generative AI

    Panelists at the IAB Public Policy and Legal Summit outlined some of the issues marketers must contend with while using the technology.

    By April 3, 2024
  • Papa Johns Better Get You Some
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    Q&A

    How Papa Johns’ new brand platform connects pizza to marketing transformation

    CMO Mark Shambura delves into the “Better Get You Some” campaign, the first major effort handled by creative AOR The Martin Agency.

    By April 2, 2024
  • IBM AI fish taxonomy
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    IBM shows the dangers of marketers using ‘fishy’ generative AI

    The tech giant turned the Las Vegas Sphere into a fishbowl of wonky fish to show what its Watsonx AI platform and Adobe’s cloud offerings can prevent.

    By April 1, 2024
  • Kraft Heinz brand Velveeta's new semi-permanent Velveeta Gold hair dye.
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    Velveeta unveils cheese-inspired hair dye with Julia Fox

    As part of the brand’s “La Dolce Velveeta” platform, the actress debuted the yellow-hued, semi-permanent hair color at a New York Knicks game.

    By April 1, 2024
  • The WNBA logo.
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    GroupM doubles down on women’s sports, with support from major brands

    A new dedicated marketplace will be a part of the agency's upfronts strategy, aided by clients including Adidas and Unilever.

    By March 28, 2024
  • Absolut.land digital experience
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    Absolut returns to Coachella with metaverse activation, content series

    The Pernod Ricard vodka brand has moved its metaverse activation, Absolut.Land, to accommodate VR and other consumer preferences.

    By March 28, 2024
  • Manischewitz rebrand by Jones Knowles Ritchie
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    Manischewitz rebrands to extend appeal beyond kosher aisle

    The makeover was spearheaded by Jones Knowles Ritchie, an agency that has recently helped refresh mass-market brands like M&M’s and Kraft. 

    By March 27, 2024
  • Joe Biden, Donald Trump
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    4 marketing headwinds to watch as election season heats up

    Strained budgets and a “chaotic environment for consumer trust” were top challenges identified by Forrester, which urged marketers to be proactive.

    By Aaron Baar • March 27, 2024
  • People walk by a Nike store.
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    Nike commits to bolder brand marketing as part of rebound plan

    The Summer Olympics will serve as a showcase for some of the sportswear giant's most impactful marketing in years, executives said.

    By March 26, 2024
  • Levi's "The Floor is Yours" campaign
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    Inside Levi’s first campaign from new creative AOR TBWA\Chiat\Day

    CMO Kenny Mitchell explains how “The Floor Is Yours” will “pass the pen” to consumers via a global casting call for a role in a music video.

    By March 25, 2024
  • Mtn Dew imagery for its two rewards programs targeting the outdoor and gaming communities.
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    Mtn Dew reaches out to gamers, outdoor enthusiasts with rewards programs

    In a move to target niche audiences, special packaging from the PepsiCo brand offers codes redeemable for products from brands like Xbox and GoPro.

    By March 25, 2024
  • PepsiCo's Flamin' Hot brand.
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    PepsiCo creates Flamin’ Hot brand to highlight fast-growing chip flavor

    The Doritos and Cheetos maker said the platform will make it easier for consumers to find the 25 products within its portfolio that have the seasoning.

    By Christopher Doering • March 25, 2024
  • Miller Lite Beer Tapes VHS
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    Miller Lite’s ‘Great Taste, Less Filling’ debate returns with nostalgic push

    Leo Burnett spearheaded creative that features a number of famed athletes coming out of retirement to debate Miller Lite’s best qualities.

    By March 21, 2024
  • Lowe's storefront
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    Q&A

    How Lowe’s loyalty program is the ‘spine’ for personalization efforts

    Head of marketing Jen Wilson detailed the insights behind the retailer’s latest campaign and partnerships with Google and Meta around retail media.

    By March 21, 2024
  • A closeup of beverage cups featuring the logo of Starbucks Coffee.
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    Starbucks sunsets global CMO role amid larger structural shakeup

    Global CMO Brady Brewer is taking the reins as CEO of international while the QSR is seeking a global brand creative leader.

    By March 19, 2024
  • PNC Boring campaign
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    PNC leans on ‘boring’ label in new marketing campaign

    A J.D. Power analyst asserted the bank’s ads, created with Arnold Worldwide, may challenge customers to see the meaning of “boring” differently.

    By Caitlin Mullen • March 19, 2024