The Latest
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Heineken turns any phone ‘boring’ to encourage IRL connection
Developed with Publicis Groupe’s LePub, the offering shuts down other phone functions for a set period of time, addressing a consumer desire to unplug.
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Columbia revamps creative strategy with new top marketer, agency
Matthew Sutton, previously of digital-first brands like The Black Tux, is tasked with bringing product strategy and marketing closer together.
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Urban Outfitters says ‘Happy LOLidays’ with social-focused holiday campaign
The retailer’s latest effort centers on affordable, easy gifting and includes its first-ever holiday jingle made with TikTok personality Lubalin.
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Q&A
How — and why — this brand created an ad campaign entirely with AI
IT management platform Atera used generative AI tools including Sora and Midjourney to save up to $1 million on video ad production.
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Chick-fil-A targets families with entertainment-focused mobile app
The free app will launch Nov. 18 and include podcasts, games, interactive stories and original animated shows like “Legends of Evergreen Hills.”
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Red Lobster appoints new CMO to usher in post-bankruptcy era
Nichole Robillard, who recently led a rebrand for Smokey Bones, was praised for her ability to blend creative and operational expertise.
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Milk-Bone revels in rom-com tropes with movie trailer parody campaign
Ads for faux film “Howl You Know” will run before actual trailers in cinemas while the brand is sharing additional Hollywood-like content on social.
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Mucinex mascot Mr. Mucus lands on Tinder to give consumers the ick
The scummy character has set up a profile that leans into tired dating app tropes, like holding a fish in his photos, to capitalize on cuffing season.
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True Religion enlists Megan Thee Stallion to tap into hip-hop culture
Along with paid social, influencer content and audio ads, the campaign includes a social media takeover with Instagram personality Dudette.
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E.l.f. challenges companies to ‘Dupe That!’ for latest purpose stunt
The cosmetic brand’s new campaign spotlights the positive impact of its purpose-led efforts and invites other businesses to join the “unicorn parade.”
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Q&A
How Georgia-Pacific creates value by investing in retail media networks
Paras Shah, the senior director of digital media at the CPG giant, reminds retail media networks “that is your full funnel — not my full funnel.”
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Inside Walmart’s pop culture-heavy 2024 holiday campaign
Nods to iconic film and TV like “Gilmore Girls” and “Christmas Vacation” aim to cut through the crowded retail marketing ecosystem this season.
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Opinion
3 brands that understand Gen Alpha’s humor — and what they’re doing right
Sour Patch Kids, Crocs and Nutter Butter all tap into the meme-driven humor that the cohort loves, says Movers+Shakers’ CEO Evan Horowitz.
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Starbucks appoints ex-Chipotle exec as first global chief brand officer
Tressie Lieberman joins the coffee chain as part of new CEO Brian Niccol’s marketing overhaul, which also includes a recent agency appointment.
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Rare Beauty celebrates ‘Every Side of You’ for first global campaign
The Selena Gomez-founded cosmetics brand is putting individuality at the center of its marketing as it continues to hold favor among Gen Z.
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Publicis again raises guidance as personalization bets attract clients
Account wins from marketers like Hershey underpinned a positive quarter that delivered 5.8% organic growth and saw two large acquisitions.
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Nutella spreads the word about its biscuits via Betches book club partnership
The Ferrero brand is promoting its cookie product with an in-person event and a podcast series that key into the popularity of book clubs.
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California Pizza Kitchen’s new agency roster arrives for milestone year
The chain under new chief marketer Dawn Keller has lined up agencies Iris, Blue Engine, Acadia and Push ahead of its 40th anniversary next year.
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Column
Campaign Trail: Colgate-Palmolive’s Hello makes mundane routines more magical
Indie agency Walrus worked to find a “Goldilocks zone” between fantasy and real life in playful spots for toothpaste and deodorant.
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JCPenney’s holiday playbook: Deals, in-store experiences and Martha Stewart
The embattled department store is leaning into its already successful “Really Big Deal Reveals” campaign and bringing back a nostalgic giveaway.
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Top takeaways from Advertising Week 2024 marketers need to know
Leading marketers like PepsiCo Foods, Home Depot and Diageo tackled topics ranging from artificial intelligence to media networks at the annual confab.
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Google overhauls Shopping platform with AI for more personalization
New features arrive ahead of the crucial Q4 shopping period and include an artificial intelligence-supported brief with key product considerations.
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Domino’s promotes brand chief to CMO to sharpen global strategy
Kate Trumbull, who helped revamp the chain’s loyalty program, is tasked with scaling its Hungry for MORE initiative to international markets.
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Moët Hennessy on balancing generative AI hype with luxury expectations
Everything from programmatic to virtual influencers could be impacted by the emergent tech, executives said at Advertising Week New York.
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KFC is battle-ready in satirical campaign for chicken tenders debut
Highdive’s first work for the fried-chicken chain playfully nods to competitors like Popeyes in a campaign depicting a chicken tenders war.