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Gatorade taps Kendrick Lamar for latest extension of ‘Is It In You?’
“Lose More. Win More.” was created with TBWA/Chiat/Day LA and pays tribute to the hard work it takes to reach icon status.
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Most consumers will pay 25% more for their favorite brands, survey finds
Positive customer experiences, consistent product quality and long-term brand familiarity drive greater loyalty, a UserTesting study found.
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OpenAP’s TV network owners push ahead on interoperable streaming ads
The firm’s new identity solution undertakes data privacy considerations for premium video ads in a multiscreen environment.
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Kids entertainment brand CoComelon lends a hand in first brand campaign
“CoComelon Can Help” also includes creator partnerships and playlists curated for Pinterest and YouTube.
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Fiverr confronts AI concerns head-on in national marketing push
“Stranger Things” actor Brett Gelman stars in an ad for the freelancer marketplace that parodies the pottery scene from the film “Ghost."
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Google holds monopoly over key areas of ad tech, US judge rules
The landmark decision argues Google wields an illegal monopoly over publisher tools and ad exchanges but not display ad networks.
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Campaign Trail: Clash of Clans enters war zone with WWE champion
Created with David New York, a series of video ads speak authentically to fans of both WWE and the hit mobile game from Supercell.
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Lyft Media teams with StackAdapt for programmatic in-app advertising
The move allows StackAdapt clients access to Lyft’s in-app ad inventory to serve hyper-localized ads and also leverages Kevel’s retail media technology.
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Inside BodyArmor’s new visual identity and largest campaign to date
The Coca-Cola-owned beverage aims to separate itself from a crowded category with a bold new look and ads that ask consumers to “Choose Better.”
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IAB: As brands diversify ad spend, midsize media firms grow fastest
The largest growth in the digital market last year came from mid-tier media platforms, streaming services and e-commerce businesses.
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Snap names first CMO in 2 years in lead-up to advertising showcase
Grace Kao, who recently joined Snap, is taking over marketing leadership from Chief Creative Officer Colleen DeCourcy, who will depart later this year.
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Why Mentos relaunched its iconic jingle and brought brand lore to Fortnite
To reach Gen Z, the 93-year-old brand is tapping into ‘90s nostalgia and enduring interest in what happens when its mints are mixed with cola.
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Publicis remains confident even as marketers’ tariff anxiety rises
The group upheld 2025 growth expectations, believing its end-to-end marketing offerings and new business wins will offset potential spending cuts.
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Garage Beer co-owner Jason Kelce devises martial arts-inspired campaign
The brand, a fast-growing light beer in the U.S., leverages its connection to the Kelce family through a story-heavy marketing approach.
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Chili’s pop-up finances fast food meals in latest dig at rising prices
A store emulating payday loan retailers doles out gift cards to “approved” visitors, while consumers at home can participate in social giveaways on X.
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How Dude Wipes cleans up with poop humor as its marketing evolves
CMO Ryan Meegan discusses the brand’s “secret sauce” to going viral and recent collaborations with the NHL and Professional Bowlers Association.
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Burger King poaches Applebee’s CMO to build on modernization plan
Joel Yashinsky is tasked with driving an expansive Reclaim the Flame strategy that has produced viral marketing like the Whopper jingle.
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How JCPenney’s new brand positioning is subverting consumer expectations
“Anonymous Ads” was created and executed by new appointments Mischief and VaynerMedia, and helps the brand address a “sea of sameness” in retail.
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Malibu encourages work-life balance in new ad starring Brian Cox
Known for serious roles such as Logan Roy in “Succession,” the actor ditches the boardroom to enjoy the beach and tells consumers to “Clock off!”
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Lovesac taps Crocs veteran as first chief brand and marketing officer
As chief marketing officer at the footwear brand, Heidi Cooley helped drive profitability and turn the brand “into a cultural zeitgeist.”
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Uber and Instacart deepen tie-up with advertising integration
The goal is to provide CPG advertisers of all sizes with a range of capabilities across the Uber Eats grocery and retail marketplace.
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Ally’s WNBA deal brings it closer to gender parity in sports media spend
The brand’s sponsorship includes an endorsement deal with incoming rookie Paige Bueckers, who features in social content around a sweepstakes.
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Lowe’s bets on sports video games to drive up Gen Z brand loyalty
A new pact with EA Sports will put the home improvement retailer’s rewards program front-and-center in titles like Madden and College Football.
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Heineken flips phones for IRL interactions
A phone case that flips over when the word “cheers” is uttered and a matchmaking-like app for discovering new bars spotlight socializing.
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The social traveler: Here’s what the numbers say
Two-thirds of Gen Z travelers use social media for inspiration and 52% of consumers overall would consider visiting a place featured on screen.