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Starbucks caffeinates China strategy with more social gifting, AR
The chain is ramping up digital services in a country it says offers the most innovative mobile ecosystem in its global portfolio.
By Erica Sweeney • May 17, 2018 -
Tostitos whips up 42-layer royal wedding cake made from dip
A video of the cake's construction will be posted on Facebook and Instagram, and the brand shared a simplified version of the recipe online.
By Erica Sweeney • May 17, 2018 -
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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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Mountain Dew explores Kevin Hart's mind to find what gets him hyped up
The marketer looks to tap into the comedian's high-energy sense of humor in 15-second spots showing off his wrestling persona, motorcycle skills and more.
By Erica Sweeney • May 17, 2018 -
Study: Millennial travelers' Instagram use has grown 375% since 2013
While Google remains the top travel website, Instagram's role could expand following the recent introduction of action buttons for booking travel-related tickets.
By Erica Sweeney • May 16, 2018 -
Froot Loops struts out clothing line inspired by first new flavor in 10 years
A capsule collection with Awaytomars was co-created by fans and will be available later this summer.
By Erica Sweeney • May 16, 2018 -
Macy's steps into summer with new Instagram look, dedicated men's page and more
The retail brand is continuing its work with the creator network Tongal to make its social video efforts shoppable and shareable by influencers.
By Erica Sweeney • May 16, 2018 -
Bacardi shuffles into summer with music-centric campaign shot from the waist down
"Do What Moves You" is backed by a track from the DJ group Major Lazer and directed by Tom Kuntz, who's known for his funky music videos.
By Erica Sweeney • May 15, 2018 -
Pom Wonderful spoofs health scares in campaign featuring man impaled by dolphin
Messaging centers around how people often wait until they have an issue to take their health seriously.
By Erica Sweeney • May 15, 2018 -
Q&A
KFC's CMO talks building trust, Amazon's Twitch and mobile trends
Andrea Zahumensky spoke to Marketing Dive about a busy first few months on the job, including cooking up more George Hamilton appearances and integrating with a chart-topping video game.
By Peter Adams • May 15, 2018 -
UK gin brand schools Americans on being 'truly proper' ahead of royal wedding
Boodles is rolling out a series of how-to videos featuring etiquette and fashion experts from across the pond.
By Erica Sweeney • May 15, 2018 -
Report: Facebook is developing its own cryptocurrency
The technology could support virtual payments for more secure transactions.
By Erica Sweeney • May 14, 2018 -
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Campaign Trail: SpikedSeltzer, JetBlue nurture niche audiences with food and drink
Flying NYC pizza to Los Angeles and serving alcoholic sparkling water to brides on the day of the British royal wedding could create loyal fans for the brands.
By Chantal Tode , Natalie Black (Koltun) • May 11, 2018 -
Pepsi spotlights retro icons like Michael Jackson, Ray Charles for summer push
Packaging features the artists with the logo Pepsi used during their respective eras, and the brand is expanding its loyalty program to include nostalgia-focused gear.
By Erica Sweeney • May 11, 2018 -
Pinterest proves popular with dads, pointing to shifting parental role
Forty-two percent of dads in the U.S. use the platform, and they're 3x more likely to have shared boards when compared to other male users.
By Erica Sweeney • May 11, 2018 -
Dunkin' Donuts, Chili's join royal wedding craze with new promotions
The coffeehouse chain unveiled a Royal Love Donut, while Chili's is running a social media campaign around fascinator hats and cufflinks featuring popular menu items.
By Erica Sweeney • May 10, 2018 -
Coca-Cola updates 'Share a Coke' with oversized chair-shaped vending machine
Two people can sit on the chair and receive personalized mini cans of soda through the arms.
By Erica Sweeney • May 10, 2018 -
Report: Adidas suspends Facebook video ad buys over lack of transparency
As much as 30% of the company's spend on the social media site could be wasted because of low viewership.
By Erica Sweeney • May 9, 2018 -
More than half of Gen Z favors socially-conscious brands, study finds
The most popular type of media the cohort uses without interruption is streaming video.
By Erica Sweeney • May 9, 2018 -
Budweiser flies into World Cup with fleet of beer delivery drones
The brand is also showcasing noise-activated, light-up cups that it will distribute to soccer fans during the tournament.
By Erica Sweeney • May 9, 2018 -
How Macy's and IBM tackle 'thumb scrolling' on digital video
Standing out on mobile and social channels demands visually compelling work but also a clear strategy behind the creative, marketers said Monday at the IAB's Digital Video Symposium.
By Peter Adams • May 8, 2018 -
Kellogg's NYC Café plans royal wedding viewing party with cereal-centric menu
Former royal chef Darren McGrady created the multi-course menu and attendees will also have a chance to make their own fascinator hats.
By Erica Sweeney • May 8, 2018 -
Bonobos touts range of size offerings with campaign featuring 172 diverse models
The effort, reportedly the brand's costliest to date, includes video projections on buildings in Austin and Chicago and a seven-minute documentary.
By Erica Sweeney • May 8, 2018 -
Report: Snap pulls licensing fees from publishers
Publishers on Snapchat Discover will now have to depend on ad revenue alone.
By Robert Williams • May 7, 2018 -
Grey Goose shifts focus to digital for latest content series featuring celebrities
"Off Script" stars Jamie Foxx and marks a shift in distribution and production strategy from a previous series created with Sundance Channel.
By Erica Sweeney • May 7, 2018 -
YouTube taps data, custom graphics to drive interest for Karate Kid spinoff
Desktop viewers for "Cobra Kai" — which recently debuted on YouTube Red — will see "Wax On" and "Wax Off" animations among other on-screen features.
By Erica Sweeney • May 7, 2018