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Adblock Plus outsmarts Facebook ... again
A new cat-and-mouse game between the social media giant and the software firm shows the latter has successfully filtered ads out of News Feed and Watch since September.
By David Kirkpatrick • Nov. 1, 2017 -
Congress asks tech giants tough questions about Russian ads and more
Yesterday’s hearing, along with the next two on schedule, could determine how serious Congress will be going forward about passing legislation that addresses digital advertising.
By David Kirkpatrick • Nov. 1, 2017 -
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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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Papa John's picks digital-first Laundry Service as creative AOR
"We're an e-commerce brand — it's time we stop thinking in TV scripts," said CMO Brandon Rhoten of the change.
By David Kirkpatrick , Peter Adams • Nov. 1, 2017 -
NBCUniversal sees healthy ad sales for Winter Olympics, Super Bowl
The network is still adjusting its strategy to account for the growth in viewing on digital platforms, which watered down ratings during the Summer Games last year.
By David Kirkpatrick • Oct. 31, 2017 -
Study: Facebook tops Pinterest, Instagram for last-click social commerce
Nearly half of social media users in the U.S. said they made their most recent purchase from the platform.
By David Kirkpatrick • Oct. 31, 2017 -
Deep Dive
DoubleTree took its signature warm cookies on tour — and drove nearly 400K social impressions
VP of Global Brand Marketing Stuart Foster dishes on how the hotel chain's multichannel strategy is taking the tasty service to new heights.
By Peter Adams • Oct. 31, 2017 -
Dior and Bella Hadid put the luxe in Halloween
Video and social media show off holiday-inspired glam styles created with the luxury brand's beauty products.
By David Kirkpatrick • Oct. 30, 2017 -
Study: Brands quickly snap up chief media officers, a new addition to the C-suite
The position, along with similar job titles, has grown nearly 150% on English-language LinkedIn profiles over the past year, with companies like Airbnb and P&G hiring.
By David Kirkpatrick • Oct. 30, 2017 -
Big tech companies added $181B in market value last week
On Friday, stock value took off for Apple, Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon and Facebook as the influence of these tech giants continues to expand.
By David Kirkpatrick • Oct. 30, 2017 -
Facebook significantly ramps up transparency efforts to cover all ads
A new "View Ads" feature gives users visibility into campaigns run across Facebook's properties, quickly following a similar development from Twitter.
By Natalie Black (Koltun) • Oct. 27, 2017 -
EMarketer: Amazon to hit $1.65B in ad revenue this year
That pace would make it the fifth-largest digital ad platform by revenue in the U.S., ahead of Twitter and Snapchat.
By David Kirkpatrick • Oct. 27, 2017 -
Column
Campaign Trail: Super spooky Halloween marketing from Burger King, Fanta and Angry Birds
To get readers in the right mood for some Halloween fun, Marketing Dive rounds up a few of the best brand tricks and treats, including creepy clowns, Iron Maiden and a 4-D elevator ride.
By Peter Adams , Chantal Tode , Natalie Black (Koltun) • Oct. 27, 2017 -
Mountain Dew's replacement for long-time ambassador Dale Earnhardt Jr. looks like a joke
A fictional "Dewey Ryder" — played by real-life comedian and actor Danny McBride — brashly announced he's taking over.
By Peter Adams • Oct. 27, 2017 -
Study: Maybelline leads cosmetics brands in Instagram engagement
ShareIQ found that L'Oreal-owned brand Maybelline has nearly 60 million likes on Instagram — 49x Revlon's count — so far this year.
By David Kirkpatrick • Oct. 26, 2017 -
Twitter opens new windows into ad transparency for users, brands
In a possible attempt to one-up competitors like Facebook, the platform has introduced a bluntly-named Transparency Center, along with submitting to an MRC audit.
By Peter Adams • Oct. 25, 2017 -
Gap and Janelle Monáe bring people together in diversity-minded holiday campaign
A spot starring the artist is the centerpiece of a multichannel push that includes a live commercial integration for "The Late Late Show with James Corden."
By David Kirkpatrick , Peter Adams • Oct. 25, 2017 -
Butterfinger and Crunch pick Reach Agency as new creative AOR
The social-first shop will help the Nestlé brands ramp up marketing around new products and introduce Crunch's first advertising campaign in more than seven years.
By David Kirkpatrick , Peter Adams • Oct. 24, 2017 -
Facebook tests removing publishers' posts from News Feed in 6 countries
The social giant attempted to ease concerns, stating there are no current plans "to charge pages on Facebook to pay for all their distribution in News Feed or Explore."
By David Kirkpatrick , Natalie Black (Koltun) • Oct. 24, 2017 -
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Budweiser and Lyft offer Prohibition tour to promote limited-edition beer
The 1933 Repeal Reserve Amber Lager is based on a pre-Prohibition recipe that never received distribution outside the St. Louis area.
By David Kirkpatrick • Oct. 24, 2017 -
Opinion
Psychographics and influencer marketing are a natural fit
People's likes, dislikes or even political leanings all paint a more actionable picture for marketers than knowing basic demographic information, writes Influencer Marketing Hub's Werner Geyser.
By Werner Geyser • Oct. 24, 2017 -
KFC's sly Twitter stunt nods to its famous 11 herbs and spices recipe
An internet sleuth discovered that the brand's official account only follows 11 people, including the five members of the Spice Girls.
By David Kirkpatrick , Peter Adams • Oct. 24, 2017 -
FX's 'American Horror Story' stokes season 7 hype via creepy Messenger bot
More than 50 pieces of exclusive content were shared over six weeks leading up to the September premiere, including clues that tied to offline activations.
By David Kirkpatrick • Oct. 23, 2017 -
Facebook mimics Pinterest experience with 'Sets' test
Enabling discovery and inspiration are two areas the smaller social media platform excels at.
By David Kirkpatrick • Oct. 23, 2017 -
Nivea sparks social media outrage with whitewashing ad
Backlash over the personal care brand's racially-insensitive messaging comes just a few weeks after Dove was caught in a similar scandal.
By David Kirkpatrick • Oct. 23, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How National Geographic grew its Snapchat audience by 3M in 3 months
The 130-year-old media brand leaned into its legacy as a visual storyteller but put a greater focus on streamlining its organization and content strategy.
By Shane Schick • Oct. 23, 2017
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