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Laughing Cow crowdsources laughter worldwide to lighten mood
People can record and share their laugh as part of the brand's 100th anniversary effort that also includes scannable packaging and digital content.
By Robert Williams • Feb. 24, 2021 -
Pepsi stimulates the senses in 'Fizz to Life' film with cadre of soccer stars
A larger campaign focused on the tactile aspects of cola drinking includes TikTok duets and QR code activations.
By Peter Adams • Feb. 23, 2021 -
Trendline
Retail Marketing
Top stories that underscore the leading influences on retail marketing, including the creator economy, '90s nostalgia and Gen Z.
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Bacardi extends 'Conga' remix push with first-of-its-kind Snapchat AR activation
The company is the first alcoholic beverage brand to partner with Snapchat on a lens that uses full body-tracking AR technology.
By Chris Kelly • Feb. 23, 2021 -
P&G brings coronavirus-killing Microban 24 to UK with integrated campaign
The company aims to reach 95% of household shoppers in the country with an effort that includes social media takeovers, brand ambassadorships and more.
By Robert Williams • Feb. 23, 2021 -
Coke taps Tyler, the Creator, for dance-focused Zero Sugar campaign
To promote a new formula for the beverage, the multichannel effort includes an "ambitious" digital and social push showing people dancing to an original song.
By Robert Williams • Feb. 23, 2021 -
Opinion // The dissolution of third-party cookies
The social media opportunity with the death of third-party cookies
With cookies on the way out, paid social is a bright spot in 2021 for marketers looking to understand and reach consumers, writes Merkle's Ilon Weeldreyer.
By Ilon Weeldreyer • Feb. 23, 2021 -
Livestream shopping platform Talkshoplive raises $3M
Other companies have experimented with livestream commerce to meet homebound consumers where they're spending time during the pandemic.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Feb. 18, 2021 -
Zaxby's inspires random acts of kindness with TikTok challenge
The fast-food chain chose TikTok for a new lighthearted effort because of the platform's visual storytelling style and younger audience.
By Chris Kelly • Feb. 18, 2021 -
Will Clubhouse be the next social media platform for marketers?
The parent company of Burger King and Popeyes jumped on the buzzy app last week, opening the possibility of another digital channel for brands.
By Chris Kelly • Feb. 17, 2021 -
P&G's Old Spice to open first barbershop, doubling as content studio
The barbershop will serve as a test lab to develop new products and marks a return to experiential stunts that the COVID-19 pandemic paused.
By Robert Williams • Feb. 17, 2021 -
Opinion
Chief meme officer: Possibly marketing's best force multiplier right now
At a time when many consumers operate on some form of smart device, companies' formal induction of a chief meme officer is long overdue, writes Hansen Technologies' Adnan Bashir.
By Adnan Bashir • Feb. 17, 2021 -
Absolut promotes self-love as pandemic tees up a more isolated, strained Valentine's Day
A campaign acknowledges new pressures put on relationships amid the crisis, as well as alcohol's role in exacerbating such issues.
By Peter Adams • Feb. 12, 2021 -
Burger King parent RBI chats with consumers on buzzy Clubhouse app
The invite-only app combines elements of chatrooms, conference calls, podcasts and more, and has quickly seen its valuation grow to $1 billion.
By Chris Kelly • Feb. 12, 2021 -
Trump's TikTok ban order replaced with broader foreign app scrutiny by Biden
President Biden will reportedly revoke a Trump-era executive order that sought to ban TikTok in favor of a broader review of several foreign-controlled apps.
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DoorDash, Shake Shack deliver Boyz II Men throwback for Valentine's Day
The "Love Delivered" campaign includes a livestreamed concert, limited-edition menu items and date-night kits to help couples set a romantic mood.
By Robert Williams • Feb. 10, 2021 -
Pinterest plots first advertiser summit, touting service as brand-safe shopping destination
Pinterest Presents arrives as the platform saw adoption of shopping ads jump sixfold around the holidays.
By Peter Adams • Feb. 9, 2021 -
Mitsubishi debuts latest Outlander in first vehicle launch on Amazon Live
The event signals how Amazon is expanding its platform for brand awareness campaigns to drive direct sales, rather than advertising that's aimed lower in the purchase funnel.
By Robert Williams • Feb. 9, 2021 -
By the numbers: Super Bowl LV
The big game's ads, broken down by sentiment, social engagement and more.
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Deep Dive
Super Bowl LV ads highlight marketers' disconnect with reality
Advertisers strained to deliver a message with mass appeal or even to entertain — with a few notable exceptions — on what's supposed to be their biggest night.
By Peter Adams , Chris Kelly , Natalie Black (Koltun) • Feb. 8, 2021 -
Pinterest's ascent continues as holidays spur explosive adoption of shopping ads
The platform plans to scale its sales team "significantly" to court advertisers, while investing more in commerce, Story Pins and automation.
By Peter Adams • Feb. 5, 2021 -
Why brands skipped Super Bowl ads and counterprogrammed instead
More brands are finding ways to tap into interest around the big game without an in-game ad, opting for cost-effective, insightful connections over reach.
By Chris Kelly • Feb. 5, 2021 -
Cheetos' Super Bowl ad embeds stealth Snapchat codes that unlock free snacks
Each of the TV spot's 1,440 frames includes a hidden marker that can be scanned via Snapchat to access a bag of Cheetos Crunch Pop Mix.
By Peter Adams • Feb. 4, 2021 -
Taco Bell decries rivals' celeb menu stunts in 'Build Your Own Cravings' mobile push
Even as it teases fellow QSRs like McDonald's and Chipotle that have relied on celebrities, Taco Bell's latest effort also features influencers.
By Chris Kelly • Feb. 4, 2021 -
McDonald's offers 'Golden Start' to Lunar New Year with 3 digital experiences
A livestreamed concert available only in the chain's app, an IGTV mini-series and red envelope gift cards are arriving to celebrate the holiday.
By Robert Williams • Feb. 4, 2021 -
WPP secures early access to TikTok ad products, creators in new global partnership
A sign of how agencies are realigning focus, the tie-up recognizes advertiser demand for digital content and diverse creator talent.
By Peter Adams • Feb. 2, 2021