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Key marketing stats that define the 1st half of 2020
Campaigns, industry changes, spending and results from the first six months, broken down by the numbers.
By Marketing Dive • July 13, 2020 -
LinkedIn accused of spying on Apple users in new suit
The complaint accused the Microsoft-owned social network of secretly reading the contents of people's digital clipboards.
By Robert Williams • July 13, 2020 -
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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Wells Fargo asks workers to remove TikTok from phones amid security worries
The bank told employees to remove the social video app from company devices the same day Amazon publicly reversed a decision to ban it.
By Robert Williams • July 13, 2020 -
Facebook considers political ad ban through November
The decision has not been finalized but comes after 397 brands pledged to boycott the social network for its role in spreading misinformation and hate speech.
By Dianna Christie • July 13, 2020 -
Esports revenue outlook gets another downgrade as pandemic halts live tournaments
Even as its audience grows, the category is hitting bumps in the road as it shifts to virtual events, which sponsors are potentially less interested in.
By Peter Adams • July 10, 2020 -
Starbucks leads in forging emotional connections among fast food brands, study says
The impact of positive emotions on performance has been mixed during a crisis that's delivered an unprecedented hit to restaurants.
By Dianna Christie • July 10, 2020 -
Study: Most Americans say brands should respond to Black Lives Matter movement
One-fifth of Americans said they would stop buying from a brand perceived to have behaved hypocritically on the issues of racial injustice and police brutality.
By Robert Williams • July 10, 2020 -
Sweetarts lets Instagram users win 'Wonder Woman' candy satchel
Fans can win the prize, which resembles the superhero's golden Lasso of Truth, by tagging a friend with a certain emoji.
By Robert Williams • July 10, 2020 -
Consumers prefer UGC on Instagram, branded content on Twitter, YouTube
Starbucks, Netflix and Aerie saw differing reactions depending on the type of social media content, according to a consumer survey.
By Robert Williams • July 10, 2020 -
Yoplait streams DIY craft series with Instagram influencers
The General Mills brand's "Oui Heritage Workshop" is a four-part series to promote the release of glass packaging that doubles as crafting material.
By Robert Williams • July 10, 2020 -
Diverse ad formats boost brand metrics, Twitter study finds
Deploying a mix of multiple ad formats lifts consumers' research intent by six times, while purchase intent doubles, per the study conducted with Magna and IPG.
By Robert Williams • July 9, 2020 -
Bazaarvoice buys Curalate to expand social commerce services
Curalate, whose software turns images into digital storefronts, has 1,100 clients including Best Buy and Lululemon Athletica.
By Robert Williams • July 9, 2020 -
Tampax taps Amy Schumer for 'edu-tainment' videos about periods
The P&G brand is restarting its marketing efforts after a pause "to shift focus to support more urgent needs."
By Dianna Christie • July 9, 2020 -
JanSport's #LightenTheLoad push supports Gen Z mental health
Spurring "unprecedented engagement," the campaign began with weekly sessions to discuss mental health among young people on Instagram Live.
By Robert Williams • July 9, 2020 -
Zaxby's signs Twitch streamer SypherPK to exclusive sponsorship deal
The fast casual chain's sponsorship will give fans a chance to play against the professional gamer in upcoming livestreams.
By Robert Williams • July 8, 2020 -
Budweiser cuts beer prices based on St. Louis heat waves
Building on the momentum of the Fourth of July, the Chill Zone Giveaway promotes summer beer drinking even as many people remain close to home.
By Dianna Christie • July 8, 2020 -
E.l.f. boosts ad recall 60% with social video campaign
The beauty brand's "e.l.f.ing Amazing" effort generated 31 million video views in 90 days after touching on every part of the purchase funnel.
By Robert Williams • July 8, 2020 -
'Surprised' emotions in video ads drive conversions during pandemic, study says
Showing outdoor settings and women also helped to increase purchase rates for online shoppers of CPG products.
By Robert Williams • July 7, 2020 -
Ford's Bronco lineup returns with custom video play across Disney networks
The automaker described the effort as the first prime-time product reveal leveraging Disney's cable, digital and streaming networks, including Hulu.
By Robert Williams • July 6, 2020 -
Q&A
Krispy Kreme's CMO on why the brand rolled out a Walmart exclusive during the pandemic
Dave Skena detailed a national partnership and how the company's launch of delivery in February proved fortuitous.
By Chris Kelly • July 6, 2020 -
Mattel's Uno challenges players to share their game personalities on TikTok, Instagram
An influencer-driven effort from the card game brand focuses on different player mindsets, such as "sore loser" or "dodgy dealer."
By Robert Williams • July 6, 2020 -
76 launches retro video game to entertain people when they're not driving
The fuel brand is promoting "76 Pinball: Full Tank Frenzy" on social media and through email.
By Robert Williams • July 6, 2020 -
Pernod plans crowdsourcing app to axe hate speech from social media
The spirits maker's push to give consumers and brands a way to take action against hate speech comes as Facebook agrees to a MRC brand safety audit.
By Robert Williams • July 2, 2020 -
Pringles pops open Wendy's chips on Tastemade's TikTok, Pinterest
Each can of Baconator Pringles has a code on the seal that's redeemable for free food from the Wendy's app.
By Robert Williams • July 2, 2020 -
New Balance celebrates soccer subcultures in YouTube docuseries
The new content uses emotional storytelling to inspire viewers to kick a ball and challenge the established order.
By Dianna Christie • July 1, 2020