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Thomas’ revives breakfast with first brand character in 144-year history
Thom, billed as a “proper young man with a strong British accent,” is meant to remind consumers to savor breakfast amid the hectic morning shuffle.
By Jessica Deyo • May 13, 2024 -
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Reebok spins photo memories into custom digital sneakers with AI tool
Reebok Impact uses a chat feature on Instagram to create virtual footwear that is interoperable with popular games including Fortnite and Roblox.
By Peter Adams • May 10, 2024 -
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TrendlineRetail Marketing
Top stories that underscore the leading influences on retail marketing, including the creator economy, '90s nostalgia and Gen Z.
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Instagram beats TikTok for video-based user acquisition, survey finds
When asked to split their user acquisition spend between Instagram and TikTok, 79% of respondents allotted at least 75% of their budget to Instagram.
By Aaron Baar • May 9, 2024 -
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Not crushing it: Apple’s new iPad Pro ad met with wave of backlash
Apple has issued an apology for the “Crush” spot and scrapped plans to run the ad on TV, saying the video “missed the mark.”
By Peter Adams • Updated May 10, 2024 -
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Starburst taps gen AI for campaign that is ‘Different Every Time’
The Mars candy brand’s first major campaign in 12 years was created with Team OMC, a collaboration between Omnicom shops DDB and Critical Mass.
By Chris Kelly • May 9, 2024 -
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How Meta is addressing marketers’ generative AI concerns with new tools
A new image generator relies on assets that the advertiser already owns, part of Meta’s efforts to ensure its ad products align with internal brand guidelines.
By Peter Adams • May 8, 2024 -
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ColumnSociable: TikTok launches legal challenge against US sell-off bill
TikTok says that the bill is based on speculative concerns and nothing more.
By Andrew Hutchinson • May 7, 2024 -
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Deep DiveDigital’s media-buying bonanza wrestles with an industry at crossroads
Cookie deprecation and a potential TikTok ban cast this year’s NewFronts in a different light while attendees noticed fewer pitches centered on content.
By Peter Adams • May 6, 2024 -
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Pinterest credits shoppability, AI investments for ‘milestone’ Q1
The platform reached over half a billion monthly active users and saw a 23% revenue increase for its fastest user and revenue growth since 2021.
By Jessica Deyo • May 2, 2024 -
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TikTok makes bigger bet on publishers with ads tied to buzzy content, events
The threat of a U.S. ban hasn’t thrown cold water on the app’s NewFronts showcase, which is focused on contextual advertising.
By Peter Adams • May 2, 2024 -
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Why Meta’s costly AI vision looks more compelling than the metaverse
Advertising fundamentals were strong in Q1, with revenue up 27%, but much of Meta’s focus is centered on future-facing bets that will take time to realize.
By Peter Adams • April 25, 2024 -
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Liv by Kotex helps moms reconnect with a night out for Mother’s Day
A new protection line from the Kimberly-Clark brand will help moms “Live. Laugh. Pee.” via an Instagram giveaway.
By Chris Kelly • April 25, 2024 -
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Sociable: What comes next for TikTok following approval of US sell-off bill?
TikTok has vowed to fight the bill in the courts, but that might not be a pathway to maintaining its Chinese ownership.
By Andrew Hutchinson • April 24, 2024 -
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ColumnSociable: US Senate approves TikTok sell-off proposal
The bill stipulating the platform be banned or sold now goes to President Joe Biden, who has indicated he will sign it.
By Andrew Hutchinson • April 24, 2024 -
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IPG, Zefr address social media misinformation with new tools
Among social media users studied by the groups, 47% indicated a brand’s integrity is compromised when its ads appear alongside misinformation.
By Aaron Baar • April 22, 2024 -
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Why Sprite is heating up its lifestyle pitch with new Chill soda
As part of a Gen Z-focused push, a Sprite Chill Cam on Snapchat allows users to upload pictures of themselves to real-life billboards.
By Peter Adams • April 22, 2024 -
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Walmart+ enlists celebrity moms to answer TikTok questions for Mother’s Day
Paris Hilton, Whitney Cummings and others will offer advice in the second iteration of the retailer’s “Mother of All Savings Memberships” campaign.
By Chris Kelly • April 22, 2024 -
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ColumnSociable: Meta brings advanced AI chatbot to all of its apps
Meta is making a bigger move to challenge OpenAI and others within the generative AI space.
By Andrew Hutchinson • April 19, 2024 -
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AT&T reunites ‘The Office’ cast members for sleep-inducing business pitch
Several actors from the workplace sitcom try to get an outlandish idea off the ground with help from AT&T Business in new ads.
By Peter Adams • April 18, 2024 -
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Kraft Heinz rebrands Mio liquid concentrate to meet Gen Z wellness trends
The CPG giant teamed with branding agency BrandOpus on its latest social media-friendly packaging makeover.
By Peter Adams • April 17, 2024 -
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Q&AWhy JCPenney’s loyalty program is the next step in its $1B turnaround plan
Chief Customer Officer Katie Mullen explained how the retailer’s revamped program will deliver value to consumers and boost first-party data reserves.
By Chris Kelly • April 17, 2024 -
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Cheetos chronicles various ‘Other Hand’ mishaps for latest marketing stunt
A new campaign celebrates the 99% of consumers who reserve their dominant hand for eating Cheetos and spans digital, OOH and social media.
By Jessica Deyo • April 16, 2024 -
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OpinionHow marketers can score Gen Z loyalty during festival season
Music fests like Coachella provide an opportunity for brands to reach Gen Z both on and off the festival grounds, says Movers+Shakers’ AJ Pulvirenti.
By AJ Pulvirenti • April 12, 2024 -
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Applebee’s taps NFL star as undercover server to promote new burger
To promote the menu item, the chain partnered with Team Whistle on an episode of “Undercover Athlete” that features wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk.
By Jessica Deyo • April 11, 2024 -
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Choice Hotels targets millennial and Gen Z travelers with first TikTok marketing campaign
The campaign, featuring influencer Jimmy Darts, aims to expand brand awareness for Choice’s Comfort and Cambria properties.
By Noelle Mateer • April 11, 2024
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