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Apple kills death-prediction app inspired by horror movie
While the viral app wasn't originally part of the promotion for the upcoming film "Countdown," STX Films is now developing an Android version.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 16, 2019 -
Fiskars
Tiny house made for Fiskars DIY projects goes on tour
Millennials are big on do-it-yourself projects and tiny houses, trends Fiskars taps into with its new cross-channel campaign.
By Dianna Christe • Oct. 16, 2019 -
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Top stories that underscore the leading influences on retail marketing, including the creator economy, '90s nostalgia and Gen Z.
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Wonderful Halos bites into animated YouTube series for kids
The mandarin orange purveyor says "Camp Halohead" is the first original entertainment property from a produce brand.
By Barry Levine • Oct. 15, 2019 -
Disney immerses YouTubers with 'Maleficent' virtual makeup try-on
To promote the movie sequel, an experimental AR video lets viewers transform themselves into the title character as they watch a makeup tutorial.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 15, 2019 -
Nike's TraceMe acquisition signals bigger digital media ambitions
The startup offers a predication-based platform called Tally, but a source told TechCrunch Nike was more drawn to its tech and talent.
By Barry Levine • Oct. 15, 2019 -
Wild Turkey, Complex partner on social video series starring McConaughey
The actor and creative director for the Campari brand interviews cultural influencers in "Talk Turkey," which streams on Complex's IGTV page.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 14, 2019 -
Marmite tries to hypnotize haters with new 'Mind Control' ads
A campaign acknowledging the yeasty spread's divisive reputation includes the chance to win a trip to London for a hypnosis session.
By Dianna Christe • Oct. 14, 2019 -
Visa, Mastercard, eBay exit Facebook Libra digital currency group
The exodus comes a week before Mark Zuckerberg faces questions from lawmakers about the company's digital currency plans.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 14, 2019 -
HBO turns popular shows into PSAs around mental illness
Bumper ads indicate what mental health disorders are depicted in "Barry," "Girls" and other shows while a doctor comments on relevant scenes.
By Dianna Christe • Oct. 14, 2019 -
Bacardi
Bacardi upcycles plastic straws by turning them into vinyl records
Single-use plastic straws collected from 55 bars will transform into limited-edition records featuring Major Lazer and Anitta.
By Barry Levine • Oct. 11, 2019 -
Retailers spent 6% less on holiday ads in 2018, Kantar finds
Though retailers overall are cutting advertising budgets, digital and social media saw the greatest growth last year.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 11, 2019 -
Pinterest
Pinterest reduces self-harm posts by 88% with AI
The social media platform observed World Mental Health Day by delivering more features and resources to support emotional well-being.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 11, 2019 -
Verizon
Verizon's 'Made Up Family Montage' tops YouTube ad leaderboard in Q3
Agency McCann created the 30-second spot, which got 38 million views, to show how phone plans can be customized for individual family members.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 11, 2019 -
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Campaign Trail: Nectar cuts through snoozy mattress marketing with 'motivational sleeper'
Yawn Yawnson, a new fictional spokesperson and sleep-obsessed evangelist, energizes crowds in 26 parody ads by the DTC mattress brand.
By Natalie Black (Koltun) • Oct. 11, 2019 -
Citi
Citi ad highlights girls' reactions to wage gap with #ItsAboutTime
"The Moment" campaign coincides with International Day of the Girl on Oct. 11 and will include a Times Square billboard, print ads and social elements.
By Dianna Christe • Oct. 10, 2019 -
Michael Kors doubles active users with Facebook Messenger tie-in
To promote a new fragrance, the fashion brand let users of the chat app enter a sweepstakes to meet model Gigi Hadid.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 10, 2019 -
Hotels.com taps Lisa Frank for pop-up penthouse appealing to '90s kids
The promotion behind the Los Angeles flat uses two tactics — nostalgia and branded hotel experiences — to attract millennials.
By Dianna Christe • Oct. 10, 2019 -
White Claw
White Claw hard seltzer cut media spending 30% as brand's popularity surged, study says
Across the "malternative" category, ad spending jumped 21% as several big brands vied for a share of exploding sales.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 10, 2019 -
Dude Perfect
StubHub kicks off 'Sportober Challenge' with Dude Perfect deal
Fans can win tickets and cash for posting sports mashup photos on Twitter or competing in social media challenges this month.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 9, 2019 -
Visible
Verizon's Visible scores with free massage stunt
The digital phone service saw an opportunity to deliver on its promise of transparency with a "typo" that turned "messages" into "massages."
By Dianna Christe • Oct. 9, 2019 -
YouTube trumps Netflix as most popular video channel for teens, Piper Jaffray says
For teens, spending is down while worries about the economy are up — a warning sign for retailers as the holiday shopping period approaches.
By Dianna Christe • Oct. 9, 2019 -
Facebook nears $40M settlement of advertiser lawsuit
The legal battle centered on how much the inflated viewership metrics affected the advertisers' businesses.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 8, 2019 -
Study: Social media overtakes print for 1st time in global ad spending
Advertisers will boost their spending on social platforms 20% to hit $84 billion this year, Zenith forecasts.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 8, 2019 -
Adidas 1st to sell shoes via Snapchat game
Dick's Sporting Goods is also partnering on "Baseball's Next Level" to let gamers buy limited-edition cleats displayed in retro, 8-bit graphics.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 8, 2019 -
LG
LG and BuzzFeed's Tasty bake up cookie subscription boxes
Featured recipes supposedly bake best in LG ranges and ovens, which have been designated the "Official Oven of the Tasty Kitchen."
By Barry Levine • Oct. 8, 2019
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