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Candy Crush ‘candifies’ the Jonas Brothers for gaming tie-up
Players will have access to two unreleased songs by the pop trio in addition to an in-game exclusive remix of new single “Waffle House.”
By Aaron Baar • May 11, 2023 -
Digital media to claim over half of upfronts spending, forecast says
Gains for digital during the media-buying bonanza could help offset declines in traditional TV as the industry continues to grapple with change.
By Peter Adams • May 10, 2023 -
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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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Minute Maid’s first global campaign supports new unified visual identity
The Coca-Cola juice line’s “Filled with Life” campaign looks to combat consumers’ “autopilot moments” while showcasing its first global brand design.
By Jessica Deyo • May 9, 2023 -
TikTok expands overture to publishers with contextual ad program
Pulse Premiere partners include embattled organizations like Buzzfeed and Vox, which will receive a cut of ad revenue.
By Peter Adams • May 5, 2023 -
Snap tests My AI sponsored links amid expansion of ad formats
The company also said Warner Bros. is an early partner for the new First Story takeover format that reserves the first video ad between Friend Stories.
By Aaron Baar • May 4, 2023 -
YouTube embellishes Shorts ads as monetization struggles endure
New tools will allow advertisers to optimize reach through artificial intelligence and position ads to appear first in users’ Shorts feeds.
By Jessica Deyo • May 2, 2023 -
Amazon brings greater precision, interactivity to football streaming ads
“Thursday Night Football” stood as the crown jewel of the company’s NewFronts presentation, which also featured announcements around measurement partners and Freevee.
By Peter Adams • May 2, 2023 -
Nielsen miscounted Super Bowl LVII viewership
On the heels of regaining MRC accreditation, the platform acknowledged measurement issues around the most-watched Super Bowl in history.
By Chris Kelly • May 2, 2023 -
Tubi targets upfronts attendees with satirical short films
Timed to media-buying season, Tubi prepped a campaign for and about marketers as the platform becomes a central part of Fox's digital efforts.
By Chris Kelly • May 1, 2023 -
Meta says AI is improving ad efficiency as revenue growth returns
AI helped better monetize Reels in Q1, though the company may not be out of the woods yet with continued challenges from TikTok, Apple and Amazon.
By Peter Adams • April 27, 2023 -
Google ad revenue slides again as platform’s dominance is challenged
Ongoing macro headwinds and Microsoft’s early lead with generative AI have put new pressure on the search category leader to keep up.
By Peter Adams • April 26, 2023 -
FTC talks tough in false-ad notice but faces hard enforcement road
Although the agency has put hundreds of companies on notice about marketing claims, its ability to penalize violators will be tested by resource constraints.
By Robert Freedman • April 24, 2023 -
Kraft Real Mayo claims mayo love can lead to more dating app matches
The brand conducted an experiment that found expressing mayo enthusiasm resulted in a 74% increase in matches and smoother pick-up lines.
By Peter Adams • April 21, 2023 -
Smirnoff Ice marks 23 years with branding overhaul, summer relaunch tour
Revamped packaging represents a modern take on popular looks of the past, while Y2K-inspired merchandise also factors into the effort.
By Sara Karlovitch • April 21, 2023 -
Gopuff positions itself as go-to munchies delivery app for 4/20
An “I Puffed Today” campaign features election-style messaging, a partnership with creator The Fat Jewish and a pop-up “Puffing Place” van.
By Jessica Deyo • April 20, 2023 -
Expedia Group launches ‘shoppable’ platform with inspirational travel content
The GoUSA streaming hub “bridges the gap in travel marketing between the growing influence of streamed movies and TV on tourism and travel bookings,” according to the company.
By Michele Laufik • April 20, 2023 -
Taco Bell’s latest ad reinvents Pete Davidson as morning show host ‘Peter’
Depicting the tatted-up comedian as a suit-wearing TV personality promotes the chain’s continued shift toward a simpler breakfast menu.
By Peter Adams • April 20, 2023 -
Netflix pleased by ad-supported plan’s economics, but offers few details
Executives said the average revenue generated per member is higher than its standard plan but did not break out overall subscribers to the tier.
By Peter Adams • April 19, 2023 -
Pabst Blue Ribbon plays coy with Wade Boggs over mascot origins
A playful effort sees the Baseball Hall of Famer demanding the brewer credit his likeness as the inspiration behind brand mascot Cool Blue.
By Sara Karlovitch • April 19, 2023 -
Acura’s anime racing series returns with new episodes
“Chiaki’s Journey,” which has been viewed nearly 275 million times, is back with a second season, this time showcasing the 2024 Integra Type S.
By Sara Karlovitch • April 17, 2023 -
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Campaign Trail: Mugler shoots for the stars with Hunter Schafer
The L’Oréal-owned luxury brand takes the "Euphoria" cast member on a transformative journey to launch its Angel Elixir fragrance.
By Chris Kelly • April 14, 2023 -
IAB: Digital ad growth hits bottleneck as landscape diversifies
The monetization potential of exciting new areas like AI could be years away, per researchers presenting findings from the latest IAB and PwC annual report.
By Peter Adams • April 13, 2023 -
Warner Bros. Discovery rebrands streaming service as Max
The combined streaming platform offers a broad content offering and includes ad-lite and ad-free tiers.
By Chris Kelly • April 12, 2023 -
Dove pushes for legislation to protect kids’ self-esteem from social media
To boost its latest purpose-driven effort, the Unilever brand released a short film about a young person whose mental health was affected by social media.
By Chris Kelly • April 12, 2023 -
Hanes breaks stuffy Victorian Era conventions with help from Blondie
Anachronistic ads created with The Martin Agency show people stripping off the period’s typically ornate attire to dance around in their underwear.
By Peter Adams • April 11, 2023