Brand Strategy: Page 12
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Kantar: AI pivot helps fuel brand value growth following down year
Chipmaker Nvidia grew brand value 178% this year while the enterprise tech and services category was the fastest gainer tracked by the firm.
By Peter Adams • June 12, 2024 -
Q&A
How BodyArmor’s CMO is playing catch-up in the crowded hydration market
Tom Gargiulo explains how the Coca-Cola brand is rolling out bottles with AR functionality that feature MLB and NFL athletes to engage with Gen Z.
By Chris Kelly • June 12, 2024 -
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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How Dr Pepper passed Pepsi by marketing around football, flavor innovation
The 140-year-old soda brand has relied on investment, patience and agile marketing to become the number two soft drink in the U.S.
By Chris Kelly • June 10, 2024 -
Ocean Spray unveils ‘Just Add Cran’ campaign to fuel future creative
The effort introduces a new brand character, Johnny, the “straight-shooter cousin” of the iconic farmer duo featured in the marketer’s past creative.
By Jessica Deyo • June 10, 2024 -
On Running appoints Zendaya as brand partner in multiyear deal
As legacy rivals like Nike face fresh pressures, On is looking to shore up its sport and fashion credibility with help from a major star.
By Peter Adams • June 7, 2024 -
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Campaign Trail: Crayola reunites adults with childhood art to spur creativity
In partnership with Dentsu Creative, the effort features a tear-jerking short film that shows the power of creative self-expression across generations.
By Chris Kelly • June 7, 2024 -
Givenchy Beauty makes over Roblox space for Pride Month
The luxury brand overhauled its space on the platform to feature rainbows, flags and a pop-up showcasing virtual wearables from LGBTQ+ designers.
By Jessica Deyo • June 6, 2024 -
Q&A
What Ballantine’s has learned from 10 years of music marketing
The Pernod Ricard Scotch whisky brand’s True Music platform has showcased over 800 artists and hosted events in 32 countries.
By Sara Karlovitch • June 5, 2024 -
Jif dips into ‘Succession’ to promote peanut butter, chocolate merger
A short film starring J. Smith-Cameron documents a fictional deal between The Peanut Butter Group and Chocolatey Corp. in the style of the HBO hit.
By Chris Kelly • June 4, 2024 -
Toyota turns review into music video for ‘vibe’-heavy Camry campaign
The automaker’s campaign is the latest effort from T2, the multiagency model that brings together mainstream and multicultural marketing.
By Chris Kelly • June 3, 2024 -
Inside Sonic Drive-In’s new brand platform and ‘crazy fun’ campaign
CMO Ryan Dickerson explained how the Inspire Brands QSR is personifying the chain with a new duo years after replacing its fan-favorite "Two Guys."
By Chris Kelly • June 3, 2024 -
Tastemade launches shoppable home improvement series using Shopsense AI
Tapping Hedley & Bennett’s founder as host, the series focuses on redesigning kitchen spaces while viewers shop the products.
By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • May 30, 2024 -
Purely Elizabeth rides explosive growth with first large-scale ad campaign
The granola and breakfast foods marketer is encouraging consumers to “Savor the Start” on the heels of 56% year-over-year sales growth in the first quarter.
By Aaron Baar • May 30, 2024 -
Gatorade revives iconic ‘Is It In You?’ tagline for largest-ever campaign
The return of the nostalgic tagline is supported by a spot narrated by Michael Jordan and custom filters on Instagram and Snapchat.
By Jessica Deyo • May 29, 2024 -
Puttshack tees up quirky spokesperson to highlight high-tech mini-golf
The growing chain is relying on humor to differentiate itself in the competitive mini-golf space, explained CMO Susan Walmesley.
By Amanda Baltazar • May 29, 2024 -
E.l.f.’s heavier marketing investment helps cosmetics brand keep its edge
A collaboration with edgy water brand Liquid Death and Roblox gaming plays are helping the cosmetics marketer grow sales and win over Gen Z.
By Peter Adams • May 24, 2024 -
E.l.f. empowers women at Indy 500 with racetrack-themed ‘Lip Oil Change’
The activation features a pit crew of “glow-up” artists and will be supported with a Snapchat AR lens, Twitch livestream and Roblox experience.
By Jessica Deyo • May 23, 2024 -
Kiss rides the ‘ImPress Express’ to promote ease of press-on products
The beauty marketer’s latest campaign centers on an elevator concept that tasks guests to apply press-on lashes or nails within a 30-floor trip.
By Jessica Deyo • May 23, 2024 -
How Coca-Cola bottled the vibrancy of Africa for its latest creation
With a name inspired by the isiZulu term for “come here,” Wozzaah Zero Sugar looks to embody the culture of and invite consumers to the continent.
By Chris Kelly • May 23, 2024 -
Q&A
How United Airlines flies with Wrexham to cultural relevancy
The airline is “opening the aperture” of its sponsorship of the Welsh soccer club with branded swag, said Chief Advertising Officer Maggie Schmerin.
By Chris Kelly • May 21, 2024 -
Danone unites yogurt brands for ‘Snack & Streamapalooza’ on TikTok
The event spotlighting the Remix line of products from Oikos, Too Good & Co. and Light + Fit includes four content sets featuring top TikTok personalities.
By Jessica Deyo • May 20, 2024 -
Gap Inc. selects Omnicom as media AOR, reorganizes key media functions
The apparel marketer created a Marketing Shared Services organization to unite core media functions as it works to revitalize its brands.
By Chris Kelly • May 15, 2024 -
Deep Dive
Why marketers increasingly downplay sustainability efforts
Greenhushing on climate-related initiatives is becoming more widespread amid an intensifying regulatory environment and consumer backlash.
By Nicole Ortiz • May 14, 2024 -
Welch’s Fruit Snacks debuts largest-ever campaign with Gordon Ramsay
The celebrity chef serves as Welch’s “CFO,” or chief fruit officer, and stars in the first TV commercial in the brand’s history to promote its clean ingredients.
By Jessica Deyo • May 14, 2024 -
E.l.f. says corporate America has ‘So Many Dicks’ and not enough diversity
The brand highlights the “ROI of DEI” by calling out the success of its diverse board compared to those full of men named Richard, Rick and Dick.
By Chris Kelly • May 13, 2024