Brand Strategy: Page 15
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4 marketing headwinds to watch as election season heats up
Strained budgets and a “chaotic environment for consumer trust” were top challenges identified by Forrester, which urged marketers to be proactive.
By Aaron Baar • March 27, 2024 -
Nike commits to bolder brand marketing as part of rebound plan
The Summer Olympics will serve as a showcase for some of the sportswear giant's most impactful marketing in years, executives said.
By Peter Adams • March 26, 2024 -
Trendline
AI and Marketing Data
Top stories that underscore the key role of artificial intelligence, generative and otherwise, for many CMOs looking to better manage troves of data.
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Inside Levi’s first campaign from new creative AOR TBWA\Chiat\Day
CMO Kenny Mitchell explains how “The Floor Is Yours” will “pass the pen” to consumers via a global casting call for a role in a music video.
By Chris Kelly • March 25, 2024 -
Mtn Dew reaches out to gamers, outdoor enthusiasts with rewards programs
In a move to target niche audiences, special packaging from the PepsiCo brand offers codes redeemable for products from brands like Xbox and GoPro.
By Jessica Deyo • March 25, 2024 -
PepsiCo creates Flamin’ Hot brand to highlight fast-growing chip flavor
The Doritos and Cheetos maker said the platform will make it easier for consumers to find the 25 products within its portfolio that have the seasoning.
By Christopher Doering • March 25, 2024 -
Miller Lite’s ‘Great Taste, Less Filling’ debate returns with nostalgic push
Leo Burnett spearheaded creative that features a number of famed athletes coming out of retirement to debate Miller Lite’s best qualities.
By Peter Adams • March 21, 2024 -
Q&A
How Lowe’s loyalty program is the ‘spine’ for personalization efforts
Head of marketing Jen Wilson detailed the insights behind the retailer’s latest campaign and partnerships with Google and Meta around retail media.
By Chris Kelly • March 21, 2024 -
Starbucks sunsets global CMO role amid larger structural shakeup
Global CMO Brady Brewer is taking the reins as CEO of international while the QSR is seeking a global brand creative leader.
By Peter Adams • March 19, 2024 -
PNC leans on ‘boring’ label in new marketing campaign
A J.D. Power analyst asserted the bank’s ads, created with Arnold Worldwide, may challenge customers to see the meaning of “boring” differently.
By Caitlin Mullen • March 19, 2024 -
How Bubly aims to shake up sparkling water with new Burst brand extension
Burst caters to consumers who view sparkling water marketing as staid and products as too much of a flavor trade-off from sweeter sodas.
By Peter Adams • March 19, 2024 -
Honda leverages AI for Dream Generator film experience with Amazon Ads
The experience, accessible on Amazon, allows consumers to conjure up fantastical scenarios featuring the new all-electric Prologue SUV.
By Sara Karlovitch • March 18, 2024 -
Sponsored by Firework
Embracing the era of video-first marketing: 5 undeniable consumer stats
Does your marketing strategy match your audiences’ expectations?
March 18, 2024 -
Hyundai celebrates sneaker culture to boost Sante Fe with Black audiences
Developed with the automaker’s dedicated African American agency Culture Brands, “The Drop” is part of its larger “Okay Hyundai” program.
By Peter Adams • Updated March 15, 2024 -
Impossible Foods has always claimed to bleed red, now its label will
Branding agency Jones Knowles Ritchie and Impossible’s in-house marketing and creative teams are responsible for the brand refresh.
By Elizabeth Flood • March 14, 2024 -
Wayfair refreshes brand ahead of first large-format store opening
The brand's busy spring includes a refreshed logo, updated jingle, new celebrity partners and support for the first-ever Pinterest Creator Tour.
By Chris Kelly • March 11, 2024 -
Hugo Boss lands on Roblox to promote new denim-inspired clothing line
Planet Hugo carries interactive experiences such as a fashion match game that lets players style different looks.
By Peter Adams • March 7, 2024 -
Corona anoints Pedro Pascal top brand ambassador to connect to culture
The first work with the star of “The Last of Us” and “The Mandalorian” is set to debut in May, with creative handled by MullenLowe Los Angeles.
By Peter Adams • Updated March 6, 2024 -
Q&A
How Zoa taps into The Rock’s ‘Big Dwayne Energy’ with new campaign
CMO Melanie Hellenga discusses breaking through in a cluttered market and how an investment from Molson Coors is paying off.
By Chris Kelly • March 6, 2024 -
Target to launch paid membership program to rival Amazon Prime, Walmart+
Target Circle 360 will cost $99 a year and comes as the retailer plans 300 new stores in the coming decade.
By Nate Delesline III • March 5, 2024 -
Spanx pushes into apparel with first-ever global campaign
“We Live in Spanx” includes partnerships with Meta and YouTube, and the brand is the exclusive sponsor of a Women’s History Month hub on Hulu.
By Jessica Deyo • March 4, 2024 -
Home Depot tops inclusive brand rankings as DEI faces challenges
While DEI has recently come under fire, a new AIMM report found marketers have reduced stereotypes in ads and improved consumer trust.
By Peter Adams • March 1, 2024 -
How Athleta’s ‘Find Your Movement’ campaign evolves the brand
The multiphase effort arriving amid sales struggles represents “the spark that will light the fire” for the brand, said chief creative officer Julia Leach.
By Jessica Deyo • March 1, 2024 -
How Estée Lauder balances brand and performance marketing as the pendulum swings
The company’s commitment to brand equity and marketing mix modeling was the subject of a presentation during the eTail Palm Springs conference.
By Chris Kelly • Feb. 28, 2024 -
What’s old is new: Food and beverage brands put a modern spin on retro packaging
Consumer-facing companies are tapping into buyers’ emotions as they redesign logos and packaging.
By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 27, 2024 -
Eggo opens pancake-themed vacation rental in heart of Smoky Mountains
The Kellanova brand is hoping to raise awareness of its non-waffle products through a partnership with rental site HomeToGo.com.
By Sara Karlovitch • Feb. 27, 2024