Brand Strategy: Page 19
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Q&AHow 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 -
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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 -
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TrendlineRetail Marketing
Top stories that underscore the leading influences on retail marketing, including Gen Z, pop culture and generative AI.
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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 -
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Deep DiveWhy 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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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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McDonald’s to focus on digital marketing with new fund
The fund, which will be paid with existing contributions, will allow the chain to market more effectively to customers within its app.
By Julie Littman • May 10, 2024 -
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Hard Rock rolls out global loyalty program across hotels, retail, casinos
In a multimillion-dollar campaign for the launch, celebrities Shakira, John Legend, Lionel Messi and Noah Kahan plugged member benefits.
By Noelle Mateer • May 9, 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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Gap names new global CMO amid push to revitalize brand
Fabiola Torres joins the retailer from PepsiCo and was lauded for her ability to connect with globally diverse consumers.
By Peter Adams • May 8, 2024 -
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Absolut combats AI bias in fashion with 10K diverse image prompts
The Pernod Ricard brand teamed with Copy Lab to generate inclusive, free-to-use imagery in an attempt to train AI to become less biased.
By Jessica Deyo • May 7, 2024 -
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Impossible Foods’ Americana ads address the meat problem — with more meat
The plant-based brand’s first campaign under a new visual identity targets meat eaters looking for options that are better for public health and the planet.
By Chris Kelly • May 6, 2024 -
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Liquid I.V. refreshes brand to stand out in evolving hydration market
The Unilever brand's new visual identity is accompanied by a lively 60-second spot in which two hikers fly as if propelled by water-powered rocket boots.
By Chris Kelly • May 3, 2024 -
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Heineken transforms laundromats into late-night sports viewing spots
“LaundroMatch” targets UEFA Champions League fans in South Korea who watch live matches in the early morning hours when sports bars are closed.
By Aaron Baar • May 2, 2024 -
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Skittles raffles off rent-free NYC micro-apartment
The apartment sweepstakes promotes a new Littles product and coincides with the launch of new global branding by the candy company.
By Sara Karlovitch • May 2, 2024 -
John Hazard and Lisa Burdige
How McDonald’s and Burger King diverge on value-driven messaging
Price-conscious consumers are forcing the QSR giants down different paths around how to advertise value and invest in their marketing.
By Chris Kelly • May 1, 2024 -
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Why video is key to Roblox’s evolving advertising strategy
The wide rollout of immersive video ads is accompanied by measurement partnerships that underpin the platform’s growing advertising ambitions.
By Chris Kelly • May 1, 2024 -
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Fanta reimagines nostalgic ‘Wanta Fanta’ platform to reach Gen Z
Created with WPP Open X and led by Majority, the campaign encourages younger consumers to indulge in what they want amid the daily hustle.
By Jessica Deyo • April 30, 2024 -
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Estée Lauder boosts generative AI ambitions with expanded Microsoft deal
The deal follows a similar partnership with Coca-Cola and arrives as the tech giant makes its Copilot AI companion available to all advertisers.
By Chris Kelly • April 29, 2024 -
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Sponsored by GSTVBeyond the living room: Why video on-the-go is linear TV’s perfect partner
Unlocking on-the-go potential: redefining TV advertising.
April 29, 2024 -
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Corona Premier names director of lifestyle for new fitness-focused push
Matt James, a former NCAA football player known for appearing on “The Bachelor,” will help promote The Premier Club, a traveling activation.
By Sara Karlovitch • April 26, 2024 -
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Influencers sway consumers but authenticity loses some clout, study says
Attitudes toward AI creators are mixed, and only 35% of Gen Zers say authenticity is what they care most about from influencers.
By Aaron Baar • April 25, 2024 -
Courtesy of Coca-Cola
Coke creates AI-powered instrument that only plays ‘uplifting sounds’
Consumers in the U.S. and Europe can access Coke SoundZ as a digital app that turns noises associated with the beverage into melodies.
By Chris Kelly • April 24, 2024 -
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Firehouse Subs deepens agency bench to ignite ‘creative firepower’
The sandwich chain is stepping beyond a single-agency model for the first time since its founding as parent RBI eyes a global expansion.
By Peter Adams • April 23, 2024
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