Brand Strategy: Page 33

  • Two Meta avatars posing for the DressX x Diesel collection.
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    Diesel partners with DressX on collection for Meta Avatars

    Digital wearables of sneakers, denim jackets, jeans and more are available through Instagram, Facebook, Messenger and Quest VR online stores.

    By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • Sept. 21, 2023
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    Adidas puts fresh foot forward with global campaign honoring Trefoil icon

    A new advertising effort and overhaul of the Trefoil’s visual scheme are meant to herald a “new era” for the embattled sportswear brand.

    By • Sept. 21, 2023
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    Trendline

    Retail Marketing

    Top stories that underscore the leading influences on retail marketing, including Gen Z, pop culture and generative AI.

    By Marketing Dive staff
  • A Halloween themed Bacardi bottle on a table with Halloween decorations and bats.
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    Bacardí mixes up scares in new Halloween campaign

    New spots nod to classic horror films such as “Poltergeist” and “The Shining” as part of a campaign that includes Spotify and Snapchat elements.

    By • Sept. 21, 2023
  • "Corn Kid" Tariq wears a costume in a Green Giant ad
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    Green Giant taps Corn Kid’s enthusiasm for first national campaign in 7 years

    Developed with agency GYK Antler, the B&G Foods label’s latest effort doubles down on its work with the viral internet sensation.

    By • Sept. 20, 2023
  • NYX turns Gen Z stars into Universal Monsters for Halloween campaign
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    NYX turns Gen Z stars into Universal Monsters for Halloween campaign

    The “Mon-Star Bash” brings together influencers, an original song and Roblox as the makeup brand looks to engage with digitally native consumers. 

    By • Sept. 19, 2023
  • An illustration of the Captain Morgan character standing on a QR code
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    Captain Morgan leads NFL fans on season-long scavenger hunt

    The star-studded “Follow the Captain” effort has fans searching for QR codes in its advertisements over the course of the football season.

    By • Sept. 19, 2023
  • Megan Thee Stallion appears in front of the fictitious Flamin' Hot University
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    Frito-Lay enrolls Megan Thee Stallion at Flamin’ Hot University

    A campaign around a fictitious university — “FU” for short — includes online courses, merch and scholarship funds.

    By • Sept. 19, 2023
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    How Chamberlain Coffee aims for broad appeal while catering to Gen Z

    Already a big deal on social media, the beverage brand wants wider name recognition with consumers outside of its staple Gen Z fanbase.

    By Chris Casey • Sept. 18, 2023
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    Ikea streamlines global brand marketing under IPG’s McCann

    The Swedish retailer wants to develop a more consistent voice, with new creative expected in spring 2024.

    By • Sept. 18, 2023
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    Peet’s Coffee brews large integrated campaign with Mischief

    By teaming up with the agency, the brand has an opportunity to carve out a niche among coffee drinkers amid marketing efforts from its competitors.

    By • Sept. 18, 2023
  • A clip from an animated Airbnb ad showing three people showing up for a hotel pool day to see a slew of kids running around during what is meant to be their vacation.
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    Airbnb’s marketing touts short-term rental benefits amid tighter local restrictions

    As New York City tightens the belt on short-term rentals, the disruptor company’s global ad campaign touts its benefits over conventional hotels.

    By Aaron Baar • Sept. 18, 2023
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    Walmart Connect bows Sponsored Video ads to drive holiday inspiration

    The format is aimed at driving awareness, consideration and conversions as customers ramp up gift searches for the season.

    By • Sept. 15, 2023
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    Campaign Trail: Samsung unleashes interns on a tablet in metatextual ad

    Instead of the usual spec-focused spot, BBH USA parodied the creative process to promote the ​​Galaxy Tab S9 Series.

    By • Sept. 15, 2023
  • American Eagle's OOH billboard on New York’s High Line displaying a variety of its jeans.
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    American Eagle bets on QR codes for OMJeans NYC takeover

    A two-day pop-up event builds on the retailer’s back-to-school campaign aimed at connecting more authentically with Gen Z.

    By • Sept. 14, 2023
  • Lysol debuts 'Air-aoke' experience to showcase sanitizer power
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    Lysol debuts Air-aoke pop-up to showcase new sanitizer’s power

    Music Midtown attendees can sign up for the pop-up via QR code, with artistic depictions of viruses and bacteria appearing on LED screens as they sing.

    By • Sept. 14, 2023
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    ‘Consolidation or evaporation’: Marketers get decisive about retail media spending

    At the IAB’s first Connected Commerce Summit, speakers expressed concerns that the current way of doing business is “untenable.”

    By • Sept. 14, 2023
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    Vitaminwater sets up shop on Fortnite to promote zero-sugar products

    The Coca-Cola brand’s Fortnite island raises awareness of its zero-sugar products through a virtual fashion contest. 

    By • Sept. 14, 2023
  • A Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup on the road.
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    Ford hires Toyota veteran as global CMO

    Lisa Materazzo was formerly Toyota's top marketing executive in North America and joins as the automaker navigates the industry's electric “sea change.”

    By • Sept. 13, 2023
  • A collage of creators featured in Champion's “Champion What Moves You” campaign
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    Q&A

    How Champion shifted its brand name from a noun to a verb with new campaign

    The brand’s President of Global Activewear Vanessa LeFebvre explained the approach behind the purpose-driven “Champion What Moves You.”

    By • Sept. 13, 2023
  • Rapper Ice Spice appears with her namesake Munchkins Drink in a Dunkin' ad
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    Dunkin’ taps Ben Affleck, Ice Spice to put a name to its new fall drink

    An ad promoting the limited-time Ice Spice Munchkins Drink is the first work since the chain formalized its partnership with Affleck’s Artists Equity.

    By • Sept. 12, 2023
  • Two kids sit in the middle row while their grandfather sits in the back row of a Grand Highlander in an ad for Toyota.
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    Toyota unifies multicultural, mainstream messaging in multi-agency campaign

    The integrated effort features spots from Conill Advertising, InterTrend Communications, Burrell Communications Group and Saatchi & Saatchi.

    By • Sept. 12, 2023
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    Molson Coors boosts its investment in Zoa Energy

    The increased funds will help the brand more than double its investment in marketing in 2024.

    By Chris Casey • Sept. 12, 2023
  • A child stands with a gift Lunchables Grilled Cheesies in a new ad
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    Lunchables brings kids’ imaginations to life for Grilled Cheesies debut

    Spots revolve around “kid-fueled daydreams” about what’s happening in the microwave when heating the Kraft Heinz brand’s new frozen product.

    By • Sept. 12, 2023
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    Coca-Cola launches beverage created with the help of artificial intelligence

    Coca-Cola Y3000 is the latest flavor to launch under a Creations platform designed to highlight its signature soda while drawing in younger consumers.

    By Christopher Doering • Sept. 12, 2023
  • Super NFL Tycoon characters wear Boss' NFL hoodies
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    Boss teams up with popular Roblox game for NFL integration

    The clothing brand is using Super NFL Tycoon to promote its real-life NFL collection as part of a larger push to meet younger consumers where they are.

    By • Sept. 11, 2023