Brand Strategy: Page 53

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    Campbell’s Chunky tournament blends football with the metaverse and livestreaming

    Players of three football-themed challenges on Fortnite will have the chance to win prizes and be featured on a popular Twitch stream. 

    By • Jan. 13, 2023
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    Pepsi to tout zero-sugar reformulation in first Super Bowl ad in 3 years

    The brand’s big-game plans have been closely watched since it stepped down as halftime show sponsor.

    By • Jan. 13, 2023
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    Retail Marketing

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

    By Marketing Dive staff
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    C-store chains are betting on retail media in 2023. But at what cost?

    On the heels of 7-Eleven announcing its first venture into the space, retail media promises to bring new growth and opportunities — as well as challenges — for c-stores.

    By Brett Dworski • Jan. 13, 2023
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    McDonald’s ‘tech-forward’ Lunar New Year push features AI-powered ad

    In collaboration with creator Karen X Cheng, the fast food giant is returning to the metaverse and releasing an AR filter on Instagram.

    By • Jan. 12, 2023
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    What Instagram’s Shop tab removal means for social media

    Ditching the shopping shortcut sees the platform pull back as rival TikTok doubles down on its end-to-end strategy.

    By • Jan. 12, 2023
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    Ryan Reynolds reads from AI-generated script in new Mint Mobile ad

    The brand claims this is a first-of-its-kind application of ChatGPT, an early sign that AI-powered creative could be a major 2023 trend.

    By • Jan. 11, 2023
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    Burger King taps longtime PepsiCo veteran as CMO

    Most recently CMO of Mountain Dew, Pat O'Toole will help grow traffic, accelerate sales and support the chain's Reclaim the Flame plan.

    By • Jan. 10, 2023
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    Chex Mix remixes ‘Baby Got Back’ for bagel chips revival

    The General Mills brand taps into 90s nostalgia, enlisting Sir Mix-A-Lot to rework his iconic track for the first time in the song's 30-year history.

    By • Jan. 10, 2023
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    Dunkin’ reportedly picks new creative agency, clouding future with Anomaly

    Stagwell’s Anomaly recently announced plans to lay off 8% of U.S. staff, citing a “significant reduction” in Dunkin’ work as a leading factor.

    By • Updated Jan. 9, 2023
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    McDonald’s prepares for corporate restructuring, staff cuts

    Morgan Flatley, the chain’s global chief marketing officer, has been promoted to EVP, global chief marketing officer and new business ventures.

    By Emma Liem Beckett • Jan. 9, 2023
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    FanDuel bets big on Gronk in first Super Bowl spot

    If Rob Gronkowski is able to make a 25-yard field goal during a live Super Bowl ad, FanDuel users will share a $10 million prize.

    By • Jan. 9, 2023
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    PepsiCo sets its sights on Gen Z with Starry, a Sprite competitor

    After dwindling sales of Sierra Mist, the beverage giant is pitching its latest offering as a “fun escape” for young consumers.

    By Chris Casey • Jan. 9, 2023
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    Chipotle rolls out ‘Freepotle’ rewards with TikTok, Instagram prize wheel

    The promise of free food offers throughout 2023 is positioned as an alternative to subscription programs that have proliferated at competitors like Taco Bell.

    By • Jan. 9, 2023
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    Predictions: How leaders will adapt to change to drive marketing performance in 2023

    Explore how organizations are leveraging technology and AI to bear the challenges of the moment.

    By Dorian Stone • Jan. 9, 2023
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    Mercedes-Benz reimagines iconic nodding dog ornament as virtual character

    A partnership with Superplastic announced at CES centers on a digital creation called Superdackel, an attempt to crack into Web3 interests.

    By • Jan. 6, 2023
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    Albertsons pilots Pinterest’s LiveRamp-supported clean room

    Adoption by the grocery chain’s retail media network demonstrates the importance of data privacy and its effect on other marketer priorities.

    By • Jan. 6, 2023
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    M&M’s unites female spokescandies to celebrate women bucking convention

    Special packaging is meant to better familiarize consumers with Purple, a new mascot that will also appear in the brand’s Super Bowl commercial.

    By • Jan. 5, 2023
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    Timex enters Web3 with Bored Ape NFT collaboration

    Looking to span digital and physical channels, the timepiece brand has teamed with a leading NFT community, despite waning interest in the technology.

    By • Updated Jan. 5, 2023
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    H&M centers on sustainability for Roblox activation

    The Loooptopia experience allows users to create and recycle custom digital garments and unlock special rewards.

    By • Jan. 5, 2023
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    Martha Stewart uses Tito’s vodka around the house for ‘DIY January’

    In a nod to Dry January, the home chef icon showcases the breadth of possibilities for vodka beyond drinking it, like cleaning shoes or watering plants.

    By • Jan. 4, 2023
  • A bottle of Nature Made vitamins with text reading "Cheers to happy, healthy starts" as part of Nature Made's "The Start of Something Great" campaign.
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    Nature Made rejects age-old wellness ploys for New Year’s push

    The vitamin brand opts for positive messaging following research that indicates “scare-based” wellness advertising doesn’t connect with consumers. 

    By • Jan. 4, 2023
  • SNL actor Kenan Thompson is flanked by elementary school students against a blue backdrop to promote Old Navy's news "Lil Interns" series.
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    Kenan Thompson interns for Old Navy in video series invoking ‘Kindergarten Cop’

    The long-tenured “SNL” veteran is out of place among pint-sized peers in a six-part effort that focuses on entertainment value over branding.

    By • Jan. 3, 2023
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    Triscuit embraces its unapologetic side with Gordon Ramsay

    The Mondelez brand shared exclusive details on a repositioning campaign rolling out next year that leans on the chef’s “crunchy but wholesome” persona.

    By • Dec. 22, 2022
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    8 times celebrities showed they still have marketing star power in 2022

    Amid the rise of nano influencers, a number of brands still opted for A-listers — especially if they happened to be Lil Nas X or Pete Davidson.

    By • Dec. 20, 2022
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    Budweiser helps Argentina celebrate win with World Cup packs

    The brewer promises limited-edition fan packs, merchandise giveaways, music concerts and more as it wraps up its largest campaign to date.

    By • Dec. 20, 2022