Brand Strategy: Page 8


  • An example of Google Lens' in-store features.
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    Google Lens can now tailor search results to the store you’re in

    Users can take a picture of an item to receive insights tailored to the store they’re in, such as similar items that are in stock.

    By Bryan Wassel • Nov. 19, 2024
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    Coors Banquet capitalizes on ‘Yellowstone’ partnership amid sales growth

    The beer brand is celebrating the return of the Paramount drama with collectible caps featuring quotes from the show’s characters.

    By Nov. 19, 2024
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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
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    Pop-Tarts will send another edible mascot to ‘mouth heaven’ at bowl game

    The Kellanova brand is ramping up the intrigue around the return of a stunt that went viral on social media last December.

    By Nov. 18, 2024
  • Knorr campaign imagery depicting a burnt turkey dinner for its "#EffortisEverything" campaign.
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    Knorr targets zillennials in campaign celebrating holiday cooking blunders

    “#EffortisEverything” includes tie-ups with everyday individuals to showcase images of their cooking fails across social media and out-of-home ads. 

    By Nov. 18, 2024
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    3 critical gaps that are sabotaging your marketing plan

    Is your marketing plan falling short? Bridge these three gaps to elevate your strategy and impact.

    Nov. 18, 2024
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    Nordstrom leverages generative AI for holiday app refresh

    Among the new app features are trend reports, which blend the expertise of Nordstrom stylists with artificial intelligence to deliver relevant trends. 

    By Aaron Baar • Nov. 14, 2024
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    Kroger plans Shop the Scene experience on Hulu for holiday campaign

    Central to the effort is a 60-second spot, “The Case of the Disappearing Food,” that details how the act of sharing food can ignite the holiday spirit.

    By Nov. 14, 2024
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    Target debuts ‘weirdly hot’ Santa for second holiday advertising push

    The retailer is running two distinct holiday campaigns for the first time to appeal to consumers who view the season as too transactional.

    By Nov. 14, 2024
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    McDonald’s holiday cups entertain with Doodles content, digital collectibles

    A collaboration with a Web3-fueled entertainment brand includes a “pack ripping” experience on the chain’s app, a merch drop, new song and more.

    By Nov. 14, 2024
  • Anthony "Spice" Adams, wearing Buffalo Bills paraphernalia, stands next to a fan at a tailgate
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    Why Tide is shifting to social-first marketing for its latest NFL blitz

    The Woven Collaborative, a unit comprised of various agencies and Tide’s internal creative team, is behind the brand’s most content-rich NFL effort yet.

    By Nov. 14, 2024
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    Foot Locker celebrates sneaker culture in star-studded holiday campaign

    NBA players Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball and musician Coi Leray are featured in ads that will air across paid media, in-store, social and more.

    By Howard Ruben • Nov. 13, 2024
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    Purina races onto Roblox with game focused on virtual pets

    The Nestlé-owned brand wants to be an early pet-care mover on a platform that is increasingly key to reaching Gen Z and Gen Alpha.

    By Nov. 13, 2024
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    Deep Dive

    ‘Merry and bright’: How marketers are evolving for ambitious holiday shoppers

    Amid record spending intentions by shoppers, holiday marketing campaigns reflect more diverse media mixes and experiments with artificial intelligence.

    By Nov. 13, 2024
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    REI taps former Sephora, Williams-Sonoma exec for chief marketer

    Abigail Jacobs will oversee all marketing functions at the outdoor retailer, which has struggled to return to profitability in recent years.

    By Cara Salpini • Nov. 12, 2024
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    Keurig Dr Pepper taps new CMO to accelerate digital-first marketing

    Drew Panayiotou, most recently of Pfizer, is tasked with embracing new technology and keeping up momentum for brands like Dr Pepper.

    By Nov. 12, 2024
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    Wesson recasts gender roles in Thanksgiving campaign

    The effort comes two years after the 125-year-old brand underwent a refresh and jump-started its marketing strategy.

    By Nov. 12, 2024
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    Netflix helps brands deepen NFL integrations with new ad partnerships

    The streaming platform, which now boasts 70 million global ad-tier users, also collaborated with Kia in Korea around the upcoming season of “Squid Game.”

    By Nov. 12, 2024
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    How Sprite remixed ‘The Night Before Christmas’ for its holiday campaign

    The brand’s first new holiday campaign in three years promotes a popular seasonal flavor by turning NBA star Anthony Edwards into “Anta Claus.”

    By Nov. 12, 2024
  • An illustration of bottles of Heineken beer on display on July 31, 2023 in San Anselmo, California.
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    Heineken USA names new CMO focused on brand building

    Alison Payne, who succeeds longtime marketer Jonnie Cahill, previously revamped brands like Dos Equis and oversaw global beer offerings.

    By Nov. 11, 2024
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    DoorDash puts fresh spin on family meals for Hispanic Gen Zers

    The delivery platform’s first work from Gut Miami puts a refreshing spin on the common childhood occurrence of being told there’s food at home.

    By Nov. 11, 2024
  • People walk past an Under Armour storefront with mannequins in athleticwear on display.
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    Under Armour plots ‘most significant’ marketing to date as it works to win back shoppers

    “I don’t believe the consumer’s mad at us, we just have to give them a reason to want to engage with us again,” CEO Kevin Plank said on a call with analysts.

    By Cara Salpini • Nov. 7, 2024
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    Burger King doles out holiday deals with immersive mobile app experience

    Available to Royal Perks loyalty members, BK Village promotes the fast food chain’s inaugural advent calendar and 31 Days of Deals promotion.

    By Nov. 7, 2024
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    Papa Johns names new CMO to elevate data-driven creativity

    Jenna Bromberg, previously director of core marketing at Pizza Hut, joins Papa Johns as it works to improve perceptions around value and loyalty experiences.

    By Nov. 7, 2024
  • Pedestrians walk by a KFC and a Taco Bell restaurant on July 2, 2014 in San Rafael, California.
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    Yum Brands says AI-powered marketing is helping drive transactions

    Discussing Q3 earnings, CFO Chris Turner also said the technology is helping to reduce churn and should be easily scalable across brands.

    By Nov. 6, 2024
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    Q&A

    Cracker Barrel’s new CMO on reconnecting a heritage brand to culture

    Sarah Moore discussed changing Cracker Barrel’s approach to partnerships and prioritizing apps like TikTok to keep a finger on the consumer pulse.

    By Nov. 6, 2024