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Deep Dive
Can brands avoid backlash as sustainability scrutiny piles up?
Big businesses are some of the world's largest producers of waste, and they're under mounting pressure to craft strategies to address the issue. Experts advise that actions speak louder than words.
By Peter Adams • Aug. 12, 2019 -
Keystone Light offers to pay a year's worth of rent for 13 cash-strapped consumers
A contest targeting 21- to 24-year-olds with limited disposable income includes packaging featuring Snapcodes.
By Peter Adams • Aug. 9, 2019 -
Trendline
Consumer Packaged Goods
If CPGs can adeptly adjust to emerging mandates, they have an opportunity to strengthen their brands.
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Marriott's Aloft Hotels launches 'money-can't-buy experiences' for loyalty members
The hotel also unveiled a collaboration with "GIF-ITI" street artist INSA on an interactive art experience for mobile users.
By Robert Williams • Aug. 9, 2019 -
Honda doubles down on esports with League of Legends Championship sponsorship
Along with its prior sponsorship of Team Liquid, Honda becomes the first North American automaker to sponsor both an esports team and league.
By Barry Levine • Aug. 9, 2019 -
John Hazard
ColumnComic Dive: The Brands Have Landed
Bud Light and Arby's are storming Area 51, but will any of the millions interested in the Facebook event actually show up?
By John Hazard • Aug. 9, 2019 -
Burger King mascot streams with esports stars to promote Impossible Whopper
Teaming with FaZe Clan is the latest marketing stunt behind the nationwide rollout of a plant-based alternative to the brand's signature burger.
By Peter Adams • Aug. 8, 2019 -
Busch
Busch parodies vintage coffee ads for return of 'Latte' brew
While the limited-edition cans contain beer, a spot satirizes coffee commercials from the '80s and '90s.
By Barry Levine • Aug. 8, 2019 -
Havas for Puma
Puma puts geotargeted ads on taxis for situationally aware OOH push
A data-rich execution promoting Puma's flagship store comes as marketers seek better ways to measure OOH's impact.
By Barry Levine • Aug. 8, 2019 -
Hanes
Hanes pushes body positivity in 'Every Bod' campaign
Embracing an inclusive approach, the brand is promoting everything "from dad bods to bachelor pad bods, pro bods and average joe bods."
By Dianna Christe • Aug. 7, 2019 -
Bumble sponsors all-female 'Fortnite' team
The social networking app is teaming with Gen.G to empower women in the esports world.
By Dianna Christe • Aug. 7, 2019 -
Macy's back-to-school push debuts with Snapchat shopping, TikTok challenge
In its first ad campaign on the social apps, Macy's aims to appeal to mobile-savvy consumers and drum up user-generated content.
By Robert Williams • Aug. 6, 2019 -
Bebe Rexha duets with Bebe brand for body positive campaign
"Bebe Loves Bebe" was inspired by the singer's call for people to love their bodies at any size.
By Barry Levine • Aug. 6, 2019 -
Taco Bell global brand chief departs, duties split between 2 SVPs
Marisa Thalberg plans to retain an advisory role at parent company Yum Brands, which recently appointed retail vet Mark King as Taco Bell's CEO.
By Peter Adams • Aug. 5, 2019 -
Bud Light partners with Post Malone on branded fashion line
In AB InBev's latest millennial play, the "Beerbongs & Bentleys" rapper debuts new lyrics on a line of exclusive apparel.
By Dianna Christe • Aug. 5, 2019 -
Ikea teams with Nat Geo for faux documentary on 'endangered sleep'
In a parody of "Planet Earth," the retailer promotes its products as solutions for better sleep.
By Barry Levine • Aug. 2, 2019 -
Column
Campaign Trail: Bumble illustrates how digital brands are powering an OOH renaissance
While many marketers work to reach on-the-go consumers via mobile, digital disruptors are leading renewed interest in a traditionally static medium.
By Natalie Black (Koltun) • Aug. 2, 2019 -
French's toasts National Mustard Day with on-brand ice cream flavor
Created with Coolhaus Ice Cream, mustard-flavored scoops will be available via a food truck, and the brand has shared the recipe online.
By Barry Levine • Aug. 1, 2019 -
Mastercard recreates world's top restaurant experiences for cardholders
The Priceless concept mirrors the ambiance of a rotating series of international eateries, while emphasizing Mastercard's branding.
By Barry Levine • Aug. 1, 2019 -
Courtesy of Athleta
Allyson Felix snubs Nike, signs with Athleta
The brand's first sponsored athlete was one in a group of women who criticized Nike for its treatment of pregnant athletes.
By Cara Salpini • July 31, 2019 -
Snickers lifts moods with mobile micro-gifting push from Walmart
The "Big Mood" campaign lets smartphone users send gift cards and personalized messages to someone by SMS or scanning a QR code in stores.
By Robert Williams • July 31, 2019 -
Coors Light breaks from past strategy in millennial-focused push
The MillerCoors brand says the "Made to Chill" campaign will reach 90% of 21- to 34-year-olds an average of nine times in August.
By Dianna Christe • July 31, 2019 -
P&G's sales jump as ad spending shrinks, data-driven marketing ramps up
The CPG giant said its performance marketing is growing more accomplished, helping it reach very targeted audiences to test new ideas and products.
By Dianna Christe • July 31, 2019 -
JPMorgan Chase inks 5-year deal to generate marketing copy via AI
During a pilot program, ads rendered by Persado's software received far higher click-through rates than those that were not.
By Peter Adams • July 30, 2019 -
Starbucks taps Bill Nye the Science Guy to explain nitro cold brew
Marketing firm Big Spaceship and Starbucks' in-house agency leverage '90s nostalgia to reach millennials through podcasts, TV ads and online videos.
By Barry Levine • July 30, 2019 -
Arby's readies special food truck menu for 'Storm Area 51' event
"We can't confirm if there are aliens at Area 51. But, if they do show up, they deserve the best meats on Earth," CMO Jim Taylor said.
By Dianna Christe • July 29, 2019
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