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McDonald's reviews local US media business to give franchisees more flexibility, AdAge reports
The news follows last year's formation of the National Owners Association, which gives franchisees more of a voice in the chain's business decisions.
By Erica Sweeney • Jan. 11, 2019 -
Opinion
What brands can learn from Netflix's 'Bandersnatch'
Interactive storytelling gives viewers more control over content and lets marketers glean valuable insights into their preferences, writes Playbuzz's Shachar Orren.
By Shachar Orren • Jan. 11, 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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Let the games begin: Tracking every ad for Super Bowl 2019
Sprint drafts Bo Jackson, Microsoft empowers gamers with disabilities and Cars.com readies a "war room" as the Super Bowl ad picture comes into focus.
By Marketing Dive Team • Jan. 11, 2019 -
Deep Dive
5 trends that will define retail marketing in 2019
From loyalty programs to bolder ad campaigns, here's what's in store for the coming year and what it means for retail marketers.
By Cara Salpini • Jan. 10, 2019 -
GE Appliances searches for 'professional grandma' to promote smart kitchen devices
Thirty "grandma interns" auditioned at CES, where the company introduced its GE Appliances Kitchen Hub.
By Erica Sweeney • Jan. 10, 2019 -
Anheuser-Busch preps 5.5 minutes of Super Bowl airtime
As a longtime advertiser during the big game, this year's ad buy is set to be its biggest yet with eight spots across seven brands.
By Erica Sweeney • Jan. 10, 2019 -
'A world with no ads': P&G, Unilever's top marketers envision different paths forward
Speaking at separate talks at CES, Marc Pritchard and Keith Weed echoed each others' comments on the roots of tech disruption, but their suggestions for fixing a broken digital ecosystem split off.
By Peter Adams • Jan. 10, 2019 -
Arby's sandwich-inspired subscription box sells out in under an hour
The first month's box is filled with a vintage Arby's sled tray, bacon scarf, winter beanie and a set of temporary tattoos.
By Erica Sweeney • Jan. 10, 2019 -
Milk brands debut shoppable in-recipe ads, digital grocery aisle to boost sales
The Milk Processor Education Program is teaming up with grocery tech company Chicory on the initiative.
By Erica Sweeney • Jan. 9, 2019 -
Pepsi pops open first new tagline in 7 years with 'For the Love of It'
The soda brand is partnering with musical group Now United on the global campaign, which includes fresh packaging, out-of-home displays, commercials and digital content.
By Erica Sweeney • Jan. 9, 2019 -
Juul campaign zeroes in on adults after criticism of targeting teens
Testimonal-style spots will air on cable TV after 10 p.m. to reach adults looking to "make the switch" to e-cigarettes.
By Erica Sweeney • Jan. 9, 2019 -
L'Oréal, Olay's tech gurus provide a peek into beauty's future at CES
Marketing Dive caught up with the head of L'Oréal's tech incubator and Olay's principal scientist at the show to demo new products driven by data, science and the demand for better personalization.
By Peter Adams • Jan. 9, 2019 -
Mastercard drops name from logo, banks on symbol-only mark
The company will now solely use its red and yellow interlocking circles to represent its brand in order to stand out on digital platforms.
By Erica Sweeney • Jan. 8, 2019 -
Walmart's famous cars Golden Globes ad racks up 8K mentions, analysis finds
Fiji Water also generated buzz when a model holding a tray of water bottles on the red carpet appeared to photobomb celebrities, inspiring the hashtag #FijiWaterGirl.
By Erica Sweeney • Jan. 8, 2019 -
At CES, CMOs dish on the 'existential crisis' tech has created for marketing
"If you are not numbers savvy, you will not be able to do it," Mastercard CMO Raja Rajamannar said on the state of the industry during a panel Monday.
By Peter Adams • Jan. 8, 2019 -
KFC brings back iconic '90s hairstyle to promote Famous Bowls meal
Fans can get a free "spherical dishware-inspired haircut" on Thursday in Brooklyn and share their new look on Twitter.
By Erica Sweeney • Jan. 8, 2019 -
L'Oréal Paris animates celeb-heavy campaign with Giphy, Instagram for Golden Globes
Throughout the weekend, fans could add to their Instagram Stories a branded Giphy sticker created for the campaign.
By Erica Sweeney • Jan. 7, 2019 -
Google's 'Home Alone Again' is most popular holiday ad, analysis finds
Duracell's holiday campaign, which showed what could happen if Santa didn't trust the battery brand, was a close second with 70.3 million views.
By Erica Sweeney • Jan. 7, 2019 -
P&G combats 'mass disruption' with slew of digital-first products at CES
Presenting for the first time at the annual event on Sunday, the CPG giant detailed factors that lead it to think differently about brand innovation.
By Peter Adams • Jan. 7, 2019 -
Deep Dive
7 trends set to shape marketing in 2019
The next 12 months will see major pieces fall into place, with heavier investments in data and e-commerce and marketers turning to in-house teams for purposeful creative that packs a punch.
By Peter Adams , Chantal Tode , Natalie Black (Koltun) , Chris Kelly • Jan. 7, 2019 -
Bumble matches with Serena Williams on Super Bowl push for women's empowerment
"The Ball is in Her Court" will run across multiple platforms, but Bumble declined to say whether the campaign includes a game day TV commercial.
By Erica Sweeney • Jan. 4, 2019 -
Dunkin' makes name change official with new packaging, social vignettes
Social content shows people getting on a first-name basis with the brand by knitting a Dunkin' sweater, getting a themed hairdo and more.
By Erica Sweeney • Jan. 4, 2019 -
Cadbury challenges fans to find Creme Eggs hidden in other brands' ads
Viewers who spot an egg in an ad can take a photo of the sighting and upload it to a microsite for the chance to win a prize.
By Erica Sweeney • Jan. 4, 2019 -
Netflix's hit 'Bandersnatch' takes interactive marketing to new level
The first decision viewers make in the choose-your-own-adventure movie involves picking a cereal brand, with Kellogg's Frosted Flakes one option.
By Peter Adams • Jan. 3, 2019 -
5 stories that shaped retail marketing in 2018
Some stories — and trendlines — stuck out more than others, both because of their impact at the time and for what they say about other moves in the space.
By Cara Salpini • Jan. 3, 2019