Cup Noodles, Top Ramen stir up merch, including 'Send Noods' sign, for National Noodle Day

Other e-commerce offerings from the Nissin-owned college favorites include a Top Ramen pillow, a Cup Noodles baby onesie and a dog Halloween costume. 

By Erica Sweeney • Oct. 5, 2018

53% of consumers believe brands can do more to solve social problems than governments

Almost two-thirds of respondents surveyed by Edelman now purchase from — or boycott — brands due to their stance on a social or political issue. 

By Erica Sweeney • Oct. 5, 2018

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Dawn, Chick-Fil-A Q3 ads achieve 'rare' levels of emotional connection, analysis finds

The most powerful, inspiring and funniest ads in Q3 evoked unusually strong responses from viewers, but overall, ads rarely reached such heights. 

By Erica Sweeney • Oct. 4, 2018

Dunkin' brews pop-up tiny home that runs on coffee

By extending the activation to include a vacation sweepstakes and an Airbnb tie-up, the chain aims to drive a stronger brand connection.

By Natalie Black (Koltun) • Oct. 4, 2018

How Nike curbs the challenges of Instagram's popular Stories feature

The brand's global head of business and media detailed how the shoemaker transforms the format's difficulties into strengths.

By Chris Kelly • Oct. 4, 2018

White Castle sends Wu-Tang Clan to space for new series promoting Impossible Slider

The partnership with Impossible Foods, maker of a popular plant-based hamburger, includes a retro-styled series that features fan questions. 

By Erica Sweeney • Oct. 4, 2018

Subway, Mastercard and Radisson execs on why agencies are still essential — and where they need to grow

Executives pushed back against the threat of trends such as agency in-housing during a panel moderated by Accenture Interactive Operations. 

By Peter Adams • Oct. 4, 2018

Reebok debuts '90s-themed campaign with capsule collection, content series

The brand capitalizes on nostalgia as it relaunches the Aztrek sneaker, which was first released in 1993, with a video series and influencer-created line.

By Erica Sweeney • Oct. 3, 2018

Cotton Inc.'s Fashion Week banner ads on Amazon deliver 5% CTR

Ads linking to a shoppable video of a runway show are part of an effort running through Oct. 11, with early results released Tuesday at the Mobile Marketing Association's Innovate conference.

By Chris Kelly • Oct. 3, 2018

How Starbucks and Cole Haan grow brand loyalty through product innovation

Marketers from both companies spoke about driving sales and experimentation from shoppers loyal and new, including via mobile tech and personalization.

By Peter Adams • Oct. 3, 2018

Walmart scales product content with new partner program

Partners include Salsify, which will help streamline product content, and Gladson, for content enrichment and rich media. 

By Erica Sweeney • Oct. 2, 2018

Inside Anheuser-Busch's playbook for revitalizing power brands like Bud Light

VP of Consumer Connections João Chueiri discussed how experiences, like a recent smart refrigerator stunt with the Cleveland Browns, trump traditional advertising when it comes to restoring relevance.

By Peter Adams • Oct. 2, 2018

Comic Dive: Advertisers or Activists?

As Advertising Week ramps up in New York City, discussions abound about the shift to creating brave and socially conscious campaigns. 

By John Hazard and Lisa Burdige • Oct. 2, 2018

'Game of Thrones' scotch, anyone? Booze brand tie-ups go niche

Johnnie Walker rolls out a White Walker-themed spirit, while coffee giant Dunkin' mixes its espresso blend with a Harpoon Brewery porter.  

By Erica Sweeney • Oct. 2, 2018

IBM's interactive AI ads reach more sites, brands

Watson Ads, previously only available on The Weather Channel app and weather.com, can now be deployed on any digital site, with Lego and Behr Paint among the first adopters. 

By Erica Sweeney • Oct. 2, 2018

Schick Hydro promotes healthy masculinity with 'The Man I Am'

The shaving brand has also partnered with NBA star Kevin Love on a new web series "Locker Room Talk" and will be an official sponsor of the Movember Foundation.

By Erica Sweeney • Oct. 1, 2018

Hilton taps Anna Kendrick to encourage travelers to book direct

The chain is using humor to highlight its new price match guarantee and loyalty program while positioning its booking experience to compete against online travel agencies.  

By Erica Sweeney • Oct. 1, 2018

Report: Accenture Interactive's revenue jumps 20%

Investments in mergers and acquisitions dropped by nearly two-thirds over the past 12 months.

By Erica Sweeney • Oct. 1, 2018

Dunkin', Dove Dry Shampoo offer life hack for hectic consumers

The partnership for National Coffee Day includes a sweepstakes where fans can win a year's supply of coffee and dry shampoo.

By Erica Sweeney • Sept. 28, 2018

Burger King parodies AI in campaign created by 'agency of robots'

With artificial intelligence's role growing in marketing, the fast-food chain and its very real agency David Miami take the results to ridiculous lengths. 

By Chantal Tode , Erica Sweeney • Sept. 28, 2018

Campaign Trail: Steak-umm's wild rant; Björn Borg swaps drugs for clothes; Aviation Gin takes flight

One brand gets ultra-woke online while another engages in some shady-sounding activity in our editors' picks for the week.

By Peter Adams , Natalie Black (Koltun) , Chris Kelly • Sept. 28, 2018

Canadian Mist taps party trick shot specialists for new video series

Each video focuses on the planning and completing of a unique trick shot, such as tossing a playing card so that it slices through garnishes.

By Erica Sweeney • Sept. 28, 2018

Nike dishes on Kaepernick campaign risks, results

CEO Mark Parker talked up the effort's positive impact on the brand while a report suggests the controversial ad almost didn't happen. 

By Chantal Tode • Sept. 27, 2018

Macy's ramps up automated digital creative in expanded partnership with Madras

A key focus of the deal is helping the retailer create and manage more than 9 million product images that run annually across its website, promotions and landing pages.

By Erica Sweeney • Sept. 27, 2018

P&G co-hosts first #SheIsEqual Summit to inspire action on gender equality

In partnership with Global Citizen and the ANA's #SeeHer initiative, the event includes speakers Reese Witherspoon, Katie Couric and P&G's own Marc Pritchard.

By Erica Sweeney • Sept. 27, 2018