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KFC will pay parents to name their baby Harland, after its founder
A new contest puts $11,000 toward the college fund of the first baby born on Sept. 9 that's named after the Colonel.
By Erica Sweeney • Aug. 30, 2018 -
Busch
Busch rides return of a fall favorite with its own latte-themed campaign
Billboards and a line of themed #BuschLatte merchandise play off of Starbucks' early release of the Pumpkin Spice Latte.
By Erica Sweeney • Aug. 30, 2018 -
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Top stories that underscore the leading influences on retail marketing, including the creator economy, '90s nostalgia and Gen Z.
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Landmrk
Ariana Grande sweetens album release with mixed-reality experience
The U.K. promotion for the pop star's new record lets fans win prizes like concert tickets and combines virtual and real-world billboards.
By Erica Sweeney • Aug. 30, 2018 -
HP exposes bias around the 'all-American family' with social experiment
The brand mixed up members of 13 diverse families and asked other people to reassemble them. No one did it correctly.
By Erica Sweeney • Aug. 29, 2018 -
Will MillerCoors' second try at a millennial-targeted beverage be successful?
The brewer announced its flavored low-calorie Cape Line beverages soon after discontinuing its unsuccessful Two Hats line.
By Patti Zarling • Aug. 29, 2018 -
Study: In-house agencies multiply, setting up shop at 64% of advertisers
The number has increased from 42% a decade ago as brands try to address concerns like control and effectiveness.
By Erica Sweeney • Aug. 28, 2018 -
Craft brewery unveils 'beer porn' parody site to draw eyes to streaming service
BrewDog's stunt promotes the new BrewDog Network, which includes original series around food, drink, travel and entertainment.
By Erica Sweeney • Aug. 28, 2018 -
NBC, Google team on 'The Good Place' ads that urge viewers not to skip
The two worked on a number of integrations to promote the show's third season, including a Chrome extension called "Ask Janet."
By Erica Sweeney • Aug. 27, 2018 -
How Coca-Cola leverages digital to reach 'beyond the real thing'
During a recent presentation in Singapore, an executive discussed why the company is betting on tech like AR to stay on top of disruption.
By Erica Sweeney • Aug. 27, 2018 -
Miracle Whip takes over Florida town to drive out mayo
The town of Mayo was temporarily renamed after the Kraft Heinz brand, but the meeting that led to the stunt might've violated a state law.
By Erica Sweeney • Aug. 27, 2018 -
The Campbell Soup Co.
Campbell Soup launches new V8 plant-based drink online
The hydration beverage will be sold first at Amazon, Walmart.com and Peapod before going into retail outlets in November.
By Lillianna Byington • Aug. 27, 2018 -
Frito-Lay ties Alexa skill to personalized back-to-school packaging
Parents can write custom notes on the chip maker's variety packs, and submit their best entries online for a chance to win a $1,000 weekly prize.
By Erica Sweeney • Aug. 24, 2018 -
Foot Locker and Nike go back to the '90s with 'Discover Your Air' campaign
The push includes experiential activations in Atlanta and Houston and Instagram and YouTube content featuring hip-hop, style and culture influencers.
By Erica Sweeney • Aug. 24, 2018 -
Froot Loops, Awaytomars sourced from 700 designers for their cereal-inspired capsule collection
The unisex, limited-edition line debuted at a trunk show at Kellogg's NYC Café, where some of the items are being sold.
By Erica Sweeney • Aug. 24, 2018 -
Axe taps rapper Kyle for high school workshops on toxic masculinity
The brand piloted the program last year in Columbus, Ohio, and 81% of participating students said their view of masculinity changed for the better.
By Erica Sweeney • Aug. 24, 2018 -
Lands' End takes to the road in latest campaign
The retailer has recently tried to extricate itself from Sears' shadow, and this solo campaign pulls on the popularity of older favorites to win back customers.
By Cara Salpini • Aug. 23, 2018 -
Opinion
Branded AI: 4 key truths for a new frontier
Artificial intelligence is poised to become a powerful brand ally for marketers, but it's not without its challenges. Wire Stone's Cheryl Barbee explores this new landscape.
By Cheryl Barbee • Aug. 23, 2018 -
Papa John's founder launches website to plea for franchisee, employee support
On a statement posted to SavePapaJohns dot com, John Schnatter said he intends to "get the truth out there" and that the "Board wants to silence me."
By Erica Sweeney • Aug. 23, 2018 -
KFC ropes in World's Strongest Man to pull 700 lbs. of fried chicken sandwiches
Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, who plays The Mountain on "Game of Thrones," is serving as the Double Crispy Colonel to promote a new menu offering.
By Erica Sweeney • Aug. 22, 2018 -
Land O'Lakes reworks 'Old MacDonald' to spotlight women's role in the farming industry
The campaign is part of the brand's All Together Better initiative, and includes a three-part documentary series.
By Erica Sweeney • Aug. 22, 2018 -
Brinks Home Security
Brinks Home Security targets millennial homeowners with brand revamp
The company unveiled a new campaign, "Be Sure Sure," that highlights moments where people may have wanted a better security system.
By Erica Sweeney • Aug. 21, 2018 -
Mercedes-Benz honors 'The First Drive' with long-form IGTV video
The film, which tells the story of Bertha Benz, is the first cinematic production to be featured on the video platform that Instagram launched in June.
By Robert Williams • Aug. 21, 2018 -
John Hazard and Lisa Burdige
ColumnComic Dive: Airbnb Gets Stonewalled
A sleepover contest the home-sharing service attempted to host on the Great Wall of China was called off after pushback from locals.
By John Hazard and Lisa Burdige • Aug. 21, 2018 -
Spotify tunes in first branded podcast series with New Amsterdam Vodka
"Ebb & Flow" debuts as the streaming platform reports that 2 million users of its ad-supported service were using ad blockers earlier this year.
By Erica Sweeney • Aug. 21, 2018 -
Vice's Munchies cooks up plans to open food hall in 2019
The New Jersey space will include room for 18 vendors and staging areas where the vertical's team can shoot videos and hold chef demos.
By Erica Sweeney • Aug. 21, 2018
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