Creative: Page 22

  • Rapper Ice Spice appears with her namesake Munchkins Drink in a Dunkin' ad
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    Dunkin’ taps Ben Affleck, Ice Spice to put a name to its new fall drink

    An ad promoting the limited-time Ice Spice Munchkins Drink is the first work since the chain formalized its partnership with Affleck’s Artists Equity.

    By • Sept. 12, 2023
  • Two kids sit in the middle row while their grandfather sits in the back row of a Grand Highlander in an ad for Toyota.
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    Toyota unifies multicultural, mainstream messaging in multi-agency campaign

    The integrated effort features spots from Conill Advertising, InterTrend Communications, Burrell Communications Group and Saatchi & Saatchi.

    By • Sept. 12, 2023
  • A person pulls items out of one paper shopping bag with handles that is on a table next to four similar bags. Explore the Trendline➔
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    Trendline

    Retail Marketing

    Top stories that underscore the leading influences on retail marketing, including the creator economy, '90s nostalgia and Gen Z. 

    By Marketing Dive staff
  • A child stands with a gift Lunchables Grilled Cheesies in a new ad
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    Lunchables brings kids’ imaginations to life for Grilled Cheesies debut

    Spots revolve around “kid-fueled daydreams” about what’s happening in the microwave when heating the Kraft Heinz brand’s new frozen product.

    By • Sept. 12, 2023
  • Super NFL Tycoon characters wear Boss' NFL hoodies
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    Boss teams up with popular Roblox game for NFL integration

    The clothing brand is using Super NFL Tycoon to promote its real-life NFL collection as part of a larger push to meet younger consumers where they are.

    By • Sept. 11, 2023
  • Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs seen blowing a blue whistle as part of a "Sack the Sunday Scaries" audio collection of "calming" tracks made for DirecTV around football season.
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    DirecTV extends Travis Kelce tie-up to ‘Sack the Sunday Scaries’

    The Spotify-based campaign extension comes as DirecTV faces flak from the NFL over recent ads the league believes are deceptive.

    By • Sept. 11, 2023
  • Candy Crush Soda Saga
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    World Surfing League promotes finals with Candy Crush tournament

    The in-game Soda Surf Cup arrives ahead of the real-world Rip Curl Finals and includes giveaways and a tie-up with popular TikTok creator Kyle Gordon.

    By • Sept. 7, 2023
  • Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott stands in the pain aisle in a Lowe's commercial
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    Q&A

    How Lowe’s is leveraging its NFL deal to inspire DIYers with new campaign

    Head of marketing Jen Wilson also explained how in-housing its retail media efforts and restructuring its marketing organization have paid off for the brand.

    By • Sept. 7, 2023
  • A woman shows off her underarm tattoos on the subway as part of a Dove campaign
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    Dove encourages women to embrace armpit confidence for NYFW

    A Pit Stop activation and #FreethePits social push arrive as the buzzy fashion gathering kicks off under sweltering conditions.

    By • Sept. 6, 2023
  • Three Oscar Mayer Scramblers against a yellow background.
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    Oscar Mayer launches ‘Scramble Your Morning’ for new product debut

    The campaign promotes the marketer’s new Scramblers kit through brain-teasing puzzles and activations across social media, TV and out-of-home.

    By • Sept. 6, 2023
  • A person doing a squat while holding weights and following an instructional Peloton video, with the exercise brand's Peloton Bike also in view.
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    Could Peloton’s brand refresh mark the start of its comeback?

    Vice President of Consumer Marketing Oli Snoddy details how the exercise brand is leveraging real users to broaden its reach and grow its app. 

    By • Sept. 6, 2023
  • Heineken gaming fridge next to gaming computer and controller
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    Heineken combines PC with beer fridge in overture to hardcore gamers

    A device that simultaneously keeps drinks and gaming hardware cool is meant to recognize the overlooked community of PC modders.

    By • Sept. 5, 2023
  • An image from Tractor Beverage Company's "Escape the Ordinary" campaign
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    Campaign Trail: Tractor escapes soda dystopia through hand-drawn animation

    The organic beverage company tapped an agency created for progressive challenger brands and crafted a fully realized world to take on industry giants.

    By • Sept. 1, 2023
  • A person shares a wide smile next to lipstick in a J.C. Penney promotional image.
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    How JCPenney is pivoting its brand as part of $1B company turnaround plan

    A new brand positioning was developed with agency Yard NYC while creative was handled by in-house teams.

    By • Sept. 1, 2023
  • Coca-Cola Coke Studio QR codes
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    Coke transforms QR codes into art to drive OOH engagement

    The illustrative AI-powered codes are part of the Coke Studio global music platform, which the marketer has cited as a highlight of its work with WPP.

    By • Aug. 31, 2023
  • A Chipotle Mexican Grill employee.
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    Chipotle takes Gen Z behind the scenes to recruit new employees

    The chain is rolling out social media content highlighting employee perks and inside scoops as it attempts to recruit staff from a younger generation.

    By • Aug. 31, 2023
  • Jerry Rice, Emmitt Smith, Dan Marino and Randy Moss suit up in PepsiCo's Unretirement campaign
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    PepsiCo unretires football greats with portfolio-wide NFL kickoff campaign

    Dan Marino, Emmitt Smith, Jerry Rice and Randy Moss contemplate returning to the field in a spot that features Doritos, Lay’s, Starry, Mtn Dew and more.

    By • Aug. 30, 2023
  • Someone holds a can of water against a blurred background.
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    AB InBev showcases community-focused efforts for latest ad

    Coming off of a lackluster Q2, the beverage giant is elevating its emergency drinking water program in a new spot timed to National Preparedness Month.

    By • Aug. 29, 2023
  • Gap's Fall 2023 Adult campaign showcasing its fall clothing collection. Pictured is Veneda Carter with her two-year-old daughter Bobbi.
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    How Gap put a fresh spin on nostalgia for its fall campaign

    The retailer is pulling inspiration from its style archives and past ads to reach consumers through a new lens, according to head of marketing Erika Everett.

    By • Aug. 29, 2023
  • A CGI buffalo sits at a bar as part of a Buffalo Wild Wings campaign.
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    Buffalo Wild Wings bows CGI buffalo character as part of creative refresh

    A slate of ads starring a winged bison with an attitude represents the brand’s first work from new creative agency of record Anomaly. 

    By • Aug. 28, 2023
  • Comedian Keegan-Michael Key holds a fake script as part of the NFL's campaign, "You Can't Make This Stuff Up."
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    NFL spoofs scripted rumors in star-studded kickoff campaign

    “You Can’t Make This Stuff Up” features comedian Keegan-Michael Key, who leads a fictitious table read mapping the moves of the league’s key players.

    By • Aug. 28, 2023
  • Two employees from different hotels hold up keys in a side-by-side comparison for a Hotels.com ad
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    Hotels.com enlists Edgar Wright’s cinematic flair to promote new app perk

    Splashy creative helmed by the “Hot Fuzz” director shows off a side-by-side comparison feature that the brand claims is an industry-first. 

    By • Aug. 25, 2023
  • A neon sign over Pepsi's diner concept
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    Pepsi celebrates 125 years: Inside the marketer’s media blitz

    A campaign celebrating an anniversary milestone and past iconic ads doubles as the official introduction of the brand’s new logo.

    By • Aug. 24, 2023
  • An out-of-home ad placed on the side of a truck promoting Heinz' spicy ketchup as part of its "Stupid Good, Not Stupid Spicy" ad campaign.
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    Heinz takes a stand against ‘stupid spicy’ foods in latest campaign

    The effort promotes the brand’s line of spicy ketchup products through digital video ads spread across a variety of social media platforms.

    By • Aug. 23, 2023
  • Behr Paint Company Announces 2024 Color of the Year “Cracked Pepper”
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    How Behr, Home Depot are using data to market 2024’s Color of the Year

    The paint marketer will leverage Instagram and Home Depot’s retail media network to target Cracked Pepper at consumers in the mood for renovations.

    By Aaron Baar • Aug. 22, 2023
  • NFL stars Joe Burrow (left) and Joe Montana (right) stand side-by-side in a locker room as part of a Guinness campaign.
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    Guinness pits Joe Montana against Joe Burrow in battle over 0

    The cross-generational football stars argue over the number as the beer brand ramps up marketing around its non-alcoholic offering.

    By • Aug. 22, 2023