Creative: Page 35

  • Stranger Things merchandise sits in a glass case.
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    Netflix mixes immersion with commerce in multi-title pop-up store

    Open for the holidays, the space features merchandise and immersive experiences based on popular series like “Squid Game” and “Stranger Things.”

    By • Oct. 12, 2022
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    Chipotle’s ‘Boorito’ promo returns with BeReal, Cash App twist

    The 22-year-old Halloween promotion is back in-person following two pandemic years, with perks ranging from a $6 entree to a $10,000 Cash App prize.

    By • Oct. 11, 2022
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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
  • Four people play pickleball on a court with Vizzy's name featured prominently in the middle.
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    Courtesy of Molson Coors
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    Vizzy serves up pickleball sponsorship as niche sport grows

    The first-ever official hard seltzer sponsor of the Professional Pickleball Association will be joined at tournaments by other Molson Coors offerings.

    By • Oct. 10, 2022
  • DoorDash OOH activation for it's "Activate Super You" campaign
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    Marvel, DoorDash partner to highlight multi-skilled ‘Dashers’ in comic series

    “The Dashers” debuted at New York Comic Con and positions DoorDash drivers as everyday heroes.

    By Aaron Baar • Oct. 10, 2022
  • Four McDonald's figurines designed by Cactus Plant Flea Market encircle a Happy Meal placed on a red table against a sky-blue backdrop.
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    Deja vu? McDonald’s adult Happy Meals raise specter of past promos run awry

    Kotaku pointed to posts from overwhelmed employees on Reddit and TikTok, while a resale market underpins demand for the nostalgia-themed meals.

    By • Updated Oct. 10, 2022
  • Actor Danny DeVito with a Jersey Mike's Subs sandwich
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    Courtesy of Jersey Mike's Subs
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    Campaign Trail: Jersey Mike’s Subs serves up authenticity with Danny DeVito

    In its first work as creative AOR, Highdive keyed in on insights about what sets the QSR chain apart from competitors.

    By • Oct. 7, 2022
  • A virtual Roblox space designed by Walmart shows a ferris wheel in the foreground a blimp flying against a blue sky in the background.
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    Retrieved from Walmart on September 26, 2022
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    How marketers can connect with Gen Z in emerging virtual worlds

    Rather than pushing commerce, metaverse-minded brands can cater to Gen Z’s preference for self-expression and community to foster loyalty.

    By • Oct. 6, 2022
  • A group of young people eat Burger King in front of a grey house.
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    Burger King crowns the consumer king with new ‘You Rule’ tagline

    The customization-focused campaign was created in partnership with OKRP and is part of a larger brand revitalization. 

    By • Oct. 6, 2022
  • A basket of dirty laundry in a blue hamper with the text Chores Light on the front sits next to a Coors Light bucket filled with beers and ice on a bar top,
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    Courtesy of Molson Coors
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    Coors Light, Tide Cleaners offer to do laundry for college football fans

    Agreeing that laundry on game days is a buzzkill, the brands are raffling off free cleaning for the season and providing drop-off service in select locations.

    By • Oct. 5, 2022
  • A behind-the-scenes photo shows a 'Black Panther' actor reaching out of the front seat window of a rigged-up Lexus against a blue-screen background.
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    Retrieved from Lexus on October 04, 2022
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    ‘Black Panther’ sequel inspires Sprite, Lexus to champion women warriors

    Separate tie-in campaigns spotlight female talent behind the scenes and on-screen, with a focus on the blockbuster’s Dora Milaje elite guard.

    By • Oct. 4, 2022
  • TikTok star E.J. Marcus acting as "Toby" for Heinz' Tomato Blood promotion
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    Courtesy of Heinz
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    Heinz recruits vegetarian vampire for return of Tomato Blood ketchup

    The brand tapped popular TikTok creator E.J. Marcus to play Toby, the 280-year-old vampire influencer that believes “humans are people too.”

    By • Sept. 29, 2022
  • A pink biometric safe with the Starburst logo against a pink background surrounded by pink Starbursts.
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    Courtesy of Mars Wrigley
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    Starburst’s biometric safe is filled exclusively with coveted pink flavor

    The “un-sharable” safe has the brand leaning heavily into meme and internet culture, playing off of the viral “You are a pink Starburst” consumer mantra. 

    By • Sept. 29, 2022
  • M&M's new character line-up
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    M&M’s introduces Purple candy mascot to celebrate acceptance, inclusivity

    The Mars brand extended its crew of characters for the first time in a decade as part of a controversial refresh that drove impressions and consumer sentiment.

    By • Sept. 28, 2022
  • Four McDonald's figurines designed by Cactus Plant Flea Market encircle a Happy Meal placed on a red table against a sky-blue backdrop.
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    Permission granted by McDonald's USA
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    McDonald’s repackages Happy Meals for adults with cult streetwear label

    Meant to invoke nostalgia, the menu bundles come with unique art and collectible figurines as the chain tries to align with pop culture tastemakers.

    By • Sept. 27, 2022
  • A virtual Roblox space designed by Walmart shows a ferris wheel in the foreground a blimp flying against a blue sky in the background.
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    Retrieved from Walmart on September 26, 2022
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    Walmart aims to shift Gen Z perceptions with expansive Roblox play

    Interactive virtual spaces going live ahead of the holidays cater to different product interests, with a beauty and cosmetics section among the first.

    By • Sept. 26, 2022
  • Image from Sonic's "Mmm Sonic" campaign
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    Why Sonic drove away from in-car commercials for its latest campaign

    CMO Lori Abou Habib explains the food-focused change and how the QSR has benefited from parent Inspire Brands' bespoke media unit within Publicis.

    By • Sept. 26, 2022
  • A sandwich and jar of Kraft Mayo have been pixelated to hide the condiment
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    Campaign Trail: Kraft wants mayo lovers to let their freak flags fly

    Kraft Heinz partnered with Wieden+Kennedy in its latest bid to be the "Mayo of Mayonnaise," celebrating the rituals some have with the divisive condiment.

    By • Sept. 23, 2022
  • Bottles of Clorox bleach on a supermarket shelf.
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    Justin Sullivan via Getty Images
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    Clorox wipes the slate clean in new brand platform

    “Start Clean,” spearheaded by agencies FCB Chicago, Optimum Media Direction and Ketchum, emphasizes the role cleanliness plays in wellbeing. 

    By • Sept. 23, 2022
  • Dunkin's digital store
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    Dunkin’ promotes architect behind next-gen push to CMO

    Jill McVicar Nelson, who’s been with Dunkin’ since 2011, has spearheaded several menu offerings targeted at the “next generation of guests.”

    By • Sept. 22, 2022
  • Several passengers in silhouette walk through a concourse at Ronald Reagan National Airport.
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    Tripadvisor pushes beyond banner ads with data-driven content studio

    San Diego Tourism Authority is the first external client for the shop that leverages the platform’s first-party insights to reach high-intent travelers.

    By • Sept. 21, 2022
  • A view of Rockerfeller Center in the "Tonight at the Rock - Powered by Samsung Galaxy" Fortnite experience
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    Courtesy of NBCUniversal
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    Samsung, NBCUniversal bring Rockefeller Center to the metaverse

    "Tonight at the Rock - Powered by Samsung Galaxy" demonstrates how brands and publishers are collaborating in emerging channels like Fortnite.

    By • Sept. 20, 2022
  • Lil Nas X sits in a gold room wearing a black suit.
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    Courtesy of Riot Games
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    League of Legends enlists Lil Nas X for championship anthem

    The artist will release the song “Star Walkin’” ahead of the championship event and will also create an in-game cosmetic skin.

    By • Sept. 19, 2022
  • Singer Chloë Bailey blows a gum bubble as part of a Trident campaign
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    Why brands are creating original songs for TikTok

    McDonald's, Pizza Hut and Trident are among the marketers updating a cultural tactic for the top social platform.

    By • Sept. 15, 2022
  • Chipotle Garlic Guajillo Steak metaverse
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    Chipotle launches its Garlic Guajillo Steak in the metaverse

    The chain says the menu item, which will debut in the Chipotle Grill Simulator on Roblox, is the first from a restaurant brand to launch in the metaverse.

    By Alicia Kelso • Sept. 13, 2022
  • Five people hold glasses of SodaStream sparkling water
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    Courtesy of SodaStream Canada
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    SodaStream shakes up brand to better recognize interests like mixology

    Creative and design agency Pearl Fisher assisted on the revamp that includes a new S-shaped logo, color palette and premium product line.

    By • Sept. 13, 2022