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Birkenstock's first paid global campaign says feet are 'Ugly for a Reason'
The effort with The New York Times’ T Brand Studio features a documentary series about the evolution of the foot and how that informed the brand’s orthopedic focus.
By Peter Adams • July 5, 2022 -
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Campaign Trail: The Body Shop weaponizes graphics to take on anti-LGBTQ bills
Agency Odysseus Arms used a creative and strategic method called Third3ye to better integrate consumer insights into the campaign to ensure authenticity.
By Chris Kelly • July 1, 2022 -
Trendline
Retail Marketing
Top stories that underscore the leading influences on retail marketing, including the creator economy, '90s nostalgia and Gen Z.
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Nike attributes digital revenue growth to demand across mobile apps
The sportswear giant saw the highest traffic for its commerce app yet with a campaign celebrating the brand’s 50th anniversary.
By Robert Williams • June 30, 2022 -
McDonald's stakes out virtual summer camp in mobile app
Featuring merchandise, menu hacks and music performances, the 27-day effort offers another sign the chain views its app as a linchpin to winning Gen Z.
By Peter Adams • June 30, 2022 -
Coke teams up with Marshmello for limited-edition flavor
The brand’s first flavor co-created with an artist is the latest effort to come out of the Coca-Cola Creations platform that launched earlier this year.
By Sara Karlovitch • June 30, 2022 -
Reddit ramps up advertising with first US TV campaign
“Find your people” pushes the platform’s community-centered message by meeting consumers where they are — on the couch.
By Jessica Deyo • June 29, 2022 -
Old Spice teams with Arby's to tackle 'meat sweats'
Along with a new spot, the collaboration includes a limited-edition kit featuring a roast beef-patterned sweat suit and two cans of antiperspirant.
By Chris Kelly • Updated June 29, 2022 -
Save A Lot puts private brands front and center in new ad campaign
The video spots, which show store brands muscling out their mainstream equivalents, underscore the growing importance of private label in connecting with shoppers amid ongoing high inflation.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 29, 2022 -
Sweetgreen launches digital feature to reward customers for meeting goals
The chain partnered with TikTok creator Emmanuel Duverneau to create content on the platform as part of a campaign designed by its in-house agency.
By Julie Littman • June 28, 2022 -
Cannes Lions returns energized but in tension with real-world problems
Economic concerns and environmental protests rubbed up against the “we’re back” attitude of advertising’s glitziest confab.
By Peter Adams • June 27, 2022 -
Bacardi unveils line of wearable QR codes to promote up-and-coming artists
The rum brand partnered with a streetwear label and a Grammy Award-winning record producer to create a clothing line that links to a new album.
By Sara Karlovitch • June 24, 2022 -
Metaverse madness: What brands are doing to cut through the noise
As marketers rush to plant a flag on the still-nascent space, lessons about what is and isn't working have begun to emerge.
June 24, 2022 -
Kraft rebrands macaroni and cheese to promote comfort food positioning
Changes are subtle, including adopting the commonly used “Mac & Cheese” name, but could resonate with consumers who value positivity and self-care.
By Peter Adams • June 23, 2022 -
Miller Lite honors female brewer Mary Lisle with limited-edition cans
The Fourth of July packaging play seeks to reach female consumers while educating the public on an overlooked aspect of the history of U.S. brewing.
By Sara Karlovitch • June 23, 2022 -
Q&A
Why Heineken is ramping up investment in consumer experiences
CMO Jonnie Cahill explained how the beer brand is partnering with Formula 1 and professional soccer as the value of in-person engagement grows.
By Sara Karlovitch • June 21, 2022 -
Wendy's streamlines national-to-local social advertising with Tiger Pistol
The QSR chain has teamed with the largest third-party publisher of collaborative social ads to transform its local ad strategy.
By Chris Kelly • June 21, 2022 -
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Campaign Trail: Liquid Death pranks taste testers with pricey — but disgusting — beverages
The edgy brand blindfolded real people and had them compare flavored water to high-priced liquids like squid ink and lobster Béarnaise sauce.
By Chris Kelly • June 17, 2022 -
Stella Artois sets sights on dinnertime as work-life divide remains blurred
Acknowledging how working from home has altered the dining experience, the Anheuser-Busch beer linked with Instacart to help consumers prepare meals.
By Chris Kelly • June 16, 2022 -
Consumers are looking for humor but brands aren't delivering, survey says
Nearly half of consumers haven’t felt true happiness in two years, and many are looking to brands to deliver joy through ads and experiences, Oracle found.
By Sara Karlovitch • June 15, 2022 -
Chobani launches intergalactic oat milk race on Roblox
The brand is promoting its line of oat milk products with a metaverse race benefiting Hunger Free America.
By Sara Karlovitch • June 14, 2022 -
L'Oréal's Garnier doubles down on esports with Team Vitality
The partnership demonstrates how brands from verticals not usually associated with esports are getting in on the action to engage younger consumers.
By Chris Kelly • June 14, 2022 -
Bud Light, Wieden + Kennedy part ways as beer marketer puts creative under review
The shop behind iconic campaigns like the viral “Dilly Dilly” effort declined to participate in the process, teeing up a fresh chapter for Bud Light’s marketing.
By Peter Adams • June 13, 2022 -
Diageo's Bulleit plants environmental change at Tribeca Festival
Hand-painted bourbon barrel planters, along with a limited-run vinyl of music performances, will be available for sale after the festival.
By Sara Karlovitch • June 10, 2022 -
Timberland brings boot innovation to the metaverse with Fortnite island
The custom space features a virtual iteration of its real-world design lab and varied biomes for visitors to explore wearing experimental “Metaboots.”
By Peter Adams • June 10, 2022 -
Budweiser, Zed Run race into new partnership with Clydesdale NFTs
The tie-up also makes the brand the official beer of the digital horse racing platform, another sign of parent AB InBev’s growing metaverse investments.
By Sara Karlovitch • June 9, 2022