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Courtesy of O'Doul's
O'Doul's and Match connect for sober-curious virtual dates
AB InBev's non-alcoholic beer brand is tapping research by the dating app that found 32% of singles feel social pressure to drink on a first date.
By Chris Kelly • Jan. 14, 2021 -
This screen grab was retrieved from Twitch streamer Fuslie's livestream on Jan. 13, 2021.
Lexus crowdsources gamer-ready car design on Twitch
The luxury carmaker will customize a full-size version of its 2021 IS sedan based on poll results from Wednesday's livestream.
By Natalie Black (Koltun) • Jan. 14, 2021 -
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Cheetos teases mysterious Super Bowl ad starring Ashton Kutcher
The commercial for Cheetos Crunch Pop Mix will mark the second straight year the Frito-Lay brand has run an ad in the big game.
By Robert Williams • Jan. 14, 2021 -
Courtesy of Mattel
Mattel marks 50 years of Uno with new logo, tagline, global tournament
The toymaker is leveraging the card game's popularity to expand its reach via in-app games, livestreams and collaborations with celebrities.
By Robert Williams • Jan. 13, 2021 -
Courtesy of White Castle
White Castle revamps Valentine's Day event with drive-in, carhop service
Fans of the burger chain can book time for a socially distanced date through the OpenTable website or app.
By Robert Williams • Jan. 13, 2021 -
Courtesy of Frito-Lay
Frito-Lay to run trio of Super Bowl ads for first time
An expanded Super Bowl play from the snack marketer suggests parent PepsiCo is looking to dominate advertising around an unusual big game.
By Robert Williams • Jan. 12, 2021 -
Courtesy of Ford Motor Company
Ford declares new Bronco Sport the G.O.A.T. in ads detailing mythic origins
Creative riffing on the "greatest of all time" phrase launches as the automaker confirmed it is skipping the Super Bowl this year.
By Peter Adams • Jan. 11, 2021 -
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GM ushers in electric era with ambitious brand refresh, inclusive marketing campaign
An "Everybody In" platform features figures like Malcolm Gladwell and comes as the automaker plans to invest $27 billion in electric vehicles.
By Peter Adams • Jan. 11, 2021 -
Courtesy of Pepsi
Pepsi promotes Super Bowl halftime show instead of running in-game spot
As part of its multichannel campaign, the brand debuted a national TV ad, an Instagram activation and packaging with QR codes that activate digital content.
By Robert Williams • Jan. 8, 2021 -
Courtesy of Coors Light
Coors Light lobbies to induct Latino legend to football Hall of Fame
The campaign is consistent with a strategy that parent company Molson Coors developed amid pandemic-related disruptions.
By Robert Williams • Jan. 8, 2021 -
Courtesy of Nature Valley
Nature Valley touts trail restoration with remake of classic song
To celebrate 10,000 miles of restored trails, the General Mills brand tapped Daveed Diggs to remake The Proclaimers hit "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)."
By Robert Williams • Jan. 7, 2021 -
Courtesy of Burger King
Burger King prioritizes digital with first rebrand in more than 20 years
With its all-encompassing visual update, the QSR chain also seeks to demonstrate its improvements to food quality and sustainability.
By Chris Kelly • Jan. 7, 2021 -
Courtesy of Kia
Kia nixes 'Motors' from name as it sets sights beyond vehicle manufacturing
After revealing a new logo and slogan earlier in the month, the automaker further detailed plans to center more of its business on sustainable areas like electric vehicles and mobility services.
By Peter Adams • Updated Jan. 15, 2021 -
Always and Walmart released a video as part of their campaign that features girls playing sports. The image was retrieved from its video on Jan. 6, 2021.
P&G's Always teams with Walmart to urge girls to stay in sports
#KeepHerPlaying seeks to promote the benefits of sports while raising money for a nonprofit started by tennis legend Billie Jean King.
By Robert Williams • Jan. 6, 2021 -
Courtesy of General Mills
General Mills cereal mascots sport 'got milk?' mustaches in new campaign
Brands including Cheerios and Trix will recreate the "vintage milk man experience" and launch a social media challenge on TikTok and Instagram.
By Chris Kelly • Jan. 6, 2021 -
Courtesy of PepsiCo
Pepsi seeks to help Black-owned restaurants with 'Dig In' campaign
A new TV spot and mentorship programs aim to spur $100 million in sales for these eateries in the next five years.
By Robert Williams • Jan. 5, 2021 -
Courtesy of KFC
KFC joins console wars with gaming system that keeps chicken hot
After teasing the KFConsole last summer, the chain followed through with specs for a real gaming PC developed in partnership with Cooler Master.
By Robert Williams • Jan. 5, 2021 -
Courtesy of Ford Motor Company
Ford appeals to patriotic duty with campaign to curb COVID-19
The vehicle maker is urging people to keep up their efforts to halt the spread of the coronavirus until vaccines are more widely available.
By Robert Williams • Jan. 4, 2021 -
Deep Dive8 marketing trends to watch for in 2021 as aftereffects of a volatile year linger
Brands will continue to feel pressure to fill gaps during a patchwork pandemic recovery, while digital channels like streaming and gaming have become enshrined as consumer favorites.
By Peter Adams , Chris Kelly , Natalie Black (Koltun) • Jan. 4, 2021 -
Courtesy of Ford Motor Company
Ford rouses the Griswolds for 'Christmas Vacation' ad promoting electric Mustang
Creative built around nostalgia for a holiday classic continues a trend that started around the Super Bowl and has endured despite COVID-19 disruptions.
By Peter Adams • Dec. 22, 2020 -
Courtesy of Sonic Drive-In
How Sonic Drive-In swapped its iconic pitchmen for a 'pandemic-proof' campaign
Chief marketing officer Lori Abou Habib explains how the QSR shifted its focus from its long-running "Two Guys" to real families — right before COVID-19 upended the year.
By Chris Kelly • Dec. 22, 2020 -
Courtesy of Frito-Lay
Doritos brings back nostalgic favorite with TikTok challenge
A cone-shaped version of Doritos returns as the brand re-teams with Ali Landry, who starred in an iconic Super Bowl ad that introduced the snack in 1998.
By Robert Williams • Dec. 22, 2020 -
Courtesy of Burger King
Burger King sends customers $1 via Venmo to push new value menu
A cash-app promotion for the $1 Your Way lineup arrives as Congress is set to vote on a pandemic stimulus package some view as a short-term fix to broader economic woes.
By Peter Adams • Dec. 21, 2020 -
Courtesy of PepsiCo
Mtn Dew opens 'direct-to-gamer' store for DTC sales, loyalty rewards
The website can help parent company PepsiCo collect first-party data on younger consumers who are interested in gaming and esports.
By Robert Williams • Dec. 21, 2020 -
John Hazard
Super Bowl viewers support social justice ads, study says
The Super Bowl LV experience is likely to be different from past years, with 70% of viewers avoiding parties and 60% open to social justice messaging.
By Robert Williams • Dec. 21, 2020
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