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What's in a flagship?
A lot of retailers need to close more stores, and many are. But what about the ones meant to showcase their brands? It depends.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 8, 2020 -
Courtesy of General Mills
General Mills, Champion debut cereal-themed activewear collection
A co-branded apparel line combines nostalgia with charitable giving through a partnership with No Kid Hungry.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 8, 2020 -
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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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Workload up for 82% of in-house creative teams, driven by demand for digital content
The pandemic has bolstered internal shops, while external agencies flounder, a report from the WFA and The Observatory International suggests.
By Peter Adams • Sept. 4, 2020 -
Courtesy of Buffalo Wild Wings
Buffalo Wild Wings sells season passes to feed and entertain NFL fans
The chain returns to experiential marketing with an effort to appeal to folks who are eager to return to normal activities and those who are staying at home.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 4, 2020 -
Droga5 cuts staff as pandemic pressures extend to consultancy-owned agencies
The layoffs, representing about 40 people, hit all departments and levels of seniority, people close to the company told Business Insider.
By Peter Adams • Sept. 3, 2020 -
Retrieved from Vita Coco on September 02, 2020
Vita Coco sends coconut greetings in snail-mail stunt
The brand wants to break up the monotony of virtual gatherings by bundling its product, a coconut and greeting from a loved one into a tangible experience.
By Natalie Black (Koltun) • Sept. 3, 2020 -
Courtesy of WarnerMedia
HBO debuts VR event series to promote 'Lovecraft Country'
As the pandemic continues to limit in-person activations, the online gatherings integrate elements of the show and connect fans remotely via YouTube Live.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 3, 2020 -
Retrieved from Ben & Jerry's on September 02, 2020
Ben & Jerry's examines American racism in new podcast series
Produced with Vox Creative and The Who We Are Project, the effort builds on Ben & Jerry's work as "an aspiring social justice company."
By Peter Adams • Sept. 2, 2020 -
Courtesy of Miller Lite
Miller Lite helps fans 'escape 2020' with 1975-themed rental
A groovy timeshare nods to the beer brand's founding year and suggests a restart to pre-pandemic tactics involving travel and experiential activations.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 2, 2020 -
Courtesy of Chobani
Chobani gamifies Instagram Story in multichannel push for new yogurt
A TV spot, influencer tie-in, and audio ads on Spotify and several podcasts round out the effort to introduce Chobani Complete this week.
By Robert Williams • Sept. 1, 2020 -
Courtesy of Red Wing Shoe Company
Red Wing flips Labor Day campaign into hiring effort for unemployed Americans
Burger King and New Balance have answered the footwear's company call to share job openings this holiday weekend.
By Robert Williams • Updated Sept. 3, 2020 -
Courtesy of Coors Light
Coors Light turns favorite video chat backgrounds into real vacations
Fans can upload a screenshot of themselves in their "ideal video chat background" for a chance to win a trip to that location.
By Chris Kelly • Sept. 1, 2020 -
Courtesy of Neiman Marcus
Neiman Marcus replaces Fall Book with digital content campaign
Customers can shop through editorial stories about product inspiration, designer collections and the season's trends via the digital experience.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 31, 2020 -
Courtesy of Knix
Knix tells women to 'stop trashing their periods' in new OOH, digital ad
Calling attention to the 6 billion tampons that fill landfills every year, the DTC company customized a garbage truck and had it visit New York landmarks.
By Natalie Black (Koltun) • Aug. 31, 2020 -
Courtesy of Cossette
ColumnCampaign Trail: How McDonald's molds people's possessions into minimalist food ads
Static print and OOH visuals show a Big Mac and fries assembled from home goods, subtly telling Quebec residents' stories about the 270-year-old tradition of Moving Day.
By Natalie Black (Koltun) • Aug. 28, 2020 -
Retrieved from Kantar on August 28, 2020
Kantar: Back-to-school advertising drops 70% on national TV
Only six retailers are advertising this year, compared with 100 in 2019, and the creative's tone has changed to highlight personal safety and logistics.
By Robert Williams • Aug. 28, 2020 -
Courtesy of El Pollo Loco
How El Pollo Loco tripled digital sales in 2020 by modernizing its marketing
CEO Bernard Acoca explained how the restaurant brand revitalized its marketing after spending 98% of its media budget on TV and print just a few years ago.
By Chris Kelly • Aug. 27, 2020 -
Lunchables' back-to-school hotline teaches personal safety
A choose-your-own-adventure audio experience from the Oscar Mayer brand shares tips for washing hands, wearing face masks and social distancing.
By Robert Williams • Aug. 27, 2020 -
Courtesy of Olay
Olay extends STEM-focused mission in Women's Equality Day campaign
A new video and print ads feature four women who deliver messages about the industry's gender gap that are coded within scientific formulas.
By Natalie Black (Koltun) • Aug. 26, 2020 -
Courtesy of Lowe's
Lowe's hits the runway with fashion show streams, curated home decor
The New York Fashion Week tie-in suggests how new Lowe's CMO Marisa Thalberg might boost the brand's lifestyle positioning, a strategy she also applied during her Taco Bell tenure.
By Robert Williams • Aug. 26, 2020 -
Retrieved from Mother London on March 13, 2020
KFC drops 'Finger Lickin'' slogan around the globe as hygiene concerns persist
Deeming the 64-year-old catchphrase inappropriate during the pandemic, the brand is expanding a pause as part of its first global campaign.
By Peter Adams • Aug. 25, 2020 -
Permission granted by Pepsi
Pepsi delivers 'Tailgate in a Box' to football fans hankering for game day experience
In an effort catering to stir-crazed football fans, the brand paved a couple's front yard to resemble a parking lot decked out in New York Jets paraphernalia.
By Peter Adams • Aug. 24, 2020 -
Disney, Hilton, Southwest Airlines target travel planners on Pinterest
Brands have tended to promote trips that are mindful of health and safety recommendations during the pandemic rather than touting travel deals.
By Robert Williams • Aug. 24, 2020 -
Permission granted by Publicis Groupe
KitchenAid profiles women's struggles, triumphs in restaurant industry with Hulu documentary
Directed by an Oscar-winning filmmaker, "A Woman's Place" debuts ahead of Women's Equality Day and features no product shots of the Whirlpool brand.
By Peter Adams • Aug. 24, 2020 -
Permission granted by Rice Krispies Treats
Rice Krispies' personalized packaging looks to spread love as kids face uncertain school year
The Kellogg brand has expanded an old concept to recognize that most kids will experience additional anxieties related to the coronavirus pandemic.
By Dianna Christie • Aug. 21, 2020
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