Creative: Page 73


  • A Pepsi employee stocks a cooler with Pepsi, Diet Pepsi and Mountain Dew
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    PepsiCo speeds up shift toward streaming, digital as holidays loom

    With the pandemic putting localization and personalization in the spotlight, the marketer sees digital as better-suited to deliver the goods than traditional media, executives said at Advertising Week.

    By Oct. 9, 2020
  • MolsonCoors makes environmental case for new Coors Seltzer offering
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    MolsonCoors makes environmental case for Coors Seltzer launch

    While the marketing for some hard seltzer brands takes a lighthearted approach, MolsonCoors is banking on younger consumers' affinity for activism.

    By Aaron Baar • Oct. 8, 2020
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    Consumer Packaged Goods

    If CPGs can adeptly adjust to emerging mandates, they have an opportunity to strengthen their brands.  

    By Marketing Dive staff
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    How Honda and Nestlé make authentic connections through esports

    Brands and their partners, including leading forces Team Liquid and Riot Games, detailed the evolving opportunities in the billion-dollar business at Advertising Week.

    By Oct. 8, 2020
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    Retrieved from Ace Metrix on October 08, 2020
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    Wells Fargo cracked empowerment formula as advertising heated up in Q3, analysis finds

    Typically a quiet period, Q3 was busier this year as many brands played catch-up after keeping their powder dry in the early days of the pandemic.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 8, 2020
  • Budweiser embraces 'Bones & Bud' meme with lifesize pillow
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    Budweiser embraces 'Bones & Bud' meme with life-size beer pillow

    Internet memes can be powerful ways for brands to boost their exposure on social media, especially if they act quickly.

    By Oct. 8, 2020
  • Kroger storefront
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    Social listening enabled Kroger's speedy pandemic marketing response

    Focusing on the channel helped America's largest grocery chain develop a three-pronged playbook that's kept it reactive to continued volatility, executives said during Advertising Week.

    By Oct. 7, 2020
  • P&G's pledge for social change embraces 'progress, not perfection'

    In the wake of the pandemic and protests sparked by racial injustice, the bar is higher for purpose-driven marketing to have the same impact as years past, panelists said during Advertising Week.

    By Oct. 7, 2020
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    Top Ramen gets in on fake C-suite job trend with Chief Noodle Officer search

    Working with a "Top Chef" star, Nissin Foods will award one winner $10,000, a 50-year supply of ramen and a mentorship with its president and CEO.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris and Chris Kelly • Oct. 7, 2020
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    Secret provides direct assistance to support women affected by COVID-19

    As the pandemic sets back gender equality, the P&G brand teamed with WNBA players for a social media effort and TV spot during the league's finals.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris and Chris Kelly • Oct. 6, 2020
  • Kraft's 'Send Noods' campaign retrieved by Marketing Dive on Oct. 6, 2020
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    Retrieved from The Kraft Heinz Company on October 06, 2020
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    Kraft pulls provocative 'send noods' ads after drawing ire online

    While some backlash came from average moms concerned around sexual content appearing near children, QAnon conspiracy theorists also quickly latched onto the outcry. 

    By Updated Oct. 14, 2020
  • Kellogg's Frosten Mini-Wheats makes a board game
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    Frosted Mini-Wheats fights pandemic boredom with 'Morning Craze' board game

    Amid higher demand for board games during the pandemic, the Kellogg brand can boost membership for its loyalty program.

    By Oct. 6, 2020
  • 'The Bachelorette' returns with drive-in premiere hosted by PopSugar, ABC and YouTube TV
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    'The Bachelorette' returns with drive-in premiere hosted by PopSugar, ABC, YouTube TV

    The partnership between a digital media brand, a TV network and a streaming channel reflects the scarcity of big-event original programming right now.

    By Oct. 5, 2020
  • Hostess, Twinkies, Halloween
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    Hostess tries to keep Halloween fun as festivities look different this year

    Focusing on at-home celebrations and kid-friendly recipes reflects the brand's research showing some consumers plan to host small parties.

    By Aaron Baar • Oct. 5, 2020
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    Candy ad spend decreases 19% while product sales increase before Halloween

    The effects of the pandemic are being felt on candy advertising, with data from market researcher Numerator suggesting that companies are running smaller digital campaigns, rather than large TV buys.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 5, 2020
  • Hyundai promotes new Elantra using AR tech, Mobcrush
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    Hyundai revs up new Elantra with TV ads, AR showcases and gaming

    Teaming with livestreaming platform Mobcrush is a unique approach for a car brand, but points to how gaming continues to attract mainstream marketers.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris and Natalie Koltun • Oct. 2, 2020
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    S.Pellegrino swaps signature dishes between NY, LA restaurants

    The Nestlé brand is letting residents of both cities sample food from restaurants on the opposite coast as the pandemic continues to scuttle travel plans.

    By Oct. 2, 2020
  • Actress Regina King is Cadillac's brand ambassador in 'Never Stop Arriving' campaign
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    Cadillac nods to bravery, resilience in Escalade's Regina King ad

    The fall campaign's themes around overcoming adversity extend the carmaker's ongoing efforts to revamp its marketing strategy and adapt amid evolving market conditions.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Oct. 1, 2020
  • Taco Bell's Taco Gifter retrieved by Marketing Dive on Oct. 1, 2020
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    Taco Bell sets up personalized taco gifting service ahead of holiday rush

    Available through Taco Bell's website and app, the feature will be permanent, showing the chain's continued bets on loyalty innovations.

    By Oct. 1, 2020
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    Barefoot Wine toasts beauty experience of Black women with video series

    With "We Stan for Her," the wine company joins other brands in promoting self-acceptance and diversity in its content marketing.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 30, 2020
  • Crocs donates 860,000 pairs to healthcare workers
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    How Crocs stepped up during the pandemic and built on fans' trust

    The shoemaker listened to loyal customers in March and responded with $40 million worth of free shoes, a move that nurtured brand love and trust, an executive said during an Advertising Week panel.

    By Sept. 30, 2020
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    Dos Equis commits to making football fans' Saturdays fun again

    Brands and sports fans continue to seek ways to replicate the communal aspects of sporting events while encouraging social distancing.

    By Aaron Baar • Sept. 30, 2020
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    Oreo celebrates human connections made during lockdown in new ad

    The cookie brand parodies telecoms that promise to "supercharge connectivity" while offering tips on how to enjoy time spent at home with loved ones.

    By Sept. 30, 2020
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    Budweiser teams with Detroit rapper Big Sean to rep Michigan

    With a limited-edition tallboy, the company joins a growing list of brands tapping into rappers' cool factor.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 29, 2020
  • Acura accelerates into AR, cinematic ads with multichannel campaign for TLX
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    Acura accelerates into AR, cinematic ads with multichannel push for TLX

    With an ad shot in the style of 1920s silent films and mobile activations, merging old and new media could help the car brand reach a wide audience.

    By Sept. 29, 2020
  • JM Smucker Co. new logo
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    J.M. Smucker ditches berries for more stylized identity

    The new look is designed to better reflect the brand's evolution and expanded product portfolio beyond its core jellies and jams.

    By Aaron Baar • Sept. 29, 2020