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Pepsi creates team-specific videos, contests and packaging for homebound NFL fans
Local fan traditions — some more infamous than others — are the focus of an effort addressing how showing team spirit might be different this year.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris and Chris Kelly • Sept. 11, 2020 -
Column
Campaign Trail: Gap leans on brand heritage in unity-focused campaign
The first effort from new CMO Mary Alderete showcases Gap's philosophy of "American optimism" and aims to amplify voices through voter education.
By Natalie Black (Koltun) • Sept. 11, 2020 -
Trendline
Consumer Packaged Goods
If CPGs can adeptly adjust to emerging mandates, they have an opportunity to strengthen their brands.
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Walmart homes in on family, community in first ad push for Walmart+
Called "A Different Kind of Membership," the multichannel campaign features 22 diverse families and focuses on reclaiming precious time lost to shopping.
By Peter Adams • Sept. 11, 2020 -
Crown Royal enlists singers Ari Lennox, Anthony Ramos to help venues hurt by COVID-19
Proceeds from the duo's cover of iconic song "If You Want Me To Stay" will go toward uplifting businesses on the verge of shutting down.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 10, 2020 -
Deep Dive
Sports marketing is no longer the safe bet, but bolder brands could win out
NFL season kickoff might serve as a litmus test for how the space realigns as it grapples with the dual forces of a pandemic and widespread civil unrest.
By Peter Adams • Sept. 10, 2020 -
Babe Wine creates candles with jockstrap, nacho and grass scents for NFL kickoff
In partnership with accessory maker Ryan Porter, the official wine sponsor of the NFL wants to re-create the smells of the game for remote football fans.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 9, 2020 -
Lowe's unites NFL fans with 'Home Team' player tie-up
Capitalizing on sports fans' enthusiasm looks different this year as the home improvement retailer's campaign focuses on communities and fans' homes.
By Natalie Black (Koltun) • Sept. 9, 2020 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Column
Campaign 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 -
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