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Campaign Trail: Dollar Shave Club grows up; Kit Kat proposes; Dunkin's 'Fry-Day' song
A brand built, in part, on edgy humor in marketing shifts gears while two other marketers find clever ways to crash the party.
By Natalie Black (Koltun) , Chris Kelly • July 13, 2018 -
Facebook payments patent reveals e-commerce ambitions
In a recent patent filing, the social network described a plan to streamline AI-driven payments through Messenger.
By Dan Alaimo • July 13, 2018 -
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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Chiquita, Shazam partner on AR/VR banana experience
People who scan the fruit's sticker can learn about sustainability and follow a banana's journey from a Latin American farm to their kitchen table.
By Robert Williams • July 13, 2018 -
Lamps Plus launches first mobile video campaign on Amazon
The videos, timed for Prime Day, will show a loft apartment designed with the brand's lamps.
By Robert Williams • July 13, 2018 -
M&M's Caramel packaging doubles as passes for pop-up events
Fans can follow the candy brand's social pages for details about how to attend free concerts and potentially meet the performers.
By Erica Sweeney • July 13, 2018 -
Ole Smoky Distillery boosts ad recall 21 points with Facebook campaign
Mobile-first video and photo ads show how the brand's moonshine helps get parties started.
By Robert Williams • July 13, 2018 -
No US team, no problem: Breaking down this year's World Cup advertising
Despite a rocky start, the global tournament has shown how nimble brands are still catering to Americans' growing interest in soccer.
By Sean Gibbons • July 13, 2018 -
Uber becomes largest app to tap Venmo for payments
Riders will see a "Pay With Venmo" option next to one for Apple Pay.
By Robert Williams • July 13, 2018 -
How Pepperidge Farm drove 8x lift in social engagement for Milano cookie
Through social listening, ad targeting and a pop-up event for influencers, the bakery company also boosted sales 2.8%.
By Chris Kelly • July 12, 2018 -
Nesquik celebrates 70th anniversary with pop-up Milk Stop experience
The company is partnering with Chef Jordan Andino, host of the Cooking Channel’s "Late Nite Eats," for the event.
By Erica Sweeney • July 12, 2018 -
Report: Target's invite-only app lets superusers work with designers
The app is said to look like Instagram, complete with large square photos in an endless feed.
By Robert Williams • July 12, 2018 -
Snapchat users who watch 'The Darkest Minds' trailer get Pandora access
Film studio 20th Century Fox took over the music-streaming app's integration with Snapchat to promote its new film.
By Robert Williams • July 12, 2018 -
Walmart preps for back-to-school shopping with fresh mobile app
Parents can view their kids' specific classroom supplies while using a smartphone to locate the items in store aisles.
By Robert Williams • July 12, 2018 -
AT&T takes stake in AR headset maker Magic Leap
The telecom giant is now the exclusive distributor for the tech brand's products in the U.S.
By Robert Williams • July 12, 2018 -
Tracking Q2's biggest stories and ad spend's 'tug of war'
Two timelines break down a tumultuous quarter that included Facebook's Cambridge Analytica fallout and the kickoff of GDPR.
By Sean Gibbons • July 12, 2018 -
Spindrift sparkling water taps 'superfan' Kristen Bell for first national campaign
The brand looks to differentiate its product in a crowded category by emphasizing its real fruit ingredients and taking subtle jabs at competitors.
By Erica Sweeney • July 12, 2018 -
Visa innovation center showcases contactless payment
Banks aren't ready and retailers are wary, but the technology is on display in a futuristic pop-up experience in Washington, DC.
By Nicole Ault • July 11, 2018 -
Google Maps rated as No. 1 navigation app, survey says
About 70% of smartphone owners say they use Google Maps the most because of its higher level of detail.
By Robert Williams • July 11, 2018 -
Tori Spelling debuts AR makeover show 'The Look: All Stars'
Beauty app Perfect365 is collaborating with the show that airs each week on CW and MyNetwork stations.
By Robert Williams • July 11, 2018 -
Study: Smartphone use triggers self-focused 'mobile mindset'
Marketers should better tailor mobile experiences to customer mindsets and intent, per analytics firm Clicktale and Wharton School researchers.
By Robert Williams • July 11, 2018 -
Michael Kors is first to test AR ads in Facebook news feed
Sephora, Bobbi Brown, Pottery Barn and Wayfair, among other brands, will begin testing the new format later this summer.
By Robert Williams • July 11, 2018 -
Google ramps up machine learning to automatically optimize search, other ad formats
In what the company is calling its largest deployment of machine learning in ads, marketers will be able to more easily deliver relevant experiences at scale.
By Erica Sweeney • July 11, 2018 -
Prime Day pushes back-to-school shopping forward by nearly 1 month, study finds
An analysis suggests marketers might want to think about deploying their strategies earlier to get an edge on Amazon.
By Erica Sweeney • July 11, 2018 -
Forrester snaps up 2 companies to bolster cloud-based CX platform
The deals for FeedbackNow and GlimpzIt will boost CX Cloud's instant feedback from physical and mobile devices.
By Erica Sweeney • July 11, 2018 -
Beer label uses facial recognition to talk with consumers
When customers scan the bottle's smart label with their phone, a skull printed on the packaging will unlock an interactive dialogue.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 10, 2018