Social Media: Page 112
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Facebook will soon show users how advertisers target them
Starting Feb. 28, users will be able to see when a marketer shared their information and when the social giant served them an ad.
By Robert Williams • Feb. 7, 2019 -
Snickers preps #SmoothItOver campaign for after Valentine's Day
Fans can win free Creamy Snickers-infused flower bouquets by tweeting about their holiday "nomance" gaffes.
By Robert Williams • Feb. 7, 2019 -
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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Hennessy celebrates Black History Month with 'We Are' video series
The four-part series showcases notable figures in art, fashion, music and technology.
By Erica Sweeney • Feb. 7, 2019 -
Oreo teams with Wiz Khalifa and his son on 'Stay Playful' campaign
For the family-focused effort, the Mondelez brand is releasing a full version of Khalifa's original song through a cookie-powered mini record player.
By Erica Sweeney • Feb. 7, 2019 -
IHOP and DoorDash cook up 'Pancizza' stunt for National Pizza Day
Pizza-sized pancakes will be available for delivery in Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles and New York later this week.
By Robert Williams • Feb. 7, 2019 -
Houseparty seeks to monetize video chat without ads
The push began when talk show host Ellen DeGeneres used the video chat app to play a game on air with pop singer Christina Aguilera.
By Robert Williams • Feb. 6, 2019 -
Snap's revenue surges 36% as user base steadies at 186M
Ad impressions increased 179% from a year earlier, but pricing declined 48% as the company shifted to programmatic sales.
By Robert Williams • Feb. 6, 2019 -
Jeep racks up 106M online views without running Super Bowl ad
The online video helped Fiat Chrysler Automobiles reach a larger audience than the game itself, without shelling out for a pricey in-game ad.
By Erica Sweeney • Feb. 6, 2019 -
Column
Comic Dive: Gutterballs
Even celebrity-driven ads couldn't enliven a Super Bowl that saw ratings hit a 10-year low.
By John Hazard and Lisa Burdige • Feb. 5, 2019 -
Olay beats other brands at Super Bowl digital marketing, Merkle report says
The P&G brand earned high marks in social media, paid search, SEO and digital media while Avocados From Mexico took second place.
By Erica Sweeney • Feb. 5, 2019 -
T-Mobile teams with Taco Bell, Lyft for freebies via mobile app
An expanded T-Mobile Tuesdays promotion serves up free tacos and free rides from the participating companies.
By Robert Williams • Feb. 5, 2019 -
Bacardi employees cozy up to 'shaken and stirred' generation during #BacktotheBar event
Now in its second year, the annual event will showcase drink trends like "Instagrammable handcrafted cocktails" at local bars in 130 cities worldwide.
By Erica Sweeney • Feb. 5, 2019 -
Is corn syrup a desirable beer ingredient? AB InBev Super Bowl ad ignites debate
In response, MillerCoors purchased a full-page advertisement in The New York Times to slam Bud Light and highlight that its beer is made with corn syrup.
By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 5, 2019 -
Deep Dive
By the numbers: Super Bowl 2019
The big game's ads, broken down by sentiment, social engagement and more.
By Marketing Dive Team • Feb. 4, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Risk-averse advertisers fumble in historically boring Super Bowl
There were a few dominant players and wowing moments this year, like a gruesome "Game of Thrones" tie-up for Bud Light, but a lack of edge made the commercial breaks feel almost as bland as the sluggish on-field action.
By Peter Adams , Natalie Black (Koltun) , Chris Kelly • Feb. 4, 2019 -
Super Bowl QSR ads don't always lead to meaningful traffic gains
While many fast food brands turned to promotions instead, additional tools are needed to understand the full impact of these marketing efforts.
By Julie Littman • Feb. 4, 2019 -
Sony teams with TikTok on 'Escape Room' influencer campaign
At an event in Madrid, creators were challenged to record their experiences of solving puzzles that unlocked rooms like those shown in the movie.
By Robert Williams • Feb. 4, 2019 -
Hulu taps viral Instagram egg for mental health PSA after Super Bowl
Nonprofit Mental Health America and the @world_record_egg account partnered on the ad that aired on Hulu after the big game.
By Erica Sweeney • Feb. 4, 2019 -
Nike, Intersport team up for podcast series targeting aspiring runners
Featuring ultra-marathon runner Coach Lee, the series was inspired by research showing fitness enthusiasts opt for "in-ear coaching" over music during workouts.
By Erica Sweeney • Feb. 4, 2019 -
Ron Burgundy returns with a podcast, nets Charmin, Safe Auto and Fair as sponsors
The audio series starring Will Ferrell's character from the "Anchorman" franchise is a collaboration between iHeartRadio and Funny or Die.
By Erica Sweeney • Feb. 4, 2019 -
Aerie brings on Busy Philipps, Jameela Jamil and more for expanded 'real' role model initiative
The celebs and activists will raise awareness for the causes most important to them by appearing in unretouched images and videos for the brand.
By Erica Sweeney • Feb. 4, 2019 -
Top ad trade bodies push for clarity around California consumer privacy law
In a letter to the state's AG, the 4A's, ANA, IAB and others signal support of the CCPA, but take issue with specific parameters like an "all-or-nothing" approach to data selling opt-outs.
By Peter Adams • Feb. 1, 2019 -
A third of millennials joined a boycott last year
Brands increasingly walk a fine line between embracing the social issues their best customers care about and alienating a mass merchandise audience.
By Corinne Ruff • Feb. 1, 2019 -
Offers, promotions on social media don't influence millennials, study says
Just 22% of millennials said special deals on platforms like Instagram and Facebook compel them to visit a brand's website.
By Robert Williams • Feb. 1, 2019 -
Opinion
What's your social marketing game plan for the Super Bowl?
While Super Bowl TV commercials might make headlines, some brands are opting for lower-cost social content to tap into the second-screening trend, writes Grabyo's Mike Kelley.
By Mike Kelley • Feb. 1, 2019