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Capri Sun unveils 'The Together Table' to drive awareness of bullying
The Kraft Heinz brand is partnering with No Bully to encourage students to take the pledge to #SitTogether.
By Erica Sweeney • Oct. 17, 2018 -
Facebook Portal data could be used for ad targeting
Despite initial denials, the social media giant told Recode that details on app usage and calls could inform targeting elsewhere.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 17, 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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Comcast livestreams 'paranormal investigation' on Twitter to promote Wi-Fi
"Project Dead Zone" asked Twitter users to help a team of faux investigators navigate a haunted mansion ahead of Halloween.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 17, 2018 -
Inside Starbucks' secretive, ad-free Facebook community for fall enthusiasts
The Leaf Rakers Society, now at over 26,000 members, has become a powerful tool for peer-to-peer recommendations around seasonal products like the Pumpkin Spice Latte.
By Peter Adams • Oct. 17, 2018 -
Mercedes' Instagram contest helps fans fulfill their bucket lists
The carmaker will use the A-Class sedan to help winners cross off things they want to do before "kicking the bucket."
By Robert Williams • Oct. 16, 2018 -
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Comic Dive: Dunkin' Goes Nuts
After dropping "Donuts" from its branding, the coffee chain is embracing craft beer, dry shampoo, tiny homes and more to forge a fresh identity.
By John Hazard and Lisa Burdige • Oct. 16, 2018 -
ANA: In-house agencies rapidly proliferate, and they're handling more important work
Internal shops are taking on more than "low-hanging fruit," as 79% of brands express high levels of satisfaction with their in-house output.
By Peter Adams • Oct. 15, 2018 -
Just For Men aims to redefine men's grooming with 'Be The Better Man'
The multichannel campaign and brand refresh are part of a growing trend where male-centered marketers are challenging traditional definitions of masculinity.
By Erica Sweeney • Oct. 15, 2018 -
Degree hosts pop-up dance classes in new wellness-focused campaign
The partnership with DanceOn includes in-person and virtual dance classes, social media content and an "ultimate" dance sweepstakes.
By Erica Sweeney • Oct. 15, 2018 -
Reese's #NotSorry ads drive conversation, purchase intent ahead of Halloween, analysis says
More people seeing the ads and talking about the brand are contributing to a rise in purchase consideration.
By Erica Sweeney • Oct. 15, 2018 -
86.5% of digital display dollars will be programmatic by 2020, eMarketer forecasts
In a sign that marketers are retaining some control over ad buying, direct buys account for 58% of programmatic spending.
By Erica Sweeney • Oct. 14, 2018 -
Survey: Most businesses say their apps are a 'financial success'
Measuring profitability varies, with some companies attributing lead generation or a lift in brand awareness directly to their mobile apps.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 12, 2018 -
MLB integrates Google Assistant into broadcast and social content for playoffs
During the championship games, which start today, announcers will ask Google Assistant a variety of questions.
By Erica Sweeney • Oct. 12, 2018 -
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Campaign Trail: M&M's Halloween haunt; Carl's Jr. stumps for 'condimeat'; a legendary beer campaign
Not-so-spooky TV spots, an odd online petition and a storytelling push that blends experiential and social make our editors' picks for the week.
By Peter Adams , Chantal Tode , Natalie Black (Koltun) • Oct. 12, 2018 -
Having a #BadHairDay? Pantene offers consultations on social media
The P&G brand's "14-Day Challenge" asks people to post pictures with a dedicated hashtag to receive personalized tips from style advisers.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 11, 2018 -
Snapchat debuts 12 original shows with AR 'portals'
"Snap Originals" let viewers step inside scenes using augmented reality.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 11, 2018 -
Facebook's Marketing Partner program integrates smaller agencies, consultants
The goal is to boost creative development by giving smaller agencies faster support and letting marketers assess the performance of creative before releasing it.
By Erica Sweeney • Oct. 11, 2018 -
Chipotle debuts scratch-and-sniff stickers inspired by its popular Giphy designs
The release of the limited-edition items celebrates the stickers receiving 100 million views on Instagram and Snapchat.
By Erica Sweeney • Oct. 11, 2018 -
Deep Dive
What true brand bravery looks like, according to marketers who took the leap
A bolder voice for leadership, a willingness to do things off the cuff and an ear toward cultural conversations were among the strategies dispensed at Advertising Week this year.
By Peter Adams • Oct. 10, 2018 -
Honey Bunches of Oats brings back retired spokesperson in cross-channel rhyming campaign
"Rhymes with Delicious" includes several TV spots, along with content tailored for social media and internet radio.
By Erica Sweeney • Oct. 10, 2018 -
Delta polls passengers via Twitter to select seasonal in-flight movie
The holiday movie poll follows two earlier surveys that received more than 300,000 votes on the social channel.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 10, 2018 -
Pom Wonderful's 'Worry Monsters' break 4th wall to taunt YouTube viewers
The skippable pre-roll video is part of the brand's new multimillion-dollar, multi-year campaign, which was developed in-house and urges consumers to worry less.
By Erica Sweeney • Oct. 9, 2018 -
Ford brings on more than 100 in-house marketers, BBDO in agency revamp
Under a new agency model, Ford says it will save $150 million annually and place a greater focus on emerging advertising tools and technology to better personalize marketing.
By Erica Sweeney • Oct. 9, 2018 -
Google+ to shutter after reports of exposed user data
While 90% of sessions on the platform last under five seconds, the tech giant will maintain the service for companies that use it for employee communication.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 9, 2018 -
Facebook debuts Portal for in-home video chat
The two voice-enabled devices currently don't have ads, but both work with Amazon's Alexa voice assistant.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 9, 2018