Social Media: Page 25

  • A view of the venue as Pacsun Debuts Eloite Monogram Print At SoHo Flagship on May 03, 2022 in New York City.
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    Pacsun hits 2M TikTok followers in brand identity push

    The online following, a goal set and now met, signifies success by the brand in appealing to Gen Z shoppers and forming an identity on the app.

    By • Aug. 11, 2022
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    Coke bottles taste of dreams for latest experimental flavor

    To reach Gen Z, the soda giant partnered with EDM festival Tomorrowland on AR music experiences and designed a metaverse fashion collection.

    By • Aug. 10, 2022
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    Trendline

    Retail Marketing

    Top stories that underscore the leading influences on retail marketing, including the creator economy, '90s nostalgia and Gen Z. 

    By Marketing Dive staff
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    Sweetarts encourages amateur filmmakers on TikTok

    The film fest is the latest in the brand’s “Be Both” platform, which frequently uses social media to appeal to younger audiences.

    By • Aug. 8, 2022
  • A virtual stage within Roblox screens an episode of Spin Master's anime series "Bakugan Battle Planet."
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    Roblox hosts cartoon reruns as metaverse content strategies evolve

    Spin Master plans to air all 100 episodes of its “Bakugan Battle Planet” series through a dedicated Roblox space in a convergence of streaming and gaming. 

    By • Aug. 4, 2022
  • The TikTok logo on a phone.
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    Instagram strongholds influencer marketing despite growing competition

    Broadly, spending on nano-influencers is up 220.5% this year, outpacing the overall influencer marketing segment’s growth of 28%. 

    By • Aug. 4, 2022
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    Pinterest foresees lackluster ad growth amid economic uncertainties

    Retailers and CPG marketers that want consumers to discover their brands remain important advertisers on Pinterest.

    By • Aug. 4, 2022
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    Facebook to shut down live shopping feature

    The social media company said the functionality will end on Oct. 1, and suggested experimenting with short-form Reels videos instead.

    By Dani James • Aug. 4, 2022
  • A visitor to an IHG hotel has a smattering of sweets and pastries while laying down in bed.
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    IHG books priciest campaign in a decade to promote loyalty revamp

    Created with ad agency Grey New York, “Guest How You Guest” depicts hotel guests enjoying a pampered lifestyle, signaling the return to travel.

    By • Aug. 4, 2022
  • A pink bar in Decentraland displays virtual Patron bottles and branding, along with signage reading "PERFECT Paloma."
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    Patrón concocts cocktail-themed virtual quests in bigger bet on metaverse

    Virtual pop-ups hosted on Decentraland task users with assembling seasonal drinks, with a grand prize of a real-world trip to Mexico.

    By • Aug. 3, 2022
  • A Nature Valley promotion that reads "Nature Valley, The ReTok Shop"
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    Nature Valley brings rewards to TikTok for sustainable back-to-school push

    App users can use the hashtag #ReTokForNature for the chance to win free merchandise from brands including L.L. Bean and Stasher.

    By • Aug. 3, 2022
  • The Fresh Market shoppable videos
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    The Fresh Market sees shoppable video, livestreaming zing

    The specialty food chain has had rapid growth in key engagement metrics as grocers explore social media, videos and shoppable content.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 2, 2022
  • Actress-singer Coco Jones wears a headset behind a laptop in front of a neon sign that reads "Subtly Sweet Hotline"
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    Pure Leaf’s TikTok hotline helps women navigate pressure to be sweet

    “Bel-Air” star Coco Jones, who has over 2.1 million followers, will dole out practical advice for uncomfortable scenarios around friends, family and work.

    By • Aug. 2, 2022
  • Jack in the Box mascot Jack Box is accompanied by actor Mark Hamill on the set of a commercial
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    Jack in the Box welcomes back most famous employee Mark Hamill

    Created in collaboration with TBWA\Chiat\Day Los Angeles, the campaign revisits the playful antics that once got the Star Wars icon fired from the chain.

    By • Aug. 1, 2022
  • Four lip glosses that correspond to matching Applebee's chicken wing flavors
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    Applebee’s spices up date night with lip gloss, ‘dateable’ music video

    To promote the collaboration with makeup brand Winky Lux, the restaurant chain released an original song and music video titled "Taste My Face."

    By • July 29, 2022
  • David's Bridal opens a store in Naperville, Illinois.
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    David’s Bridal weds TikTok videos with commerce to drive click-throughs

    The bridal retailer has seen a click-through rate that’s twice the average benchmark while reaching more than 16 million viewers.

    By • July 28, 2022
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    Meta revenue declines for first time amid complex bid to monetize Reels

    Though the TikTok lookalike passed a $1 billion revenue run rate, it represents a “headwind” in drawing attention away from more mature offerings.

    By • July 28, 2022
  • A Roblox avatar bounces a basketball in a basketball court with the text "School of Sport" on the right.
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    Dick’s Sporting Goods heads back to school on Roblox

    “School of Sport” takes users through a virtual high school where they can rack up currency to purchase back-to-school gear for their avatars. 

    By • July 28, 2022
  • Shot of a young couple using a smartphone and earphones in the city
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    Maybelline pairs with Time Out to encourage IRL dating

    The L'Oréal brand’s campaign includes digital and in-person elements as consumers continue to return to pre-pandemic activities like dating.

    By • July 26, 2022
  • The Snapchat logo is displayed on a cell phone screen.
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    Social apps struggle as sour economy affects advertiser demand

    Snap and Twitter both whiffed on revenue as cooling demand compounded on challenges related to Apple’s IDFA and imbroglios like the Musk acquisition.

    By • July 22, 2022
  • Members of up and coming pop group The Future X pose together
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    Honda Civic Tour expands beyond live shows with TikTok videos from Future X

    The carmaker’s yearly summer music tour for the first time features a heavier presence on TikTok with exclusive videos from pop group The Future X.

    By • July 21, 2022
  • The Snapchat logo is displayed on a cell phone screen.
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    Snapchat lands on web to drive engagement via chats and video calls

    More than 100 million users of the Snap app make video or voice calls through it every month.

    By • July 21, 2022
  • A group of people converse in barber chairs.
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    Grey Goose, Uninterrupted get chatty in "The Shop" spinoff

    The YouTube series was produced with the media company co-founded by LeBron James, and features influential people hanging out in a barbershop.

    By • July 21, 2022
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    Toyota drives chatter for TikTok debut with creator-led dance challenge

    Aubrey Fisher, who also appears in TV ads for the brand, helped judge a contest that drew over 1.4 million user-generated videos.

    By • July 18, 2022
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    Sponsored by GRIN

    Is your brand on the right social platforms for driving ROI?

    Research from over 500 top brands reveals the best social platforms per industry.

    July 18, 2022
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    Deep Dive

    7 campaigns that transcended the turmoil of H1 2022

    Amid global conflict, domestic crises and the continued effects of the pandemic, many marketers struggled to connect with distracted consumers.

    By , , • July 12, 2022