Social Media: Page 38


  • Facebook Horizon VR
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    Retrieved from Oculus/YouTube on March 11, 2020
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    Facebook invests $50M for 'responsible' metaverse development

    To ensure the "next computing platform" is built with inclusivity, privacy, safety and ethics in mind, the social media giant will work with a number of partners.

    By Sept. 30, 2021
  • Dior activates AR e-commerce for B27 sneaker on Snapchat
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    WPP, Snap establish AR Lab focused on linking augmented reality with commerce

    As part of the initiative, the Snapchat owner will run quarterly client competitions that provide funding to scale innovative campaigns on the app.

    By Sept. 30, 2021
  • A person pulls items out of one paper shopping bag with handles that is on a table next to four similar bags. Explore the Trendline
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    FreshSplash via Getty Images
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    Trendline

    Retail Marketing

    Top stories that underscore the leading influences on retail marketing, including Gen Z, pop culture and generative AI.

    By Marketing Dive staff
  • Unilever's new startup incubator program retrieved by Marketing Dive on 09.29.21
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    Unilever's new startup program kicks off with eye on $3.4T social commerce opportunity

    In its first endeavor, the Positive Beauty Growth Platform will focus on companies specializing in livestreaming, shoppable media and gaming commerce.

    By Sept. 29, 2021
  • TikTok's Shopping feature
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    TikTok entices advertisers with brand safety, ad measurement and commerce push

    The social media app wants to direct attention to how influencer marketing can spur consumer spending ahead of the holiday shopping season. 

    By Asa Hiken • Sept. 29, 2021
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    Pexels - Artem Podrez

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    Sponsored by Inmar Intelligence

    Transform your digital strategy with first-party data on social media

    Many marketers consider social media to be little more than an "awareness driver," but this misconception might be limiting your digital success.

    By Brooke Pianalto • Sept. 27, 2021
  • Serena Williams stars in DirecTV's new comic-themed ad
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    Retrieved from DirecTV on September 21, 2021
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    DirecTV's digital comic morphs Serena Williams into Wonder Woman

    A Snapchat AR portal and custom Twitter emoji also debut this week, followed by the remaining three chapters of "Serving Up Justice" later this fall.

    By Sept. 23, 2021
  • Starburst All Pink's #DoYou challenge calendars
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    Starburst promotes self-care with All Pink 30-day challenge calendar

    The Mars Wrigley candy is again deepening associations between themes of self-compassion and its fan-favorite pink flavor.

    By Asa Hiken • Sept. 22, 2021
  • TikTok phone
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    Retrieved from Solen Feyissa/Flickr on June 05, 2021
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    Mediaocean integrates TikTok to help marketers better plan, manage campaigns

    The omnichannel advertising platform, which is used by all of the major agency groups, said the move should create more efficiency and improve performance.

    By Sept. 20, 2021
  • Image of Kansas City Chiefs' stadium
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    Harryman, Roy. (2019). "Kansas City Chiefs Take Center Stage" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
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    How the Kansas City Chiefs flip fandom into social engagement

    Data crowning the franchise as the NFL's top social presence makes it a model for marketers hoping to break through on social media this season.

    By Asa Hiken • Sept. 20, 2021
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    Wonderful Pistachios links with star streamer as part of gaming push

    Looking to promote healthier snacks to GoldGlove's 1.4 million-strong Twitch following, the brand will sponsor livestreams through the month of October.

    By Sept. 17, 2021
  • Neutrogena's first TikTok campaign about skincare
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    Neutrogena debunks skincare myths in first TikTok campaign

    Developed with agency Movers+Shakers, SkinU takes an educational approach to skin health following the April launch of a content studio.

    By Sept. 16, 2021
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    Just 38% of consumers familiar with 'metaverse' despite growing tech dependence, report finds

    Marketers still need to familiarize themselves with the concept, as two-thirds of people now prefer to engage with brands digitally.

    By Sept. 16, 2021
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    State Farm's mascot debuts as first branded character in NBA 2K22

    Along with a Twitch livestream, the integration includes a digital storefront where players can buy in-game apparel inspired by Jake from State Farm.

    By Sept. 15, 2021
  • Activist Joy Buolamwini for Olay's print ad campaign.
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    Olay takes on computer algorithms to fight biased beauty standards

    Along with a new ad and national print effort, the P&G brand is teaming with Black Girls Code to send at least 1,000 girls of color to coding camp.

    By Asa Hiken • Sept. 14, 2021
  • Pacsun's new Colour Range campaign retrieved by Marketing Dive on Sept. 13, 2021
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    Retrieved from Pacsun on September 13, 2021
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    Pacsun enlists TikTok microinfluencers to promote gender-neutral clothing line

    A "Life In Colour" series profiles smaller content creators and arrives as gender-neutral options now encompass 20% of the retailer's offerings.

    By Sept. 13, 2021
  • Clif Kids' sponsorship pack featuring Sky Brown
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    Courtesy of Clif Bar & Company
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    Clif Kid encourages students with AR experience inspired by Sky Brown

    Nodding to the 13-year-old Olympian, the brand will dole out "sponsorship" packs that include themed stickers for kids to decorate school materials.

    By Asa Hiken • Sept. 9, 2021
  • Jalaiah Harmon Renegade dance on TikTok
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    Retrieved from Jalaiah Harmon via TikTok on September 09, 2021
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    Lulus airs original song designed to spur TikTok dance challenge

    The campaign looks to empower online trendsetters and give proper credit to creators who are changing the social media landscape.

    By Sept. 9, 2021
  • Snickers Rookie Mistake ad retrieved from Twitter on Sept. 8 2021
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    Retrieved from Snickers on September 08, 2021
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    Snickers wants NFL fans to get candid for campaign celebrating 'rookie mistakes'

    Photos, videos and written accounts of past errors will serve as a way for the Mars Wrigley brand to engage people throughout the regular season.

    By Sept. 8, 2021
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    Denny's celebrates college football offensive linemen with All-Pancaker Team

    The restaurant chain signed Name, Image and Likeness deals with four players known for making pancake blocks on the field.

    By Sept. 3, 2021
  • Snapchat Trends
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    Courtesy of Snap, Inc.
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    Snapchat eyes marketers with social listening tool to track trends

    Snapchat Trends gives marketers competitive intelligence and another way to gauge consumer sentiment around a brand, product or campaign.

    By Sept. 2, 2021
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    Kantar: TikTok ad exposure nearly doubles, as does platform's trust among marketers

    Several channels previously viewed as less popular, including mobile gaming and music streaming, saw gains amid the pandemic's radical shift to digital.

    By Sept. 1, 2021
  • Slinky looks for new jungle for 75th anniversary
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    Courtesy of Just Play
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    Slinky makes social media debut with search for new jingle

    The effort from the 75-year-old toy brand focuses on TikTok and Instagram and directs fans to SoundCloud where they can create their own take on the tune.

    By Aug. 30, 2021
  • Shopify introduces new in-app shopping experiences on TikTok.
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    TikTok partners with Shopify to pilot in-app shopping

    Through the new product, merchants with TikTok For Business accounts can have a shop tab on their profiles and create a mini-storefront.

    By Maria Monteros • Aug. 25, 2021
  • Walmart "Homecoming" concert series
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    Walmart sends musicians home for back-to-school concerts, shoppable livestream

    The big-box retailer is also hosting a TikTok challenge to honor teachers using a hashtag that had 1.7 billion views as of press time.

    By Asa Hiken • Aug. 24, 2021
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    Nordstrom debuts young adult ambassador program

    The retailer is integrating emerging content creators into its brand strategy by letting participants produce social media posts across its channels.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 20, 2021