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Babe Wine teams with 'Real Housewives' star for Instagram contest
The AB InBev brand is working with "Real Housewives of New York" alumna Dorinda Medley to give consumers a chance to redecorate for the holidays.
By Robert Williams • Nov. 20, 2020 -
Study: Most retailers will boost ad spend on Facebook next year
Ninety-three percent of retail brands currently buy ads on the social network, Smarly.io found, despite a media boycott against it over the summer.
By Robert Williams • Nov. 20, 2020 -
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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Snapchat expands ad toolkit for app marketers
An upgraded ad suite includes new products to boost retention, lifetime value and return on ad spend, while more directly integrating Snapchat experiences in brands' apps.
By Robert Williams • Nov. 20, 2020 -
Dunkin' pushes for TikTok followers with return of branded onesies
After its recent holiday merch drop mostly sold out, the brand is promising to bring back last year's onesie if it reaches two million TikTok followers.
By Robert Williams • Nov. 20, 2020 -
Pepsi challenges home cooks to share 'baking fails'
As many Americans try their hand at preparing a Thanksgiving meal for the first time, contest entrants can win a bottle of Pepsi's new apple pie-flavored cola.
By Robert Williams • Nov. 19, 2020 -
Verizon touts 5G with geotargeted AR concert on Snapchat
The wireless carrier is giving people a chance to see a virtual performance by Black Pumas singer Eric Burton outside the New York Public Library.
By Robert Williams • Nov. 19, 2020 -
Chipotle turns fans into 'royalty' with TikTok challenge
With its latest campaign on the embattled video app, the QSR gives users a chance to win $10,000 and turn their go-to orders into a temporary menu item.
By Robert Williams • Nov. 18, 2020 -
Facebook debuts shoppable livestreams with Anne Klein
The social network kicked off a four-part "Celebrate the Holidays" series of live shopping events with the fashion company.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 17, 2020 -
Truly Hard Seltzer flies essential workers home on private planes
Inspired by the sacrifice essential workers have made during the COVID-19 pandemic, the brand teamed up with private aviation company Wheels Up.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 17, 2020 -
Deep Dive
Is the DTC brand aesthetic bad for business?
Sans serif font and bright colored backgrounds are hallmarks of digitally native brands, but it may not matter if they all look the same.
By Cara Salpini • Nov. 16, 2020 -
Home improvement retailer Wickes taps TikTok influencers in UK
Spurring 613,000 views so far, the campaign has seven creators demonstrate Wickes' range of products in social videos offering DIY tips.
By Robert Williams • Nov. 16, 2020 -
Ikea helps families reduce holiday pressures in new campaign
The retailer celebrates traditions old and new this unusual season, with festive influencer tips and an ad that shows relatable moments from a tough year.
By Natalie Black (Koltun) • Nov. 16, 2020 -
TikTok gets reprieve as US puts app's shutdown on hold
With new assurances of stability, marketers and users are even less likely to jump ship, though TikTok's future isn't fully sorted yet.
By Peter Adams • Nov. 13, 2020 -
Instagram, Messenger copy Snapchat with new vanish mode
In a rare home screen redesign, Instagram is also highlighting its shopping capabilities and Reels, the app's TikTok clone.
By Robert Williams • Nov. 13, 2020 -
Honda gives Twitch users first look at 2022 Civic
The event will mark the first time a car will have its global reveal on a Twitch branded gaming channel, the automaker claims.
By Robert Williams • Nov. 13, 2020 -
Leesa Sleep's social challenge asks people to go bedless for charity
The DTC mattress brand is urging people to share their experience of sleeping without a bed for a night to raise awareness and funds for kids.
By Robert Williams • Nov. 12, 2020 -
TikTok's day of reckoning arrives, but marketers appear to hold fast on the platform
Even TikTok is perplexed about whether a ban will take place, filing a petition in the U.S. Court of Appeals that claims the Trump administration has gone silent.
By Peter Adams • Nov. 12, 2020 -
App Annie: Mobile ad spending will rise 20% as at-home becomes new normal
Much of the growth will come from mobile commerce as consumers continue to adjust to life during the pandemic.
By Robert Williams • Nov. 12, 2020 -
Fisher Nuts pivots to emotional-driven narrative to attract young bakers
In a nod to how holidays are different this year, the brand's first narrative ad depicts a grandmother and grandson bonding over baking via video chat.
By Aaron Baar • Nov. 12, 2020 -
Cheetos' holiday cookbook reflects evolving home-cooking needs amid new coronavirus wave
Research shows 63% of consumers plan to cook to stay entertained during the winter wave of COVID-19, with many also seeking inspiration and shortcuts.
By Robert Williams • Nov. 12, 2020 -
Michelob Ultra offers runners a chance to star in commercial
The beer brand is offering social media followers several ways to win the grand prize by participating in a series of running challenges.
By Robert Williams • Nov. 12, 2020 -
Twitter launches carousel ads to drive web traffic, app installs
App carousel ads boost installs per impression an average of 24%, while web carousel ads lift clickthrough rates by 15% in Twitter's tests of the new format.
By Robert Williams • Nov. 11, 2020 -
HBO releases AR wellness app for 'His Dark Materials' season premiere
As wellness app downloads surge, fans of the fantasy show can create a personal "daemon" who helps inspire them to engage in self-care activities.
By Robert Williams • Nov. 11, 2020 -
Wrangler, Miracle Seltzer find pop culture relevance with 'Rick and Morty' tie-ups
The enduring popularity of the Adult Swim show appeals to marketers looking to extend their reach without having to rely on ads.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 10, 2020 -
USAA unveils #HonorThroughAction social challenge for Veterans Day
A digital approach could carry special significance as the pandemic prevents many people from attending in-person events this week.
By Robert Williams • Nov. 10, 2020