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Orbitz celebrates LGBTQ History month with virtual city tours
As the pandemic limits travel, the booking site enlisted influencers such as Lance Bass and Todrick Hall to share recommendations on Instagram.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 6, 2020 -
Frosted Mini-Wheats fights pandemic boredom with 'Morning Craze' board game
Amid higher demand for board games during the pandemic, the Kellogg brand can boost membership for its loyalty program.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 6, 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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Instagram brings shopping to Reels, IGTV as commerce commands social spotlight
Tests will hit Reels later this year, which may help Facebook to capitalize on a virtual-skewing holiday season while gaining an edge on TikTok.
By Peter Adams • Oct. 5, 2020 -
Opinion
Why retailers should study the social commerce playbook
Retailers can benefit from taking social commerce principles and applying them to their own channels, writes Criteo's Geoffroy Martin.
By Geoffroy Martin • Oct. 5, 2020 -
Triller adds programmatic ads amid rival TikTok's continued uncertainty
Digital ad company Consumable creates ads that seek to catch the attention of users whose limited attention span makes them difficult to engage.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 5, 2020 -
Hostess tries to keep Halloween fun as festivities look different this year
Focusing on at-home celebrations and kid-friendly recipes reflects the brand's research showing some consumers plan to host small parties.
By Aaron Baar • Oct. 5, 2020 -
Cinnamon Toast Crunch notches 1.3B TikTok views with hashtag challenge
The wide reach of the "quarantainment style" singing challenge demonstrates TikTok's power to reach young consumers, even amid an uncertain landscape due to a stalled ownership deal.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 5, 2020 -
Pinterest aims for brand-safe, culturally sensitive Halloween
Information about possibly offensive costumes may appeal to brands that don't want their ads appearing near culturally insensitive content.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 2, 2020 -
S.Pellegrino swaps signature dishes between NY, LA restaurants
The Nestlé brand is letting residents of both cities sample food from restaurants on the opposite coast as the pandemic continues to scuttle travel plans.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 2, 2020 -
Oikos yogurt turns grocery carrying into a TikTok challenge
By extending its NFL sponsorship to the video-sharing app, Oikos hopes to reach football fans with fun content as they show off their strength.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 1, 2020 -
Influencers gain acceptance in traditional media campaigns, study finds
Despite the broader reach, brands see a different role for social issues in influencer marketing than content creators and consumers.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 1, 2020 -
Opinion
TikTok bears a unique opportunity for marketers — if you understand its Gen Z base
The app's top users are creative, connected and resourceful, and can provide brilliant ideas and feedback on your next big marketing campaign, writes Rival Technologies' Andrew Reid.
By Andrew Reid • Oct. 1, 2020 -
Facebook names new CMO as it looks to meld trust-building with tech focus
Hiring from within will do little to quell concerns that Facebook is growing resistant to outside influence at a time when public opinion of its brand is low.
By Peter Adams • Sept. 30, 2020 -
Barefoot Wine toasts beauty experience of Black women with video series
With "We Stan for Her," the wine company joins other brands in promoting self-acceptance and diversity in its content marketing.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 30, 2020 -
Crate & Barrel's first digital-only catalog debuts on Pinterest
The first time the retailer foregoes a print catalog comes as Pinterest sees greater interest for children's furnishings amid distance learning.
By Robert Williams • Sept. 30, 2020 -
Oreo celebrates human connections made during lockdown in new ad
The cookie brand parodies telecoms that promise to "supercharge connectivity" while offering tips on how to enjoy time spent at home with loved ones.
By Robert Williams • Sept. 30, 2020 -
Yoplait dips into Instagram Reels with Jennifer Lopez-led dance challenge
More large brands shifting focus to the TikTok lookalike could signal bad news for ByteDance's app as it wrestles with an uncertain U.S. future.
By Peter Adams • Sept. 29, 2020 -
Pinterest expands ad inventory among shopping features
To help marketers prepare for the holidays, the social media platform unveiled features such as ad placements in more locations on its website and app.
By Robert Williams • Sept. 29, 2020 -
Budweiser teams with Detroit rapper Big Sean to rep Michigan
With a limited-edition tallboy, the company joins a growing list of brands tapping into rappers' cool factor.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 29, 2020 -
Acura accelerates into AR, cinematic ads with multichannel push for TLX
With an ad shot in the style of 1920s silent films and mobile activations, merging old and new media could help the car brand reach a wide audience.
By Robert Williams • Sept. 29, 2020 -
Video ads drive a 48% higher sales rate than static ads, study says
VidMob reviewed 8,000 mobile video ads to see what drives sales best as smartphones are expected to play a large role in holiday shopping this year.
By Robert Williams • Sept. 29, 2020 -
Apple halts 30% commission on paid Facebook events in win for small businesses
However, a Facebook spokesperson said Apple is not doing enough to support businesses that have had to shift operations online due to the pandemic.
By Robert Williams • Sept. 28, 2020 -
Chipotle duets with TikTok creators to celebrate return of carne asada
Compared to past videos that racked up billions of views, the chain's latest has been viewed 2 million times.
By Robert Williams • Sept. 28, 2020 -
Absolut promotes voting with its first TV ad in 3 years
The non-partisan spot will air before the first presidential debate and follows other brands with campaigns centered around voting rights.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 28, 2020 -
TikTok avoids US ban on new downloads in last-minute ruling
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration's order on new downloads, a reprieve that could help TikTok sustain growth at a key moment.
By Robert Williams • Sept. 28, 2020