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Rubik's Cube sees 17M TikTok views with 40th anniversary campaign
Brand ambassadors have helped to push the #CubeAtHome hashtag as homebound consumers share videos of themselves trying to solve the puzzle.
By Robert Williams • July 15, 2020 -
Nat Geo transports Instagram users to AR Mt. Everest
Explorers can virtually dress as climbers and travel to the summit with 360-degree views, taking selfies along the way.
By Robert Williams • July 15, 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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ANA: Content marketing budgets jumped before pandemic
The percentage of advertisers expressing a "strong commitment" to content marketing doubled to 52% from 26% two years earlier.
By Robert Williams • July 15, 2020 -
Johnson & Johnson samples AR try-ons for colored contact lenses
Developed by Perfect Corp., the Acuvue feature is available for the first time in WeChat and Taobao mini programs.
By Robert Williams • July 14, 2020 -
Busch pays homage to tech keynotes to promote apple-flavored beer
Donning a flannel turtleneck, spokesperson Busch Guy debuts the apple-flavored beer in a video that parodies an Apple presentation.
By Dianna Christie • July 14, 2020 -
Key mobile stats that define the 1st half of 2020
Campaigns, acquisitions, usage and results from the first six months, broken down by the numbers.
By Mobile Marketer • July 13, 2020 -
How COVID-19 accelerated mobile trends in H1 2020
The realities of life in a pandemic have accelerated previously existing trends and calcified into a new normal for mobile marketers.
July 13, 2020 -
Deep Dive
9 campaigns that show how mobile marketers pivoted in the pandemic during H1
The year's best campaigns so far came in the wake of the pandemic's changes to the landscape, as marketers rushed to meet consumers in digital channels.
By Chris Kelly , Chantal Tode , Peter Adams • July 13, 2020 -
Key marketing stats that define the 1st half of 2020
Campaigns, industry changes, spending and results from the first six months, broken down by the numbers.
By Marketing Dive • July 13, 2020 -
LinkedIn accused of spying on Apple users in new suit
The complaint accused the Microsoft-owned social network of secretly reading the contents of people's digital clipboards.
By Robert Williams • July 13, 2020 -
Wells Fargo asks workers to remove TikTok from phones amid security worries
The bank told employees to remove the social video app from company devices the same day Amazon publicly reversed a decision to ban it.
By Robert Williams • July 13, 2020 -
Facebook considers political ad ban through November
The decision has not been finalized but comes after 397 brands pledged to boycott the social network for its role in spreading misinformation and hate speech.
By Dianna Christie • July 13, 2020 -
Esports revenue outlook gets another downgrade as pandemic halts live tournaments
Even as its audience grows, the category is hitting bumps in the road as it shifts to virtual events, which sponsors are potentially less interested in.
By Peter Adams • July 10, 2020 -
Starbucks leads in forging emotional connections among fast food brands, study says
The impact of positive emotions on performance has been mixed during a crisis that's delivered an unprecedented hit to restaurants.
By Dianna Christie • July 10, 2020 -
Study: Most Americans say brands should respond to Black Lives Matter movement
One-fifth of Americans said they would stop buying from a brand perceived to have behaved hypocritically on the issues of racial injustice and police brutality.
By Robert Williams • July 10, 2020 -
Sweetarts lets Instagram users win 'Wonder Woman' candy satchel
Fans can win the prize, which resembles the superhero's golden Lasso of Truth, by tagging a friend with a certain emoji.
By Robert Williams • July 10, 2020 -
Consumers prefer UGC on Instagram, branded content on Twitter, YouTube
Starbucks, Netflix and Aerie saw differing reactions depending on the type of social media content, according to a consumer survey.
By Robert Williams • July 10, 2020 -
Yoplait streams DIY craft series with Instagram influencers
The General Mills brand's "Oui Heritage Workshop" is a four-part series to promote the release of glass packaging that doubles as crafting material.
By Robert Williams • July 10, 2020 -
Diverse ad formats boost brand metrics, Twitter study finds
Deploying a mix of multiple ad formats lifts consumers' research intent by six times, while purchase intent doubles, per the study conducted with Magna and IPG.
By Robert Williams • July 9, 2020 -
Bazaarvoice buys Curalate to expand social commerce services
Curalate, whose software turns images into digital storefronts, has 1,100 clients including Best Buy and Lululemon Athletica.
By Robert Williams • July 9, 2020 -
Tampax taps Amy Schumer for 'edu-tainment' videos about periods
The P&G brand is restarting its marketing efforts after a pause "to shift focus to support more urgent needs."
By Dianna Christie • July 9, 2020 -
JanSport's #LightenTheLoad push supports Gen Z mental health
Spurring "unprecedented engagement," the campaign began with weekly sessions to discuss mental health among young people on Instagram Live.
By Robert Williams • July 9, 2020 -
Zaxby's signs Twitch streamer SypherPK to exclusive sponsorship deal
The fast casual chain's sponsorship will give fans a chance to play against the professional gamer in upcoming livestreams.
By Robert Williams • July 8, 2020 -
Budweiser cuts beer prices based on St. Louis heat waves
Building on the momentum of the Fourth of July, the Chill Zone Giveaway promotes summer beer drinking even as many people remain close to home.
By Dianna Christie • July 8, 2020 -
E.l.f. boosts ad recall 60% with social video campaign
The beauty brand's "e.l.f.ing Amazing" effort generated 31 million video views in 90 days after touching on every part of the purchase funnel.
By Robert Williams • July 8, 2020