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NBA tips off interactive basketball attraction at Disney World
Immersive games let visitors practice dunks and test their skills to see how they measure up to professionals before a mock draft.
By Robert Williams • Aug. 15, 2019 -
Poland Spring answers recycling questions on Instagram
Nestlé's bottled water brand is working with the Recycling Partnership to raise awareness around what is #NotTrash.
By Robert Williams • Aug. 14, 2019 -
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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Rice Krispies designs Love Notes packaging to comfort kids with autism
Other snack brands have turned to packaging innovation and cause-led initiatives to stand out in the crowded back-to-school season.
By Dianna Christe • Aug. 14, 2019 -
Gen Z seeks all-day entertainment from mobile devices, study says
Among those in the cohort who watch videos on Facebook, 83% said a mobile device was their primary viewing platform.
By Robert Williams • Aug. 14, 2019 -
Toyota drives 53% video view-through rate with Pinterest Pins
A campaign for the 2019 Avalon snagged millions of impressions and was the carmaker's best-performing ad effort on the platform.
By Robert Williams • Aug. 14, 2019 -
Promise of personalization has little impact on consumer willingness to share data, study reveals
Consumers are less likely to provide information this year than they were in 2018, including details as general as email addresses.
By Dianna Christe • Aug. 14, 2019 -
Werther's Original taps 'Price is Right,' 'Wheel of Fortune' in nostalgia-focused ads
An effort emphasizing positive childhood moments includes rich media ads on publishers PopSugar, People and Parents.
By Barry Levine • Aug. 13, 2019 -
TikTok's parent company unveils Chinese search engine to rival Baidu
ByteDance is parlaying its core business in news and video into a potentially lucrative market for search advertising.
By Robert Williams • Aug. 13, 2019 -
Truly Hard Seltzer swipes at beer, wine and spirits in new ads starring Keegan-Michael Key
The brand's first campaign under Boston Beer Company's new CMO features spots helmed by Hollywood director Doug Liman.
By Barry Levine • Aug. 13, 2019 -
Wendy's dishes out 2M spicy nuggets after May Twitter challenge
The giveaway via DoorDash comes after the burger chain promised to bring back the menu item if fans racked up 2 million "likes."
By Robert Williams • Aug. 13, 2019 -
Klondike extends 'What Would You Do' messaging with Twitter dare
A social media contest to win a lifetime supply of treats follows the brand's return to its signature catchphrase in April.
By Robert Williams • Aug. 13, 2019 -
Levi's tailors sports marketing strategy as athletes become influencers
Social content and experiential events around sports fit into the denim pioneer's broader strategy to find "center of culture" moments, experts said on a panel.
By Robert Williams • Aug. 13, 2019 -
Kool-Aid Man crashes into mobile screens on Cameo video platform
Enlisting performers Flavor Flav, Raven-Symoné and Ginger Minj, the Kraft Heinz brand is pushing personalized messages for National Kool-Aid Day.
By Robert Williams • Aug. 12, 2019 -
Foot Locker salutes Nike with ads honoring the swoosh, exclusive gear
The duo's latest collaboration taps sports and music stars to capture sneakerhead sales and highlight the history of Nike's iconic logo.
By Dianna Christe • Aug. 12, 2019 -
Hinge kills new mascot in push for users to find love and delete its app
The dating app's first international campaign includes ads in New York City subway stations and on Hulu.
By Dianna Christe • Aug. 12, 2019 -
Re/Max unpeels digital stickers for homebuyers' mobile messaging
Branded visuals are available through texting and WhatsApp, and as GIFs on Instagram Stories and Snapchat Stories.
By Robert Williams • Aug. 12, 2019 -
'Norsemen' producer swayed Netflix's algorithm with targeted Facebook campaign
The campaign, which cost just $18,500 in the U.S., reached 5.5 million Facebook users and generated 2 million video views.
By Robert Williams • Aug. 12, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Can brands avoid backlash as sustainability scrutiny piles up?
Big businesses are some of the world's largest producers of waste, and they're under mounting pressure to craft strategies to address the issue. Experts advise that actions speak louder than words.
By Peter Adams • Aug. 12, 2019 -
Keystone Light offers to pay a year's worth of rent for 13 cash-strapped consumers
A contest targeting 21- to 24-year-olds with limited disposable income includes packaging featuring Snapcodes.
By Peter Adams • Aug. 9, 2019 -
Marriott's Aloft Hotels launches 'money-can't-buy experiences' for loyalty members
The hotel also unveiled a collaboration with "GIF-ITI" street artist INSA on an interactive art experience for mobile users.
By Robert Williams • Aug. 9, 2019 -
ANA: Marketers underspend on multicultural media
Investing in relevant multicultural media is key for brands to boost market share, as these groups are the fastest-growing demographics.
By Barry Levine • Aug. 9, 2019 -
Honda doubles down on esports with League of Legends Championship sponsorship
Along with its prior sponsorship of Team Liquid, Honda becomes the first North American automaker to sponsor both an esports team and league.
By Barry Levine • Aug. 9, 2019 -
Column
Comic Dive: The Brands Have Landed
Bud Light and Arby's are storming Area 51, but will any of the millions interested in the Facebook event actually show up?
By John Hazard • Aug. 9, 2019 -
Facebook pilots video streaming subscriptions for Watch
Content from CollegeHumor, MotorTrend, BritBox and Tastemade Plus will roll out in the coming weeks in the U.S. only.
By Robert Williams • Aug. 9, 2019 -
Lipton 'spills the tea' on Instagram Stories with TV host Andy Cohen
Bravo's "Watch What Happens Live" host offers fans advice on parenthood, love and relationships in a new campaign.
By Robert Williams • Aug. 9, 2019