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Twitter merges agency, ad-tech teams to hone ad campaigns
Stephanie Prager will oversee the teams as head of global agency and platform solutions.
By Robert Williams • Aug. 1, 2019 -
French's toasts National Mustard Day with on-brand ice cream flavor
Created with Coolhaus Ice Cream, mustard-flavored scoops will be available via a food truck, and the brand has shared the recipe online.
By Barry Levine • Aug. 1, 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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Travel industry will overtake CPG in digital ad spending, eMarketer says
Mobile platforms are driving the expanded digital ad spending for travel and financial services companies.
By Robert Williams • Aug. 1, 2019 -
Mastercard recreates world's top restaurant experiences for cardholders
The Priceless concept mirrors the ambiance of a rotating series of international eateries, while emphasizing Mastercard's branding.
By Barry Levine • Aug. 1, 2019 -
Allyson Felix snubs Nike, signs with Athleta
The brand's first sponsored athlete was one in a group of women who criticized Nike for its treatment of pregnant athletes.
By Cara Salpini • July 31, 2019 -
Google expands app ad inventory on Discover, YouTube search and in-stream video
A new ad format in alpha testing also serves ads to users while their apps load, helping publishers generate more revenue.
By Peter Adams • July 31, 2019 -
Snickers lifts moods with mobile micro-gifting push from Walmart
The "Big Mood" campaign lets smartphone users send gift cards and personalized messages to someone by SMS or scanning a QR code in stores.
By Robert Williams • July 31, 2019 -
Coors Light breaks from past strategy in millennial-focused push
The MillerCoors brand says the "Made to Chill" campaign will reach 90% of 21- to 34-year-olds an average of nine times in August.
By Dianna Christe • July 31, 2019 -
Facebook ranks lowest among social media sites for customer satisfaction, study says
Snapchat debuted on the American Customer Satisfaction Index, receiving high marks for mobile quality.
By Robert Williams • July 30, 2019 -
Pinterest rolls out browseable catalogs alongside Pins
Fresh efforts to streamline shopping on the platform come as a new report finds it's the most efficient digital channel for retail brands.
By Barry Levine • July 30, 2019 -
Starbucks taps Bill Nye the Science Guy to explain nitro cold brew
Marketing firm Big Spaceship and Starbucks' in-house agency leverage '90s nostalgia to reach millennials through podcasts, TV ads and online videos.
By Barry Levine • July 30, 2019 -
Infiniti spins Instagram quiz into immersive driving experience
A "choose-your-own-adventure" campaign challenges users to react as quickly as they would in real-life performance driving.
By Robert Williams • July 30, 2019 -
'Pokémon Go' stages OOH hack campaign in New York
The fictional Team Go Rocket altered "Pokémon Go" posters, billboards and digital ads throughout the city, challenging players to help restore order.
By Robert Williams • July 29, 2019 -
Why consumers named Patagonia a leading innovative tech brand
YouTube, HBO and Airbnb are among eight brands that fell off Brand Keys' 2019 "Most Innovative Tech Brands" survey as expectations around innovation evolve.
By Dianna Christe • July 29, 2019 -
Arby's readies special food truck menu for 'Storm Area 51' event
"We can't confirm if there are aliens at Area 51. But, if they do show up, they deserve the best meats on Earth," CMO Jim Taylor said.
By Dianna Christe • July 29, 2019 -
Chipotle unwraps #GuacDance challenge on TikTok for Avocado Day
The guacamole-themed dance-off is its second challenge on the social app after a lid-flipping effort in May.
By Robert Williams • July 26, 2019 -
Twitter's ad refresh pays off in Q2, but slowdown could be coming
Monetizable Daily Active Users, a new audience metric reported in lieu of monthly active users, was up 14% year-over-year.
By Peter Adams • July 26, 2019 -
Catalina ties digital ads to real-world purchases across 700 audience segments
As the shopper intelligence firm continues its digital transformation, it has partnered with LiveRamp to target and measure CPG ads.
By Barry Levine • July 26, 2019 -
Unilever builds stable of digital hubs as data-driven marketing accelerates
Discussing Q2 results, execs pointed to e-commerce as the "most important" growth channel and highlighted Axe's collaboration with DJ Martin Garrix.
By Barry Levine • July 26, 2019 -
Opinion
Influencer marketing should focus on conversational health, not vanity metrics
Instead of asking for an influencer's top posts, assess the best conversations — ones that show excitement and receptivity that could take a campaign to the next level, writes Captiv8's Vishal Gurbuxani.
By Vishal Gurbuxani • July 25, 2019 -
Facebook's Q2 revenue jumps 28% as mobile ads power growth
Mobile video accounted for more than half of video revenue for the social giant that says "thumb-stopping" creative must hook users within three seconds.
By Robert Williams • July 25, 2019 -
Study: Gen Z prefers social media as top influence channel
The cohort differs from older generations in saying that online videos are a key brand discovery platform, behind social media and websites.
By Robert Williams • July 25, 2019 -
Outdoor Voices issues magazine as part of new storytelling platform
The activewear brand is focusing on enjoying outdoor activity in an effort to differentiate itself from competitors embracing a performance-driven angle.
By Barry Levine • July 25, 2019 -
Pinterest's 'compassionate search' forgoes targeted ads
Mental health resources arrive on the platform in the latest sign that companies are addressing negative effects of digital media on users' emotional well-being.
By Robert Williams • July 24, 2019 -
Snap adds record 13M users in Q2 as revenue jumps 48%
Improvements to Snapchat from Q1 appear to be gaining momentum, which could give marketers more confidence to advertise on the app.
By Robert Williams • July 24, 2019