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Study: Social ad growth drops 50%, elevating e-commerce as a priority
While the growth rate declined significantly, ad revenue reached $17.9 billion in Q1 among key social media companies.
By Robert Williams • July 3, 2019 -
WSJ: Nike pulls flag-themed sneaker at Kaepernick's behest, setting off firestorm
An Air Max 1 model themed around July Fourth shipped before being recalled at the last minute. The decision has imperiled a deal for a planned manufacturing plant in Arizona.
By Peter Adams • Updated July 2, 2019 -
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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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Skyy Vodka tags John Cena in social photo-sharing campaign for July 4
For every blurry photo of fireworks people post to social media, Skyy will donate money to the National Diversity Council.
By Robert Williams • July 2, 2019 -
Shutterstock campaign, Coney Island pop-up fair join 'Stranger Things' bandwagon
With more brands looking to capitalize on the show's fervor, viewers may soon find the Upside Down has been transformed into the Land of Product Overkill.
By Barry Levine • July 2, 2019 -
Brisk Tea opens 'Cans of Whup Ass' with 'Hobbs & Shaw' partnership
The campaign includes an ad by an aspiring filmmaker that features WWE star Roman Reigns, who appears in the forthcoming "Fast & Furious" spinoff.
By Barry Levine • July 2, 2019 -
Twitch readies 2-day live shopping show for Amazon Prime Day
Leading up to the event, the platform is hosting two gaming tournaments in Las Vegas and London.
By Robert Williams • July 1, 2019 -
Country Time taps programmatic OOH to advocate for lemonade stands
Messaging is customized in several cities where there are ordinances against operating a lemonade stand.
By Dianna Christe and Chantal Tode • July 1, 2019 -
KFC suits up Cheetos mascot as new Colonel Sanders
Chester Cheetah is hawking sandwiches as the QSR taps a different brand icon for the first time.
By Dianna Christe • July 1, 2019 -
P&G continues racial bias conversation with new film
Picking up where "The Talk" left off, "The Look" is yet another purpose-driven effort from the CPG giant.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris and Chris Kelly • June 28, 2019 -
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Comic Dive: Stranger Days
Game of What? The marketing world is turned upside down as brands like Coke and Burger King rush to tie in with Netflix's hit show "Stranger Things."
By John Hazard • June 28, 2019 -
Diet Coke debuts label-free cans in challenge to stereotypes
A campaign profiles a range of people, from a transgender artist to a Native American woman, as the brand builds what it claims will be a "multi-year" platform.
By Peter Adams • June 27, 2019 -
Instagram will bring ads to Explore tab of personalized content
Analysts forecast the new ad inventory could generate $1.2 billion in revenue for Instagram by 2021.
By Robert Williams • June 27, 2019 -
Razor brand Billie wants to 'normalize' women's pubic hair at the beach
Just in time for bathing suit season, the DTC brand's "Red, White and You Do You" campaign tackles traditional razor ads.
By Barry Levine • June 27, 2019 -
Under Armour, Converse, Ikea top Pride engagement on Instagram
Calvin Klein, MAC Cosmetics and Levi's showed mixed results for their Pride-related posts compared to their average content.
By Robert Williams • June 27, 2019 -
AB InBev's Ritas brand calls out sexist language in new campaign
#NeverApologize is the latest effort from an Anheuser-Busch brand to target millennial women.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 26, 2019 -
Long John Silver's 'Fishmas in July' makes splash with GIF coupons
A Spotify collection of songs about seafood and swag giveaways to fans on social media round out the chain's effort.
By Robert Williams • June 26, 2019 -
Sabra warns 'The Vegans are Coming' with hotline for summer barbecue hosts
Active through the Fourth of July holiday, the channel offers vegan-friendly "Rescue Kits" and messages of encouragement from celebrities.
By Peter Adams • June 25, 2019 -
Louis Vuitton, Bulgari lead luxury push on China's WeChat
Sixty percent of high-end brands now have at least one store on the social app, up from 36% last year, Gartner L2 found.
By Robert Williams • June 25, 2019 -
Bon & Viv looks to 'ban basic' vodka sodas this summer
The AB InBev spiked seltzer brand teamed with Betches Media for a humorous look at what it means to be "basic."
By Chris Kelly , Barry Levine • June 25, 2019 -
Amazon's ad revenues to grow 470% by 2023, study finds
AI-based programmatic advertising will help marketers deliver highly targeted ads, driving annual growth by 15% over the next five years.
By Barry Levine • June 25, 2019 -
Chicago Cubs hosts 'Stranger Things' night with Snapchat AR lens
Fans who pointed their phones at Wrigley Field's marquee yesterday could see a creature virtually emerge from the "Upside Down."
By Robert Williams • June 25, 2019 -
Uniqlo launches TikTok's 1st multimarket brand campaign
People that post videos of themselves wearing Uniqlo clothing could appear on store screens and on social media.
By Robert Williams • June 24, 2019 -
Moxy Hotels teams with celebrity tattoo artist Megan Massacre in bid to capture millennials
As interest in custom tattoo designs grows, Marriott's Moxy is hoping to build its reputation as an artistic brand.
By Dianna Christe • June 24, 2019 -
Keith Weed, who retired from Unilever in May, again ranked most influential CMO
Forbes' latest Most Influential CMOs list reinforces how the executive's departure is a loss for marketing thought leadership.
By Peter Adams • June 21, 2019 -
Gatorade opens Dr. Seuss-inspired AR portal lens on Snapchat
The lens debuted during the Women's World Cup as part of its "Sisters in Sweat" initiative to urge young female athletes to keep playing sports.
By Robert Williams • June 21, 2019