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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 -
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Top stories that underscore the leading influences on retail marketing, including the creator economy, '90s nostalgia and Gen Z.
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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 -
Sprite highlights hip-hop culture with 'Thirst for Yours' campaign
The Coca-Cola brand evolves its long-running "Obey Your Thirst" campaign for a fresh cohort of young fans.
By Barry Levine • June 21, 2019 -
Dunkin' debuts 'human charger' pop-up for summer solstice
On the longest day of the year, coffee fans can visit the activation to snag a free drink, a reusable straw and a tongue-in-cheek user guide.
By Natalie Black (Koltun) , Barry Levine • June 21, 2019 -
Havas acquires majority stake in streaming, gaming specialist shop Battery
With clients including Netflix and Activision Blizzard, the Los Angeles-based agency will be integrated into Havas' global Annex network.
By Peter Adams • June 20, 2019 -
Snap alum launches curated online store Verishop
The e-commerce startup has enlisted influencers and YouTubers to curate Tastemaker shops.
By Lisa Rowan • June 20, 2019 -
Doritos, Audi stick with tie-ins for upcoming 'Spider-Man' movie
Ahead of the "Spider-Man: Far From Home" debut, the PepsiCo brand slings exclusive merchandise, while Audi flaunts product placement in a new video.
By Chris Kelly , Barry Levine • June 20, 2019 -
Hyundai test drives Live Nation's concert AR experiences
As automakers target younger generations with immersive content, the car brand will bring its new model to a music festival this fall.
By Robert Williams • June 20, 2019 -
L.L. Bean rides with Uber to help fans squeeze 's'more out of summer'
A multichannel campaign includes pop-up campsites, a social media contest and an Alexa skill to deliver ideas for outdoor activities.
By Robert Williams • June 20, 2019 -
Procter & Gamble, Unilever help create 'digital safety' group
The involvement of numerous big players suggests the industry is taking the issue seriously, but comments by YouTube's CEO this week point to a hard road ahead.
By Robert Williams • June 19, 2019 -
Hollister taps Twitch, gaming influencers for experiential event
The teen retailer will host in-store events to connect with a new generation of gaming fans around a "Crash Bandicoot" relaunch.
By Robert Williams • June 19, 2019 -
Forrester: CMOs face creative rut while overspending on technology
If brands were to shift $19 billion earmarked for digital technologies to more creative efforts, they could see $10 billion more in ROI over the next six years.
By Robert Williams • June 18, 2019 -
Bud Light revives '90s ad series and brews music-infused beer on Twitch
The AB InBev brand mines nostalgia on two fronts while tapping into a historic Stanley Cup win.
By Barry Levine • June 18, 2019 -
Sponsored by NativeX
How social media in China differs from the West
Social media in China, from a Western view, seems equally fascinating and overwhelming, but the opportunities for Western advertising are now becoming apparent.
June 18, 2019 -
TikTok's in-app purchases surge sixfold on digital coins, study finds
The company has momentum going into its marketing push at Cannes Lions, hitting 56 million downloads worldwide in May, a 27% gain from the prior month.
By Robert Williams • June 17, 2019 -
JetBlue celebrates Pride Month with 'RuPaul's Drag Race' makeover
To promote a plane inspired by RuPaul's "shantay you stay" catchphrase, the New York-based airline tapped Bob the Drag Queen and Trixie Mattel to parody inflight announcements.
By Dianna Christe • June 17, 2019 -
Pinterest expands social commerce partner program
To draw in brands and users, the platform selected companies to provide businesses with advertising, content marketing, measurement, creative and shopping services.
By Robert Williams • June 17, 2019 -
Facebook unveils plans, mobile wallet for new cryptocurrency
Calibra will let users send and receive funds from a standalone app or within WhatsApp and Messenger integrations.
By Peter Adams • Updated June 18, 2019 -
Chipotle, Marc Anthony see viral growth via TikTok
After success with major brands, the social app is ready to parlay its popularity among Generation Z into a marketing campaign that starts at Cannes.
By Robert Williams • June 14, 2019