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Forrester: Whole Foods' customer experience gets boost from Amazon
Customers are having better experiences now that the natural foods chain has been integrated with Amazon's leading digital offerings.
By Barry Levine • June 13, 2019 -
What marketers need to know from Mary Meeker's 2019 Internet Trends report
The closely watched annual presentation showed how growth slowed or got harder — and more costly — to attain in key digital areas, and why "Fortnite" could signal a new era of social networks.
By Peter Adams • June 12, 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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Kind campaign bites into Clif Bar over nutritional claims
The snack brand's latest 30-second TV spot dramatizes how much sugar is in its competitor's products.
By Robert Williams • June 12, 2019 -
Unilever helps bankroll influencer marketing platform CreatorIQ
The contribution to Series B funding for the firm comes one year after Unilever pledged to fight influencer fraud and amid a growing push to only work with trusted digital partners.
By Dianna Christe • June 12, 2019 -
New Facebook app will pay adults to monitor their mobile usage
The latest attempt to gather data about people's smartphone habits follows a similar effort around teens that triggered a protest firestorm.
By Robert Williams • June 12, 2019 -
Why New Balance pivoted from video to playables to break into new markets
A campaign from the 113-year-old company that focused on elusive regions like China drove a nearly 19% brand lift.
By Peter Adams • June 12, 2019 -
Study: Many see Pride-themed marketing as a ploy
Findings include that 24% are more likely to purchase if a company is LGBTQ-friendly, 18% are less likely and 44% say it doesn't matter.
By Barry Levine • June 11, 2019 -
Miller Lite's new Bluetooth-enabled can doubles as a game controller
For its latest gaming push, the MillerCoors flagship teamed with comedian Eric Andre and unveiled plans to launch a Twitch channel.
By Barry Levine • June 11, 2019 -
Hyatt offers last-minute Pride packages via experience-focused Find platform
The hotel chain is creating loyalty member exclusives to capitalize on this month's NYC Pride celebrations, which are expected to draw millions of attendees.
By Peter Adams • June 10, 2019 -
DTC brands boost TV spending to $3.8B as they reach beyond social media
Direct-to-consumer marketers like Peloton and Purple increased TV media spending by 60% last year to drive sales in digital channels.
By Robert Williams • June 10, 2019 -
Zynga debuts 'Tiny Royale' on Snapchat's new gaming platform
Snap plans to monetize its gaming content with non-skippable six-second commercials, but no in-app purchases.
By Robert Williams • June 10, 2019 -
Corona lets beer drinkers pay with plastic waste for World Oceans Day
Swapping trash for a new brew lets Corona connect with consumers who share eco-friendly values.
By Dianna Christe • June 10, 2019 -
Nike dominates social mentions in lead-up to Women's World Cup, study finds
Twitter is urging fans to participate in the conversation by handing out awards for the best tournament-related tweets.
By Robert Williams • June 10, 2019 -
Saucony laces up first-ever Instagram relay race
The "Run for Good" campaign urges people to run a mile and challenge others to do the same, and raises money for charity.
By Robert Williams • June 7, 2019 -
Tony Hawk reconnects with Bagel Bites to engage 'Rad Dads'
The legendary skateboarder teamed with the snack brand for the first time since 2002 in a nostalgic push targeting millennial dads.
By Barry Levine • June 7, 2019 -
Chipotle celebrates Pride with donations from shoppable Instagram post
The burrito chain will give proceeds from online sales of themed gear to The Trevor Project.
By Robert Williams • June 7, 2019 -
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Campaign Trail: How Bloomingdale's spun an Instagram-minded pop-up into a Pride tribute
The legacy retailer aims to encapsulate the meaning behind the monthlong celebration of the LGBTQ+ community — while spurring UGC.
By Natalie Black (Koltun) • June 7, 2019 -
Report: Snapchat debuts in-app stores for some influencers
Meanwhile, Levi's is using the social app to sell Pride-themed pins and patches that users can access by scanning Snapcodes.
By Robert Williams • June 7, 2019 -
Smirnoff mixes influencers, experiential and content marketing for extensive Pride campaign
The Diageo brand is deploying Laverne Cox, Jonathan Van Ness and Alyssa Edwards for a number of activations running around a historic NYC Pride.
By Peter Adams • June 6, 2019 -
Taco Bell unwraps fresh song, fake movie trailer for Nacho Fries' return
The chain's original songs and sheet music follow a flurry of recent campaigns around musical branding.
By Barry Levine • June 6, 2019 -
Cadillac's 3-step Oscars campaign drove a 47% spike in dealership site traffic
Purpose-led "Keep Rising," which included custom Twitter emoji and celebrities Spike Lee and Constance Wu, spurred a similar jump in online searches.
By Peter Adams • June 6, 2019 -
Netflix app tests Stories-like feed
With an emphasis on sharing, the new "Extras" feed brings together movie trailers, photos and alerts for upcoming shows.
By Robert Williams • June 6, 2019 -
IAB releases playable ads guide as format's reach grows
Interactive playable ads have expanded beyond their initial role of previewing gaming apps to creating immersive brand experiences.
By Robert Williams • June 5, 2019 -
Coca-Cola offers $10K for consumers to create best new drink concoction
The soda giant's "Make Your Mix" contest will reward the most creative flavor made from two or three beverages at a Freestyle machine.
By Cathy Siegner • June 5, 2019 -
Belvedere Vodka duets with Janelle Monáe for UGC, diversity push
The "Beautiful Future" messages are in line with the advertising industry's push for greater diversity and inclusion.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 5, 2019