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    Dick’s pits top athletes against each other in holiday decorating contest

    The Texas-based campaign features Simone Biles, Dak Prescott and Chris Paul, and extends its geographic reach via social media.

    By Nov. 26, 2024
  • Sabrina Carpenter for Absolut and Kahlua's espresso kit campaign
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    ‘That’s that me espresso’ martini: Absolut, Kahlúa mix it up with Sabrina Carpenter

    In a cultural play, the Pernod Ricard brands collaborated with the pop star behind song-of-the-year contender “Espresso” on a cocktail kit.

    By Nov. 22, 2024
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    Trendline

    Retail Marketing

    Top stories that underscore the leading influences on retail marketing, including the creator economy, '90s nostalgia and Gen Z. 

    By Marketing Dive staff
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    Sociable: Snapchat teams with ‘Wicked’ for first Sponsored Snaps

    Following the reveal of the ad solution in September, Snapchat users in the U.S. will receive a direct video message promoting the new movie. 

    By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 21, 2024
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    Lexus marks 25 years of ‘December to Remember’ with nostalgic ads

    Two new commercials under the brand’s long-running holiday campaign see it continuing to focus on striking a balance between product and emotion. 

    By Nov. 19, 2024
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    Pop-Tarts will send another edible mascot to ‘mouth heaven’ at bowl game

    The Kellanova brand is ramping up the intrigue around the return of a stunt that went viral on social media last December.

    By Nov. 18, 2024
  • Knorr campaign imagery depicting a burnt turkey dinner for its "#EffortisEverything" campaign.
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    Knorr targets zillennials in campaign celebrating holiday cooking blunders

    “#EffortisEverything” includes tie-ups with everyday individuals to showcase images of their cooking fails across social media and out-of-home ads. 

    By Nov. 18, 2024
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    Pepsi swaps out burger chain soda orders in brand’s latest video stunt

    “Undercover Cups” social content shows reps going into McDonald’s, Burger King and Wendy’s to replace soft drink orders with Pepsi.

    By Nov. 15, 2024
  • Anthony "Spice" Adams, wearing Buffalo Bills paraphernalia, stands next to a fan at a tailgate
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    Why Tide is shifting to social-first marketing for its latest NFL blitz

    The Woven Collaborative, a unit comprised of various agencies and Tide’s internal creative team, is behind the brand’s most content-rich NFL effort yet.

    By Nov. 14, 2024
  • Anthony Edwards holding a pair of sneakers
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    Foot Locker celebrates sneaker culture in star-studded holiday campaign

    NBA players Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball and musician Coi Leray are featured in ads that will air across paid media, in-store, social and more.

    By Howard Ruben • Nov. 13, 2024
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    Deep Dive

    ‘Merry and bright’: How marketers are evolving for ambitious holiday shoppers

    Amid record spending intentions by shoppers, holiday marketing campaigns reflect more diverse media mixes and experiments with artificial intelligence.

    By Nov. 13, 2024
  • A billboard for Wesson Oil sits in the dark above a road.
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    Wesson recasts gender roles in Thanksgiving campaign

    The effort comes two years after the 125-year-old brand underwent a refresh and jump-started its marketing strategy.

    By Nov. 12, 2024
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    Sociable: How will Trump’s second term impact social media companies?

    A look at what Trump said about social media platforms during the campaign. 

    By Andrew Hutchinson • Nov. 11, 2024
  • Country fried turkey sits on a table in a Cracker Barrel ad
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    Q&A

    Cracker Barrel’s new CMO on reconnecting a heritage brand to culture

    Sarah Moore discussed changing Cracker Barrel’s approach to partnerships and prioritizing apps like TikTok to keep a finger on the consumer pulse.

    By Nov. 6, 2024
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    Snap doubles number of advertisers in Q3 as AI, AR bets persist

    The platform’s hot streak endures as it reports 10% year-over-year ad revenue growth and the addition of 37 million daily active users during the period.

    By Oct. 31, 2024
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    Meta’s generative AI tools find purchase with users and advertisers

    More than 1 million advertisers used its AI products in the past month, while features like Image Generator are helping drive conversions.

    By Oct. 31, 2024
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    Sociable: Meta is developing a search engine to power its AI chatbot

    The company reportedly wants to reduce its reliance on data from Microsoft’s Bing and Google at a time when all three are battling for AI supremacy.

    By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 29, 2024
  • Maybelline's first-ever CGI avatar, May, which the brand is launching alongside its Falsies Surreal Mascara.
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    How L’Oréal’s bigger Pinterest bets are winning over Gen Z

    Leveraging the platform’s new ad features, Maybelline created Collages Remixes that drove an engagement rate of over five times its average.

    By Oct. 28, 2024
  • A still from Urban Outfitters' 2024 holiday campaign.
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    Urban Outfitters says ‘Happy LOLidays’ with social-focused holiday campaign

    The retailer’s latest effort centers on affordable, easy gifting and includes its first-ever holiday jingle made with TikTok personality Lubalin.

    By Oct. 24, 2024
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    Retrieved from Milk-Bone on October 23, 2024
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    Milk-Bone revels in rom-com tropes with movie trailer parody campaign

    Ads for faux film “Howl You Know” will run before actual trailers in cinemas while the brand is sharing additional Hollywood-like content on social. 

    By Oct. 23, 2024
  • Megan Thee Stallion in a True Religion ad
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    True Religion enlists Megan Thee Stallion to tap into hip-hop culture

    Along with paid social, influencer content and audio ads, the campaign includes a social media takeover with Instagram personality Dudette.

    By Oct. 22, 2024
  • Mr. Mucus holds a fish in a Mucinex ad
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    Mucinex mascot Mr. Mucus lands on Tinder to give consumers the ick

    The scummy character has set up a profile that leans into tired dating app tropes, like holding a fish in his photos, to capitalize on cuffing season.

    By Oct. 22, 2024
  • E.l.f. Beauty's campaign imagery for "Dupe That!"
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    E.l.f. challenges companies to ‘Dupe That!’ for latest purpose stunt

    The cosmetic brand’s new campaign spotlights the positive impact of its purpose-led efforts and invites other businesses to join the “unicorn parade.”

    By Oct. 22, 2024
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    Opinion

    3 brands that understand Gen Alpha’s humor — and what they’re doing right

    Sour Patch Kids, Crocs and Nutter Butter all tap into the meme-driven humor that the cohort loves, says Movers+Shakers’ CEO Evan Horowitz. 

    By Evan Horowitz • Oct. 22, 2024
  • A person sitting in the front seat of a car holds up a pair of earrings
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    Inside Walmart’s pop culture-heavy 2024 holiday campaign

    Nods to iconic film and TV like “Gilmore Girls” and “Christmas Vacation” aim to cut through the crowded retail marketing ecosystem this season.

    By Oct. 21, 2024
  • The Snapchat logo is displayed on a cell phone screen.
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    Snapchat bows new ad solutions with Disney, McDonald’s and Taco Bell

    Sponsored Snaps allows advertisers to send videos directly to the app’s users, while Promoted Places highlights businesses on the Snap Map.

    By Aaron Baar • Oct. 10, 2024