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Purely Elizabeth rides explosive growth with first large-scale ad campaign
The granola and breakfast foods marketer is encouraging consumers to “Savor the Start” on the heels of 56% year-over-year sales growth in the first quarter.
By Aaron Baar • May 30, 2024 -
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LG fuels positivity on social media with ‘Optimism your feed’ playlist
The global playlist is a compilation of influencer-backed content that, when viewed, is meant to spur the delivery of more positive content by algorithms.
By Jessica Deyo • May 30, 2024 -
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TrendlineThe Marketing Dive Outlook on 2022
Despite continued uncertainty, the past two years have provided plenty of lessons for marketers looking for a way forward. Read on for the trends and topics that could shape the industry in 2022.
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Adidas prepares for summer soccer around the globe with new campaign
Ahead of Euro 2024 and Copa America, the brand continues working to disarm negative pressure in sport, a theme also utilized by Gatorade and Sprite.
By Chris Kelly • May 30, 2024 -
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Honda leaps into dance with Steezy partnership
The automaker and dance app produced a video series of dance classes and performances for Honda’s first step into the competitive dance community.
By Sara Karlovitch • May 29, 2024 -
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Klarna uses AI to save $10M on marketing annually while upping output
More than a third of the Stockholm-based fintech company’s marketing savings in Q1 are attributable to AI.
By Chris Kelly • May 29, 2024 -
Courtesy of Emperia
Walmart launches immersive digital shopping experience
Walmart Realm is composed of influencer-led virtual shops that are meant to shorten the distance between inspiration and commerce.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 29, 2024 -
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Gatorade revives iconic ‘Is It In You?’ tagline for largest-ever campaign
The return of the nostalgic tagline is supported by a spot narrated by Michael Jordan and custom filters on Instagram and Snapchat.
By Jessica Deyo • May 29, 2024 -
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Heinz Pickle Ketchup gets digital-heavy campaign for US rollout
The effort from agency Rethink includes street interviews with consumers to show what they expect it to taste like before trying the new condiment.
By Aaron Baar • May 28, 2024 -
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E.l.f.’s heavier marketing investment helps cosmetics brand keep its edge
A collaboration with edgy water brand Liquid Death and Roblox gaming plays are helping the cosmetics marketer grow sales and win over Gen Z.
By Peter Adams • May 24, 2024 -
Courtesy of Essentia Water
ColumnCampaign Trail: Essentia plays H.O.R.S.E. on a horse with Jimmy Butler
To launch its flavored-but-functional Hydroboost line, the Nestlé marketer teamed with Droga5 and an unorthodox NBA star.
By Chris Kelly • May 24, 2024 -
Courtesy of Mars
Skittles puts focus on LGBTQ+ community building in latest Pride effort
The candy brand has partnered with social media platform Meetup to launch a new interface and help consumers find community all year long.
By Sara Karlovitch • May 23, 2024 -
Courtesy of E.l.f. Cosmetics
E.l.f. empowers women at Indy 500 with racetrack-themed ‘Lip Oil Change’
The activation features a pit crew of “glow-up” artists and will be supported with a Snapchat AR lens, Twitch livestream and Roblox experience.
By Jessica Deyo • May 23, 2024 -
Courtesy of Jones Soda Co.
Augmented reality entices brands with endless off-package marketing space
Companies such as Jones Soda have found that visuals accessed via phone cameras can engage and educate shoppers.
By Leslie Nemo • May 23, 2024 -
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Hyundai spotlights benefits of going electric in supercharged ads
The automaker is highlighting its entire EV lineup with an integrated campaign that includes creator partnerships, a Reddit presence and social media spots.
By Aaron Baar • May 23, 2024 -
Courtesy of The EGC Group
Kiss rides the ‘ImPress Express’ to promote ease of press-on products
The beauty marketer’s latest campaign centers on an elevator concept that tasks guests to apply press-on lashes or nails within a 30-floor trip.
By Jessica Deyo • May 23, 2024 -
Courtesy of Coca-Cola
How Coca-Cola bottled the vibrancy of Africa for its latest creation
With a name inspired by the isiZulu term for “come here,” Wozzaah Zero Sugar looks to embody the culture of and invite consumers to the continent.
By Chris Kelly • May 23, 2024 -
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Heineken Silver settles Deadpool, Wolverine rivalry in new ad
A new spot starring actors Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman sees the Marvel superheroes put aside their differences over cans of the light beer.
By Sara Karlovitch • May 22, 2024 -
Courtesy of Google
Google to bring ads to new AI Overview as part of search transformation
At Marketing Live, the company also outlined how it’s enhancing shopping ads and supporting complex purchase decisions with generative AI.
By Peter Adams • May 22, 2024 -
Courtesy of Target
Target captures ‘That Target Feeling’ in new ad campaign
The big-box retailer has drawn inspiration from its social media following for its latest campaign, which remixes Michelle Branch’s 2001 hit “Everywhere.”
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 20, 2024 -
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Bumble Bee throws it back to 2000s with remix of ‘Back Here’
“Snack Meal, Baby” taps into the popularity of retro boy bands and snacking to promote the brand's tuna products.
By Sara Karlovitch • May 20, 2024 -
Courtesy of Danone North America
Danone unites yogurt brands for ‘Snack & Streamapalooza’ on TikTok
The event spotlighting the Remix line of products from Oikos, Too Good & Co. and Light + Fit includes four content sets featuring top TikTok personalities.
By Jessica Deyo • May 20, 2024 -
Retrieved from Samsung on May 17, 2024
Samsung swipes at Apple over controversial ‘Crush!’ ad for iPad Pro
A spot pulled together in days shows a musician wandering through what appears to be the wreckage of Apple’s ad and plugs the Galaxy Tab S9.
By Peter Adams • Updated May 17, 2024 -
Courtesy of Jack Links
Jack Link’s takes shot at competition in Gen Z-focused national campaign
“Feed Your Wild Side” will target college towns this summer and includes TikTok videos dedicated to “wild content” and taking playful digs at “Jim.”
By Sara Karlovitch • May 16, 2024 -
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Pepsi stakes claim as superior soft drink for grilling season with Bobby Flay
The “Grills Night Out” campaign spans in-store displays, digital content shorts and a partnership with Instacart for a giveaway running through May 19.
By Peter Adams • May 14, 2024 -
Courtesy of Welch's Fruit Snacks
Welch’s Fruit Snacks debuts largest-ever campaign with Gordon Ramsay
The celebrity chef serves as Welch’s “CFO,” or chief fruit officer, and stars in the first TV commercial in the brand’s history to promote its clean ingredients.
By Jessica Deyo • May 14, 2024
