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Campaign Trail: Bacardí drinks from fountain of youth with Camila Cabello
Set to the pop star’s new single “I Luv It,” the rum brand’s latest “Do What Moves You” spot literalizes how sound moves everyone and everything.
By Chris Kelly • May 10, 2024 -
Coca-Cola’s Innocent Drinks eclipses first-party data goals with QR code ads
A digital billboard campaign in London metro stations gathered over 25,000 consumer form submissions and exceeded expectations by 5,000%.
By Jessica Deyo • May 9, 2024 -
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The 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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Not crushing it: Apple’s new iPad Pro ad met with wave of backlash
Apple has issued an apology for the “Crush” spot and scrapped plans to run the ad on TV, saying the video “missed the mark.”
By Peter Adams • Updated May 10, 2024 -
Starburst taps gen AI for campaign that is ‘Different Every Time’
The Mars candy brand’s first major campaign in 12 years will span TV, online and social and includes a Snapchat AR lens and a Spotify activation.
By Chris Kelly • May 9, 2024 -
Gap names new global CMO amid push to revitalize brand
Fabiola Torres joins the retailer from PepsiCo and was lauded for her ability to connect with globally diverse consumers.
By Peter Adams • May 8, 2024 -
How Meta is addressing marketers’ generative AI concerns with new tools
A new image generator relies on assets that the advertiser already owns, part of Meta’s efforts to ensure its ad products align with internal brand guidelines.
By Peter Adams • May 8, 2024 -
Absolut combats AI bias in fashion with 10K diverse image prompts
The Pernod Ricard brand teamed with Copy Lab to generate inclusive, free-to-use imagery in an attempt to train AI to become less biased.
By Jessica Deyo • May 7, 2024 -
Peroni 0.0% races into Formula 1 as non-alcoholic beer category gains speed
After a period of sustained growth, Peroni 0.0% is looking to strengthen its ties to Formula 1 racing, which has become increasingly popular in the U.S.
By Sara Karlovitch • May 7, 2024 -
Budweiser turns songs mentioning the brand into targeted ads on Spotify
“UninterruptAds,” based in Brazil, takes over 500 songs that mention the AB InBev brand and serves them as ads on playlists corresponding to their genre.
By Sara Karlovitch • May 6, 2024 -
Impossible Foods’ Americana ads address the meat problem — with more meat
The plant-based brand’s first campaign under a new visual identity targets meat eaters looking for options that are better for public health and the planet.
By Chris Kelly • May 6, 2024 -
Liquid I.V. refreshes brand to stand out in evolving hydration market
The Unilever brand's new visual identity is accompanied by a lively 60-second spot in which two hikers fly as if propelled by water-powered rocket boots.
By Chris Kelly • May 3, 2024 -
Heineken transforms laundromats into late-night sports viewing spots
“LaundroMatch” targets UEFA Champions League fans in South Korea who watch live matches in the early morning hours when sports bars are closed.
By Aaron Baar • May 2, 2024 -
Fanta reimagines nostalgic ‘Wanta Fanta’ platform to reach Gen Z
Created with WPP Open X and led by Majority, the campaign encourages younger consumers to indulge in what they want amid the daily hustle.
By Jessica Deyo • April 30, 2024 -
Gopuff strategizes ‘next chapter’ with largest-ever national campaign
“Bring The Magic” positions the delivery service as able to transform everyday moments and includes playful nods to pop-culture staples like “The Bear.”
By Sara Karlovitch • April 29, 2024 -
Corona Premier names director of lifestyle for new fitness-focused push
Matt James, a former NCAA football player known for appearing on “The Bachelor,” will help promote The Premier Club, a traveling activation.
By Sara Karlovitch • April 26, 2024 -
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Campaign Trail: Sheetz encourages fans to unleash their inner Freakz
Consumer ids come to life as red plushies in ads from Red Tettemer O’Connell + Partners that marry value propositions and human truths.
By Chris Kelly • April 26, 2024 -
Toyota pulls into NFL draft with ‘Mr. Irrelevant’ Brock Purdy
Along with the unlikely NFL star, the automaker’s new campaign features content from 13-year-old creator Jazlyn “Jazzy” Guerra.
By Sara Karlovitch • April 25, 2024 -
Liv by Kotex helps moms reconnect with a night out for Mother’s Day
A new protection line from the Kimberly-Clark brand will help moms “Live. Laugh. Pee.” via an Instagram giveaway.
By Chris Kelly • April 25, 2024 -
Coke creates AI-powered instrument that only plays ‘uplifting sounds’
Consumers in the U.S. and Europe can access Coke SoundZ as a digital app that turns noises associated with the beverage into melodies.
By Chris Kelly • April 24, 2024 -
Snickers takes to the skies in air-travel focused campaign
With international travel expected to surge 15%, the Mars brand hopes to build on its momentum by taming the nerves of stressed-out passengers.
By Sara Karlovitch • April 23, 2024 -
Stella Artois kicks off summer-long marketing push as official ‘Hot Ones’ beer
A special episode of the popular YouTube show featuring brand ambassador and rapper Ludacris is already available.
By Sara Karlovitch • April 22, 2024 -
Why Sprite is heating up its lifestyle pitch with new Chill soda
As part of a Gen Z-focused push, a Sprite Chill Cam on Snapchat allows users to upload pictures of themselves to real-life billboards.
By Peter Adams • April 22, 2024 -
Walmart+ enlists celebrity moms to answer TikTok questions for Mother’s Day
Paris Hilton, Whitney Cummings and others will offer advice in the second iteration of the retailer’s “Mother of All Savings Memberships” campaign.
By Chris Kelly • April 22, 2024 -
Southwest finds its swagger again with ‘The Big Flex’ campaign
Confident new ads from Spark Foundry and GSD&M follow a year where the carrier was in recovery mode from a 2022 holiday meltdown.
By Peter Adams • April 19, 2024 -
AT&T reunites ‘The Office’ cast members for sleep-inducing business pitch
Several actors from the workplace sitcom try to get an outlandish idea off the ground with help from AT&T Business in new ads.
By Peter Adams • April 18, 2024