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Digital marketing statistics of 2025: H1 by the numbers
As CMOs struggle to plan for the future, digital video may provide hope.
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The General turns to Fortnite to help anxious Gen Z drivers
The General Road Test Royale makes use of The Glitch, a Fortnite space by Twitch that brands can customize.
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How marketers can respond with empathy to consumer tariff shocks
New Gartner research emphasizes the importance of empathetic messaging and building “permission structures” that convince people it’s okay to buy.
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How State Farm is stepping up its gaming-focused reality series
The brand is boosting its decade-long investment in gaming by bringing new talent and improved production to the fourth season of “Gamerhood.”
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WPP’s outlook sinks as advertising faces worsening macro conditions
Macroeconomic volatility and the loss of large accounts led the group to cut its 2025 outlook, but it remains to be seen how rivals are faring.
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How Alaska Airlines found a $100M revenue opportunity with Google’s Meridian
Adswerve identified an 11% projected increase in addressable advertising revenue by using Google’s open-source marketing mix model.
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Ben’s Original refreshes identity 5 years after dropping ‘Uncle’
The ready-to-heat rice marketer, previously known as Uncle Ben’s, is also launching a new platform that shows how it unites people over dinner.
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Adidas unites superstars across music, sports, fashion in culture play
Produced by Johannes Leonardo, the campaign celebrates the Superstar sneaker and features Samuel L. Jackson, Missy Elliott and more.
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Unilever debuts AI-driven design unit to wean brands off TV-first model
Developed with IPG Studios, Sketch Pro aims to deliver social-first content three times faster with help from AI tools like Google’s Veo 3.
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Dentsu, GeekOut, Kodansha team up to drive Roblox creator opportunities
With next-gen entertainment in mind, Robmix will provide support around on-site and off-site IP development related to the popular gaming platform.
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Can Lululemon make a federal case out of ‘dupe culture’?
In a lawsuit against Costco over a variety of apparel designs, the athleisure brand laments the proliferation of “LululemonDupes” on social media.
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Sephora doles out Lyft credits to transport shoppers to its stores
“Delivered to Beauty” will be active in five major U.S. cities from July 7-10, overlapping with Amazon’s Prime Day shopping bonanza.
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Powerade powers up user-generated content challenge on TikTok
The Coca-Cola brand is using the platform’s Branded Mission offering to drive social media buzz around new Xtra Sour flavors.
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DoubleVerify, IAS develop attention measurement solutions for Snap
DV Authentic Attention for Social and Snap Attention Measurement, respectively, combine ad exposure data with Lumen eye-tracking technology.
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Coke brings personalized touch to Disney ‘Star Wars’ collaboration
“Refresh Your Galaxy” was made by WPP’s bespoke Open X agency for Coke in collaboration with Disney and features an AR experience.
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Puma brings popular shoes to Fortnite as sportswear marketing evolves
The brand, which recently launched its largest marketing campaign yet, is setting up an in-game shop that will feature new releases on an ongoing basis.
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Will AI ‘completely rewire’ loyalty programs?
Companies have been able to segment customer data for years, but AI takes it a step further, enabling brands to target offers to specific individuals through their rewards programs.
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How Target is tackling back-to-school marketing with dual campaigns
Two new efforts feature tactics like influencer marketing as the big-box store prioritizes promoting value and an on-trend product assortment.
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JCPenney does wedding season on a budget amid turnaround
The retailer is using social media to showcase a $10,000 wedding in an appeal to budget-conscious consumers.
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Agency’s Cannes Lions awards revoked for use of AI, safeguards introduced
The mutual decision to withdraw the award follows the discovery that Brazilian agency DM9 simulated real-world events and campaign outcomes.
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Seventh Generation hires CMO who helped build Kinder brand in US
Shalini Stansberry is focused on continuing to bring new consumers to Seventh Generation after winning Gen Z’s favor at Kinder Snacking.
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IAB standardizes gaming campaign measurement with new framework
The resource outlines standard gaming ad formats across media types like digital, video and audio and explains the must-have metrics available for each.
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Campaign Trail: Neutrogena’s ‘90s nostalgia pulls the rug on aging consumers
The Kenvue brand hopes to engage consumers that have flocked to platforms like TikTok, where #SkinTok has racked up more than 4 billion posts,
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DoorDash parodies horror classics in pitch to budget-crunched parents
A campaign around Summer of DashPass savings stars Freddie Prinze Jr. and Ali Larter in content that apes movies like “Final Destination.”
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Subway enters Happy Gilmore’s headspace with digital experience
The chain worked with Netflix on a Subway’s Happy Place online hub that emulates the Zen zone Adam Sandler’s character enters when golfing.
Updated June 27, 2025