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6 campaigns that signaled a creative resurgence in H1 2024
As marketers emerged from two strenuous years, innovative media strategies and bets on buzzy technology like generative AI stood apart from the pack.
By Peter Adams , Jessica Deyo • July 10, 2024 -
McDonald’s links with anime series for app-exclusive sauce
The chain’s collaboration with “Jujutsu Kaisen” to launch its Special Grade Garlic Sauce also includes a tie-up with anime streaming service Crunchyroll.
By Jessica Deyo • July 3, 2024 -
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Top 5 stories from Marketing Dive
A look at how areas of growing investment, including retail media networks and the creator economy, could be impacted by the death of the cookie and generative AI.
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Joann launches Gen Z-focused brand campaign
A key element of the craft retailer’s first major post-bankruptcy initiatives will involve leveraging influencer relationships.
By Nate Delesline III • July 1, 2024 -
E.l.f. tests real-world commerce on Roblox via Walmart tech
Users can now purchase physical products within an experience developed with esports agency eGen and metaverse games publisher Supersocial.
By Jessica Deyo • July 1, 2024 -
Toyota targets Gen Z, millennials on YouTube with Corolla Hybrid short film
The new “Getaway Driver” video riffs on classic horror film tropes and features comic-actor and social media personality King Bach.
By Aaron Baar • June 27, 2024 -
TikTok Shop looks to woo small businesses with accelerators
Despite facing a U.S. ban, the social media platform is investing in resources to help scale women- and LGBTQIA+-owned businesses.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 26, 2024 -
Verizon unveils future-facing new look with ad campaign nodding to its past
The telecom is resurrecting its once-ubiquitous “Can You Hear Me Now?” slogan to promote a new logo from Publicis design shop Turner Duckworth.
By Peter Adams • June 26, 2024 -
Persil plans 24-hour ‘Wardrobe Refresh Hotline’ on TikTok Live
The laundry detergent brand teamed with fashion designer Christian Siriano for the event to offer advice on washing techniques, fabric care and styling.
By Aaron Baar • June 26, 2024 -
Chipotle extends coveted Celebrity Card to fans on social media
Consumers can apply for the card once reserved for notable figures across TikTok, Instagram and X to receive one free meal per day for a year.
By Jessica Deyo • June 25, 2024 -
Johnsonville looks to juice social media algorithms with positive content
The sausage company is collaborating with influencers and other brands to push social media algorithms to serve “more outreach and less outrage.”
By Chris Kelly • June 21, 2024 -
Meta unveils AI-powered Messenger chatbot, Threads API at Cannes Lions
Meta talked up a number of new messaging and advertising tools to marketers and agencies in France last week.
By Aaron Baar • June 20, 2024 -
Gopuff’s brand-building drive gets celebrity boost from Tom Brady
The NFL icon, already an investor, will aid with content creation and is curating a new health and wellness category on the delivery platform.
By Peter Adams • June 20, 2024 -
Marriott teams up with Starbucks in latest loyalty play
Marriott Bonvoy and Starbucks Rewards members can link accounts to earn points redeemable toward both room nights and free coffee.
By Noelle Mateer • June 20, 2024 -
NBCU unveils Paris Creator Collective for Olympics coverage
The program includes partnerships with platforms like TikTok and YouTube and will allow advertiser partners to create sponsored posts with select creators.
By Jessica Deyo • June 18, 2024 -
Why E.l.f. stepped into the wild for its latest entertainment play
Chief Brand Officer Laurie Lam explains the social-listening inspiration behind the beauty marketer’s documentary-style “Peculiar Behavior” campaign.
By Jessica Deyo • June 18, 2024 -
Apple to drop its BNPL option in US
The tech giant said it will discontinue its buy now, pay later service and shift to offering consumers alternative payment options.
By Patrick Cooley , Lynne Marek • June 17, 2024 -
Uber expands Journey Ads to programmatic buyers across Rides app
The expansion allows programmatic clients to purchase display and video ads on the app and target consumers across three distinct phases of their trip.
By Aaron Baar • June 13, 2024 -
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Sociable: Reddit announces brand safety and suitability partnership with DoubleVerify
DoubleVerify will offer assurance that ads are being displayed in safe environments on Reddit, within the limits of its reporting tools.
By Andrew Hutchinson • June 11, 2024 -
Red Lobster says it’s ‘here to stay’ with Flavor Flav-led campaign
The rapper-turned-reality-TV personality narrates new ad spots and an AR filter lets users virtually don his recognizable clock necklace.
By Peter Adams • June 11, 2024 -
Apple unveils Apple Intelligence, OpenAI partnership at WWDC
The company’s new generative AI offering is billed as a personal intelligence system and will be integrated into a number of its features alongside ChatGPT.
By Jessica Deyo • June 11, 2024 -
Givenchy Beauty makes over Roblox space for Pride Month
The luxury brand overhauled its space on the platform to feature rainbows, flags and a pop-up showcasing virtual wearables from LGBTQ+ designers.
By Jessica Deyo • June 6, 2024 -
Ikea remodels remote work with paid positions for Roblox store
The Swedish retailer is offering jobs to 10 people to staff the digital space and drive real-world recruitment.
By Sara Karlovitch • June 6, 2024 -
Tastemade launches shoppable home improvement series using Shopsense AI
Tapping Hedley & Bennett’s founder as host, the series focuses on redesigning kitchen spaces while viewers shop the products.
By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • May 30, 2024 -
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 -
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