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Domino’s delivers anywhere on the map with latest tech innovation
Pinpoint Delivery leverages Google Maps to evolve the chain's groundbreaking Hotspots feature and will be promoted via an integrated campaign.
By Chris Kelly • June 19, 2023 -
Smirnoff’s big brand strategy shakeup is all about inclusion
A global campaign developed with new AOR McCann New York combats a “joy recession” stemming from feelings of isolation and disconnection.
By Peter Adams • June 16, 2023 -
Trendline
Consumer Packaged Goods
If CPGs can adeptly adjust to emerging mandates, they have an opportunity to strengthen their brands.
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Airheads puts TikTok trend to the test with muscle-fueled Shake Factory
A viral post claiming that the candy is intended to be shaken into a new shape inspired the brand to team with bodybuilders to streamline the process.
By Aaron Baar • June 15, 2023 -
Nike broadens focus to holistic fitness with ‘Well Collective’
The athletics giant will expand content and programming to cover nutrition, mindfulness and more as it embraces a broader definition of sport.
By Cara Salpini • June 14, 2023 -
How Absolut aims to grow LGBTQ+ allyship among consumers, businesses
A new global initiative includes an online guide and certification program for bars and restaurants as Pride-themed marketing comes under heavy fire.
By Peter Adams • June 13, 2023 -
Heinz connects with past viral stars for new sauce drops
To promote limited-time sauces, the brand enlisted internet celebs like Rebecca Black and William Hung for assets across TikTok and Instagram.
By Chris Kelly • June 13, 2023 -
7-Eleven refreshes Slurpee with ‘Anything Flows’ campaign
Each of four new TV spots focuses on a different Slurpee flavor and features a diverse cast of individuals that embrace self-expression.
By Chris Kelly • June 12, 2023 -
Impossible Foods taps Terry Crews’ agency Super Serious for national campaigns
The two campaigns mark the debut of Super Serious and see Impossible using humor to adopt a more inclusive and approachable tone.
By Sara Karlovitch • June 12, 2023 -
Column
Campaign Trail: Waterloo Sparkling Water taps AI to bring brand to life
Created with agency Agent A, an evolution of the “Water Down Nothing” campaign helped the challenger brand bring buzzy tech to a growing category.
By Chris Kelly • June 9, 2023 -
Ikea plans 19-foot bag statue in New York tied to AR experience
The behemoth replica of its blue Frakta bag will be embedded with QR codes that link to an AR experience to dole out exclusive offers.
By Aaron Baar • Updated June 12, 2023 -
Inside BIC’s sales-boosting social media play with ‘Vanderpump Rules’
A witty collaboration with cast member Ariana Madix set the highest social media engagement for BIC’s razor division within the past two years.
By Jessica Deyo • June 8, 2023 -
Nike, Dick’s release largest joint ad campaign to date
The two retailers have grown closer over the years, and connected their loyalty programs about a year and a half ago.
By Cara Salpini • June 8, 2023 -
Coke links with League of Legends developer on latest flavor experiment
A new Creations variant is meant to taste like experience points from the game and is complemented by custom missions and emotes.
By Peter Adams • June 7, 2023 -
McDonald’s brings back Grimace for birthday party nostalgia
The chain says it's meeting fans at the "intersection of nostalgia and culture" with an 8-bit video game, Snapchat AR experience and Instagram tie-up.
By Chris Kelly • June 6, 2023 -
Publicis plants flag with responsible AI by joining industry coalition
C2PA, which includes Microsoft and Adobe in its ranks, seeks to develop new content verification standards while helping safeguard IP.
By Peter Adams • June 5, 2023 -
Energy Drink Zoa adopts gender-neutral identity for major refresh
“Fuel Something Bigger” shifts the energy drink from the gym towards the everyday consumer and highlights the brand’s colorful new packaging.
By Sara Karlovitch • June 5, 2023 -
Sprite remixes ‘Rapper’s Delight’ for summer-long hip-hop celebration
The salute to hip-hop’s 50 years includes a new flavor, new packaging, a tie-up with Drake’s tour and an ad starring Latto, Nas, Rakim and GloRilla.
By Jessica Deyo • June 5, 2023 -
Deep Dive
How legacy beauty brands are aging down to reach Gen Z
Ever-changing trends and flashy brands like E.l.f. Cosmetics are challenging giants like Estée Lauder and L'Oréal to draw from a new playbook.
By Jessica Deyo • June 2, 2023 -
Verizon-owned Visible launches Pride Month game show ‘No Straight Answers’
The ‘70s-inspired game show will stream on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube and challenges two teams to games like “LGBTQ&A” and “Slang Slam.”
By Aaron Baar • June 1, 2023 -
Inside American Eagle’s tie-up with ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’
CMO Craig Brommers details why the retailer partnered with stars of the Prime Video series and how it’s experimenting with Reels and Lemon8.
By Jessica Deyo • June 1, 2023 -
Heinz honors ‘irrational’ fan love in first unified global brand platform
Representing Kraft Heinz’s biggest media investment to date, the effort celebrates tales of brand passion, such as ketchup bottle tattoos.
By Peter Adams • June 1, 2023 -
Wendy’s and T-Pain remix ‘Buy U A Drank’ for Frosty push
"Buy U a Frosty" is available on the fast-food chain’s YouTube channel and will soon be available for consumers to duet on TikTok.
By Chris Kelly • June 1, 2023 -
Frito-Lay makes largest-ever investment in women’s sports for World Cup
As women’s sports continue to gain viewers, the snack marketer’s activations will span popular brands and include its Cracker Jill campaign.
By Sara Karlovitch • May 31, 2023 -
WPP shakes up creative process with AI-powered content engine
Supported by Nvidia, the new platform promises to generate large volumes of assets like images and videos while staying true to client goals.
By Peter Adams • May 30, 2023 -
Milk checkoff’s ‘Wood Milk’ campaign featuring Aubrey Plaza violates federal laws, health group says
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine filed a complaint with the USDA’s inspector general, claiming the website and videos with the “White Lotus” star disparages another product and was intended to influence policy.
By Megan Poinski • May 30, 2023