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Inside Sonic Drive-In’s new brand platform and ‘crazy fun’ campaign
CMO Ryan Dickerson explained how the Inspire Brands QSR is personifying the chain with a new duo years after replacing its fan-favorite "Two Guys."
By Chris Kelly • June 3, 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 -
Trendline
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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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 -
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 -
Puttshack tees up quirky spokesperson to highlight high-tech mini-golf
The growing chain is relying on humor to differentiate itself in the competitive mini-golf space, explained CMO Susan Walmesley.
By Amanda Baltazar • May 29, 2024 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Q&A
How United Airlines flies with Wrexham to cultural relevancy
The airline is “opening the aperture” of its sponsorship of the Welsh soccer club with branded swag, said Chief Advertising Officer Maggie Schmerin.
By Chris Kelly • May 21, 2024 -
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 -
Gap Inc. selects Omnicom as media AOR, reorganizes key media functions
The apparel marketer created a Marketing Shared Services organization to unite core media functions as it works to revitalize its brands.
By Chris Kelly • May 15, 2024 -
Deep Dive
Why marketers increasingly downplay sustainability efforts
Greenhushing on climate-related initiatives is becoming more widespread amid an intensifying regulatory environment and consumer backlash.
By Nicole Ortiz • May 14, 2024 -
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 -
E.l.f. says corporate America has ‘So Many Dicks’ and not enough diversity
The brand highlights the “ROI of DEI” by calling out the success of its diverse board compared to those full of men named Richard, Rick and Dick.
By Chris Kelly • May 13, 2024 -
Thomas’ revives breakfast with first brand character in 144-year history
Thom, billed as a “proper young man with a strong British accent,” is meant to remind consumers to savor breakfast amid the hectic morning shuffle.
By Jessica Deyo • May 13, 2024 -
McDonald’s to focus on digital marketing with new fund
The fund, which will be paid with existing contributions, will allow the chain to market more effectively to customers within its app.
By Julie Littman • May 10, 2024 -
Hard Rock rolls out global loyalty program across hotels, retail, casinos
In a multimillion-dollar campaign for the launch, celebrities Shakira, John Legend, Lionel Messi and Noah Kahan plugged member benefits.
By Noelle Mateer • May 9, 2024 -
Starburst taps gen AI for campaign that is ‘Different Every Time’
The Mars candy brand’s first major campaign in 12 years was created with Team OMC, a collaboration between Omnicom shops DDB and Critical Mass.
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 -
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 -
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 -
Skittles raffles off rent-free NYC micro-apartment
The apartment sweepstakes promotes a new Littles product and coincides with the launch of new global branding by the candy company.
By Sara Karlovitch • May 2, 2024