Despite more available programming than ever, 1 in 5 viewers abandon streaming sessions out of frustration, according to Nielsen. Click here to read the story at marketingbrew.com. Discussion Questions:
Basketball fans have grown accustomed to seeing a wider variety of court designs than ever before. FIBA took that one step further. At the U19 Women’s Basketball World Cup 2023 on Friday, the organization unveiled a new LED glass floor that can be used for official games. Click here to
As fans worldwide prepare for what will be the most-watched women’s sporting event of the year, Frito-Lay, Tournament Supporter and the Official USA Snack of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™, is getting viewers ready for greatness with the debut of its new FIFA Women’s World Cup™
While this year’s NBA Finals lack an A-list star on the court, the league is marketing the series like a blockbuster. In November the NBA hired then-Paramount executive Tammy Henault as CMO, and she leaned on her Hollywood experience while building this year’s “We Are All In The Finals” campaign.
PepsiCo is partnering with Bad Bunny to achieve the ultimate summer vibes, with QR codes and, ultimately, first-party data as key parts of the beverage brand’s summer campaign. Click here to read the story at digiday.com. Discussion Questions:
State Farm has spent a decade exploring gaming and esports marketing to reach younger consumers, resulting in last year’s successful esports competition “Gamerhood Challenge” that racked up 10 million views on Twitch. Click here to read the story at marketingdive.com. Discussion Questions:
A quiet conference final round has slowed the NHL’s pace, but Stanley Cup playoff viewership remains at a five-year high. Click here to read the story at sportsmediawatch.com. Discussion Questions:
ESPN is reportedly preparing to dramatically change how fans consume live sports. Click here to read the story at usatoday.com. Discussion Questions:
TikTok is an essential promotional tool for music artists and record labels. Songs can rise up organically on the app even if they’ve been outside the mainstream for decades. Click here to read the story at businessinsider.com. Discussion Questions:
Great Clips, New Amsterdam Vodka and Kruger Products are reaching out to hockey fans during the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, and they’re taking a gamification approach to their ads to do so. Click here to read the story at digiday.com. Discussion Questions: