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:
ESPN is reportedly preparing to dramatically change how fans consume live sports. Click here to read the story at usatoday.com. Discussion Questions:
Netflix has partnered with fashion brand Lacoste for a new collection inspired by some of the streamer’s most popular shows, according to a press release. The collection launches April 12. Click here to read the story at marketing dive.com. Discussion Questions:
The Pokémon Company has finally revealed some details on its most anticipated product: Pokémon Sleep. Click here to read the story at theverge.com. Discussion Questions:
With the NCAA Women’s and Men’s March Madness tournaments currently underway — until March 26 — brands are looking to engage with college basketball fans through social media and connected TV. Click here to read the story at digiday.com. Discussion Questions:
Similarly to the speed at which ice water warms in one of their tumblers or water bottles, Yeti is taking a slow and steady approach when it comes to sports marketing. Click here to read the story at Forbes.com. Discussion Questions:
Lay’s has teamed with Grammy-nominated artist Anitta for a Latino TV spot, “Beat of Joy,” that features a remix of the Brazilian star’s hit song “Envolver,” per a press release. The effort is an extension of the Frito-Lay brand’s “Stay Golden” platform. Click here to read the story at marketingdive.com. Discussion
Just over three years ago, Netflix unequivocally shot down the idea that it would ever roll out an ad-supported streaming service. Click here to read the story at variety.com. Discussion Questions: What is an “ad-supported” streaming service? What is advertising? What is revenue? Why is revenue important to streaming companies? How will
The National Football League wants to be the most youth-focused, community-driven league in the world. To reach that goal, it’s counting on its social media marketing strategy. Click here to read the story at digiday.com. Discussion Questions: What is market segmentation? What are demographics? What is a target market? Based
The NBA’s new app is proof that TikTok continues to exert its influence on the world of entertainment programming. The sports-focused offering is clearly designed to appeal to the younger generation, offering vertical video and user-specific, “social-style” content that could help drive Gen Z interest and keep consumers engaged on