UPS is jumping into the fashion market by releasing a limited edition apparel and merchandise collection that debuted at New York Fashion Week. Yes, this is the same UPS known for brown uniforms and delivering packages. Click here to read the story at magazine.promomarketing.com. Discussion Questions: What is New York Read more…
Coke’s new flavor is out of this world. At least, that’s the idea behind Coca-Cola Starlight, a new limited-edition version of the classic soda that comes in regular and zero sugar. Click here to read the story at cbs46.com. Discussion Questions: What is product development? Why do companies like Coca-Cola Read more…
McDonald’s has registered 10 trademarks in the virtual space, doubling down on its strategy to venture into the metaverse. According to the application filed with the US Patent and Trademark Office, McDonald’s will be providing downloadable multimedia files for its artwork audio, video files, and NFTs. Click here to read Read more…
Since their first collaboration a decade ago in 2010, Vans and Crayola are bringing the color back for a collection comprised of footwear, apparel, and accessories for the entire family. Click here to read the story at hypebeast.com. Discussion Questions: What is a brand? Is Vans a brand? Crayola? How would you describe the Read more…
It’s Girl Scout cookie season in California, which means hundreds of thousands of girls armed with decadent treats, selling as many boxes as they can to meet their cookie quotas. Let’s face it: Most of us have a favorite Girl Scout cookie. Whether it’s Thin Mints or Trefoils, one thing Read more…
For the year of the Tiger, many luxury brands are deciding to court Chinese consumers on tiptoes. Caution is essential since marketing campaigns for this holiday have been often criticized for cultural appropriation and misinterpreting ethnic traditions. Click here to read the story at forbes.com. Discussion Questions: What is a Read more…
You may know McCormick for the red capped bottles that line your spice rack. But according to Bloomberg, America’s favorite spice maker has been busy expanding its empire into a spicy new sector: hot sauce. Click here to read the story at thehustle.co. Discussion Questions: From a business perspective, what is an acquisition? Read more…
Consider this your wake-up call. Agency PSOne rocks loud and hard for Folgers in a raucous :60 driven by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts’ FM staple “Bad Reputation.” Ultimately, the original guitar-driven track segues into a brassy jazz interpretation led by New Orleans jazz maestro Trombone Shorty. Click here to read the story Read more…
Certain brands are forever attached to a color scheme or particular typeface. Coca-Cola, for example, over the years has linked a bright red can with white cursive script to its classic soda. Even with the text in another language, the product is universally recognizable. Click here to read the story Read more…
Nineties fashion is back in a big way. Last year, Harry Styles wore a Clueless-inspired outfit for the Grammys. Y2K looks are all the rage with Gen Z fashionistas. And iconic ’90s bags like the nylon Prada backpack and the Dior saddle bag are selling like hotcakes on resale sites like Rebag. Click here to Read more…