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Why Spotify makes Wrapped its annual marketing moment

“There’s a reason why it’s such a company priority,” said Alex Bodman, Spotify’s global vp of creative. “We don’t just see an increased user base day on day. We also see a lot of people coming back to the platform.” (Bodman declined to offer further details around growth and usage.)

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Spotify Gamifies Its ‘Wrapped’ Billboards Looking Back at 2022

Spotify unveiled its 2022 “Wrapped” campaign Wednesday morning—in what’s become a highly anticipated seasonal tradition—and this year’s bag of goodies includes gamefied billboards, a “listening personality” generator, and of course the annual rundowns of most-listened-to artists and songs globally and regionally. Click here to read the story at musebycl.io. Discussion Questions: What

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Apple privacy changes prompt some advertisers to turn toward shoppable TV ads

No, you’re not imagining it: There are lots of ways you can purchase products onscreen. Whether streaming a show on Roku, watching a video on YouTube, or thumbing through TikTok, shoppable ads are seemingly everywhere—even on traditional TV. Click here to read the story at marketingbrew.com. Discussion Questions: What is advertising? What is interactive marketing?

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Coffee Mate Will Pay You $5,000 to Skip That Thanksgiving 5K

Coffee Mate is intervening in your misplaced sense of self discipline this Thanksgiving. The company is looking to pay you $5,000 so you don’t participate in your local 5K race, often called the turkey trot. Click here to read the story at thrillist.com. Discussion Questions: What is a Thanksgiving 5K?

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Visit Florida Embraces Marketing More Than Just Beaches and Disney

Early estimates suggest Florida is having a remarkable tourism recovery.  Click here to read the story at skift.com. Discussion Questions: What is destination marketing? Why is tourism important to Florida? How did COVID-19 impact tourism? Why is destination marketing important to places like Florida where tourism is such an important

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