Walmart announced today that it is stepping into the metaverse with two new experiences on Roblox: “Walmart Land” and “Universe of Play.” Click here to read the story at techcrunch.com. Discussion Questions: What is consumer engagement? Why is it important for brands to invest in consumer engagement strategies? What is experiential marketing?
J.C. Penney is turning to technology to help drive its revamped beauty strategy. The department store in late 2020 announced it was planning a new beauty concept after previous partner Sephora teamed up with Kohl’s instead. Click here to read the story at retaildive.com. Discussion Questions: What is distribution? How does distribution
Among the many places to get a banh mi in Houston is the drive-through lane at Saigon Hustle. The seven-month-old spot was started by Cassie Ghaffar and Sandy Nguyen, in part to create something for busy parents who don’t want to deal with getting kids out of cars and into restaurants. Click here to read the
Following a “successful first foray” into NFTs with Adidas Originals in January, Prada is introducing NFTs to its own limited-edition Timecapsule product drop collection, the Italian luxury house says. Click here to read the story at voguebusiness.com. Discussion Topics: What is a brand? What is a luxury brand? What makes Prada
Jimmy John’s on Tuesday became the latest restaurant chain to invite guests to interact with the brand in the metaverse. Click here to read the story at nrn.com. Discussion Questions: What is the metaverse? Why are brands interested in the metaverse? Can you think of any other examples of brands
In what CEO Brian Chesky calls “the biggest change to Airbnb in a decade,” the home rental company introduced a sitewide makeover Wednesday that makes it easier to find offbeat and niche properties. Click here to read the story at axios.com. Discussion Questions: Why is summer an important time of
Take that, online travel agencies. The world’s largest hotelier not only drove more direct bookings but also saw strong growth in its loyalty program. Click here to read the story at skift.com. Discussion Questions: What is a brand? What is brand loyalty? What are five examples of hotel brands? Why
Razorfish and VICE Media Group released findings from new research that examines the metaverse’s impact on identity, social interactions, and commerce. Click here to read the story at businesswire.com. Discussion Questions: What is market segmentation? What are the different ways a brand can segment a market? Who is Gen Z? What
Digital-first pet insurance provider Spot Pet Insurance is leveraging Cameo for Business to launch an A-list celebrity-powered digital marketing campaign for 2022. Click here to read the story at prnewswire.com. Discussion Questions: Who is Spot Pet Insurance? Why is marketing important to a business like Spot Pet? What is digital
McDonald’s last month brought back its Szechuan sauce — the source of countless internet memes — for a limited time. The offer had one key condition: The savory condiment was only available through the burger chain’s mobile app. Click here to read the story at marketingdive.com. Discussion Questions: Why do you think