More restaurants, including big chains and small mom-and-pop shops, are using subscription programs to build loyalty and drive sales. Click here to read the story at axios.com. Discussion Questions:
Wendy’s announced earlier this week that it’s bringing back its iconic slogan: “Where’s the Beef?” Click here to read the story at thedrum.com. Discussion Questions:
New York (CNN) In the pantheon of sodas, Dr Pepper is the odd one out: It doesn’t have the popularity or sales of Coca-Cola or Pepsi, you can’t use it in a standard cocktail, and it doesn’t fall neatly into a category like cola or root beer. Click here to read the story at
Consumers have had a rough go of it in 2022, setting the stage for a dim outlook this holiday season. As the world contends with war, inflation and the enduring complexities of pandemic life, marketers this year have frequently turned the clocks back to transport people to better times. Click here
Kia has a logo problem: namely, that people can’t quite read it. The recent revelation that the company’s new logo causes 30,000 people a month to Google “KN car” sent the design world into a minor tizzy, resulting in a number of proposals to “fix” the logo by restoring the missing crossbar to its
For those who think Buddy the Elf’s rather specific concoction featuring spaghetti and syrup sounds appetizing, then Hello Fresh has something for you this holiday season. Click here to read the story at cleveland.com. Discussion Questions: What is promotion? What are the different forms of promotion? Why do brands offer limited-edition products?
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?
A good promotional product is all about perceived value. It doesn’t have to be made out of solid gold, but if a product looks like it’s well made and of good quality, people are more likely to hang onto it for a while. Click here to read the story at
When Airbnb unveils its new product called Setup this week—aimed at providing more guidance and resources to new hosts—the marketing push behind it will look and feel exactly like the product itself. Even the fun little animations will be the same. Click here to read the story at fastcompany.com. Discussion
JCPenney is integrating some 1990s nostalgia into an upcoming livestream promotion. Click here to read the story at chainstoreage.com. Discussion Questions: What is seasonal marketing? Why are the holidays important to retailers like JCPenney? What is consumer engagement? What is social media marketing? How might social media marketing help to
🍔x 54 is a lot of burgers lol. Thanks for the heads up @PatrickTJoyce. Culver's on me the next time I am back in Madison!
Congrats on the W + 54 points, @giannis_an34! Come see us for your 54 cheeseburgers! To celebrate, we'd also like to make a donation of 54,000 diapers to @MKEdiaper. We appreciate all that you and @mariahdanae15 do for the city of Milwaukee!
