McDonald’s Lunar New Year campaign taps into AI, AR technology
McDonald’s has recruited award-winning digital content creator Karen X Cheng for its Lunar New Year campaign. Click here to read the story at nrn.com. Discussion Questions:
McDonald’s has recruited award-winning digital content creator Karen X Cheng for its Lunar New Year campaign. Click here to read the story at nrn.com. Discussion Questions:
Ah, 2022. It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. You could say the same thing about the ads we saw in the past 12 months. Click here to read the story at marketingbrew.com. Discussion Questions:
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
When they’re good, they’re iconic. When they’re bad — well, at least you can usually laugh. We’re talking destination campaigns — when travel hotspots make a bid for your hard-earned vacation cash by producing extravagant videos and entire websites to grab your attention. Click here to read the story at
“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.)
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
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
British chocolate brand Cadbury will utilize digital out-of-home activity as part of the promotion of its Secret Santa Postal Service, using digital and static posters to promote sharing at Christmas. Click here to read the story at adweek.com. Discussion Questions: What is seasonal marketing? Why are the holidays important to Cadbury?
McDonald’s is once again promoting a “farewell tour” for the McRib sandwich. The seasonal offering, which since its introduction in 1981 has periodically disappeared from the fast food giant’s menu, is making one more appearance at McDonald’s locations nationwide. Click here to read the story at cnbc.com. Discussion Questions: What
Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s brands are getting a makeover with a new redesign that is aimed at making the brand “look as good as the food tastes.” Click here to read the story at brand-innovators.com. Discussion Questions: What is a brand? What is a brand identity? Why are brand identities
This group deserves a standing ovation from us for an INCREDIBLE performance in this year's competition. Oh so close to winning it all this year. Credit to Mr. Gueth for coaching this impressive group of young men and women to a runner up finish! 👏
Congratulations to the @MVCTC_SM Seniors for finishing 2nd place in the National @sportsbized Fantasy Football Marketing Competition. Great job developing the Dayton Jokers into a national power!!!!! #MVCTC