In the post-Kardashian era, the marketing power of social media, especially among younger consumers, has become undeniable. That leaves brands that cater to teens and young adults no choice but to turn to influencers, who can easily collect tens of millions in social media followers. Click here to read the Read more…
You get to decide – which is hotter – Doritos new Xxtra Flamin’ Hot Nachos or the returning Cheetos Flamin’ Hot Spicy Pepper Puffs? Frito-Lay has launched the “Flamin’ Hot Faceoff” campaign to find out. Click here to read the story at pennlive.com. Discussion Questions: What is social media marketing? Why do brands promote Read more…
Anyone — or anything — can speak on Clubhouse now. Even meat. IHOP is making its debut on the audio-only app by serving up the sounds of bacon cooking all day long on Tuesday via @IHOPofficial on Clubhouse. Click here to read the story at campaignlive.com. Discussion Questions: What is Read more…
White Castle is expanding on the idea that it can be part of holiday celebrations with recipes that include its sliders as a key ingredient. With many people celebrating Easter at home instead going out for a special brunch or dinner because of worries about the pandemic, White Castle aims Read more…
Even before Dunkin’ was paying her, TikTok’s top star, Charli D’Amelio, was a superfan of the brand. In many of her early videos, she’s seen holding an iced Dunkin’ coffee before breaking into a dance. Click here to read the story at businessinsider.com. Discussion Questions: What does it mean to have Read more…
Ikea is turning decluttering into a game with a new augmented reality“escape room” on Snapchat that tasks users with organizing items with the furniture giant’s products. The entire experience takes place in a miniature model of a bedroom that can be superimposed on a tabletop, floor or other flat surface through a Read more…
P&G’s plan to open a barbershop inspired by Old Spice is a way to directly engage consumers with the men’s grooming brand, while also marking a return of experiential marketing efforts that had been suspended during the pandemic’s earlier days. Many barbershops closed temporarily last year amid concerns about the transmission of Read more…
Scrapped shoots, delayed launches, ever-shifting budgets, Zoom this, Zoom that. These challenges have really pushed marketers creatively, leading to some incredible work on Twitter. From epic watch parties to crucial campaign pivots, marketers brought all the feels and really got to the heart of what Twitter’s all about – connecting Read more…
Social media platforms can be breeding grounds for innovation and creative consumer engagement, particularly while live activations are limited during the pandemic. But they can also serve as sounding boards for negative feedback when campaigns miss the mark. For instance, you might have heard about Kraft Macaroni & Cheese’s recent Read more…
Calling all TikTok users and coffee lovers: Dunkin’ Donuts is asking for menu hacks that may be part of a limited edition run, as the coffee giant becomes part of a vanguard of major companies leveraging the viral video platform to reach younger consumers. Through December 12th, fans being are Read more…