At Brand USA, a public-private partnership with the mission of “marketing the United States as a desirable destination for international tourists, conferences and business,” the ongoing pandemic has obviously been disruptive. I recently asked Brand USA CMO Tom Garzilli to fill us in. Click here to read the story at Read more…
Pop-Tarts is trying to round out its pitch to crucial Gen Z consumers through the partnership with Lyrical Lemonade, a collaborative first for the Kellogg brand. The multimedia company founded by 26-year-old Cole Bennett has scored attention for its music video work for high-profile artists such as Post Malone and Read more…
Long-time Domino’s “nemesis” the Noid turned three gadgets from a recent TV campaign — a Pizza Crusher, Pizza Slayzer and Noid Balloon Blockade — into NFTs, or nonfungible tokens, that Noid plans to sell to further fund his dastardly deeds. Click here to read the story at mediapost.com. Discussion Questions: Read more…
Renovations plus vacations plus staycations equals “Renocations,” according to Ikea, which kicked off is “Ikea Renocations” campaign on Pinterest this week. Click here to read the story at adweek.com. Discussion Questions: What is a target market? Why is it important for brands like Ikea to understand their target market? Who might Read more…
TikTok doesn’t want advertisers to create ads for its platform. At its NewFront presentation on Thursday, TikTok told marketers that in order to be successful with its audience, they have to show up natively on the platform. Click here to read the story at campaignlive.com. Discussion Questions: Why would a Read more…
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…
Gaming can be competitive, but above all it’s emotional. And nothing stirs the hottest, most primitive emotions in gaming like laggy internet. It can make the split-second difference between success and failure. Rage quits are real. The hardware casualties sacrificed to this monster of grief are … incalculable. Click here to Read more…
Impossible Foods seeks to tap into the greater availability of its products with an integrated, TV-focused campaign that demonstrates how its plant-based foods help consumers avoid the environmental effects of livestock without compromising on taste, nutrition, convenience or family traditions, according to CEO and founder Dr. Patrick O. Brown. Click Read more…
Does the thought of spreading Kraft Mayo on a sandwich make your stomach turn? Does your irrational fear of this simple sauce keep you from enjoying the finer things in life? If you answered yes, you may suffer from “Mayophobia.” “Spreading our smooth and velvety mayo on a piece of bread shouldn’t Read more…
Nordstrom Inc. announced the launch of its “Livestream Shopping” channel on Wednesday, with a Burberry styling event kicking things off on March 18. Nordstrom says Livestream Shopping will blend its in-person and virtual capabilities, as well as its expertise in a variety of categories, from fashion to beauty and home. Customers can interact with Read more…