Brand Strategy
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DoorDash parodies horror classics in pitch to budget-crunched parents
A campaign around Summer of DashPass savings stars Freddie Prinze Jr. and Ali Larter in content that apes movies like “Final Destination.”
By Peter Adams • June 27, 2025 -
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ColumnCampaign Trail: Neutrogena’s ‘90s nostalgia pulls the rug on aging consumers
BBDO New York returned to “Beverly Hills, 90210” and brought back landlines and teen magazines to deliver “truth bombs” to millennials.
By Chris Kelly • June 27, 2025 -
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Top stories that underscore the key role of artificial intelligence, generative and otherwise, for many CMOs looking to better manage troves of data.
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Vital Farms cooks up sponsorship, custom ad for Hulu hit ‘The Bear’
The pasture-raised eggs brand teamed with cast member Liza Colón-Zayas for a spot that will air ahead of each episode of the series’ latest season.
By Jessica Deyo • June 26, 2025 -
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Heinz and hip-hop producer Mustard drop new sauce at Buffalo Wild Wings
To support the effort, Heinz will share social videos featuring Mustard’s “yell” soundbite from inside the restaurant chain.
By Jessica Deyo • June 25, 2025 -
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Olipop turns fans into influencers for pennies with PR boxes on Amazon
The better-for-you soda brand is also inviting consumers to the Austin Motel, which has been transformed to include three nostalgic, Olipop-themed suites.
By Jessica Deyo • June 24, 2025 -
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Luxury brands face global, generational challenges, report says
Shifting attitudes toward luxury have created an opening for newer, more agile and culturally relevant brands to make inroads.
By Aaron Baar • June 23, 2025 -
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Unilever acquires Dr. Squatch, valuing brand’s viral marketing to Gen Z men
The DTC grooming upstart was praised by Unilever for its social-first approach, which has recently included racy ads with Sydney Sweeney.
By Peter Adams • June 23, 2025 -
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How Liquid I.V.’s marketing supports its growth surge
As it looks to become a $1 billion business, the hydration line recently took over Times Square to establish 4 p.m. as “I.V. O’Clock.”
By Chris Kelly • June 23, 2025 -
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How ditching Pride now could hurt brands later
Some retailers that once wholeheartedly celebrated and supported the LGBTQ+ community have pulled away. What if they want to rejoin the party?
By Daphne Howland • June 23, 2025 -
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Southwest argues seating policy changes are NBD in cheeky new ads
A new campaign uses tongue-in-cheek humor to emphasize that the carrier is not reinventing the wheel in ditching a decades-old open seating approach.
By Peter Adams • June 20, 2025 -
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Uber Advertising brings Ride Offers to international markets
Molson Coors was among the first to see success from the solution, which allows brands to reward Uber passengers with offers on their next trip.
By Aaron Baar • June 20, 2025 -
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How Coca-Cola’s marketing transformation led to new Smartwater campaign
The brand reteamed with Jennifer Aniston, riffing on how the pair “were never on a break” — a reference to an iconic moment on “Friends.”
By Chris Kelly • June 17, 2025 -
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E.l.f. brings AI-powered color-matching for makeup to Pinterest
In other artificial intelligence-focused news from Pinterest, it is working with Macy’s to test auto-collages.
By Jessica Deyo • June 17, 2025 -
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PepsiCo taps VaynerMedia to evolve in-house agency model
A new integrated team weds PepsiCo beverage’s internal brand-building expertise with VaynerMedia’s ability to activate around social media.
By Peter Adams • June 16, 2025 -
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Why Cinnamon Toast Crunch is giving 2000s nostalgia a moody, deadly spin
The Martin Agency updated the brand’s cannibalistic cereal squares of past ads, amping up dark humor and true crime elements favored by Gen Z.
By Chris Kelly • June 16, 2025 -
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Wyndham launches ad campaign in latest loyalty play
“Where There’s a Wyndham, There’s a Way” unites the hotel company’s 25 brands under a single tagline for the first time as it aims to grow loyalty.
By Jenna Graber • June 13, 2025 -
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Jack in the Box links with T-Pain for Fortnite map, Twitch livestream
The partnership promotes a limited-edition, late-night Munchie Meal and builds on a “So Munch More” platform launched earlier this year.
By Aaron Baar • June 12, 2025 -
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Pepsi parodies ‘Share a Coke’ after rival resurrects iconic campaign
Custom Pepsi bottles will be available via a social media giveaway to consumers who post which foods with which they’d #ShareaPepsi.
By Peter Adams • June 12, 2025 -
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Sharpie, Rubbermaid marketer partners with Adobe around generative AI
Newell, the parent of more than 50 consumer brands, is looking to create five times more content while improving marketing efficiency and effectiveness.
By Chris Kelly • June 12, 2025 -
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Lowe’s launches creator network to build bonds with millennials, Gen Z
Leading creator MrBeast has joined the effort, which will see the brand serve as exclusive building partner for the second season of “Beast Games.”
By Chris Kelly • June 10, 2025 -
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M&M’s promotes cross-generational unity with new creative platform
Ads show people of different ages and backgrounds bonding over the candy, which is putting fresh emphasis on the ampersand in its name.
By Peter Adams • June 10, 2025 -
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Hyundai pitches hybrids as ‘Best of Both Worlds’ in Paris, Texas
A separate effort aimed at an African-American audience keys in on how fuel savings can lead to perks like valet parking and “egg money.”
By Chris Kelly • June 9, 2025 -
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Walmart challenges consumer perceptions with ‘Who Knew?’ campaign
In a 60-second spot set to The Who’s “Who Are You,” “White Lotus” star Walton Goggins dishes on the retailer’s perks following a January brand refresh.
By Jessica Deyo • June 9, 2025 -
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Lipton Hard Iced Tea unites millennials, boomers over party culture
The social-forward campaign puts a heavy emphasis on content designed to appeal across age groups.
By Sara Karlovitch • June 9, 2025 -
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Airbnb names new CMO on tails of major platform overhaul
Former Meta and Apple executive Rebecca Van Dyck is taking the reins as the company pushes further into travel services and experiences.
By Peter Adams • June 6, 2025
