What the MLB lockout means for advertisers

Marketers should consider alternative plans, and side with fans, as a work stoppage spoils Hot Stove season—and threatens a timely start to 2022 campaign.

McDonald's NFT troll highlights metaverse risks for marketers

McD’s NFT is marred by a slur, and other brands’ projects, from Pringles to Taco Bell, attract little action months later.

10 key stats for the best marketers of 2021

Breaking down the Marketers of the Year, from digital ad spending trends to naming rights deals.

Major marketer executive exits of 2021

The year was marked by a wave of change at the top ranks of marketers, with plenty of notable names leaving high-profile gigs.

 

Cream cheese crisis becomes an opportunity for Kraft’s Philadelphia brand

Schmeared by availability issues, the brand offers a data-for-dessert exchange

The most nostalgic commercials and campaigns in 2021

Nostalgia made a huge comeback this year with brands—here’s a look back at some of the biggest rewind moments.

How Coinbase is marketing its new Kevin Durant deal

The basketball player joins a long list of athletes who are interested in crypto.

Most consumers want ‘privacy guaranteed’ seals on digital ads, study finds

Findings show why transparency must be a priority when developing cookie alternatives.

Danoninho Ice está de volta com o mesmo garoto-propaganda que se destacou nos anos 90

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Quem se lembra do Danoninho que virava sorvete? O Danoninho Ice foi lançado pela primeira vez nos anos 1990 e fazia a alegria da criançada. O simples fato de colocar a pazinha no copinho e deixá-lo no freezer congelando já prendia a atenção e gerava expectativa. Sempre voltando de tempos em tempos, no verão, agora …

Leia Danoninho Ice está de volta com o mesmo garoto-propaganda que se destacou nos anos 90 na íntegra no B9.

Amazon Prime Video vai exibir jogos da Copa do Brasil em 2022

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Depois da HBO Max, da Globoplay e do Star+, agora é a Amazon Prime Video que vai se aventurar nas transmissões de eventos esportivos no Brasil. A companhia anunciou nesta quarta-feira (15) um acordo com a Globo que vai permitir à plataforma transmitir uma parcela considerável da Copa do Brasil em 2022, sem intermediários ou …

Leia Amazon Prime Video vai exibir jogos da Copa do Brasil em 2022 na íntegra no B9.

Designer Outlet Owner McArthurGlen Tasks Wavemaker With $40 Million European Account

Designer outlet owner McArthurGlen has named Wavemaker as its media buyer, having appointed it to handle its $40 million account. The designer outlet shopping center company owns 26 locations across 10 countries, which it claims is home to 3,000 stores including Nike, Tommy Hilfiger, Ralph Lauren and Under Armour, welcoming 90 million visitors each year….

In This Tearful Chevrolet Ad, a Grieving Family Restores More Than a Car

‘Tis the season for holiday ads that combine the festive spirit with deeply sentimental narratives. Chevrolet is no exception as the brand debuts an emotional campaign that takes a look at how grief can play a natural part of the season. For “Holiday Ride,” the brand collaborated with agency Commonwealth//McCann to bring the story to…

How The Washington Post is Using Data Journalism to Drive Subscriptions

The Washington Post debuted its latest newsletter on Saturday, a free weekly product called How to Read This Chart, in its latest effort to coax readers into routine consumption and boost its subscription figures. In the newsletter, journalist Philip Bump will explore a piece of data visualization–often, but not always, from The Post itself–and walk…

60 Gift Ideas for Dads – From Two-Headed Screwdrivers to Baby Boomer-Targeted CBD Prerolls (TOPLIST)

(TrendHunter.com) From boomer-inspired board games and countertop beer taps to high-end whiskeys and luxury watches, this list of gift ideas for dads has got you covered, no matter your old man’s tastes.

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MediaMarkt: EVEN SANTA CLAUS CAN FIND THE PERFECT GIFT!

Christmas has arrived this year too, with its timeless magical atmosphere. But what’s changed is what we wish for, always more and more technological: this is where the new Christmas film for the German brand MediaMarkt starts off.

The story starts off in a snow-covered Lapland, in a Santa Claus factory in a flurry of activity preparing for Christmas Eve. Everything seems to be working perfectly until a strange letter arrives that distresses Santa Claus, the top expert concerning surprises and gifts. Luckily, there’s a team of eager hi-tech elves and MediaMarkt’s timely advice to come to his aid.

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Chanel’s Advent Calendar Is a (PR) Nightmare Before Christmas

Branded Advent calendars are all the rage right now. And it makes sense! As someone on Twitter recently–and brilliantly–described, Advent calendars are like ‘microdosing Christmas.’ What brand wouldn’t want to be a part of that? It’s a daily opportunity to surprise and delight customers who raised their hand and said “yes, bring on 25 days…

‘The Music Man’ Once Had a Disabled Character. Then He Was Erased.

At the urging of producers, Meredith Willson cut a boy in a wheelchair from the early scripts for his 1957 musical. A look back shows what was lost.

WhatsApp: How to Preview a Voice Message Before Sending It

WhatsApp updated its voice messages feature with a preview functionality that allows users to preview the audio they’ve recorded before sending it. Our guide will show you how to preview a voice message before sending it in the WhatsApp application. Note: These screenshots were captured in the WhatsApp app on iOS. Step 1: Once you’ve…

LinkedIn Debuts InCareer App in China

After sunsetting the local version of its platform in China in October, LinkedIn took steps to re-enter the market with the release of new application InCareer. The app, available here and for Android and iOS devices, was designed to help professionals in mainland China find jobs, as well as to aid companies seeking talent in…

Pinterest Lets Users Reply to Comments With Idea Pins

Pinterest became the latest platform to enable its users to reply to comments in video form, adding the ability to use Idea Pins for that purpose. The company said, “There are more ways than ever to engage with your community on Pinterest. Now you can respond to all of the comments, questions and requests with…