Advertising and media executives are facing a “perpetual state of disruption,” said Procter & Gamble’s Marc Pritchard in his ANA 2021 keynote today, and he wants leaders to focus on three essential challenges: transparency, privacy and racial equity. Those first two points are familiar territory to conference attendees who have listened to Pritchard in the…
Everyone knows the story of Rapunzel. But this time, her super long hair is armpit hair, and she’s not waiting for anyone “because she’s hella gay.” And that tower? It’s her sweet penthouse with an elevator. It’s a body-positive Pride fairy tale, presented by DTC razor brand Billie on its Instagram account. The Rapunzel reimagining,…
When Thinx was founded in 2013, advertisers were representing blood with blue liquid, avoiding direct language and not making it any easier for people to talk about periods. The challenger brand, which carved out the period underwear category, was focused on starting real conversations about menstruation and offering a sustainable alternative to disposable products. Eight…
After studying sociology and economics at Harvard University and working as a management consultant at Bain & Company, Vanessa Pham felt frustrated that she wasn’t able to put her energy and skills towards building the world that she wanted to see. This is when Vanessa and her sister Kim decided to start Omsom, a proud…
Visitors have been flocking to the Whitney Museum’s major retrospective of Julie Mehretu since March. The Ethiopian-born American artist’s large scale works that mix abstraction with social commentary have also captured an even greater online interest. Case in point: last Friday, art purchasing platform Artsy sold Mehretu’s massive Dissident Score painting for $6.5 million, the…
MeUndies, a subscription underwear, sleepwear and loungewear brand, has introduced its first collection of products–encompassing underwear, bralettes, undershirts and socks–made from organic cotton. Top line The digitally native brand is investing in a slew of new product offerings after raising $40 million in growth equity from Los Angeles-based investment firm Provenance in November. Between the…
The Murray brothers’ ties to golf go back to their teenage years when they spent their summers as caddies at Indian Hill Club, a private golf course located in the suburbs of Chicago. It was those experiences that would see all six of them–Andy, Ed, Joel, John, Brian and golf brand William Murray’s namesake Bill–not…
Rideshare app Alto prides itself on creating an experience for passengers, and it’s leaning into that with “art cars”–vehicles wrapped in artistic designs. The Dallas-based company recently collaborated with photographer Gray Malin to create three art cars featuring work from Malin’s new book, Gray Malin: The Essential Collection. Available in Dallas, Houston and Los Angeles…
The pandemic’s easing in the U.S. is poised to release pent-up consumer demand–but a vague unease is also emerging as jitters about the economy replace coronavirus concerns. Sensing the new mood, Lincoln Financial, an insurance firm formed in 1905, has launched a branding campaign aimed at reducing the trepidation about money occupying consumers’ minds. The…
In 2021 brand safety has become a vital part of strategy for many brands. But brand safety, like many things in life, is not always black and white. On May 26 Adweek’s Elevate: Brand Safety summit invited marketers to discuss why a nuanced approach to brand safety is required and how to create an engaging…
Home goods retailer Bed Bath & Beyond has introduced its latest private label brand, “Our Table,” a line of kitchen- and dinnerware. The line also includes cookware, bakeware, table linens, kitchen tools and kitchen linens. Prices range from $5 for a silicone whisk to $120 for a 10-piece stainless steel cookware set. In a statement,…
It’s National Donut Day, which means free donut offers abound from the usual suspects, including Dunkin’, Krispy Kreme and Tim Hortons. (This year, even frozen pizza brand DiGiorno is getting in on the action with what it calls a “DiGiornut.”) Brands capitalizing on lesser-known holidays like Donut Day dates back at least six years, when…
Since the pandemic hit early last year, Americans have been participating in online workout sessions, ordering new fitness equipment and gear to their homes and making do with what they have. A new study from Orangetheory Fitness, however, shows that 68% of people say their fitness routine took an understandable hit. Top line Seven in…
After more than a year of social distancing and with summer on the way, many consumers are more than ready to enjoy some quality time outside. For performance and lifestyle brand Merrell, that means challenging the line between “indoor” and “outdoor” activities. Created in partnership with the brand’s agency of record Words From The Woods,…
Few companies stand to benefit from the sale of non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, more than brand management firm Authentic Brands Group. That’s because ABG owns a broad portfolio of brands, including A-list celebrity likenesses including Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley and Shaquille O’Neal. “NFTs are something that we were watching and looking at, but, like most…
Today, Songtradr announced its recent acquisition of global sonic branding giant MassiveMusic. This marks the B2B licensing company’s sixth acquisition since 2019, having previously acquired licensing agency Big Sync Music, Song Zu, Cuesongs, Tunefind and music streaming service Pretzel. While details regarding the financial particulars have not been released, MassiveMusic founder and CEO Hans Brouwer…
As the pandemic began to ramp up last March, multicultural agency IW Group immediately noticed the rise in anti-Asian hate that came along with it and wanted to do something about it. Within 10 days, the team assembled a task force do some sort of in-person stunt, but when lockdowns prevented that from happening, the…
As part of the CMO Reboot Playbook: Reallocation of Spend, Petco CMO Tariq Hassan shares why it is crucial to be able to talk about how brand perception impacts actual business outcomes and how to do it. Check out more plays from top CMOs and brand leaders here. This transcript has been edited by Adweek…
Discount retailer Big Lots unveiled a new brand campaign today that invites consumers to “Be A BIGionaire.” It’s a new tagline that touts how hunting for the banner’s bargains makes customers “feel like a million bucks.” The campaign will launch in select markets on April 24 and then nationally on Memorial Day via television, video,…
Target is unveiling a new brand campaign today under the tagline “What we value most shouldn’t cost more.” The new tagline is a sentiment that perfectly aligns with the banner’s brand promise “Expect More. Pay Less,” Cara Sylvester said in her first interview since being named chief marketing and digital officer in February. Even more…
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