Skittles Asks Gen Z to ‘Legally Acknowledge the Rainbow’ for New Pop’d Candy

After freeze-dried candy went viral on TikTok in 2024, the Mars brand created its own version called Skittles Pop’d, a complete 180 from its regular chewy Skittles.

Tariffs Impact Hyundai and Nissan’s Ad Plans, But It’s Business As Usual for Kia

On March 26, President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on imported automobiles and specific automobile parts. Now, with a potential reprieve in sight, brands including Hyundai and Nissan have […]

How Linda McMahon’s “A.1.” Gaffe Sparked a Viral Campaign for Steak Sauce

When Linda McMahon called AI “A.1.” at a summit, Kraft Heinz and Mischief turned the viral blunder into a spicy social media moment, even getting a shoutout from John Oliver.

How Dodo Dream Date Became a Pawsome Hit for Vox Media

Dodo Dream Date has been a success story for the company’s pet-themed brand.

Trade-Offs: How 10 Brands Are Navigating Tariff Turmoil

In the past couple of weeks, President Trump has announced a sweeping set of tariffs, only to delay most of them for 90 days after the stock market crashed in […]

Heidi Cooley Gets Cozy at Lovesac as its First Chief Brand and Marketing Officer

Chief marketing officer (CMO) Heidi Cooley is leaving Crocs to join Lovesac as its first chief brand and marketing officer, effective April 23. Cooley had been CMO of Crocs since […]

Xbox Wants You to ‘Wake Up’ for Its New Global Brand Campaign

Co-directed by acclaimed filmmakers David Fincher and Romain Chassaing, the film will run across various global markets.

People Are Surprised JCPenney Is Trendy. Its Comeback Ads Challenge That.

In a tough economy, the retailer’s new CMO is touting its fashion credentials and value.

For 25 Years, The Sims Has Delivered Amusement, Distraction, and a Sense of Security

The Sims lets you “redefine life on your own terms—there is no judgement,” said EA’s Lyndsay Pearson.

For Most Brands, Tariffs Are Scary. American Giant Sees a Marketing Opportunity

The clothing brand was founded in 2011 by Bayard Winthrop.

Constellation Brands Pulls Back on Its DEI Programs

The Corona and Modelo Especial maker is making the changes recognizing the existing political climate.

Subway Hires Ex-PepsiCo Marketing Chief Greg Lyons as CMO

He previously led marketing for PepsiCo’s North American beverage division.

Pete Davidson is Spoken For Again—But This Time, By Verizon

Move over Reformation—Verizon and Pete Davidson have gotten serious. The telco brand enlisted the actor and comedian for two spots announcing its new three-year price lock guarantee program. The program […]

CinemaCon 2025: Warner Bros. Hard Launches the ‘Summer of Superman’

An extended interview with the cast took the place of an extensive footage presentation.

CinemaCon 2025: Sony Pictures Previews New Karate Kid and ‘Bingeable’ Beatles Movies

Sony Pictures kicked off CinemaCon 2025 with a look at its upcoming slate for 2025 and beyond.

PepsiCo Names Mark Kirkham CMO of Beverages as Greg Lyons Departs

PepsiCo has tapped veteran marketer Mark Kirkham to lead its beverages business amid a broader push into zero sugar and brand reinvention.

Starbucks and Anomaly Combine To Brew Something Good

Starbucks and its new advertising agency Anomaly, are making interesting new product- and café-focused commercials. The cinematic spots feature soundtracks by AC/DC, The Ting Ting, and Willie Nelson. And smart copy. It starts in darkness. In countless neighborhoods before sunrise. And then suddenly, out of the darkness, energy. According to Marketing Dive, Starbucks executives including […]

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Unilever’s CMO Says AI is Cutting Product Shoot Costs by 50%

Unilever’s chief growth and marketing officer Esi Eggleston Bracey has revealed that the company is integrating AI technology in its product shoots–and saving time and money in the process. Today (March 18), the exec said at Nvidia’s GTC Summit that the CPG giant has been experimenting with NVIDIA Omniverse tech on brands including Dove, Vaseline,…

H&M Pays DEI Nonprofit $83K Debt After Abrupt End To Partnership 

H&M has finally paid non-profit Buy From A Black Woman (BFABW) the $83,000 it owed the organization nearly a month past its due date, ADWEEK has learned. After the partnership between H&M and the nonprofit organization had recently ended due to what BFABW claimed was a breach of contract, founder Nikki Porcher received an overnighted…

Consumers Are Protesting Retailers’ DEI Policies, but the Boycotts Aren’t Working

A nationwide boycott aimed at major retailers like Walmart and Amazon over their diversity, equity, and inclusion policies was meant to send a financial message. However, data from three separate sources shows that the impact was negligible. On Feb. 28, a grassroots group organized by John Schwarz, a self-described “mindfulness and meditation facilitator” with more…