When PepsiCo ended its decade-long sponsorship of the Super Bowl Halftime Show last year, the food and beverage giant leaned into football’s global cousin soccer to make a cultural splash, taking its learnings from the halftime show to other parts of the world. The UEFA Champions League (UCL) final, considered the biggest game in club…
Doja Cat’s iconic collaboration with Taco Bell is a wild unicorn of brand partnerships. After the rapper tweeted at the fast food chain to bring back the Mexican Pizza, a brand partnership of epic proportions was born, rooted in transparency and genuine fan connection. Taco Bell, Deutsch LA, and Doja Cat’s team joined Adweek at…
As chief sustainability and transformation officer at grocery giant Albertsons, Suzanne Long has an expansive scope of responsibilities ranging from increasing inclusion to decreasing waste and fostering community. In order to avoid attempting impractical moonshots, Long prioritizes setting a very clear vision of the impact that Albertsons wants to make and then developing a multi-year…
Taika Waititi had done his research, so he knew that his unusual first name had Scandinavian roots even though he’s a native New Zealander. He’d once searched for all the Taikas in the world through social media, with somewhat cringe-worthy results. “It was me and 36 Finnish girls,” the actor-director told Adweek. “I left that…
In this week’s episode of Yeah, That’s Probably an Ad, community editor Luz Corona and Europe brand editor Rebecca Stewart chat with Chips Ahoy! U.S. senior director Sabrina Sierant. Celebrating its 60th year around the sun, the group discusses the grandiose birthday party the iconic cookie brand is throwing (hint: It involves a yacht), walking…
In 2020, Renault transformed a small French village into a haven for electric vehicle charging. “Village Electrique” by Publicis Conseil won the Outdoor Lion Grand Prix in 2021. Now the agency and automaker are back with another Grand Prix-winning campaign in the Creative Strategy category, based on the same concept. Renault’s “Plug-Inn” expands rural charging…
Michel Sarran normally serves critically acclaimed dishes at his flagship Michelin-starred restaurant in Toulouse, France, where his attention to detail and the dining experience are both legendary. But what would happen if the chef showed up in an entirely different environment, taking his outsized talent to a quick-service restaurant like Burger King France? The first…
CANNES, France — Energy drink Rockstar is set to enlist a number of musicians as brand ambassadors to grow its consumer base. The first has been revealed as Mercury Prize artist Stormzy, who will headline the main stage for its digital, in-app concert experience. The PepsiCo brand will premiere its in-app concert experience on Spotify…
What qualifies as the “best” is subjective, so it is little surprise that countless restaurants across the globe can lay claim to that title. While there is no clear victor in the contest for best restaurant, there is a commonality among the competitors: the need for a refreshing beverage to complement a meal. Coca-Cola embarked…
Fast food chains fighting for market share through advertising is nothing new, but the rise of generative AI has opened a new front in the battle. The conflict first got heated in S?o Paulo, Brazil, where ChatGPT-generated billboards for Burger King and McDonald’s were placed alongside each other. McDonald’s kicked off the trend this month…
Close your eyes and think of a hot sauce brand. What do you see? Skulls and crossbones? Flames and grim reapers? Red Peppers? What about a teddy bear? In the first spot to promote his Tingly Ted’s hot sauce range, “a dip designed to make you smile, not sweat,” musician Ed Sheeran is teamed up…
Like any CMO, 7-Eleven’s Marissa Jarratt is effusive about the brand she markets. Unlike most of them, however, Jarratt is also refreshingly forthright–at least when it comes to 7-Eleven’s signature brand, the Slurpee. “I like to say it’s the drink that there’s really no good reason why it should exist,” she said. “But also, that’s…
On this episode of Marketing Vanguard, Sabra CEO Joey Bergstein sat down to talk about how he’s navigating the transition from marketing to CEO all while putting people first. “For me, business was always about creating value, creating growth. But the center of that is really understanding human needs and understanding how you can meet…
In many video games, players who overcome challenges like solving puzzles or winning fights are rewarded with experience points that make their characters more powerful. Now a new limited-edition product made by Coca-Cola with League of Legends publisher Riot Games imagines what that gaming milestone would taste like. The new flavor, Coca-Cola Ultimate Zero Sugar,…
Pepsi’s mission to support Black food entrepreneurs via its Dig In platform is entering its sophomore year. Now the brand has teamed up with TikTok food reviewer Keith Lee to spread awareness and call for submissions to its Restaurant Royalty program, which recognizes the country’s best Black-owned restaurants. Through July 1, Pepsi is inviting foodies…
Burger King may be called the “home of the Whopper,” but not everyone prefers the chain’s signature burger. A nostalgic campaign created by BBH London acknowledges that no amount of marketing can get some people to change their preferences. The minute-long spot, titled “We Give Up,” opens in the 1960s with a man watching a…
When it comes to well-known chefs, especially ones who grace our TV screens, Emeril Lagasse is at the top of everyone’s list. From leading world-renowned restaurants to writing notable cookbooks, the chef has done much to advance the art of cooking–and he’s now ready to pass the reins on to the next generation: his son,…
Food is more than just what we need to consume to survive. Certain dishes and meals hold meaning and memories, carrying on family traditions and heritage. When traveling, one thing many of us do is look up the best places to eat that truly reflect the culture of where we are visiting. Often, we fall…
FMCG giant Pepsi has begun to unleash the summer vibes through a campaign that promotes its tie-up with the world’s most-streamed artist Bad Bunny and Apple Music through its “Press Play On Summer” program. The 87-second spot sees Bad Bunny take up the role of a lifeguard as he oversees the vibe around the pool…
Heinz turned to Reddit, TikTok and Instagram to find stories about the irrational devotion that consumers have for its products. The results inspired the 150-year-old brand’s first global campaign, “It has to be Heinz,” which is Kraft-Heinz’s largest media investment to date. Created by agency Wieden+Kennedy New York, the platform launches June 1 with a…
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