Chrysler 300 nears end of the road after years as a pop culture icon

The assembly plant for the car driven by Snoop Dogg and former President Barack Obama is being retooled to build EVs.

DTC marketing news and trends—tracking the industry ups and downs

The direct-to-consumer news you need to know this week, from retail moves to financial updates.

How brands are evolving to engage with anyone, anywhere

Peloton teamed up with Amazon Ads to use insight-driven audience strategies to build a more holistic picture of its community and to strategize more effectively.

See American Express' US Open ad for its 30th year at the tournament

The company has an array of partnerships and activations as well as a new spot, “Sports Are Always in Season.”

Social Media Malpractice: Hijacking a Brand’s Social Account

It started with a move that a social media marketing manager (SMM) thought industry peers would rally behind. A former NBA employee woke up and chose violence on the league’s Facebook page this morning pic.twitter.com/e8KkIl0z4m — Joe Pompliano (@JoePompliano) August 21, 2023 The now-former SMM’s post from the NBA account about fair pay and balanced…

See American Express' US Open ad for its 30th year at the tournament

The company has an array of partnerships and activations as well as a new spot, “Sports Are Always in Season.”

How Häagen-Dazs’ New Store Design Does Luxury on a Budget

For all the windfalls that ecommerce has enjoyed in recent years, it’s also become clear that predictions of the death of brick-and-mortar shopping were … premature. Shopify’s 2023 Retail Trends study, for example, revealed that 82% of businesses are “confident physical stores will continue to play an important role in future commerce growth.” And a…

Yeti CMO on the brand’s new viral ads—and product as the proof point of sustainability

The company’s clever outdoor boards have been getting lots of attention, but they’re only part of the story.

Veteran Studio Negotiator Faces Striking Writers and Actors

Carol Lombardini, the studio voice in union talks, values a low profile. That hasn’t kept striking writers and actors from casting her as a villain.

Agency news you need to know this week

McCann Worldgroup’s first global president, OKRP says “nada” to “yada yada” and Simply Orange offers an all-in-one breakfast drink.

 

Durable Weatherized Stealthy Sneakers – HOKA Presents a GORE-TEX Iteration of the Clifton 9

(TrendHunter.com) HOKA presents a new durable update of its Clifton 9 sneaker model only about seven months since the original shoe’s drop. The silhouette is set to launch officially on September 1st online and…

15 Chic Swimwear Lines – From Y2K Butterfly Swimsuits to Recycled Plastic Swimwear (TOPLIST)

(TrendHunter.com) Chic swimwear that is also comfortable and flattering may sometimes be a challenge to find. However, many brands on the market are competing to develop the perfect silhouette that blends…

Behind Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty makeup brand partnership with Hulu’s ‘Only Murders in the Building’

DTC brands are finding ways to reach streaming audiences without purchasing traditional ads.

Building a Community for Wellness With WW’s Amanda Tolleson

As Global CMO, with a background far from the heritage brand landscape, Amanda Tolleson has spearheaded a remarkable transformation that has taken WW, also known as WeightWatchers, from its 60-year-old workshop roots into a thriving digital community, all while preserving the brand’s core values and sense of community. While the startup landscape often involves building…

Fall fashion marketing—how consumers prioritize price and quality over social responsibility

3 Harris Poll strategies to guide brands.

Heineken exits Russia with a €1 sale of its Russian operations to Arnest Group

The new owner won’t have the right to sell the Heineken brand in Russia and Amstel will also leave the market.

Wild Gift signs Julian Marshall, Director of the Award winning George Floyd Documentary

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Dynamic Young Filmmaker Behind Webby-Winning George Floyd Documentary Signs With Leading LA Production Company Founded by David Mitchell and Tomer De

Top 54 Life Stages Trends in August – From Financial Literacy Board Games to Family-Inclusive Camps (TOPLIST)

(TrendHunter.com) The August 2023 life stages trends showcased an array of innovative ideas that catered to the diverse needs of individuals at different phases of life. Families with young children embraced the…

Watch the newest commercials from Apple, Oakley, Lowe’s and more

Apple serves up a 30-second TV cut of a touching ad starring disabled pets.

Nescafé celebra 70 anos no Brasil com redesign inspirado na cultura nacional

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Nescafé lançou uma edição comemorativa para marcar seus 70 anos no Brasil, uma trajetória que está intrinsecamente ligada à criação do café solúvel no país: um pedido de ajuda do governo brasileiro para aumentar a vida útil do café estocado após a quebra da bolsa de Nova York em 1929. A edição especial leva os …

Leia Nescafé celebra 70 anos no Brasil com redesign inspirado na cultura nacional na íntegra no B9.