Influencer Marketing
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Philadelphia cream cheese spreads original song across streaming, TikTok
The Kraft Heinz brand prepares for the Fourth of July with a radio-ready jingle, “Land of the Cream Cheese,” by rising country star Travis Yee.
By Chris Kelly • July 2, 2024 -
Joann launches Gen Z-focused brand campaign
A key element of the craft retailer’s first major post-bankruptcy initiatives will involve leveraging influencer relationships.
By Nate Delesline III • July 1, 2024 -
P&G brings top TikToker Khaby Lame’s humor stateside with Tubi series
Made with Group Black, “Khaby Is Coming To America” integrates CPG brands like Tide and Bevel and is part of P&G’s multicultural marketing efforts.
By Peter Adams • June 28, 2024 -
Persil plans 24-hour ‘Wardrobe Refresh Hotline’ on TikTok Live
The laundry detergent brand teamed with fashion designer Christian Siriano for the event to offer advice on washing techniques, fabric care and styling.
By Aaron Baar • June 26, 2024 -
Gopuff’s brand-building drive gets celebrity boost from Tom Brady
The NFL icon, already an investor, will aid with content creation and is curating a new health and wellness category on the delivery platform.
By Peter Adams • June 20, 2024 -
NBCU unveils Paris Creator Collective for Olympics coverage
The program includes partnerships with platforms like TikTok and YouTube and will allow advertiser partners to create sponsored posts with select creators.
By Jessica Deyo • June 18, 2024 -
Dunkin’ readies celeb-heavy ‘intern’ class for summer of culture plays
The QSR pivots from Ben Affleck and friends to a group of celebrities and content creators that span music, fashion and gaming.
By Chris Kelly • June 17, 2024 -
Walmart signs as partner for Forbes’ inaugural Creator Upfronts
The event will connect marketers with top creators and represents a continued push by Walmart to build muscle around digital marketing services.
By Jessica Deyo • June 14, 2024 -
Q&A
How BodyArmor’s CMO is playing catch-up in the crowded hydration market
Tom Gargiulo explains how the Coca-Cola brand is rolling out bottles with AR functionality that feature MLB and NFL athletes to engage with Gen Z.
By Chris Kelly • June 12, 2024 -
On Running appoints Zendaya as brand partner in multiyear deal
As legacy rivals like Nike face fresh pressures, On is looking to shore up its sport and fashion credibility with help from a major star.
By Peter Adams • June 7, 2024 -
LG fuels positivity on social media with ‘Optimism your feed’ playlist
The global playlist is a compilation of influencer-backed content that, when viewed, is meant to spur the delivery of more positive content by algorithms.
By Jessica Deyo • May 30, 2024 -
How Coca-Cola bottled the vibrancy of Africa for its latest creation
With a name inspired by the isiZulu term for “come here,” Wozzaah Zero Sugar looks to embody the culture of and invite consumers to the continent.
By Chris Kelly • May 23, 2024 -
Danone unites yogurt brands for ‘Snack & Streamapalooza’ on TikTok
The event spotlighting the Remix line of products from Oikos, Too Good & Co. and Light + Fit includes four content sets featuring top TikTok personalities.
By Jessica Deyo • May 20, 2024 -
YouTube pitches advertisers on streaming dominance, unskippable video ads
The company’s Brandcast upfront featured a new take on branded QR codes and an expanded creator takeover program.
By Peter Adams • May 16, 2024 -
Pepsi stakes claim as superior soft drink for grilling season with Bobby Flay
The “Grills Night Out” campaign spans in-store displays, digital content shorts and a partnership with Instacart for a giveaway running through May 19.
By Peter Adams • May 14, 2024 -
Corona Premier names director of lifestyle for new fitness-focused push
Matt James, a former NCAA football player known for appearing on “The Bachelor,” will help promote The Premier Club, a traveling activation.
By Sara Karlovitch • April 26, 2024 -
Influencers sway consumers but authenticity loses some clout, study says
Attitudes toward AI creators are mixed, and only 35% of Gen Zers say authenticity is what they care most about from influencers.
By Aaron Baar • April 25, 2024 -
Why Sprite is heating up its lifestyle pitch with new Chill soda
As part of a Gen Z-focused push, a Sprite Chill Cam on Snapchat allows users to upload pictures of themselves to real-life billboards.
By Peter Adams • April 22, 2024 -
Walmart+ enlists celebrity moms to answer TikTok questions for Mother’s Day
Paris Hilton, Whitney Cummings and others will offer advice in the second iteration of the retailer’s “Mother of All Savings Memberships” campaign.
By Chris Kelly • April 22, 2024 -
Why CeraVe is using its Super Bowl playbook for a fake rom-com trailer
The L’Oréal skincare brand is playing off genre tropes and double entendres in its influencer-backed "The One Under the Sun" campaign.
By Chris Kelly • April 12, 2024 -
L’Oréal Paris celebrates setbacks with celebrity resumes on LinkedIn
Eva Longoria, Helen Mirren, Jane Fonda and others created “Worth It Resumes” that highlight both their setbacks and greatest achievements.
By Chris Kelly • April 11, 2024 -
Corona, Tripadvisor team for beer-fueled digital travel hub
The Corona Global Hub offers Corona-curated itineraries, traveler insights and discounts, and also includes regional partnerships with travel influencers.
By Sara Karlovitch • April 8, 2024 -
Absolut returns to Coachella with metaverse activation, content series
The Pernod Ricard vodka brand has moved its metaverse activation, Absolut.Land, to accommodate VR and other consumer preferences.
By Sara Karlovitch • March 28, 2024 -
Deep Dive
Why the latest TikTok ban attempt is different — and what it means for marketers
A ban could benefit Meta, weakening competition and options for advertisers, while a potential suitor will need to be well-versed in data management.
By Jessica Deyo • March 21, 2024 -
Marketers bullish on generative AI’s potential to boost the creator economy
Three quarters of marketers plan to increase their investment in generative AI creator content this year, according to a report from Billion Dollar Boy.
By Aaron Baar • March 21, 2024