Marketing Currents is a weekly current events news service that highlights unique and relevant business and marketing campaigns throughout the school year. The questions provided for student discussion will help to create a bridge between industry strategies/trends and the topics you are covering in class.
Right now, the thought of planning even one month ahead feels risky. We’ve just entered the third year of a global health crisis that has upturned nearly every aspect of life, including our professional endeavors. Still, keeping some key dates in mind is better than nothing, and why we recommend Read more…
From Kraken rum’s Halloween haunted hotel to Ford’s go faster stunt driver experience, the world of brand experiences is richer and more varied than ever before. From entertainment and gaming, to pop-ups, theme parks, edutainment and more… brands across all sectors are increasingly turning to experiences as a core pillar of their marketing activity. Read more…
Peloton is about to begin effectively charging customers more for its original Bike and Tread products, citing rising inflation and heightened supply chain costs. Click here to read the story at cnbc.com. Discussion Questions: What is pricing? Why is pricing an important component of the marketing mix? What is inflation? What Read more…
Major international brands including Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Unilever are among the 70 signatories of a joint letter calling for a UN treaty to tackle plastic pollution. Click here to read the story at thedrum.com. Discussion Questions: What is sustainability? How might this story represent an example of sustainability? Why do Read more…
Marketing trends come and go, constantly evolving as brands strive to better leverage the latest technologies and respond to shifts in the marketplace. It’s not just about making a splash or creating attention-grabbing content anymore. After making target audiences aware of their existence, businesses must then connect with prospective customers Read more…
Oreo is leaning on the equity of a retail brand many people likely assumed dead with a Cakesters takeover at the last remaining Blockbuster location. While the video-rental store — once the dominant player in its category — famously went bust amid the rise of streamers like Netflix, it has become Read more…
Procter & Gamble (P&G) Beauty had debuted its virtual world Beautysphere, allowing visitors to virtually interact with the brand’s beauty portfolio through live and simulated content. Click here to read the story at fashionunited.com. Discussion Questions: What is a brand? Who is P&G? Who is P&G Beauty? What is the Read more…
Does cottage cheese have yogurt envy? As of 2019, Americans consumed about 15 pounds of yogurt per capita compared to just two pounds of cottage cheese. Click here to read the story at media post.com. Discussion Questions: What is competition? What are the different types of competition? How would you Read more…
During CES 2022, Samsung is extending sustainability measures pioneered in its mobile and audio divisions to its appliances and TVs to make its products even more eco-friendly. Click here to read the story at cnet.com. Discussion Questions: What is sustainability? What is an eco-friendly product? Why is sustainability important to some brands? Do you think Read more…
KFC restaurants nationwide will add Beyond Meat’s plant-based chicken to its menus, starting Monday for a limited time. The launch comes after years of testing from the Yum Brands chain and Beyond Meat to create a meat substitute that mimicked the taste and texture of whole muscle chicken, like chicken breast, rather than Read more…