After introducing a S’mores Collection earlier this year, Pepsi now launches a cheeky limited-time Nutmeg flavor cola centered around the game’s craftiest move as fans across the globe tune in to the 2022 Qatar World Cup matches. Click here to read the story at hypebeast.com. Discussion Questions: What is a mega event? Is the FIFA World Read more…
Disney and Snap partnered to create a custom Snapchat augmented reality lens ahead of the anticipated release of “Avatar: The Way of Water,” according to details shared with Marketing Dive. The movie is set to premier Dec. 16. Click here to read the story at marketingdive.com. Discussion Questions: How has Read more…
As the World Cup kicks off today and advertisers jockey for position in soccer’s quadrennial superevent, it isn’t a flashy commercial but a muted, brooding print ad that’s getting most of the attention—including staggering like counts on Instagram and plaudits from every corner of the ad world and beyond. Click Read more…
Cinemas stocks got a boost Wednesday after a report that online retailer Amazon plans to spend $1 billion a year on theatrical film releases. Click here to read the story at hollywoodreporter.com. Discussion Questions: What is distribution? Why is distribution an important function of marketing? How might this story demonstrate the concept Read more…
Every designer knows the importance of brand recognition – and car logos are among the most recognisable in the world. Click here to read the story at creativebloq.com. Discussion Questions: What is branding? Why are logos an important aspect of branding? What is brand recognition? Why do you think car Read more…
Domino’s Pizza will be rolling out a fleet of 2023 Chevy Bolt electric vehicles, 800 of the GM EVs in total across the U.S. in the coming months, as it looks to not only reduce its environmental impact but also attract new delivery drivers. Click here to read the story at cnbc.com. Discussion Read more…
No, you’re not imagining it: There are lots of ways you can purchase products onscreen. Whether streaming a show on Roku, watching a video on YouTube, or thumbing through TikTok, shoppable ads are seemingly everywhere—even on traditional TV. Click here to read the story at marketingbrew.com. Discussion Questions: What is advertising? What is interactive marketing? Read more…
A good promotional product is all about perceived value. It doesn’t have to be made out of solid gold, but if a product looks like it’s well made and of good quality, people are more likely to hang onto it for a while. Click here to read the story at Read more…
When Airbnb unveils its new product called Setup this week—aimed at providing more guidance and resources to new hosts—the marketing push behind it will look and feel exactly like the product itself. Even the fun little animations will be the same. Click here to read the story at fastcompany.com. Discussion Read more…
SCC FFL 2022: Sports Marketing Challenge #5 Recap & Scores With just one sports marketing challenge remaining (digital marketing) before we crown a champion in our sixth annual sports marketing competition, several schools remain in contention for this year’s SCC FFL title. One of our favorite things about this competition Read more…