McDonald’s last month brought back its Szechuan sauce — the source of countless internet memes — for a limited time. The offer had one key condition: The savory condiment was only available through the burger chain’s mobile app. Click here to read the story at marketingdive.com. Discussion Questions: Why do you think Read more…
Just in time for Easter, Peeps has joined TikTok to bring some “peepsonality” to the platform. Click here to read the story at prweek.com. Discussion Questions: According to information from this story, when did Peeps officially join TikTok? Why do you think they waited until this February to launch a Read more…
On Monday Coca-Cola unveiled a new, limited-edition flavor that’s supposed to taste like…pixels. Yes, pixels. Click here to read the story at cnn.com. Discussion Questions: What is promotion? Why do brands engage in promotions? What are the different forms of promotion? What type of promotion is a limited-edition product? What is Coca-Cola’s new Read more…
Many millennials and older Gen Zers will remember the smell and feel of an Abercrombie & Fitch circa the 2000s. The music was loud, the lights were low, and the cologne was strong enough to make your mom wait outside. Click here to read the story at morningbrew.com. Discussion Questions: Read more…
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) announced today the evolution of #AerieREAL focused on sharing positive messages across feeds to help create a safe and happy place for content consumption–extinguishing the negative impact of social media. Click here to read the story at businesswire.com. Discussion Questions: What are brand values? Read more…
Matt Day has spent much of the pandemic indoors with his family watching Disney animated films, moving from “Brave” to “Frozen” to “Moana” to “Encanto.” The 33-year-old senior marketing manager recently started pricing a May family trip to Disney World so his kids, 2 and 4, could experience some movie Read more…
The original Razor A Kick folding scooter arrived in 2000, and in many ways—just like the phone of nearly the same name—it epitomized Y2K design. Its colorful hand grips and shiny aluminum frame glinted in the sunlight, hearkening a joyous, technological future. Click here to read the story at fast company.com. Discussion Questions: Read more…
More Target stores will get an Ulta Beauty shop added in 2022. The retailer exclusively shared with USA TODAY Monday that it plans to open 250-plus additional small beauty shops inside its stores this year after opening 101 locations and an online store since August 2021. Click here to read the story at usatoday.com. Discussion Questions: Read more…
Adidas is doubling down on its commitment to women with its latest chapter of the “Impossible is Nothing” campaign, spotlighting a global collective of inspiring women who are breaking down barriers in sport and beyond. Click here to read the story at marketing-interactive.com. Discussion Questions: What is market segmentation? What Read more…
Just as it dominates our economy, Big Tech now dominates Fortune’s annual ranking of corporate reputation. For the third year in a row, Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft rank first, second, and third, respectively, based on our poll of some 3,700 corporate executives, directors, and analysts. It’s Apple’s 15th straight year in the No. 1 spot, a Read more…