Looking to make Taco Bell synonymous with tacos across the globe, the fast food giant today kicked off two new major marketing initiatives. The first aims to grow global awareness by taking ownership of the taco emoji that lives on all of our phones. The second taps into Discord’s highly Read more…
The Nerds Candy brand is teaming up with the (objectively) nerdy game Dungeons & Dragons. Together, they will launch a campaign of limited-edition Nerds Gummy Clusters and Rainbow Nerds Theater Box packaging, which both feature a team of new, D&D-inspired Nerds characters. Click here to read the story at the Read more…
The humble gif (Graphics Interchange Format) was first developed by computer scientists back in ’87, and similar to the meme it has come a long way since then. Gifs are used to add some spice to WhatsApp chats or tweets when they are feeling a little lackluster, but there is Read more…
Pepsi’s latest campaign builds on its musical heritage and combines several pre-pandemic tactics to drive fan engagement at a popular amusement park. Since 2013, the soda brand has been the official sponsor of the Super Bowl Halftime Show and has partnered with a range of popular musicians through additional campaigns. Read more…
VMLY&R is giving young talent a chance these days. Very young talent. The agency’s new Wendy’s ad was “written and directed” by Julien Jantos, whose mom Megan posted his initial sketches on Twitter. “Free @Wendys ad written by their biggest fan (aka my son),” Megan wrote. Click here to read the story Read more…
There has been a steady drumbeat of news leading up to the release of US intelligence documents pertaining to unidentified flying objects. Unlike the past, the UFO headlines aren’t in the supermarket tabloids, instead they are in The New York Times and The New Yorker. Click here to read the story at thedrum.com. Read more…
When you walk 10,000 steps in a day, your Fitbit rewards you with a jiggle and some virtual fireworks, giving you a reason to pause and smile with pride. When you practice a foreign language on Duolingo multiple days in a row, you earn a “streak” and are encouraged to Read more…
You get to decide – which is hotter – Doritos new Xxtra Flamin’ Hot Nachos or the returning Cheetos Flamin’ Hot Spicy Pepper Puffs? Frito-Lay has launched the “Flamin’ Hot Faceoff” campaign to find out. Click here to read the story at pennlive.com. Discussion Questions: What is social media marketing? Why do brands promote Read more…
Does the thought of spreading Kraft Mayo on a sandwich make your stomach turn? Does your irrational fear of this simple sauce keep you from enjoying the finer things in life? If you answered yes, you may suffer from “Mayophobia.” “Spreading our smooth and velvety mayo on a piece of bread shouldn’t Read more…
Pizza has become a pandemic staple over the past year, which has only intensified a long-running rivalry between the biggest chains. As part of its bid to further boost sales and grab a bigger slice of the pie, Pizza Hut has turned to a reliable old friend: Pac-Man. The use of the Read more…