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.
Domino’s customers will soon be able to earn points quicker and redeem them earlier under changes the Ann Arbor, Mich.-based pizza chain announced on Tuesday. Click here to read the story at restaurantbusinessonline.com. Discussion Questions:
If you look toward the sky in September and see an oversized Subway sandwich floating overhead, you’re not having hunger-related hallucinations. Click here to read the story at foodandwine.com. Discussion Questions:
Apple Inc. is testing the use of 3D printers to produce the steel chassis used by some of its upcoming smartwatches, according to people with knowledge of the matter, heralding a major change to how the company manufactures products. Click here to read the story at fortune.com. Discussion Questions:
United Airlines on Wednesday unveiled its first new seat in nearly a decade for passengers at the front of the plane, becoming the latest carrier to upgrade its cabin as airlines battle for high-paying travelers. Click here to read the story at cnbc.com. Discussion Questions:
Some of the world’s biggest advertisers, from food giant Nestle to consumer goods multinational Unilever, are experimenting with using generative AI software like ChatGPT and DALL-E to cut costs and increase productivity, executives say. Click here to read the story at reuters.com. Discussion Questions:
The J.C. Penney Company on Thursday said it would invest more than $1 billion to improve areas like customer experience and operations, the latest turnaround bid by the embattled department store chain. Click here to read the story at marketingdive.com. Discussion Questions:
Would casting a buffalo with wings as the sassy spokescreature for Buffalo Wild Wings be too on the nose? Well, yes. But Anomaly did it anyway, through the miracle of CGI, in its first work for the venue tagged “Let’s Go Sports Bar.” Click here to read the story at Read more…
Swiss cruise line MSC Cruises made waves with a promotional video for the “future of cruising,” during which the company made the case for sustainable cruise ships. Click here to read the story at news.yahoo.com. Discussion Questions:
Walmart is rolling out initiatives emphasizing engagement and expanding consumer offerings, including drone delivery and developing experiences within Roblox’s virtual gaming platform. Click here to read the story at risnews.com. Discussion Questions:
While snack fans understand that those Cheetle fingers are a badge of honor, another component of being a fan is going to be front and center. For Cheetos 75th birthday, it is time to celebrate the Mark of Mischief and Chester will be leading the event. Click here to read Read more…