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The Power of Vegan Food Brand Marketing

By Ruchi Roy / October 9, 2024

Vegan food brand marketing is next level. Would you buy a chicken burger without chicken? Or a pack of cheese without milk? Maybe – if it’s sold right. Welcome to the world of mindful eating, where plants are the new meat, and dairy is taking a backseat to all things nutty, soy-based, or oat-powered. Let’s…

Zero-Alcohol Beer and Moderation

Heineken US Open Marketing Highlights Zero-Alcohol Beer and Moderation 

By Garima Sinha / October 8, 2024

Imagine the sun setting over the US open, the crowd roaring with excitement and a cold drink in hand—but it’s not your typical beer. But this year, Heineken served up something unexpected that’s making waves off the court. Embracing growing health trends and consciousness among Gen Z, popular beer brand Heineken introduced a brand new…

Starbuck smell the success in its staggering Sales

Can Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol Bring Change to the Cafe Culture? 

By Ruchi Roy / September 24, 2024

Starbucks has been brewing headlines again, and no, it’s not the financial woes or some new secret latte. This time, it’s about the newly appointed Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol, a seasoned F&B industry pro. While we send virtual high-fives to Brian and the coffee giant for this shake-up, one can’t help but wonder—what’s going behind…

Why Walmart is the New Darling of Third-Party Marketplace Sellers

By Ruchi Roy / September 23, 2024

Move over, Amazon—there’s a new retail media advertiser stealing the spotlight among third-party marketplace sellers. Walmart just posted a jaw-dropping 26% growth in Q2 2024, and it’s all thanks to Walmart Connect.  Since the pandemic shook up the retail scene, Walmart stepped up its game, trading grocery aisles for digital dominance. Forget being just a…

Customer Experience of Advergames

Inside the Customer Experience of Advergames

By Lindsey Giardino / August 30, 2024

Advergames? What? Yeah, same. But chances are, you’ve come across one — or maybe even played one yourself. Advergames are app-style games designed to entertain while subtly promoting a brand. These digital experiences blend marketing with gameplay, offering a creative way to introduce products or services while providing an engaging customer experience. Unlike traditional advertisements…

How Brat Summer Took Over Marketing

How Brat Summer Took Over Marketing

By Lindsey Giardino / August 26, 2024

Before we were cutesy, very demure—we were brat! Brat summer wasn’t just a trend; it was a cultural shift. The term originated from Charli XCX’s chart-topping album Brat, but its meaning has evolved far beyond childhood name-calling. Thanks to Charli, “brat” has been rebranded as something powerful. It’s about being unapologetically yourself, embracing imperfections, and…

8 Favorite Ad Campaigns of the 2024

Our 8 Favorite Ad Campaigns of the 2024 Olympic Marketing Season

By Lindsey Giardino / August 23, 2024

The 2024 Paris Olympics weren’t just about breaking records on the track; brands also brought their A-game with olympic marketing campaigns that embodied the spirit of the Games. From the mesmerizing opening ceremony to those unforgettable athletic feats (we see you, “pommel horse guy”), this Olympic season was a marketer’s dream. Global brands tapped into…

Unabashed Social Media Strategy

Embracing an Untamed and Unabashed Social Media Strategy

By Lindsey Giardino / August 22, 2024

The approach to social media is becoming unhinged. OK, not really. But traditional marketing strategies have been flipped inside out, thanks to the rise of Gen Z—the generation that demands unfiltered reality, brutal honesty, and content that doesn’t feel like it was crafted in a corporate boardroom. This isn’t about being chaotic for the sake…

4 Things That Make Apple the Creative IT Girl of Modern YouTube

By Ruchi Roy / August 5, 2024

Sure, Apple is that girl. She’s everywhere, all the time, constantly. Think back to the past year – have you seen an Apple video ad? Of course you have. So, what exactly does Apple do differently? Why are they killing the game when others struggle to get a few measly views? A few critical strategies,…

TikTok Olympics and the future of sports marketing

What the TikTok Olympics Taught Us About the Future of Sports Marketing

By Lindsey Giardino / July 23, 2024

Forget primetime TV—this year, the biggest Olympic moments weren’t on NBC, they were on TikTok. From Simone Biles’ gravity-defying vault to Tom Daley’s poolside knitting, the Paris Olympics played out in real-time on the For You page. Fans weren’t just watching—they were stitching, duetting, and turning highlight reels into viral sensations. TikTok wasn’t just a…

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