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Can Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol Bring Change to the Cafe Culture?
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…
Read MoreWhy Walmart is the New Darling of Third-Party Marketplace Sellers
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…
Read More4 Things That Make Apple the Creative IT Girl of Modern YouTube
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,…
Read MoreTubi More Popular than Max, Disney+, and Divorce
The free digital streaming platform Tubi has pulled off the ultimate surprise:, surpassing major online streaming giants like HBO Max, Disney+, Hulu, Peacock, and Paramount+. Not only has it outperformed competitors in the monthly viewership competition, but it’s also become more popular than babies, divorce, pickleball, or being French with more than 75 million monthly…
Read MoreIKEA Marketing Strategy Keeps it Down-to-Earth
$500 to anyone who can name IKEA’s slogan. No takers? OK, $500 for anyone who can describe the vibe of IKEA. Aha, there’s a question that has a line of people willing to answer. Though the official slogan, Live Unboring, gives a hint about IKEA’s strategy to market their furniture, they’ve cultivated an entire brand…
Read MoreSurreal’s Out-of-the-Bowl Social Media Marketing Winning Organic Reach
If you haven’t heard of Surreal yet – you’re in for a treat. This UK-based breakfast cereal brand has skyrocketed to one of the most engaged profiles on LinkedIn. How? With witty, self-deprecating, and downright unpredictable campaigns that have left everyone talking. Even though we have yet to taste their cereals since they are not…
Read MoreCampaigns that Proved Why Unilever Deserved the Creative Marketer of the Year 2024
International brand giant Unilever won the 2024 Creative Marketer of the Year at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. An honorary accolade Unilever received again after a decade and four years of marketing innovation via subsidiaries- remember Dove’s #RealBeauty campaign? Throughout its journey to its second win, Unilever was on a roll, amassing hundreds…
Read MoreHow Liquid Death Conquered the Bottled Water Wars with Marketing
In an industry dominated by calm, positive, and health-focused branding, Liquid Death Mountain Water has emerged as a refreshing and rebellious force of hydration. Remember the first time you saw a can? Probably assumed it was a local beer, or high-octane energy drink. Recognized for its tall cans adorned with a metal skull logo, this…
Read MoreMetaverse Mania: Crafting Immersive Brand Experiences
What if you could craft brand stories that stretched across multiple persistent planes of existence, transcending dimensions, and immersing audiences in total absorption? Stop imagining – the metaverse makes it possible. Indeed, you have caught wind of the buzz surrounding the metaverse lately. It has been impossible to avoid, with tech titans and brands alike…
Read MoreNike’s marketing mastery
Imagine asking someone on the street, “have you heard of Nike?” and they say no. It’s literally unfathomable. Nike’s domineering and universal brand recognition across the globe goes beyond its iconic swoosh logo and famous tagline “Just Do It,” it owes a lot to marketing wizardry. From cultivating a great ICP to strategic partnerships (like with Apple…
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