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Marketers
What’s The Scoop On Häagen-Dazs’ Evolving Media Mix?
Practically everyone on Earth likes ice cream. (If you don’t, feel free to close this tab and reevaluate your tastes.) But for advertisers, reaching “practically everyone” is a challenge. It’s the classic “my customer is anyone with a mouth” conundrum. According to Rachel Jaiven, head of marketing at Häagen-Dazs, its audience is anyone who loves […]
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Tech & AI
Q&A with Lowe’s CMO on the brand’s creator network, marketplace expansion and more
Editor’s Note: Home Improvement retail chain Lowe’s is pushing a large agenda forward. The retailer kicked off its “We’re Here to Help” campaign platform last month, promoting the retailer’s commitment to community revitalization; it plans to launch a marketplace to expand its assortment; plus, it debuted a creator network to improve its influencer measurement. Jennifer Wilson, senior vice […]
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Branding/Marketing
From Box Scores to Brand Love: How to Turn Sports Data Into Brand Love
On social media, statistics might inform, but storytelling creates connection. Smart communicators don’t stop at the data; they use it as a springboard to craft narratives that resonate, inspire and build brand affinity. Here’s how to approach it.
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AdExplainer
When Did Ad Tech Get So Obsessed With Outcomes, Anyway?
Talking about outcomes is practically a mandate, especially in the CTV space, where ad buyers and vendors alike are heavily invested in streaming television’s potential as a lower-funnel, performance-driving channel.
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Programming
White Flag: Paramount’s Reason for Settling Trump Lawsuit
With news breaking overnight of Paramount Global’s $16 million settlement of President Trump’s “60 Minutes” lawsuit, the company couldn’t ignore the elephant in the room during its annual shareholder meeting Wednesday.
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B-to-B Events
Watch: The Brief, Live! June 2025 News and Trends Commentary
Event Marketer’s Rachel Boucher, head of content; Kait Shea, senior editor and manager-digital, and Juanita Chavarro Arias, managing editor, recap and provide commentary on some of the top experiential stories, ideas, and trends of the month. Think: Summer vibes, sponsorship irony, ballroom inspiration, global exhibitions, and more. New episodes drop monthly. Subscribe to The […]
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Crisis Management
Dum-Dums Doubles Down on Use of Artificial Dyes
Spangler Candy Company, parent company and maker of beloved lollipops Dum-Dums, in May doubled down on its use of artificial dyes in the colorful, flavorful confections. But when companies take a stand on food (or other) issues, especially in the context of the current administration’s fast-moving policymaking, being prepared and planning for how to respond to key stakeholders is essential.
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Trendwatch
Roc’s new campaign aims for deeper emotional bonds with shoppers
The CMO at Roc Skincare shares how a 10-person study validating its eye cream works as a marketing tool in tandem with its clinical studies. “Clinically proven” is a staple tagline for skincare brand Roc. The words are prominently display on its logo and thus all of its products. The brand claims that third-party […]
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AI
Dow Jones’ AI Game Plan: Inside Jesse Waldele’s Strategy For Smarter Ad Ops
As SVP of digital operations and client success at Dow Jones, Jesse Waldele brings a coach’s mindset to everything from cross-functional alignment to client relationships.
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Programming
AMC’s ‘Nautilus’ Explores the Origins of Captain Nemo
Captain Namo is one of the most famous characters in all of sci-fi. Yet, while Jules Verne’s ill-fated explorer has starred in many adaptations, none has dived so deeply into Nemo’s origin story as AMC’s “Nautilus.”
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