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CM Weekly NOVEMBER 1, 2020  The holiday shopping season is nearly upon us—and a whole lot of it will be happening online this year.  Abobe predicts that online holiday sales in the U.S. will hit $189 billion, which is a 33 percent increase year-over-year. No surprise that it’s on the rise, of course, given the […]

CM Weekly October 25, 2020 We asked three CMOs—from Cigna, First Entertainment Credit Union and Papa Murphy’s—what trends marketers should be paying attention to right now. And customer experience, social media marketing and an enhanced focus on data and analytics topped the list. Read about why this trio believes that these trends and strategies stand […]

CM Weekly October 18, 2020 “Because you can be agile and turn on a dime with social, make sure that it is a foundational tactic in your overall marketing plan. In today's day and age and the tools that we have available, you don't have an excuse if you're not being really smart about your […]

CM Weekly October 11, 2020 Launching a brand is exceedingly complex. Add a pandemic, and the stakes are even higher. Resonating in the marketplace—one that’s been drastically altered by unforeseen events—is critical. “The longer this virtual world goes on, the more there is a need for data on how brands resonate in the market. Every […]

CM Weekly October 4, 2020 Marketing moms deserve a shout-out. Wouldn’t you agree? Introducing Chief Marketer’s inaugural “Market Like a Mother” program: an annual showcase of outstanding female marketers who are leading their teams and their families. Because despite this year’s unprecedented challenges, we couldn’t think of a better time to celebrate and recognize the […]

CM Weekly September 27, 2020 When the Russells marry the Stovers, there’s only one box of chocolates that’ll do. Yup, you read that right. When the brand stumbled upon an actual Russell-Stover wedding, providing chocolates, attire, wedding favors and a custom cake was a no-brainer. We chat with VP of Marketing, Kim Yates, about the […]

CM Weekly September 20, 2020 Digital media consumption has skyrocketed during the pandemic, putting most brands under the microscope far more than they’re accustomed to. Indeed, now more than ever, marketing and communications teams must collaborate to ensure that brand messaging is consistent across all channels and platforms. A recent CMO Council study looks at […]

CM Weekly September 13, 2020 It’s time for football to have its moment. And, as is the case for other major league sports, tech-fueled virtual engagement is the name of the game. Recently we wrote about how Michelob ULTRA created an experience that brought fans into the Orlando bubble virtually. Similarly, Bud Light—the NFL’s official […]

CM Weekly September 6, 2020 We’re featuring inspiring work this week. Because we all need it, right? It’s a big week for promotional marketers. Chief Marketer editors announced the winners of the 2020 PRO Awards, recognizing excellence in brand activation and promotional marketing, at our first virtual celebration. Click here for full coverage of the […]

CM Weekly August 30, 2020 Our Brand on Fire this month is Impossible Foods, a producer of plant-based meat products that launched a new retail product and drive-thru activation this week. We look at the brand’s direct-to-consumer ecommerce push, the strategy behind its new patty packages and how it’s leveraging Instagram during the pandemic. Speaking […]