CM Weekly March 15, 2020 We’ve entered a new normal of social distancing—and it’s forced the marketing community to turn on a dime. Brands are altering creative to avoid appearing tone deaf or insensitive during this difficult time. KFC suspended its “Finger Lickin’ Good” campaign and Hershey’s pulled ads with hugs and handshakes in them.…
CM Weekly March 8, 2020 The Coronavirus fallout continues as global events cancel and a wave of uncertainty envelops the business community. But for some major events that typically draw thousands of marketing professionals and scores of exhibitors, like SXSW and Cannes Lions, the show must go on (for now). UFI, The Global Association of…
We spoke with Bacardi global CMO John Burke about his three-part marketing restructure, the brand’s “Back to the Bar” consumer intelligence initiative and its nimble go-to-market strategy.
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CM Weekly February 23, 2020 Everyone is talking about the moldy Whopper. Burger King’s 45-second, time-lapse commercial elevates the “beauty” of the molding process that occurs when preservatives and artificial additives are removed from food products—something the company says will be standard practice in the U.S. by the end of the year. The ad is…
Fan engagement tactics for marketers, according to Thinkwell’s annual Guest Experience Trend Report.
CM Weekly February 16, 2020 We hope you had a great Valentine’s Day. Or, if sweet revenge is more your thing, perhaps you enjoyed some anti-Valentine’s Day festivities. Like naming a cockroach after your ex and watching it get devoured via livestream. For most brands, Valentine’s Day is cause for celebration—and extra sweet sales. Mars Wrigley and its…
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GoPro CMO Todd Ballard has used consumer data and research to shift from brand marketing to education.
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