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There are a host of reasons why journalists reject pitches, but the most common cause is that far too often, the content being pitched is irrelevant to the specific topic or area that the journalist covers. Here’s how to ensure yours is relevant.

Craig Brommers, CMO at American Eagle, shares how the brand capitalized on the Super Bowl halftime show when Kendrick Lamar wore flare jeans, plus more marketing insights.

For decades, the Robinson-Patman Act (RPA) sat dormant, almost to the point of irrelevance. That changed in December 2024, when the FTC filed a lawsuit against Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits. It may signal a broader reckoning with how power is wielded in retail media today.

It started with a backlash. Mango’s AI-driven campaign, featuring hyper-realistic AI models that didn’t exist, sparked online outrage. Comments like “False advertising!” flooded social media. Consumers felt deceived, and Mango’s attempt to save time and money came at the expense of something far more valuable: trust. Meanwhile, Dove was making waves for the opposite reason. […]

Viral social moments can make phrases powerful cultural assets, leading individuals and businesses to try to protect them as trademarks and cement their reputation in culture. Registering a phrase as a trademark however can be challenging.

Skincare is big business. Gen Alpha, in particular, is driving massive growth for the thriving $186 billion global skincare industry, with girls as young as eight showing interest in crafting multistep regimens and taking cues from TikTok “skinfluencers” to achieve what they view as self-care. Gen Z isn’t far behind. According to a YouGov report, […]

This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover personalized poetry, designer dogwear collabs and Sundance’s new home.

In an age of decreased attention spans, digital fatigue and discerning, label-checking consumers, brands are zooming in on the secret sauce of their products by taking a decidedly scientific approach to engagement. From sampling laboratories, to hands-on learning and demos, experiential deep dives are helping audiences get to the core (or, shall we say, the […]

In our inaugural Brands on Fire LIVE, we spoke with Alex Tomlin, SVP of Marketing for Bacardi North America, about the success of Bacardi brands, culturally-relevant marketing initiatives, educating younger generations of drinkers, and more.

Kristen D’Arcy is True Religion’s first-ever chief marketing officer. The brand hired her specifically to “unleash marketing” for the apparel brand, D’Arcy told attendees at the 2025 Shoptalk conference in Las Vegas in March.  Kristen D’Arcy, chief marketing officer, True Religion Marketing initiatives giving a boost to the brand include having both paid and organic […]