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25 July 2025 · 5 min read

AI-Led Capabilities: The Quiet Power Behind Publicis’ Marketing Machine

Marketing in games used to be a bit like exploring a dungeon without a minimap. Brands knew the treasure was in there somewhere, billions of eyeballs, hyper-engaged audiences,

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24 July 2025 · 5 min read

Generative AI Is The New Engine Behind Volkswagen’s Brand

Marketing in games used to be a bit like exploring a dungeon without a minimap. Brands knew the treasure was in there somewhere, billions of eyeballs, hyper-engaged audiences,

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23 July 2025 · 5 min read

Branded Entertainment That Bites Back: Chips Ahoy x Stranger Things

Marketing in games used to be a bit like exploring a dungeon without a minimap. Brands knew the treasure was in there somewhere, billions of eyeballs, hyper-engaged audiences,

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21 July 2025 · 4 min read

Forget Flashy Ads, Target’s Back-To-School Campaign Speaks Human

Liquid Death has never done “normal.” While most bottled water brands lean on snowcapped mountains and vague promises of purity, Liquid Death leans on skulls, death metal typography, and the suggestion that you should “m

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Why Snap Map Activation Could Be Your Brand’s Next Big Move

10 July 2025 · 4 min read

Why Snap Map Activation Could Be Your Brand’s Next Big Move

Back-to-school season is always a race. Not just for students hunting fresh fits, but for brands fighting to be the first thing on their minds—and in their shopping bags.

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Sephora doles out Lyft credits to transport shoppers to its stores

2 July 2025 · 5 min read

Sephora doles out Lyft credits to transport shoppers to its stores

For a moment, think about how exhausting it can be to scroll through endless online product listings. You’re guessing your skin tone, hoping the shade on screen is the same in real life, crossing fingers that the moistur

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Beyond Mickey: How Disney Uses Data Collaboration to Build Smarter Ads

26 June 2025 · 4 min read

Beyond Mickey: How Disney Uses Data Collaboration to Build Smarter Ads

There’s a reason everyone’s paying attention to Disney’s latest advertising move, and no, it’s not just about Mickey Mouse or massive media buys.

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No Pop-Ups, No Problem: WhatsApp’s Monetization Strategy Is Working

24 June 2025 · 3 min read

No Pop-Ups, No Problem: WhatsApp’s Monetization Strategy Is Working

For over a decade, WhatsApp has been sacred ground. No ads. No interruptions. Just messages, calls, and that little typing bubble.

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Retail Media Advertising, But Make It Seamless: Inside DoorDash’s Strategy

24 June 2025 · 4 min read

Retail Media Advertising, But Make It Seamless: Inside DoorDash’s Strategy

If you still think DoorDash is “just” a food delivery app, you’re missing the bigger picture. Behind the quick meals and driver alerts is one of the most interesting, under-the-radar marketing shifts in years.

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“Who Knew?” Walmart’s Rebranding Is Actually Brilliant?

17 June 2025 · 4 min read

“Who Knew?” Walmart’s Rebranding Is Actually Brilliant?

Let’s be real, when most people think “Walmart,” they think giant aisles, low prices, and convenience on tap. Functional, sure.

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Pepsi’s “Food Deserves Pepsi” strategy is changing the flavor of summer marketing

27 May 2025 · 5 min read

Pepsi’s “Food Deserves Pepsi” strategy is changing the flavor of summer marketing

Barbecues have always been sacred ground in American culture: a sizzling grill, someone’s uncle trying not to burn the burgers, music in the background, and a cooler full of ice-cold drinks.

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How Disney’s integrated advertising is rewriting the rules of brand marketing

20 May 2025 · 5 min read

How Disney’s integrated advertising is rewriting the rules of brand marketing

Disney has always been a master of storytelling. But lately, it’s not just Mickey and Marvel stealing the spotlight. Behind the scenes, Disney is doing something quietly brilliant:

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