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Social media strategy, platform-by-platform guides and content marketing ideas. We cover what is actually working on LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, not the generic advice.

BeReal ads: BeReal launches US advertising platform led by former TikTok exec

14 April 2025 · 4 min read

BeReal ads: BeReal launches US advertising platform led by former TikTok exec

A few years ago, BeReal quietly entered the social scene with a simple premise: share one unfiltered moment a day. No filters, no scheduled content, no carefully crafted personas—just people, being people.

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How NWSL is scoring wins with non traditional marketing strategies

11 April 2025 · 5 min read

How NWSL is scoring wins with non traditional marketing strategies

A few years ago, if you brought up women’s soccer in the U.S., most people thought of national team stars and Olympic glory.

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DraftKings’ new gaming campaign shows how to market with purpose and fun

11 April 2025 · 5 min read

DraftKings’ new gaming campaign shows how to market with purpose and fun

If you’ve ever been in a room full of people who all somehow know the lyrics to a decades-old country song, you know the feeling DraftKings was aiming for in their new gaming campaign.

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How Coca-Cola Zero sugar nailed March Madness with smart drinks advertising

9 April 2025 · 4 min read

How Coca-Cola Zero sugar nailed March Madness with smart drinks advertising

College basketball takes over the airwaves every March. If you know how to take advantage of the rivalries, buzzer beaters, and rollercoaster of emotions, it’s a marketing goldmine.

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How icy hot turned muscle relief into a movement

8 April 2025 · 5 min read

How icy hot turned muscle relief into a movement

Let’s be real — most of us know Icy Hot as the thing you grab when your back’s sore from doing too much too fast. Maybe you’ve seen it sitting on a pharmacy shelf, or remember a commercial with Shaq talking about aches a

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The quiet revolution behind Unilever’s content machine

8 April 2025 · 5 min read

The quiet revolution behind Unilever’s content machine

Over the years, marketing has evolved from glossy billboards and 30-second TV spots into something far more dynamic—and let’s be honest, more demanding.

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McDonald’s Is Blurring the Line Between Fast Food and Video Game Marketing Campaigns

4 April 2025 · 5 min read

McDonald’s Is Blurring the Line Between Fast Food and Video Game Marketing Campaigns

When you think of McDonald’s, you probably picture golden fries, Happy Meals, and the nostalgic red-and-yellow glow that defines childhood.

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From Beaches to Rooftops: The Clever Shift in Beer Marketing with Corona’s ‘La Playa Awaits’

3 April 2025 · 5 min read

From Beaches to Rooftops: The Clever Shift in Beer Marketing with Corona’s ‘La Playa Awaits’

When you think of Corona, your mind likely drifts to the beach. But not just any beach—it’s the feeling of being on one: relaxed, easygoing, the sun warming your skin.

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Skincare Marketing with Heart: The Genius Behind Estée Lauder’s “Beauty Sleep Dupe”

2 April 2025 · 6 min read

Skincare Marketing with Heart: The Genius Behind Estée Lauder’s “Beauty Sleep Dupe”

In a world where trends change at lightning speed, it’s a breath of fresh air to see a legacy brand like Estée Lauder continue to nail it.

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From Obscurity to Relevance: JCPenney’s Social-First Marketing Revolution

2 April 2025 · 5 min read

From Obscurity to Relevance: JCPenney’s Social-First Marketing Revolution

Not long ago, people were writing off JCPenney. This once-iconic department store, the quintessential symbol of suburban shopping malls, seemed to be fading into oblivion.

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From Charli XCX to Click-to-Buy: The Strategy Behind the H&M Digital Relaunch

1 April 2025 · 6 min read

From Charli XCX to Click-to-Buy: The Strategy Behind the H&M Digital Relaunch

Everybody thought H&M’s Instagram clean-out last August was just another fashion stunt. “Out with the old, in with the new” is a cliché at best, a throwaway phrase at worst.

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Move, Laugh, Belong: Puma’s ‘Go Wild’ Campaign Highlights Self-Expression in Sport

1 April 2025 · 4 min read

Move, Laugh, Belong: Puma’s ‘Go Wild’ Campaign Highlights Self-Expression in Sport

There’s a quiet revolution unfolding in the world of sportswear—and it’s not about lighter fabrics, faster soles, or the latest performance metrics. It’s something more personal, more resonant.

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