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For brands facing transphobic backlash, walking back inclusive campaigns may be "shortsighted"
Jun 16, 2023
Target and Bud Light bowed to pressure for supporting LGBTQ people, but now many of those shoppers may take their money elsewhere.
U.S. Army brings back "Be All You Can Be" amid lagging recruitment
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sean McHenry
Apr 12, 2023
Maj. Gen. Alex Fink says the Army is dealing with a tight civilian labor market as well as a problem of "knowledge and relatability."
What's in store with this year's Super Bowl commercials?
by
David Brancaccio
and Jarrett Dang
Feb 10, 2023
Expect brands to team up for ads, and a special surprise from Blockbuster.
While the wellness industry booms, the FTC is cracking down on its marketing tactics
Feb 9, 2023
The FTC says health-related claims need to be backed by relevant, peer-reviewed scientific research. "It's long overdue," said one marketer.
Liquid Death is an “entertainment machine” with a water brand attached
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Jan 25, 2023
“We think about our marketing team more like 'Saturday Night Live,'” says Mike Cessario, the beverage startup’s co-founder and CEO.
Why Kia's confusing new logo might actually be good for business
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Jan 9, 2023
A logo expert weighs in on “KN car” confusion and the wider design trend Kia’s logo exemplifies.
This year, holiday ads speak to economic uncertainty
by
David Brancaccio
and Jarrett Dang
Nov 2, 2022
Messages focus on offering savings and a good deal, says Ad Age's Jeanine Poggi. Even if the economy slows, ad budgets may not shrink.
For public good, not for profit.
How companies create and take advantage of viral TikTok trends
Sep 1, 2022
Companies pay influencers to use their products on TikTok, hoping that the videos will go viral and drive purchases.
How advertisers approached inflation in the 1970s, and how they approach it today
by
Matt Levin
Jul 27, 2022
When inflation raged decades ago, some marketers saw it as an opportunity. Now, the money-saving pitch is more subtle.
It's hard to keep costs down at the supermarket, thanks to store design and our emotions
Jul 19, 2022
Grocery stores play on our sense of nostalgia with older music, and strategically placed items may trigger impulse buys, experts say.