AI marketing PepsiCo reportedly selects Publicis for AI-led global media model PepsiCo’s reported Publicis appointment points to a global media model where AI connects planning, activation, identity and technology.
News Study projects TikTok-linked K-culture spending to hit $10.1B by 2030 TikTok and Kearney estimate platform-attributable K-culture spend could reach US$10.1B by 2030, led by beauty and fast-growing tourism.
News LG’s AI-Dol turns laundry features into a K-pop-style idol group LG’s AI-Dol maps washer-dryer features to idol “members,” using a song and K-pop visuals to make AI time sensing and capacity easier to recall.
News The UPS Store adds “Blu” to make small-business services feel simpler The UPS Store debuts Blu in a multiyear campaign to broaden service awareness beyond shipping, supporting franchise consistency and recall.
News DoorDash ties delivery perks to live gigs in new Live Nation partnership DoorDash’s Live Nation ANZ deal adds concert perks and festival activations, reflecting how brands use live events to drive loyalty beyond discounts.
AI marketing VOCAL launches an earned authority model for AI discovery VOCAL links earned media, AI discoverability and commercial measurement, testing whether authority can be measured without flattening trust.
News Shopee’s 9.9 campaign turns “shopping personality” into a pop duet moment Shopee’s 9.9 campaign uses a jingle rewrite and two artist personas to frame shopping as identity, supported by themed promo days.
Influencer Marketing Fashion influencer marketing: how brands turn style creators into a sales engine A practical fashion influencer marketing playbook for choosing creators, structuring content, building long-term partnerships, and measuring product demand.
martech Top 14 AI marketing tools for photo and video editing: a comprehensive review Explore the top AI-powered tools that simplify photo and video editing, making professional content creation accessible to all.
News L.O.L. Surprise! marks 10 years with a music festival-themed takeover A yearlong music festival theme brings artist-inspired dolls, YouTube content, and a live Lollapalooza moment to L.O.L. Surprise!’s 10th year.
Content Marketing The campaign flight is becoming a content system Campaign flights are giving way to content systems that serialize ideas, pace assets, and use participation to extend relevance.
martech When marketing software starts doing agency work, what should brands still pay humans for? AI platforms now handle more campaign execution. Here is where agencies still add value, and where software is becoming enough.
content-marketing Brand narrative examples: how to build a story your team can use A practical brand narrative guide with recent examples and a framework for turning one clear story into consistent marketing, PR, and sales messaging.
News Nissan refreshes its “Tell Them a Heisman Sent You” ads with YouTube-first episodes Nissan’s Heisman campaign moves to YouTube-first episodes with 30-second TV cutdowns, signaling how sports ads are adapting to long-form viewing habits.
News Domino’s bets on dark comedy and portability to sell its new “Domino” pizza Domino’s is marketing its one-person “Domino” pizza with dark comedy ads and a promo that swaps competitor receipts for free pizza, up to $1M.
News Tiger Beer’s “inner tiger” campaign reframes courage as everyday bravery Tiger Beer’s new campaign treats courage as everyday behaviour, using a tiger metaphor and a Southeast Asia insight to shape global brand storytelling.
Influencer Marketing Food influencer marketing: how brands turn creator trust into product trial A practical food influencer marketing framework for choosing credible creators, designing for product trial, measuring commerce, and protecting audience trust.
News YouGov data shows US beverage consideration splits by generation in 2026 YouGov BrandIndex shows large US generational gaps in beverage consideration. Learn what the splits imply for positioning, rituals, and targeting.
News LADOR brings BTS’s Jimin to a Korean culture fest booth, and fans showed up ready to smell-test LADOR’s Osaka booth featured BTS’s Jimin visuals and scent trials, with new hair oils and mists selling out day one.
News Hershey’s taps Katseye and “Pinky Up” to make small indulgence feel cultural Hershey’s pairs Creme Bars with Katseye and a “Pinky Up” gesture, aiming for repeatable, UGC-friendly indulgence across TV, social, and OOH.
AI marketing Instagram links AI profile disclosure to recommendation reach Instagram may limit recommendations for undisclosed AI personas, making profile transparency a practical requirement for creator campaign reach.
News Rival Technologies finds Gen Z feels unseen, raising loyalty pressure Rival’s Gen Z survey finds only 11% feel understood. Disengagement is high, and price and quality outweigh influencers as loyalty drivers.
News Hershey’s taps KATSEYE’s “Pinky Up” to sell a little luxury to Gen Z Hershey’s ties new Creme Bars to KATSEYE’s “Pinky Up,” using a gesture-led ad and broad media plan to frame indulgence as affordable luxury.
Public Relations Relevance International adds Freddie Gilbey to London leadership Relevance International appoints Freddie Gilbey as London director, adding senior luxury communications capacity across its UK and European work.
Influencer Marketing Influencer marketing ethics: the decisions brands need to make before creators post A practical framework for disclosure, truthful claims, creator independence, audience risk, synthetic content, and campaign escalation.