Bumble's anti-celibacy marketing campaign and its backlash, explained
Bumble's new feature and marketing campaign diverge from its typical 'women make the first move' approach, aiming to engage Gen Z users and allow men to initiate conversations. [ more ]
Burger King seeks to rename island with competitor's name to 'Whopper Island'
Burger King Brazil proposes renaming McDonald's Island to 'Whopper Island' on Google Maps.
The campaign includes a two-minute mockumentary and encourages viewers to participate by looking up the island on Google Maps and commenting #IlhaWhopper. [ more ]
Wayfair refreshes brand ahead of first large-format store opening
Wayfair launched a new campaign called 'Welcome to the Wayborhood' with celebrities like Kelly Clarkson and Lisa Vanderpump.
The campaign includes TV spots, social activations, and a collaboration with Pinterest, reflecting Wayfair's focus on engaging evolving consumers. [ more ]
McDonald's turns its logo upside-down in ingenious new anime branding
McDonald's is launching a new campaign turning its golden arches into 'WcDonald's' inspired by an anime fictional restaurant.
McDonald's is collaborating with Studio Pierrot to create anime mini episodes and short mangas unlockable via QR codes on 'WcDonald's' products. [ more ]
Jameson to drop Times Square Ball for St. Patrick's Eve
Jameson Irish Whiskey introduces St. Patrick's Eve as a pre-celebration holiday on March 16, aiming to shift festivities to Saturday for a more enjoyable experience without work concerns.
The brand collaborates with 'Saturday Night Live' stars, Colin Jost and Michael Che, for a marketing campaign, marking their first brand partnership together. [ more ]
CoStar Group made a splash in its Super Bowl debut with four high-gloss commercials, buying up more airtime than Pepsi and Budweiser.
The advertising blitz is part of a planned yearlong campaign to establish CoStar's dominance over rival home-search sites.
The commercials featured celebrities such as Jeff Goldblum and Lil Wayne, creating minor havoc in residential communities while promoting CoStar's subsidiaries. [ more ]