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Optimized for your mobile phone.en-usTue, 07 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0400How Molson Coors, PepsiCo operationalize rapid, relevant culture playshttps://www.marketingdive.com/news/how-molson-coors-pepsico-operationalize-rapid-relevant-culture-plays/802203/<p>Brands must be aligned with agency partners and remove barriers to execution, executives explained at Advertising Week New York.</p>Chris KellyTue, 07 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0400https://www.marketingdive.com/news/how-molson-coors-pepsico-operationalize-rapid-relevant-culture-plays/802203/Why brands should stand firm on their values despite the fear of backlashhttps://www.marketingdive.com/news/why-brands-should-stand-firm-on-their-values-despite-fear-backlash/802193/<p>Executives discussed the importance of brand values in growing loyalty and the future of inclusive strategies during Advertising Week New York.</p>Jessica HammersTue, 07 Oct 2025 10:16:00 -0400https://www.marketingdive.com/news/why-brands-should-stand-firm-on-their-values-despite-fear-backlash/802193/From keyword to dialogue: How Hyundai optimizes for AI-driven searchhttps://www.marketingdive.com/news/how-hyundai-optimizes-for-ai-driven-search/802204/<p>The shift from keyword search to prompt driven-search is opening up new opportunities for brands, according to Greg Johns of Canvas Worldwide.&nbsp;</p>Sara KarlovitchTue, 07 Oct 2025 08:44:23 -0400https://www.marketingdive.com/news/how-hyundai-optimizes-for-ai-driven-search/802204/Kraft Heinz CMO on being culturally nimble without losing brand equityhttps://www.marketingdive.com/news/kraft-heinz-cmo-being-culturally-nimble-without-losing-brand-equity/802187/<p>At Advertising Week, Todd Kaplan said marketers should think of brand building like pointillism and not rush to jump on every viral opportunity.</p>Peter AdamsTue, 07 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0400https://www.marketingdive.com/news/kraft-heinz-cmo-being-culturally-nimble-without-losing-brand-equity/802187/Huge expands AI creative capabilities with Both&Yes acquisitionhttps://www.marketingdive.com/news/huge-expands-ai-creative-capabilities-with-bothyes-acquisition/801834/<figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/DQ7cUhdsfsIioevFhkDal4VlJGtrgzH1XnYSiMC7_QI/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9HZXR0eUltYWdlcy0xNDc5MTM0NzYzXzRZMXp0dGguanBn.webp"/></div></figure><p>Agencies are preparing for a world in which generative AI-powered experiences are expected to play a dominant role.</p>Aaron BaarMon, 06 Oct 2025 10:47:00 -0400https://www.marketingdive.com/news/huge-expands-ai-creative-capabilities-with-bothyes-acquisition/801834/Inside CeraVe’s social-first partnership with the NBAhttps://www.marketingdive.com/news/inside-ceraves-social-first-partnership-with-the-nba/801806/<figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/ESqecIiycVVaDq2wu1NEQeCUVMjkGj87yuiyzVzIQJQ/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9DZXJhVmVfeF9OQkFfV2lkZXJfUHJvZHVjdF9SYW5nZV9LVi5qcGVn.webp"/></div></figure><p>The L&rsquo;Or&eacute;al-owned brand will promote the alliance, which includes experiential and digital activations, with a social-based teaser phase.</p>Chris KellyMon, 06 Oct 2025 09:16:00 -0400https://www.marketingdive.com/news/inside-ceraves-social-first-partnership-with-the-nba/801806/American Express debuts ad network boasting contextual targeting prowesshttps://www.marketingdive.com/news/american-express-debuts-ad-network-boasting-contextual-targeting-prowess/801805/<figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/jR-Rr88KSq1At2dkQJMPx6Vt_huE8V-VnEaBXMOU1v4/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9HZXR0eUltYWdlcy00NTg2OTE4MTEuanBn.webp"/></div></figure><p>Tumi, which piloted Amex Ads, saw return on ad spend 30% higher than its targets while reaching more Gen Z and millennial customers.</p>Peter AdamsMon, 06 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400https://www.marketingdive.com/news/american-express-debuts-ad-network-boasting-contextual-targeting-prowess/801805/Beyond Black Friday: Maximizing holiday performance through affiliate marketinghttps://www.marketingdive.com/spons/beyond-black-friday-maximizing-holiday-performance-through-affiliate-marke/761152/<p>Holiday 2025 has new rules. See what will really move the needle this peak season.</p>Rakuten AdvertisingMon, 06 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.marketingdive.com/spons/beyond-black-friday-maximizing-holiday-performance-through-affiliate-marke/761152/Starbucks ties in-store experiences, rewards to new Taylor Swift albumhttps://www.marketingdive.com/news/starbucks-ties-in-store-experiences-rewards-to-new-taylor-swift-album/801905/<figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/e6oCiDZlkCYFBc06DJlPRx3dYDKMr90f_Rx_pAXH0Xo/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9TVEFSQklFU18wMjMuanBn.webp"/></div></figure><p>The chain has outfitted a Nashville store with a pop-up vinyl shop, photo booth and more, and claims it is throwing&nbsp;&ldquo;the largest global listening party.&rdquo;</p>Peter AdamsFri, 03 Oct 2025 10:35:00 -0400https://www.marketingdive.com/news/starbucks-ties-in-store-experiences-rewards-to-new-taylor-swift-album/801905/Cracker Barrel sacks brand consultancy, shuffles leadershiphttps://www.marketingdive.com/news/cracker-barrel-fires-prophet-logo-backlash-reorganizes-leadership/801915/<figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/BBQhhnt-pzsqVKk55gvxlGivEOz2R6JqrjtlGRlAMiM/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9HZXR0eUltYWdlcy0yMjMxMzUzNTUwLmpwZw==.webp"/></div></figure><p>The chain fired the firm that advised it on its recent logo and restaurant refresh after significant consumer pushback led to a strategy reversal.</p>Julie LittmanFri, 03 Oct 2025 10:13:00 -0400https://www.marketingdive.com/news/cracker-barrel-fires-prophet-logo-backlash-reorganizes-leadership/801915/