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Brand Strategy

Energy drink brands left the gym for the NYC marathon

Celsius and C4 Energy handed out a combined total of more than 10,000 cans over the course of the weekend as they looked to connect with runners and spectators.


two photos of actor Brian Baumgartner for a recent marketing effort for the brand Ramp
Brand Strategy

Inside the making of Ramp’s viral livestream with Brian Baumgartner

The B2B expense management platform planned an experiential activation that drew some 10,000 in-person attendees.


Collage of brand activations featuring Taylor Swift's album's iconography and teal-and-orange color scheme.
Brand Strategy

Why some brands went beyond social to celebrate Taylor Swift’s album release

Uber Eats, Spotify, KitchenAid, and Baked by Melissa took it offline to activate around “The Life of a Showgirl.”


Image of sprinkles being poured on a cup of soft serve ice cream.
Brand Strategy

How Carvel created the first ice cream–dispensing billboard

The brand gave out more than 50 gallons of soft serve during a seven-hour pop-up.


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Brand Strategy

IRL experiences, customer feedback, and more: CMOs on 2024’s overlooked marketing trends

In-person connections “can often drive far more impact than any CTV or digital ad spot could,” one CMO told us.


a 270-foot inflatable dragon atop the Empire State Building to promote the second season of House of the Dragon
Brand Strategy

How Max put a dragon atop the Empire State Building

Marketing boss Pia Barlow shared how the warring factions of ‘House of the Dragon’ got promoted across NYC.


Photo of Pop-Tart mascot at the Pop-Tart Bowl
Brand Strategy

How Pop-Tarts pulled off its unforgettable mascot sacrifice

Brand Marketing Head Heidi Ray shared how the stunt came to be and what the giant pastry was really made of.

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