Campaigns
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CBS Interactive looks to help brands scale AR campaigns with Unity Technologies partnership
The publisher behind apps like CBS Sports teamed with a developer whose technology powers landmark games in the space, including "Pokémon Go."
By Peter Adams • June 26, 2019 -
Long John Silver's 'Fishmas in July' makes splash with GIF coupons
A Spotify collection of songs about seafood and swag giveaways to fans on social media round out the chain's effort.
By Robert Williams • June 26, 2019 -
Louis Vuitton, Bulgari lead luxury push on China's WeChat
Sixty percent of high-end brands now have at least one store on the social app, up from 36% last year, Gartner L2 found.
By Robert Williams • June 25, 2019 -
Chicago Cubs hosts 'Stranger Things' night with Snapchat AR lens
Fans who pointed their phones at Wrigley Field's marquee yesterday could see a creature virtually emerge from the "Upside Down."
By Robert Williams • June 25, 2019 -
7-Eleven adds location-based delivery hot spots
Customers can order food to public places like a park with the convenience chain's latest in-app feature.
By Julie Littman • June 24, 2019 -
Uniqlo launches TikTok's 1st multimarket brand campaign
People that post videos of themselves wearing Uniqlo clothing could appear on store screens and on social media.
By Robert Williams • June 24, 2019 -
AT&T, Cricket Wireless are 1st brand sponsors of 'Harry Potter' AR game
The wireless providers' stores appear as "fortresses" and "inns" in the new, highly anticipated mobile game.
By Robert Williams • June 24, 2019 -
Gatorade opens Dr. Seuss-inspired AR portal lens on Snapchat
The lens debuted during the Women's World Cup as part of its "Sisters in Sweat" initiative to urge young female athletes to keep playing sports.
By Robert Williams • June 21, 2019 -
Hyundai test drives Live Nation's concert AR experiences
As automakers target younger generations with immersive content, the car brand will bring its new model to a music festival this fall.
By Robert Williams • June 20, 2019 -
L.L. Bean rides with Uber to help fans squeeze 's'more out of summer'
A multichannel campaign includes pop-up campsites, a social media contest and an Alexa skill to deliver ideas for outdoor activities.
By Robert Williams • June 20, 2019 -
Quibi secures $100M in ad commitments from P&G, Walmart, Google and others
The deals are category-exclusive, so P&G, for example, will be the mobile streaming service's only packaged goods advertiser at launch.
By Peter Adams • June 19, 2019 -
Hollister taps Twitch, gaming influencers for experiential event
The teen retailer will host in-store events to connect with a new generation of gaming fans around a "Crash Bandicoot" relaunch.
By Robert Williams • June 19, 2019 -
Postmates delivers free lunches inspired by Amazon's 'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel'
The delivery tie-in aims to showcase Postmates' delivery services in a competitive market by highlighting cuisine from the hit show.
By Robert Williams • June 18, 2019 -
Deep DiveCan new solutions and greater collaboration finally beat mobile ad fraud?
Mobile marketers, ad agencies and a budding fraud-detection industry are banding together to root out nefarious activity, often with the support of law enforcement.
By Robert Williams • June 18, 2019 -
TGI Fridays picks up Uber tab for guests in new pilot
The deal is part of the chain's partnership with Uber Vouchers, a program launched in April, and is designed to drive more foot traffic to stores.
By Alicia Kelso • June 17, 2019 -
Brand-safety incidents on mobile apps jump 194%, study says
A global jump in brand-safety incidents and 120% increase in fraudulent apps for connected TV and mobile means stakes are high for mobile advertisers, DoubleVerify said.
By Robert Williams • June 14, 2019 -
Michelob Ultra turns Father's Day tributes on Instagram into real cards
The cards will include a Drizly code that can be used to order the beer for delivery.
By Robert Williams • June 13, 2019 -
Pandora debuts in-house audio consultancy as marketers tune up sound strategies
Ashley HomeStore is among the first clients working with Studio Resonate, which focuses on the development of sonic logos, creative, media and more.
By Robert Williams • June 13, 2019 -
'Toy Story 4' gets mobile trivia game from National CineMedia
The web app challenges players to test their knowledge about their favorite Pixar films.
By Robert Williams • June 12, 2019 -
Why New Balance pivoted from video to playables to break into new markets
A campaign from the 113-year-old company that focused on elusive regions like China drove a nearly 19% brand lift.
By Peter Adams • June 12, 2019 -
Toyota targets Hispanic car buyers with AR mobile ads
The immersive ad puts a digital version of the 2020 Corolla into a smartphone user's surroundings.
By Robert Williams • June 11, 2019 -
Malibu's new scannable bottles unlock mobile game, branded swag
NFC tags and a QR code on the bottle's neck activate a mobile site with cocktail recipes and other exclusive content.
By Robert Williams • June 11, 2019 -
Saucony laces up first-ever Instagram relay race
The "Run for Good" campaign urges people to run a mile and challenge others to do the same, and raises money for charity.
By Robert Williams • June 07, 2019 -
Carnival airs mobile comedy series with Thrillist
The cruise line's "Island Hoppers" is a comedy competition series that will stream on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter.
By Robert Williams • June 07, 2019 -
Chipotle celebrates Pride with donations from shoppable Instagram post
The burrito chain will give proceeds from online sales of themed gear to The Trevor Project.
By Robert Williams • June 07, 2019
