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From Mad Men to machines? Big advertisers shift to AI

Inside Retail

Some of the world’s biggest advertisers, from food giant Nestle to consumer goods multinational Unilever, are experimenting with using generative AI software like ChatGPT and DALL-E to cut costs and increase productivity, executives say. Media value is the cost of advertising needed to generate the same public exposure.

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Why retail needs a whole new strategy to target Gen Z

Inside Retail

Despite all the stereotypes about Gen Z, this cohort of consumers can not be oversimplified into a cliche, and Pelot drove home the point that “they are anything but a homogenous group”. Their path to purchase relies more on product recommendations from peers rather than traditional advertisements and sponsored influencer posts.

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“We are still in the early innings”: Liquid Death’s SVP of strategy

Inside Retail

From collaborations with beauty brands to tongue-in-cheek hashtags like #MurderYourThirst, Liquid Death has captured consumer attention in a way that few other brands, let alone those in the beverage category, have been able to. However, as unique as the brand name is, the company has taken an even more “metal” approach to marketing.

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The Strongest Retail Marketing Strategies That Appeal to Students

Retail Focus

Understanding how to effectively appeal to this group requires a blend of traditional marketing wisdom and innovative strategies that resonate with the digital-native generation. With the right strategies, retailers can unlock the potential of this vibrant demographic, turning casual browsers into dedicated customers.

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The unexpected impact of international retail disrupters Temu and Shein

Inside Retail

That typically includes the ‘Super Bowl of advertising’: the actual Super Bowl. In fact, Sensor Tower claims Temu and Shein were Meta’s (owner of Facebook) second and fourth-largest advertisers in Q4 last year. Amazon long made this leap to advertise its retail platform, cloud computing offering and Prime Video.

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Burger King’s innovative strategy: viral menus and limited collectibles

Inside Retail

Strategies like this have become commonplace in the fast food sector, as restaurants seek to generate publicity and drive sales by rolling out outrageous gastronomic creations that they hope will become viral sensations. Ng said that consumers appreciate seeing brands come together, or extending their offerings into new formats or categories.

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3 Reasons Why Advertising Has a Bad Reputation (And What to Do About It) 

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Why does advertising have a bad reputation? There are cultural, economic, and historical reasons that explain advertising’s current situation. The idea behind advertising is simple. Nonetheless, advertisers do know something about human nature. And there are cases of advertisers abusing the stage they’re given.