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NOVEMBER 14, 2025 |
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Instacart’s new holiday campaign is in the style of … |
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A) Hanna-Barbera B) Rankin/Bass C) Studio Ghibli D) Wes Anderson |
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TOP STORY |
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“To say that anybody has an emotional response to any marketing expression is the highest praise one might receive,” said Nicolas Chidiac, chief strategy officer at Razorfish. “But the reality is it’s a significantly harder reality to materialize.” |
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The gap between belief and consumer behavior is wider than many realize. |
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IN THE NEWS |
Google debuts agentic checkout ahead of holiday shopping rush. These updates defend Google’s core search ad business as shopping queries move toward conversational interfaces. Read online |
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China’s crackdown on tax dodgers could hurt US marketplaces. The effort dovetails with Beijing’s broader push to recover uncollected tax revenues, including a recent campaign targeting citizens’ overseas income. Read online
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Gopuff raises $250 million despite quick commerce challenges. Gopuff has forged partnerships with as many companies as possible, a strategy that has broadened its audience and the appeal of its advertising platform. Read online
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Food delivery feeds JD’s sales surge but eats into its margins. At a time when China appears headed for its longest stretch of weak consumer spending in years, JD’s growth stands out—but it comes with caveats. Read online | | | |
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ANALYSIS |
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Five years ago, influencer marketing was seen as experimental. Brands knew they needed to do it, but often didn’t know why. |
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“It was really tactical… We needed content, we needed to work with these folks, but we weren’t exactly sure what that’s getting us,” said Casey DePalma McCartney, chief brand communications officer at Unilever US at an Advertising Week New York session. |
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