Branding is much more than ensuring that a brand’s image is firmly rooted in the minds of its audience. Advertising and marketing professionals who truly understand branding and how to leverage it for optimal benefit can appeal to consumers’ emotions and develop a profound connection that serves to improve brand recognition and loyalty. Adweek showcases how some organizations have taken their branding efforts to innovative places, and how their unique strategies and advertising campaigns not only improved their own image, but also created memorable moments for their audience.

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<strong>How Wicked Avoided Consumer Fatigue To Create Box Office Magic</strong>

From the ubiquitous pink of the Barbie movie to the pervasive green of Wicked, these mega-marketing efforts raise a critical question: When does a campaign cross the line from excitement [...]

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Brands Are Lining Up for the Chance to Help Americans Cook Thanksgiving Dinner—Here’s Why

Over 50 trained experts man the Butterball phones in the run-up to Thanksgiving

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Bravo and Van Leeuwen Scoop Up Fan Engagement With Real Housewives Ice Cream

The collaboration for The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City combines ice cream, fandom, and exclusive experiences to redefine how entertainment brands engage audiences.

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The Creative Cases For and Against Jaguar’s Bold, Divisive Rebrand

Creatives weigh in on the car-free car ad that's set the internet ablaze.

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Inside Gap’s Blueprint for Reaching Gen Z With Creators and Nostalgia

CMO Fabiola Torres explains how creator collaborations and AI-driven personalization are part of Gap's marketing.

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Walgreens Chain Boots Is The Latest Target of Right-Wing Activists

Conservatives have called for a boycott over the brand's Christmas ad.

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Is K-pop Getting Too Saturated for Brand Sponsors to Get the Attention They Want?

More groups means it's harder for the brands that partner with them to get noticed—or does it?

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Exclusive: How a New Funko Rival Is Chasing Collectibles Success

Ex-Funko CEO Brian Mariotti returns to the collectibles game with Thrilljoy and a Beetlejuice partnership.

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How Johnnie Walker Turned a Century-Old Mascot into a Rallying Cry That’s Endured for 25 Years

The inspiration for "Keep Walking," the Striding Man mascot received a much-needed makeover at the start of the campaign.

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Five Expert Tips for Brand Marketers Thinking of Collaborating with a K-pop Act

Coca-Cola, American Express, Levis, and even the National Basketball Association have all signed a K-pop star

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Mattel Apologizes For Scandalous Misprint on Wicked Dolls Packaging

Toy maker Mattel went into crisis response mode over the weekend, as shoppers discovered that the packaging for its dolls tied to upcoming Universal Pictures release Wicked included the URL [...]

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Like Their Dance Moves, Marketing With K-Pop Stars Is Not as Easy as It Seems

Cross-cultural marketing, like boy band dance moves, is not as easy as it seems.

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How Brands Find New Audiences As Media Habits Shift

Executives from Bodyarmor and The Shade Room break down their strategies for working with influencers and social media.

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Gary Vaynerchuk Thinks Brands Are Missing Out on Creative Built for Social Media

The entreprenaur highlights the shift from traditional media to organic social media, where creative content now drives reach and consumer insights.