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Coca-Cola Replaced Its Logo With Positive Messages for Europeans to Share With Loved Ones
 
 

Removing your logo from your product’s packaging isn’t exactly an advisable move for the vast majority of brands, but if there’s one that can pull it off, it’s Coca-Cola (side note: Coca-Cola just released a coffee beverage). As part of a new European campaign by 72andSunny Amsterdam, the beverage giant has stripped limited edition cans of its typographic logos, leaving only the typical colors associated with the Classic variety, Diet Coke and Coke Zero. In the logo’s place, consumers are provided with wholesome, customizable messages that invite sharing, such as “I promise to ______ just for you.”

The campaign is also accompanied by a series of charming short films all about hope and connection—and they’re well worth a watch: Watch them all here.

 
 
 
 
 
Coors Can't Run a Super Bowl Ad So It wants to Infiltrate Your Dreams Instead
 

AB-InBev has exclusive rights to air Super Bowl ads in the alcohol category (and will showcase six brands in that time), which means that Molson-Coors can’t run one during the game. But that’s not a problem if you’ve been dreaming about Coors all night. The beer giant and agency DDB worked with a leading researcher in the study of dreams to design a film and eight-hour soundscape that is designed to prompt relaxing, refreshing dreams that might reflect what you’d see in a Coors ad.

Sounds like science fiction, doesn’t it? But it works—and it’s “remarkable.” Find out how.

 
 
 
Mountain Dew Continues Its Super Bowl Tradition of Absurdity With New Watermelon-y Teaser
 

A watermelon sugar high awaits you, courtesy of Mountain Dew, in the latest selection of advertising plays announced ahead of Super Bowl LV. The beverage brand dropped a teaser focusing on Major Melon, its first new permanent flavor in over a decade, which comes to life as a trippy, energetic watermelon world. The in-game ad promises to feature A-list talent, but for now, experience the teaser’s wild sugar rush.

E*Trade is back in the game for the first time since 2018—sadly, without its memorable and long-running baby mascot. Instead, the brand offers up a 30-second spot by MullenLowe U.S. called “Workout” that equates financial fitness with physical fitness. [Feel the burn in this engaging ad teaser.]

Among this year’s first-timers, you’ll find an ad from condiment brand Hellmann’s starring a magical, transforming Amy Schumer, who encourages the creative use of pantry and fridge ingredients to avoid food waste. [Catch the mesmerizing teaser.]

Super Bowl Tracker: If you haven't already, bookmark this link to get our frequent updates on who is in or out of the game, as well as the latest teasers and full ads.

 
 
 
Influencers' Kids Are the New Child Stars, but the Rules Are Just Being Written
 

Influencer content involving kids—who can't consent to having an online presence—is still a largely unexplored area, particularly when it comes to longer-term consequences. In a way, that makes them the modern-day equivalent of child stars in show business, with their parents crafting their very public presences—and we all know that has the potential to turn out ugly for the kids. 

What are the implications? Influencer marketing is just beginning to grow up, and the seeds of regulation have begun to sprout.

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It's the Era of 'The Great Reinvention.' How Do We Keep Up?
 

Yesterday kicked off the first day of our virtual event, Outlook 2021: The Year Ahead in Marketing and Media. A motivating talk with author, advisor and former Publicis executive Rishad Tobaccowala outlined the major factors that will not only impact marketing and advertising, but our entire world in the coming years. We’ve entered a new age of globalization and connectedness, and it’s time we stepped up to meet it. Watch his talk to learn how.

We have two more days of our Outlook 2021 event yet in store. Here’s a taste of what’s coming today—register for free to join us

  • 11:10 a.m. ET: Pfizer's Sally Susman explains how she managed to roll out a rebrand at the company's reputational peak—while navigating a pandemic and all its challenges.
  • 12:10 p.m. ET: Forrester’s Joanna O'Connell explores the fast-evolving digital advertising ecosystem and what the future of marketing looks like in a data deprecated world.
  • 3:00 p.m. ET: Jacksonville Jaguars’ Julian Duncan will dive deep into what it takes to lead social responsibility and make it a critical pillar for your organization.

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Full-Page Ad Urges Biden to Embrace a Plan Bringing 2 Million Women Back to the Workforce
 
 

More than 2 million women have left the U.S. workforce since the pandemic began—far exceeding men's job losses. A full-page ad that ran in The New York Times asked President Joe Biden to make a financial investment to rebuild the female workforce. The message, which reflects the U.S.’s Marshall Plan that helped with post-WWII recovery, is co-signed by more than 50 entrepreneurs, advocates, senior business leaders and Hollywood celebrities.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Join Adweek for the 2021 Challenger Brands Summit, a Brandweek virtual experience on Feb. 22-25 for four days of Main Stage insights, Breakout sessions, marketer-led Masterclasses, virtual networking experiences and more.

Register now and learn from top challenger, incumbent and legacy brands such as Hello Products, Prose, Pearle Vision, Burger King, Roblox, WHOOP, House of Harlow, iRobot, Once Upon a Farm, Bombas and many, many more. Don't wait — prices increase on 2/9.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Modern Family Heads to Hulu and Peacock in Unusual Dual Distribution Deal
 
 

It's the first time the sitcom will be available to stream in its entirety.

 
 
 
 
 
Verizon Chief Diversity Officer on Her Unique Role to Shape the Future
 
 

Magda Yrizarry believes the power of technology can catalyze change the world needs.

 
 
 
 
 
Amid Global Crisis, Healthcare Giant AmerisourceBergen Rebrands to Reflect ‘Optimism’
 
 

Consultancy MetaDesign worked on the unconventional look.

 
 
 
 
 
Harry's Expands Growing Empire with the Launch of Haircare Line
 
 

Dubbed Headquarters, the brand is looking beyond mergers and marketing of 'yesteryear.'

 
 
 
 
 
4 Ways AI Will Make You a Better Marketer in 2021
 
 

Artificial intelligence doesn’t have to be scary.

 
 
 
 
 
It’s Academic Researchers’ Turn to Tap Twitter API v2
 
 

Qualified applicants will gain access to the full history of public conversation on the social network.

 
 
 
 
 
 
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