Advertising and Marketing

December 10, 2024

Is a Watch Brand’s Route to the Wrist Through the Stomach?

Timepieces inspired by foods ranging from watermelon to coffee are attracting customers. For decades marketing experts have sold luxury watches by appealing to customers’ love of […]
December 1, 2024

A History of Holiday It Toys

A look back at 70-plus years of gadgetry, innovation and Mr. Potato Head. Once upon a time, holiday gifts for children were a relatively humble thing: […]
December 1, 2024

A History of Holiday It Toys

Once upon a time, holiday gifts for children were a relatively humble thing: perhaps a handful of chestnuts and a small wooden toy; even — oh, […]
December 1, 2024

From Pong to Pokémon: A History of Holiday ‘It’ Toys

Once upon a time, holiday gifts for children were a relatively humble thing: perhaps a handful of chestnuts and a small wooden toy; even — oh, […]
December 1, 2024

From Pong to Pokémon: A History of Holiday ‘It’ Toys

Once upon a time, holiday gifts for children were a relatively humble thing: perhaps a handful of chestnuts and a small wooden toy; even — oh, […]
November 28, 2024

Target’s Hot Santa Ads Join ‘Hot Frosty’ in Spiced Up Holidays

A new series of ads from Target features Kris K., a “weirdly hot” version of the beloved character, continuing a trend of spicing up holiday favorites. […]
November 20, 2024

Coca-Cola’s A.I.-Generated Holiday Ads Receive Backlash

The company’s nostalgia-filled commercials are a holiday tradition, but this year’s ads are facing backlash for dipping into the uncanny valley. With temperatures dropping, nights growing […]
November 11, 2024

Alcohol Brands Tap the Art World to Woo Back Younger Drinkers

Will labels and bottles designed by artists gin up enthusiasm among an increasingly abstinent generation? In October, Dom Pérignon hosted a party at the Brant Foundation […]
October 7, 2024

Nutter Butter, Are You Good? An Investigation.

The cookie sandwich brand’s videos — funny, disturbing, fever-dreamlike — rack up tens of millions of views. The secret is lots of lore without much sense, […]
September 6, 2024

She Needed an Influencer. He Said, ‘You Could Be That Girl.’

Julia Hackman Chafé, who won followers with her jewelry posts, is moving into lifestyle. “You feel like you’re gossiping with your friend,” one fan said. It […]