Marketing: Page 18

  • Old Spice's deepfake ad starring Dolph Lundgren
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    Deep Dive

    9 campaigns that boosted the mood in 2022

    Amid economic woes, an ongoing war and a series of controversies, efforts by McDonald’s, Domino’s and Chipotle found a way to cut through the noise. 

    By Peter Adams , Jessica Hammers , Sara Karlovitch • Dec. 14, 2022
  • Image reading "Starbucks Odyssey" to announce Starbucks' new NFT-tied rewards program expansion.
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    Starbucks ties NFTs to loyalty program in beta launch

    Starbucks Odyssey allows users to complete interactive challenges in exchange for NFTs and rewards points that unlock exclusive experiences.

    By Jessica Hammers • Dec. 12, 2022
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    Trendline

    Independent restaurants

    Dining room refreshes, menu innovation and other unique offerings can help independents stand out from competitors, win new customers and keep existing ones coming back. 

    By Restaurant Dive staff
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    Sponsored by Adentro

    Restaurant email examples and ideas for high engagement

    Though it can be time-consuming to ideate new email campaigns, this form of communication is incredibly beneficial for restaurants looking to ramp up sales.

    Dec. 12, 2022
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    Q&A

    Little Caesars’ delivery, digital channels spark new development opportunities

    Chief Development Officer Jeremy Vitaro discusses how the chain’s diversified asset mix, delivery and customized in-app ordering is opening up new markets. 

    By • Dec. 6, 2022
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    Taco Bell embraces soccer, Latin culture in new ad

    The chain looks to capitalize on the World Cup in a new soccer-themed campaign featuring a diverse array of talent.

    By Sara Karlovitch • Dec. 1, 2022
  • Jack in the Box mascot Jack Box is accompanied by actor Mark Hamill on the set of a commercial
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    Jack in the Box predicts unit growth in 2023

    A year after relaunching franchising, the chain is targeting positive net unit growth for the first time since 2019 and plans to operate in 40 states by 2030.

    By • Nov. 23, 2022
  • A promotional image for DoorDash's DashPass holiday promotion
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    DoorDash will let customers gift DashPass subscriptions

    This holiday promotion, which includes nearly $40 off an annual subscription, could boost DashPass membership and user retention.

    By • Nov. 22, 2022
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    Sponsored by Adentro

    Food holidays: Marketing ideas for restaurants

    There are more than 800 food holidays throughout the year. Find out eight ways you can take advantage of the food holidays in restaurant marketing throughout the year. 

    Nov. 14, 2022
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    3 ways to attract on-the-go diners this holiday season

    As holiday shoppers hit the stores, here’s how leading QSRs and fast casual chains can entice them to stop for quick pick-me-ups.

    Nov. 7, 2022
  • Little Caesars Hot and Ready
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    Little Caesars promotes digital trailblazer to CMO

    Greg Hamilton takes the reins for marketing as the chain ramps up digital transformation and its relationship with the NFL.

    By Sara Karlovitch • Oct. 31, 2022
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    Burger King teams with Call of Duty for expansive international promo

    The tie-up comes just over a year after the chain’s former CMO Fernando Machado joined Call of Duty publisher Activision Blizzard as CMO.

    By Aaron Baar • Oct. 31, 2022
  • An image of a next gen Dunkin' in Woodstock, Georgia.
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    Did Dunkin’ get its loyalty shakeup wrong?

    The revamped program’s emphasis on food items could be a play for higher check sizes, but making members pay a premium for coffee rewards could burn the chain.

    By • Oct. 31, 2022
  • McDonald's McRib sandwich sits against a black background and underneath glowing golden text reading, "The McRib Farewell Tour."
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    McDonald’s double dips on nostalgia with ‘Farewell Tour’ for McRib

    Following the success of adult Happy Meals, the brand is dropping a throwback merchandise line celebrating the history of the boneless pork sandwich.

    By Peter Adams • Oct. 25, 2022
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    Study: 53% of millennial TikTok users visited a restaurant after seeing it on the app

    MGH Restaurants called the app “a restaurant marketer’s dream,” as visually appealing foods drive visits and induce customers to travel farther than normal.

    By • Oct. 25, 2022
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    Yelp adds searchable ‘veteran-owned’ tag for businesses

    The feature’s launch follows a 101% spike in search rates for veteran-owned concepts year over year in Q3.

    By • Oct. 25, 2022
  • Two people are seated at a bar. A bartender uses a mobile device to scan a one of the customer's credit card while smiling.
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    Increase F&B sales with tableside ordering

    How one restaurant added tableside ordering and increased alcohol sales by 22%.

    Oct. 24, 2022
  • Subway plans to add 50,000 jobs this summer
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    Subway, Arby’s top QSR TV ad impressions in Q3

    While QSRs increasingly invest in digital marketing, they remain an important driver of TV ad impressions, accounting for 27.5 billion impressions in Q3.

    By • Oct. 21, 2022
  • An image of three Krispy Kreme doughnuts and six in a box.
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    McDonald’s to sell Krispy Kreme doughnuts in Louisville

    Three doughnut varieties will be available for in-restaurant and drive-thru purchases at nine McDonald’s units starting Oct. 26. 

    By • Oct. 18, 2022
  • Two characters from Stranger Things as part of a Domino's partnership
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    Inside Domino’s recipe for success with ‘Stranger Things’ fanatics

    At Advertising Week, executives laid out how a campaign centered on a “mind ordering” app paid off despite an average response from a general audience.

    By Peter Adams • Oct. 18, 2022
  • An image showing some of Dunkin's branding pasted on the side of a building.
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    Dunkin’ fans, angered by rewards changes, say brand has lost its identity

    The minimum cost of a coffee, measured in loyalty points, increased by about 25%, and some diners say the changes have made them switch to alternatives.

    By • Oct. 13, 2022
  • An image showing a hang raising a cup of Starbucks iced coffee with a Delta aircraft in soft-focus in the background.
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    Starbucks, Delta link rewards programs

    Starbucks customers can now earn Delta SkyMiles by buying coffee, as well as double points on purchases made on days they travel with Delta. 

    By • Oct. 13, 2022
  • Burger King's new Ghost Pepper Whopper floating against a smoky black background and under large white-and-orange text that reads "Ghost Pepper Whopper."
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    Burger King caters to paranormal sleuths with in-app ghost detector

    A promotion rewards loyalty members who try out the tool with an exclusive offer for a Halloween-themed Ghost Pepper Whopper. 

    By Peter Adams • Oct. 12, 2022
  • A promotional image for BurgerFi's ongoing brand overhaul.
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    BurgerFi launches marketing and loyalty overhaul

    The chain is revamping its app and website to increase the channels through which customers can access rewards, as part of a broader brand redesign.

    By • Oct. 11, 2022
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    Chipotle’s ‘Boorito’ promo returns with BeReal, Cash App twist

    The 22-year-old Halloween promotion is back in-person following two pandemic years, with perks ranging from a $6 entree to a $10,000 Cash App prize.

    By Jessica Hammers • Oct. 11, 2022
  • A promotional image for Zaxby's new rewards program.
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    Zaxby’s revamps loyalty program and mobile app

    The chicken chain’s Zax Rewardz offering replaces the existing Zax Fanz Club with a points-for-dollars system.

    By • Oct. 11, 2022