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Why small businesses likely won't suspend their Facebook ads

by Kristin Schwab
Jul 2, 2020
Many of the companies participating in the boycott of Facebook are huge brands with enormous budgets.
Many of the companies boycotting Facebook are major brands with big budgets.
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Marketers are embracing Black Lives Matter

by Mitchell Hartman
Jun 2, 2020
Brands have long embraced the symbols of counterculture. Now, they're embracing an underlying cause.
The Nike campaign that embraced athlete-activist Colin Kaepernick in 2018. Many brands are now using Black Lives Matter content in their messaging.
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Advertisers are trying to adapt to COVID-19

by Kristin Schwab
Apr 3, 2020
It starts with replacing old ads that seem cringeworthy under quarantine.
Advertisers are pivoting to ads that capture the moment with a quiet, contemplative tone that's focused on family.
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App connects users with native-owned businesses

by Laurel Morales
Feb 17, 2020
A business incubator and new app aim to help struggling Native American businesses expand their reach and find new customers.
Heather Fleming runs Change Labs, a native business incubator.
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Brands are publishing print magazines. John Deere knows a thing or two about that.

by Peggy Lowe
Feb 17, 2020
if it's a trend, it's one the Midwest company has been on top of for 125 years.
The Furrow, a magazine published by the John Deere Co. since 1895.
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Regulators fine YouTube for collecting data and marketing to kids

by Erika Beras
Sep 5, 2019
Critics say the $170 million penalty will do little to change the video platform's behavior.
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Foot Locker's plan to avoid the fate of American malls

by Kai Ryssdal and Bennett Purser
Jul 31, 2019
It involves "sneaker heads," venture capital and a lot of online sales.
A pair of Nike Huarache sneakers.
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The NRA is still lobbying, but spends more on advertising

by Ben Bradford
Apr 26, 2019
In recent years, the NRA has increased spending on communications and advertising.
A photo of National Rife Association spokesperson Dana Loesch decorates a wall at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center during the NRA's annual convention May 6, 2018 in Dallas, Texas.
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Can consumers change their minds about "ugly" produce?

by Rachel Osier Lindley
Apr 22, 2019
Some entrepreneurs think so.
Marketing "ugly produce" has proved fruitful for some entrepreneurs.
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The final season of "Game of Thrones" is a cash cow for marketers

by Andy Uhler
Apr 12, 2019
Brands of all kinds are rushing to capitalize on the show.
Actress Emilia Clarke in season 8 of Game of Thrones.
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