Marketing


  • Musician Rihanna wears pieces from the Savage X Fenty collaboration with Diesel.
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    Diesel and Savage X Fenty collaborate on lingerie, apparel capsule

    The limited edition line comes as the OTB-owned denim brand is working to reach Generation Z consumers.

    By Oct. 11, 2024
  • A model wears a Gaia-branded sweatshirt from the Gap and Cult Gaia collaboration.
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    Gap and Cult Gaia launch holiday capsule collection

    The 35-piece collaboration includes both women’s and children’s pieces.

    By Oct. 9, 2024
  • A man reclines in the back of a pickup truck wearing a cowboy hat, jeans and cowboy boots
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    Frye collaborates with ‘Yellowstone’ actor Cole Hauser

    The new collection, launched both online and in stores, features three styles of men’s boots.

    By Oct. 7, 2024
  • A man in a suit poses for a Bonobos campaign
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    Bonobos goes back to basics in first campaign since bankruptcy buyout

    “Fit is a Feeling” is the brand's first major multichannel campaign of the year and the first since the onetime DTC darling was bought out of bankruptcy.

    By Chris Kelly • Sept. 23, 2024
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    Kenneth Cole relaunches women’s apparel

    The ready-to-wear collection, the first under creative director Emily Cole, is designed, manufactured and distributed in partnership with Kasper Group.

    By Sept. 19, 2024
  • Millie Bobby Brown wearing clothes from Florence by Mills Fashion.
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    Millie Bobby Brown’s Florence by Mills Fashion launches at Nordstrom

    The move marks the brand’s first partnership with a brick-and-mortar retailer and will put its products in 20 of the department store’s locations.

    By Howard Ruben • Sept. 18, 2024
  • George Kittle, a football player, is seen in a gym wearing apparel from his collaboration with Chubbies.
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    Chubbies lands NFL licensing deal, names ‘creative director of football’

    San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle will lead design efforts and drive strategy for the casualwear brand’s new partnership.

    By Sept. 18, 2024
  • People in a diner in a Wrangler ad
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    How Wrangler is riding its Western heritage to build brand momentum

    After a positive second quarter, the apparel marketer will return to national broadcast TV and kick off its first global advertising campaign since 2021.

    By Chris Kelly • Sept. 17, 2024
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    Archive, brand partners launch Second Hand September promotions

    The resale technology platform and brands such as Diane von Furstenberg, Ulla Johnson, and Dr. Martens will organize events for activations and styling.

    By Sept. 13, 2024
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    Q&A

    Why Old Navy is throwing back to the ‘90s to burnish its iconic brand

    CMO Behnaz Ghahramani opened a new playbook for a collection and campaign that celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Gap-owned retailer.

    By Chris Kelly • Sept. 10, 2024
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    Q&A

    Sperry’s Jonathan Frankel talks licenses, collaborations and what it means to be authentic

    One of the most important elements of a partnership is trust, the North America heritage brand and Aldo product services president said.

    By Sept. 9, 2024
  • A photo illustration of the Temu app on a phone next to the Temu logo. The Temu logo is orange with icons representing a dress, toy horse, shoe and purse.
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    Temu accused of sending unsolicited marketing texts in class action lawsuit

    The fast fashion giant allegedly sent messages to consumers who had opted out of them.

    By Aug. 28, 2024
  • A person with long blond hair smiles, sitting sideways in a director-style chair. Water and far-off trees are in the background.
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    Heydude taps Sydney Sweeney for campaign emphasizing comfort

    The brand has an ambitious full-year goal to limit declines to 10% or less, and a lot is riding on the holiday quarter.

    By Daphne Howland • Aug. 28, 2024
  • Actor Jeremy Allen White sits in a chair poolside. He is wearing an open denim vest, black denim jeans and black cowboy boots.
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    Calvin Klein debuts 2nd campaign featuring Jeremy Allen White

    “The Bear” star’s previous marketing push for the PVH-owned brand generated $74 million in media impressions and led to a jump in underwear sales.

    By Aug. 27, 2024
  • Frances Tiafoe, wearing all white, holds a cocktail against a blue sky background.
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    Grey Goose links with tennis star for fashion-forward US Open campaign

    The vodka brand and Frances Tiafoe are going all-in on style for a social media content series and a giveaway offering premium seats at the tournament. 

    By Sara Karlovitch • Aug. 26, 2024
  • A person in midair for an Allbirds campaign
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    Q&A

    Allbirds CMO on why brand building is key to company’s turnaround plan

    CMO Kelly Olmstead discussed how the sneaker brand is investing more in awareness-driven channels to weather a challenging period for business.

    By Peter Adams • Aug. 15, 2024
  • Pacsun imagery for its "Back to Baggy" fall 2024 campaign, which includes a tie-up with Pinterest.
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    Pacsun teams with Pinterest for ‘Better in Baggy’ fall campaign

    Store windows nationwide currently feature QR codes inviting consumers to shop the retailer’s curated fall collection on Pinterest.

    By Jessica Deyo • Aug. 5, 2024
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    Nike kicks off marketing comeback with gritty Olympics ads

    Willem Dafoe narrates spots probing the qualities that motivate sporting greats, including an obsession with power and an inability to be satisfied.

    By Peter Adams • July 24, 2024
  • A person is seated in front of paintings in an art studio. A dog lays at the person's feet.
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    Vans launches ‘Always Pushing’ ad campaign with physical, digital experiences

    The campaign was released as holding company VF Corp. works to transform the struggling brand.

    By July 18, 2024
  • Two models pose in pink and white athleisure clothing and sneakers.
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    Reebok and Juicy Couture partner on capsule collection

    The Authentic-owned brands are pairing up for a Y2K-inspired line featuring footwear and apparel that blends pink and black colorways with archival silhouettes.

    By July 18, 2024
  • A man stands in a room reminiscent of a college dorm wearing jeans and a red NYC t-shirt.
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    Urban Outfitters blends physical, digital with back-to-school campaign

    The retailer’s “Shift Happens” campaign brings influencer-created Pinterest boards to life at a two-day activation in New York.

    By Sara Karlovitch • July 12, 2024
  • Swimmer Steele Johnson dives into a poll wearing American flag-themed swim trunks
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    Chubbies signs branded license deal with Team USA, Olympic Heritage

    The multi-year collaboration includes an initial Paris 2024 themed collection with additional capsules to drop later this summer.

    By July 12, 2024
  • A group of runners on the road in the French Alps are featured in Hoka's latest ad campagin
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    Hoka’s latest avian-themed ads look to shore up favor among runners

    Establishing a stronger connection to runners comes as legacy rivals like Nike have seen their foothold in the community slip.

    By Peter Adams • July 3, 2024
  • Persil laundry detergent teams with fashion designer Christian Siriano, shown in the photo holding a phone to his ear, to launch a 24-hour Wardrobe Refresh Hotline on TikTok Live.
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    Persil plans 24-hour ‘Wardrobe Refresh Hotline’ on TikTok Live

    The laundry detergent brand teamed with fashion designer Christian Siriano for the event to offer advice on washing techniques, fabric care and styling. 

    By Aaron Baar • June 27, 2024
  • Actor Jeremy Allen White is pictured for a photoshoot in black and white. He is wearing Calvin Klein boxer briefs and a wet T-shirt.
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    Deep Dive

    Calvin Klein’s Jeremy Allen White ads turned heads, but the biggest impact may be to the brand’s image

    “The Bear” star’s images generated $74 million in media impact value amid a years-long effort by holding company PVH to make the line more desirable.

    By June 27, 2024