Branding is much more than ensuring that a brand’s image is firmly rooted in the minds of its audience. Advertising and marketing professionals who truly understand branding and how to leverage it for optimal benefit can appeal to consumers’ emotions and develop a profound connection that serves to improve brand recognition and loyalty. Adweek showcases how some organizations have taken their branding efforts to innovative places, and how their unique strategies and advertising campaigns not only improved their own image, but also created memorable moments for their audience.
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Dove’s Latest Campaign Turns Its Back on TikTok’s Bold Glamour Filter

Dove is taking a stand against TikTok's new Bold Glamour filter and the unrealistic beauty standards it perpetuates in an influencer-led campaign from Ogilvy and DAVID.

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Let’s Talk About Brand Podcast: Branding Boldly With Robin Albin

In this episode of Let’s Talk About Brand, brand strategist Robin Albin discusses how to make sure your brand stands out from the crowd in a memorable way.

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3 Lessons Brands Can Learn from Funko’s $36 Million Merchandise Dump

Several misjudgments preceded the little action figures' doom.

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Unwrapping Durex and Diesel’s Unexpected Collaboration

Condom maker hopes the sex-positive partnership will cement its status as a lifestyle brand.

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As Axel Springer Expands, Its US Identity Remains a Question

The German media company is unfamiliar to buyers and its portfolio lacks cohesion.

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Adweek Podcast: Building a Brand With Jess Zafarris

How publishers, brands, and even you, can establish a brand voice and presence online.

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A Fresh Look at B-to-B Marketing Through Social-Colored Glasses

Insights from Hootsuite's rebrand for leveling up your visual identity.

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Alaska Airlines Embarks On a New Journey With Media AOR VaynerMedia

The carrier has a new media AOR after a competitive review.

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Ecommerce Startup Temu Airs First Super Bowl Spot—Twice

Saatchi & Saatchi created the technicolor 30-second spot.

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The Former Creatives Behind M&M’s Mascots Believe the Characters Are Adding Fun to Cancel Culture

The former creatives behind modern M&M's mascots believe they're having fun with cancel culture.

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Kraft-Heinz Says In-House Agency Is Making Its Ad Spend ‘Work Harder’

Chief growth officer Cristina Kenz gives a behind-the-scenes look at The Kitchen's international expansion.

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Adidas’ Head of Global Marketing Vicky Free Departs

The marketer rebooted 'Impossible is Nothing' and steered brand through Kanye West controversy.

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With Little Marketing Budget but Lots of Moxie, How Stuckey’s Is Plotting a Big Comeback

Stephanie Stuckey is on the road to rebuilding her grandfather's candy brand.

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Eurostar’s Marketing Chief on Putting the Star Back in the Brand

Mario Rauter discusses the process behind the new marque and how it will be communicated

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Ford Has No Desire to Be the ‘Apple of the Automotive Industry’

Ford of Europe's ad boss wants to bring American 'swagger' to EV marketing.