The 180 non-luxury-car dealerships in 15 states that sell a broad swath of automobile nameplates from "coast to coast" under the direction of AutoNation CEO Mike Jackson will all be operating under the AutoNation banner come June, the company announced last week as it released an earnings report that beat expectations. ...Read the whole story
- automotive Harley-Davidson Rides With Kid Rock For National Tour
Harley is title sponsor of Kid Rock's "Rebel Soul" tour, which kicked off Feb. 2 in Kansas City. The company is putting products and experiences on the ground at each of the 60 planned tour stops, and themed "Rebel Soul" apparel at concerts and dealerships. ...Read the whole story
- electronics Samsung Tops In Brand Engagement, Loyalty
"This is a big turnaround," Robert Passikoff, Brand Keys founder and president, tells Marketing Daily. "Samsung was always strong, but this is a bit of a switchover. It was a surprise. I guess it shouldn't have been. I've been watching their advertising, and I thought it was really good." ...Read the whole story
- food Mr. Peanut Offers Sexy V-Day Video Cards On Facebook
That naughty Mr. Peanut is at it again. This time, the iconic Planters brand character is starring in three humorously sexy Valentine's Day video e-cards designed for fans to share with their honeys. All of the video e-cards are through National Heart Health Month. ...Read the whole story
- beverages Bud Scores A Touchdown With Baby Clydesdale
The final results are in, and Budweiser's "Brotherhood" ad featuring its iconic Clydesdales was indeed the most effective ad of the Super Bowl, according to Ace Metrix. In addition to the ubiquitous Clydesdale spot, Anheuser-Busch debuted three-and-a-half minutes of new ad creative, including spots for Anheuser-Busch's two newest brands, Budweiser Black Crown and Beck's Sapphire -- both of which made their national TV debut. ...Read the whole story
- automotive Study: Young, Urban, Actives Over-Index On Cars
Fifty-five percent of this group, per Outcast, owns at least two cars versus 37% of the general population, which means a 47% higher multi-car ownership rate. Twelve percent owns luxury vehicles, which is triple the general population, per the firm. ...Read the whole story
- Who Stayed At The Hilton Garden Inn?
Top 10 DMAs in which adults who stayed at Hilton Garden Inn when traveling reside: ...Read the whole story
- Microsoft Commits To Africa
Microsoft is launching a new effort to work toward Africa's economic development and improve the continent's global competitiveness. ...Read the whole story
Around The Net
- Help! Data!Medium
Jonathan Gardner writes that data is ubiquitous, and the "big data" era is nigh. "I work in a techie industry that's constantly discussing data, eating and even sleeping data - advertising technology. However, it has become abundantly clear in recent months that data is 'mainstream,' and not just for nerds anymore." At the jump, a few reasons everyone ("including your grandma," he writes) needs to really care about data, right now. Probably not my grandma. ...Read the whole story
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- Gibson To Oversee Diageo Brand DevelopmentMarketing Week
- Pizza Hut Tries Sliders ... Pizza StyleChicago Tribune
Oreo didn't just air a spot with a fleeting hashtag -- it gained followers for its just-launched Instagram channel; it created artifacts that can continue to be tweeted and share; it built a platform that can ...More
