Lenovo Rolls Out AI‑Powered 3D Avatars and Referee View for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Lenovo announced AI‑powered 3D player avatars and a new referee‑view system for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, alongside Football AI Pro that delivers more than 2,000 performance metrics per team. The rollout aims to sharpen officiating accuracy and democratize advanced analytics for clubs and fans worldwide.
Mondelez Rolls Out BTS‑Themed Oreo Cookies in 80+ Markets
Mondelez International announced that its Oreo brand will launch a limited‑edition BTS‑themed cookie in more than 80 markets, with online sales beginning June 1 and store shelves on June 8. The purple‑wafered snack blends Korean street‑food flavor with the brand’s classic crunch,...
Urban One Raleigh Bets on Karen Clark as Marketing Director
Urban One Raleigh announced Karen Clark as its new Marketing Director, expanding her role to oversee marketing strategy, promotions, and community engagement for Foxy 107/104, K97.5 (WQOK) and The Light 103.9 (WNNL). Clark will retain her midday hosting slot on Foxy while directing the...
GrowGeneration Shuts 12 Cannabis Cultivation Stores in 2024‑25 Restructuring
GrowGeneration, one of the nation’s largest hydroponics and cannabis‑cultivation suppliers, announced the closure of 12 retail locations over the past year, including four in Q1 2026. The move is part of a “smaller and more efficient footprint” strategy aimed at...
Blaze Pizza's Memorial Day Pizza Drive Funds Scholarships for Military and First‑Responder Families
Blaze Pizza announced a nationwide Memorial Day campaign that will donate $1 from every 11‑inch pizza sold on May 25 to the Folds of Honor scholarship fund. The fast‑casual chain hopes the initiative will deepen customer acquisition while supporting families of...
Why Most PE-Backed Companies Are Invisible to AI Search
The podcast spotlights a chronic blind spot in private‑equity‑backed B2B companies: marketing is either ignored or treated as a sales‑support function, leaving substantial revenue upside untapped. Shiv Narayan of How to SAS explains that while many firms scale to $100 million-plus...
Superpretzel Launches Star‑Shaped Snack for U.S. 250th Anniversary
Superpretzel introduced a star‑shaped, patriotic pretzel on Memorial Day, timed for the United States' 250th birthday celebrations. Produced in Philadelphia and sold nationwide, the limited‑edition snack exemplifies a classic CMO growth tactic of seasonal brand activation.
Martiel Beatty Honored by Marquis Who’s Who for Strategic Marketing Leadership
Martiel Beatty, founder of nonprofit‑focused e‑commerce platform GivMoo, has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who. The honor highlights her track record of building scalable marketing enterprises and signals growing interest in mission‑driven branding among senior marketers.
New Chief Marketing Officer for Cazoo to Head Next Growth Phase
Cazoo has promoted Lucy Tugby to chief marketing officer. Tugby, who joined in 2019 and oversaw the transition from eBay to Motors and the upcoming rebrand to Cazoo, will now steer the next phase of the company's marketing strategy. The...
Blaze Pizza Donates $1 Per Pizza on Memorial Day to Fund Military & First‑Responder Scholarships
Blaze Pizza announced a nationwide Memorial Day campaign that will donate $1 from each 11‑inch pizza sold on May 25 to the Folds of Honor scholarship fund. The effort builds on a partnership that has already generated more than $330,000 for...
DoorDash Hires Former Amazon Executive as CMO to Drive Growth
DoorDash announced the appointment of a former Amazon executive as its new chief marketing officer, signaling a push to deepen consumer engagement and broaden its commerce portfolio. The hire comes as the delivery platform faces mounting competition in food, grocery,...
UOB Bank Hires Ex-Lazada CMO Marcus Chew as Group Retail Marketing MD
UOB Bank has appointed Marcus Chew, the former group chief marketing officer of Lazada and Daraz, as its new Managing Director, Group Retail Marketing. Chew brings a decade of e‑commerce and insurance marketing experience, underscoring UOB’s drive to modernise its...
Superpretzel Unveils Star‑Shaped Pretzel for America’s 250th Celebration
Superpretzel is launching a limited‑edition star‑shaped pretzel on Memorial Day, tying the snack to America’s 250th birthday. Produced in the Philadelphia area and sold nationwide, the product is positioned as a shareable, patriotic treat for summer gatherings.
Wendy’s Appoints Bob Wright as CEO Amid 7.8% Sales Drop and Share Price Halving
Wendy’s announced veteran restaurateur Bob Wright as its new president and CEO, a move aimed at reversing a 7.8% drop in U.S. same‑restaurant sales, a five‑year share price loss of more than half, and the closure of 5‑6% of its...
Gap Inc. Names Donald Kohler CEO of Banana Republic, Aiming to Revitalize Brand
Gap Inc. announced that Donald Kohler will become the global brand president and chief executive officer of Banana Republic effective July. The move brings more than three decades of luxury retail experience to the modern explorer label as the company...
GROHE Launches 14,000‑Sq‑Ft Immersive Water Experience Centre in Bengaluru
GROHE inaugurated its largest immersive retail and experience centre in Bengaluru, spanning 14,000 sq ft and drawing more than 200 architects and designers. The venue showcases the brand’s full bathroom and kitchen portfolio and signals a push into experiential retail across India’s...