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Dunkin’ says it’s not charging extra for ‘The Charli,’ a drink named after Charli D’Amelio

“The closer you can link to an influencer, the more traction it has against that younger target,” says Allen Adamson, co-founder of Metaforce, a branding and activation firm. “It’ll resonate with her fans and be irrelevant to others . . . For Dunkin’, attracting younger users is a big challenge. Read more…

By allenshiftsfocus, 1 year ago
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N.C.A.A. Outlines Plan to Let Athletes Make Endorsement Deals

The N.C.A.A. is changing their guidelines to allow athletes to make endorsement deals. Allen Adamson, co-founder of Metaforce, a branding and activation firm said, “The role of influencers is growing exponentially.”

By allenshiftsfocus, 1 year1 year ago
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After Clooney, Ronaldo, and Selena? The Next Challenge for Brands and Celebrities

“The idea of using a celebrity’s status or credibility to help boost awareness or sales of a product has been a marketing strategy since at least the 1700s,” says Allen Adamson, co-founder of Metaforce, a marketing strategy and activation firm. “A key challenge is, and always has been, matching the Read more…

By allenshiftsfocus, 2 years2 years ago
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Why brands are using in-house agencies for Super Bowl work

“It’s not just about having a clever script for a commercial anymore,” said brand consultant Allen Adamson, co-founder of marketing strategy and activation firm Metaforce. “Now, programs are more integrated with sales and social media rather than just a traditional media buy by an ad agency for a spot during Read more…

By allenshiftsfocus, 2 years2 years ago
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