Media Sales Lead: Potbelly Sandwich Shop recently announced its goal of reaching 2k total locations over the next eight-10 years. The company, which plans on opening 51 new restaurants in 2023, ended 2022 with 429 locations. This is part of Potbelly's overall strategy, which includes a digital transformation. Over the past couple of years, the company launched a new menu, mobile app, website, loyalty program, and digital ordering.  Key Lead Takeaways: Reach out to help Potbelly promote its...

Sales lead: Reach out to offer ad space and to inquire about agency opportunities.  GSTQ appointed R/GA to lead a rebranding effort.  The agency will also help the brand launch its new menswear line.  The line includes suits, flat-front pants, joggers, polo shirts, T-shirts, tracksuits, hoodies, and sweaters.  GSTQ initially launched in 2019 as a women's apparel brand.  Target demographic: Gen-Zers & millennials  The company will likely: Continue increasing digital s...

Due Date: June 9, 2023; the deadline for questions has passed, but we wanted to keep you in the loop anyway Scope of Work: Monroe County (“the County”) on behalf of the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office (“MCSO”) is soliciting proposals for digital advertising for the recruitment unit. The MCSO Recruitment Unit is seeking out a digital advertising package to entail the following specifications: Annual and renewable contract for recruitment marketing purposes Fifty-five (55) thirty-seco...

Sales Lead: Hilton Worldwide just launched a new campaign in an effort to recruit new employees. The campaign was made by TBWA \ Chiat \ Day NY. The company will likely: Keep launching new work Continue increasing spend Seek new agency partners Target demographic:  Potential employees, specifically millennials and Gen-X Recent leadership shifts: This campaign launch closely follows the February 2023 hire of brand strategy Sara Whiffen. ...

Sales Lead: Southwest Airlines just launched its inaugural brand film made with global creator community Tongal and web novel platform Wattpad. This is part of Southwest's larger "On the Rise" brand platform, which originally kicked off in 2017 and expanded in 2021 through a collaboration with Wattpad. The company will likely: Continue pursuing collaborations Keep rolling out work for this campaign Continue increasing spend Seek new agency partners amid a CMO search (m...

Media Sales Lead: Rust-Oleum recently launched a campaign designed to build brand awareness of its new spray nozzle to DIY consumers. Made by Young & Laramore, the campaign centers accessibility with a WebAR platform that allows people to use it easily without needing to download an app. The initiative also involves a microsite that drives ad traffic directly to the AR experience. Key Lead Takeaways: Get in touch soon to secure last-minute ad dollars since Rust-Oleum will likely continue r...

Sales lead: This hire will likely lead to spend & agency roster shifts.  Carnival Cruise Lines hired Amy Ziegenfuss as CMO, effective May 2023. Ziegenfuss joins from Hilton, where she served as global enterprise & brand marketing SVP.  She now leads all of Carnival's marketing initiatives.  **We are still working to confirm Ziegenfuss's email address. Please reach out to Carnival's other DMs for the time being.** Target demographic: Gen-X & millennial parents  The com...

Sales lead: Keep an eye on this company because a replacement hire will affect its marketing strategy & agency roster.  Verizon Wireless announced that its CMO, Diego Scotti, is stepping down after nearly 10 years.  CSO Rima Qureshi will handle CMO duties on an interim basis.  We will be sure to let you know as soon as a permanent replacement is named.  Target demographic: Millennials & Gen-Xers with a male skew Once it finds a new CMO, the company will likely: Make ad...

Sales lead: Keep an eye on this company so that you can reach out once it hires a new CMO. Starkey Hearing lost the CMO we told you about last year, Denise Steinbring. During her short tenure, Steinbring handled corporate communications, events, creative, and global product marketing.  She is now a fractional CMO for Chief Outsiders. We will be sure to update you as soon as any news surfaces.  Target demographic: Boomers Once it finds a new CMO, the company will likely: ...

Sales lead: Reach out now to offer ad space & agency assistance.  Six Flags (SF) disclosed some of its 2023 marketing plans in its first earnings report (Q1) since hiring a new CMO.  The company plans on increasing ad spend as there is a direct correlation between higher ad spending and better park attendance.  SF is also increasing spend to promote festivals/events, park improvements, and new food/beverage offerings.  It is launching a new mobile app in June with an improved map,...