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Hellmann's returns to the big game this February for the fifth year in a row.
Nov 19, 2024

Game on: New Jersey brands prepare Super Bowl LIX ads

Scheduled for Feb. 9, Fox has already sold out of its inventory of in-game spots, with a 30-second ad reportedly going for $7 million, according to Adweek. 

In 2017, Dove recommitted to its Dove Real Beauty Pledge by featuring women with no professional modeling experience in its ad campaigns. This year, the company is furthering that commitment by vowing not to use artificial intelligence to represent women in its advertising.
Apr 11, 2024

Dove keeps it real with pledge to never use AI-generated models in ads

The brand from Englewood Cliffs-based Unilever USA is one of the first major companies to suggest that artificial intelligence-generated media can be harmful and should be improved, according to NBC News.

M&M’S released its Super Bowl LVIII ad “Almost Champions,” featuring a cameo from actress Scarlett Johansson, who stars alongside NFL alumni Bruce Smith, Dan Marino and Terrell Owens.
Feb 8, 2024

NJ companies tap some serious star power for Super Bowl 2024 ads

Scarlett Johansson, Dan Marino and Pete Davidson are among the celebrities helping brands like M&Ms, Hellmann's, Dove and others broadcast their message during the big game.

Launched in January 1971 with the aim of enticing shoppers back into its supermarkets during the post-holiday doldrums, the Can Can Sale was ShopRite’s first 360-degree marketing and merchandising campaign.
Jan 29, 2024

ShopRite’s Can Can Sale keeps on kicking after more than 50 years

“The strategy was to create a unique merchandising and advertising event,” said Karen O’Shea, a spokesperson for Keasbey-based Wakefern Food Corp., which owns the banner. “Central to the campaign was the catchy tune. It worked and has lasted more than a half century.”

Hellmann’s Mayonnaise will make its fourth consecutive Super Bowl appearance, bringing a 30-second commercial that highlights the Unilever brand’s multiyear initiative, “Make Taste, Not Waste,” which aims to raise awareness about food waste and help people become more resourceful with their leftovers.
Jan 13, 2024

NJ companies taking center stage with 2024 Super Bowl ads

CBS “virtually sold out” of its inventory for in-game spots by early November, with a 30-second commercial reportedly going for between $6.5 million and $7 million, according to Variety.

As part of its new “Healthy Planet Productions” campaign, Mars Inc. will refresh some fan-favorite ads to raise consumer awareness of the importance of reduce, reuse and recycle.
Dec 4, 2023

Mars reuses old ads to promote sustainability

The Newark-based company said repurposing content not only is a lighthearted way to raise consumer awareness about climate change, but also shows other organizations how to leave a lighter environmental footprint in advertising.

Lee Cherenson, the founder of what today is Whippany-based SCG Advertising + Public Relations, died Sept. 25.
Sep 27, 2023

SCG Advertising founder Lee Cherenson dies at 94

Lee Cherenson was part of the initial cohort of students at Boston University to complete the U.S.'s first bachelor's degree program in public relations.

genucel, a brand of Edison-based Unimed International Inc., was named the New Jersey Devils’ Official Team Skincare Partner in February 2022.
Jun 12, 2023

Devils partnership becomes brand power play for Edison company

While genucel, owned by Unimed International Inc., already had a loyal following, the natural skincare line is in a different league after being named as the hockey team's Official Team Skincare Partner last year.

Football field
Apr 19, 2023

Sports leagues, media partners form coalition for safe sports betting ads

A group including the NFL, NHL, MLB, NBCUniversal, Fox and others have come together to help ensure a responsible approach to advertising in the developing industry.

Google
Jan 25, 2023

New Jersey joins federal, multistate antitrust suit against Google

The U.S. Department of Justice and attorneys general of eight states allege the tech giant has attempted to eliminate competition in the digital advertising marketplace and create a monopoly over all advertising bought and sold on the internet.

Jersey Mike's and Asbury Park native Danny DeVito
Sep 12, 2022

Jersey Mike’s ads feature first celebrity: DeVito

The Manasquan-headquartered franchise enlisted Asbury Park native Danny DeVito, who grew up near the original Jersey Shore sub shop that opened in 1956, for the brand-new “It’s a Jersey Mike’s Thing” campaign.