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Fashion Marketers Ditch Clichés on Valentine’s Day

Many brands thought outside the proverbial chocolate box this year, leaning into campaigns and activations that helped build their brands and communities, rather than simply jumping on a moment in time.
Pete Davidson starred in Reformation's Valentine's Day campaign as the brand's "Official Boyfriend."
Pete Davidson starred in Reformation's Valentine's Day campaign as the brand's "Official Boyfriend." (Angelo Pennetta)

Fashion is feeling the love this Valentine’s Day.

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Case Study | How to Create Cultural Moments on Any Budget

When done effectively, a cultural partnership can rightfully earn its own place in the zeitgeist. But it’s not so easy as just hiring a celebrity to star in an ad campaign; brands must choose a partner that makes sense, find the format that fits best and amplify that message to consumers.

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Haley Crawford
Haley Crawford

Haley Crawford is Marketing Correspondent at The Business of Fashion. She is based in New York and covers the marketing and public relations industries.

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