Marketing

Sony has begun sending targeted marketing emails to PlayStation users about Grand Theft Auto VI, prompting speculation of an upcoming promotional campaign by Take-Two and Rockstar Games.

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Journalist Michelle Barros, 46, and actor Shia Phoenix, 35, announced a pregnancy on social media on Monday (20). They later clarified it was a marketing strategy, describing the pregnancy as from a 'dream', not a real child.

Jetpac, a global travel eSIM provider based in Singapore, has launched the $100 Giveaway Challenge to highlight connectivity costs abroad. The campaign offers free eSIMs to participants and a chance to win $100 for travel expenses. It targets travelers planning trips by encouraging them to share spending ideas on social media.

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Sportswear brand Joma has extended its sponsorship of Brentford FC into padel equipment by branding its Hyper Pro racquet with the Premier League club's colors and symbols. This move follows a similar strategy with Villarreal CF and highlights growing cross-sport marketing efforts. Joma became Brentford's kit sponsor in mid-2025, quickly preparing new kits for the team.

A Havaianas ad featuring Fernanda Torres, urging people to start 2026 'with both feet' rather than the 'right foot,' initially drew right-wing boycott calls over perceived political bias. The row has since polarized Brazil, with left-wing support, 150,000 new Instagram followers in 48 hours, massive social media buzz, and echoes of a 2014 campaign.

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A new report indicates that Microsoft will not release an Xbox Wrapped summary for 2025, redirecting marketing funds to upcoming anniversaries. The decision comes during a challenging year for the Xbox brand, marked by layoffs and project cancellations. Meanwhile, competitors like Sony and Valve have already launched their year-end recaps.