# Music-Inspired Retail Campaigns Macy’s is Launching Its Summer’s Greatest Hits Campaign By Kalin Ned | Published 2024-06-27 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summers-greatest-hits References: [macysinc](https://www.macysinc.com/newsroom/news/news-details/2024/Macys-Launches-Summers-Greatest-Hits-Campaign-with-a-Fresh-Recording-of-Lovely-Day-by-GRAMMY-Nominated-Artist-Amber-Mark-and-Produced-by-GRAMMY-Award-Winning-Ryan-Tedder/default.aspx)  Macy's Summer’s Greatest Hits campaign features a fresh rendition of Bill Withers’ classic 'Lovely Day' by GRAMMY-nominated artist Amber Mark. The new song is produced by three-time GRAMMY winner Ryan Tedder. The revamped anthem will be a centerpiece at [Macy’s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macys-flower-show) 4th of July Fireworks, broadcast nationwide on [NBC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/live-television-streaming) and streaming on Peacock®. Macy's Summer’s Greatest Hits campaign spans across various media platforms, including television, digital, social, and [out-of-home channels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lyricsinspired-ooh-campaign). Through it, the retail company celebrates the coming of summer and aims to evoke joy and connection through authentic storytelling and creative content. The campaign invites consumers to join the conversation online using #MacysSummerHits and promises surprise moments in-store and online to further engage audiences throughout the season. For consumers, Macy’s Summer’s Greatest Hits offers not just a shopping opportunity but a cultural celebration of summer’s essence through music, fashion, and community events. Image Credit: Macy's ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 25% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Music-integrated Retail Campaigns:** Using popular music tracks in retail marketing strategies enhances emotional connection with consumers. - **Multichannel Marketing Engagement:** Spanning across diverse media platforms allows for a wider and more integrated reach to engage various demographics. - **Cultural Celebration Integration:** Celebrating cultural elements through marketing campaigns helps in creating a more relatable and impactful brand experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Retail:** Retail industry stands to benefit from integrating music and cultural elements into their customer engagement strategies. - **Music Production:** Music production industry sees potential in collaborations with retail brands to create bespoke soundtracks for marketing purposes. - **Media and Entertainment:** Media and entertainment industries can explore synergistic opportunities with retail brands for enhanced promotional campaigns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Music-Inspired Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-pepsi-campaign.md) - [Creative Music-Based Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-deserves-bose.md) - [Luxury Festive Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-together.md) - [Mid-20th-Century Holiday Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gifts-of-delight.md) - [Southwestern-Inspired Home Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macys-1.md) - [Choreographed Retailer-Backed Commercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gap-and-parker-posey.md) - [Lyrics-Inspired OOH Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lyricsinspired-ooh-campaign.md) - [Musical Back-to-School Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiktok-soundon.md) - [New York-Centric Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bergdorf-goodmans.md)