Marketers hail ‘remarkable’ success of mentoring scheme
In the space of just seven months the School of Marketing’s Mentoring Gen Z initiative has reached 500 young people hoping to kickstart their career.
Brands rally behind mentoring initiative to serve marketing’s ‘lost generation’
Charlotte RogersThe School of Marketing is launching Mentoring Gen Z, which aims to connect young people with marketing leaders from brands including Boots and Direct Line in a bid to avert the “ticking timebomb” of youth unemployment.
Is marketing ready to break down the barriers for diverse young talent?
Charlotte RogersCovid-19 and the Black Lives Matter movement have brought the issues of inclusivity and social justice to the fore but with unpaid internships still rife and a lack of apprenticeships on offer can the marketing industry really improve diversity?
Why brands must not forget young talent during Covid-19
Charlotte RogersThe coronavirus pandemic and fears of recession have pushed the recruitment of graduates and apprentices far down the marketing agenda. But, if brands want to adopt a high-performance mentality they should think twice.
Coca-Cola’s name game and the disappearance of WHSmith: Your Marketing Week
Russell ParsonsAt the end of every week, we look at the key stories, offering our view on what they mean for you and the industry. From Coca-Cola bringing back its much-lauded ‘Share a Coke’ campaign, to the rise and rise of Bluey, it’s been a busy week. Here is my take.
WHSmith brand to disappear from UK high streets as sale agreed
Amrit VirdiThe retailer has sold its high street branches, but retains its WHSmith travel retail proposition, which now makes up 75% of its revenue.
Asda’s customer chief steps down to join Jet2
Jasper BaumannDavid Hills will remain at Asda until later this year with the supermarket yet to announce his replacement.
The increasing disappearance of the CMO role should be a wake-up call the industry
Secret MarketerWhy are so many companies ditching the CMO? It’s happened before but this time around it feels like a seismic shift in how businesses view marketing leadership.