O2’s marketing boss on why the time is right to move on from ‘Be more dog’
Sarah VizardO2 has overhauled its marketing strategy, getting rid of the popular ‘Be more dog’ campaign in favour of new ‘More for you’ messaging as it looks to reflect the growing demands of consumers who are at the forefront of changes in the mobile industry.
5 things that mattered this week
Rachel GeeWith Mondelez moving away from “interruptive ads”, Jack Wills coming under fire and Uber launching its first major outdoor ad campaign, here are some of this week’s biggest marketing stories.
Why brands must show off their expertise in store, not just focus on selling
Rachel GeePerformance Bicycle is the biggest speciality bike retailer in the US with more than 100 stores across 20 states. Yet it is looking to shake up the market with a new store concept that puts the service department front and centre of the shopping and brand experience.
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.