Great marketing can come from anywhere so keep your options open
Russell ParsonsMarketers should be executing the strategic objectives of their brand with the most appropriate tools available but what could be the most engaging and impactful channels are being overlooked in the race to be new.
Lager brands discover the power of craft
Leonie RoderickWith Peroni and Carlsberg moving to offer consumers a more premium experience, beer brands are steadily exploring craft options when it comes to lager. Yet they must not forget their core offering.
M&S looks to more closely align marketing and digital as it puts ad account up for pitch
Sarah VizardMarks & Spencer is looking to make sure its brand is sending customers the same message whether they shop in-store or online or sees its advertising on TV or mobile as it puts its ad account up for pitch.
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.