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Molly InnesFrom ambush brands getting creative around the fringes to official partners making the most of their rights, this summer it’s all to play for.
From ambush brands getting creative around the fringes to official partners making the most of their rights, this summer it’s all to play for.
After almost two decades at the drinks giant, Kaplan is stepping aside to pursue new opportunities.
Apprenticeships are becoming a politicised issue, with Labour criticising the “failed” levy and the Tories slamming their rival’s plans. What can businesses expect?
Hailing the company’s “laser focus on low prices”, CEO Alex Russo says the value retailer has no interest in retail media.
Over two-thirds of UK B2B marketers say bolder creative is helping them improve brand engagement and drive conversion, according to research from LinkedIn.
Head of brand Kenny Nicholson says the magic of Irn-Bru is its ability to push boundaries “where others might not”.
Marketers who ignore media channels with high ROI but little buzz could be doing themselves – and their function – a disservice.
From leading a revival at Snickers to bringing Lynx to Asia and driving Pret’s digital transformation, Dan Burdett is a firm believer in the value of trusting your gut.
Using effective methods of tracking referral channels means marketers gain a 360-degree view of their business’s leads.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres says advertising and PR companies have “aided and abetted” fossil fuel firms to “poison” the planet.
Research from the Advertising Association finds that trust in advertising is growing, with the industry no longer the UK’s least trusted.
Former Motorway CMO and MoneySuperMarket marketing director Lloyd Page is tasked with boosting awareness and consideration of the direct-to-consumer brand.
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We arm you with all the numbers you need to tackle the week ahead.
Joanna Gomer, who has been at the business since 2016, is tasked with continuing to drive the discounter’s “phenomenal growth”.
Monzo spent £58.5m on marketing last year, up from £21.7m the previous financial year, as part of its strategic expansion.
Recruiters and jobseekers are continuing to struggle in the current landscape, with few jobs and opportunities leaving brands taking advantage of the ‘buyer’s market’.
Debate continues to rage as to whether out-of-work marketing candidates should signal their employment status on LinkedIn, with recruiters conflicted on the pros and cons.
Instead of seeing redundancy as a blow to their self-worth, marketers are reclaiming their careers and finding new avenues to thrive.
Implementing AI in the recruitment process can help brands shake off bias and hire for skills over experience, headhunters suggest.
The breakdown of mentorship has consequences not just for the next generation, but for the entire industry. Embracing a non-hierarchical model of reciprocity could be the answer.
For all its good intentions, purpose is producing bad marketing and worse social outcomes. Time for a change.
While many are in favour of collaboration and consensus over command and control when it comes to leadership, there are some serious watch-outs to consider.
Creative campaigns and exclusive insights from across the agency landscape.
Mars introduced a tool that uses “behavioural philosophy” to predict the impact of creative in driving sales in 2020, part of its eternally evolving effectiveness effort.
Having the right people at the heart of effectiveness programmes is the difference between succeeding and failing.
B2B marketers have long leaned on lead generation as a way to quantify their contribution to revenue, however, with many recognising it can be a blunt measure, is there a better way for marketing to showcase its contributions?
Solving the increasing burden of responsibilities on marketers doesn’t come with any easy answers. But from increasing the profession’s presence in the boardroom to changing the culture of overwork, there are things that can be done.
Marketers should cease pontificating about the validity of CMOs and their time in post, and start focusing on how to do the job better.
Five top marketers from a range of businesses share their outlook for the future of marketing leadership, from struggles with role fragmentation to the need to be deep collaborators.
High levels of inflation have forced many brands to lean on increased prices as a lever of sales growth. This year, growth will have to come from elsewhere, presenting marketers with a huge challenge.
Maintaining a balance between price and footfall growth is a “North Star” for the McDonald’s business, which hopes its growing loyalty scheme will help it further step up its pricing strategy.
Escaping dependence on price promotions is a tough challenge, but it’s achievable with Mark Ritson’s systematic approach.
AI is making strides in retail personalisation and marketing content creation, and will continue to be a game-changer alongside expert human judgement.
If engagement is falling, your technology isn’t serving your objectives or campaign stagnation is creeping in, it may be time to switch or upgrade your marketing platform. Here’s what you should know.
Virtual production helps brands to cut the costs and environmental harms of video shoots, without compromising on the creative possibilities.