The Royal Mail has appointed a raft of sales and marketing directors. Paul Clifton takes that position in the Transport and Logistics unit, while Colin Beesley takes the role for International Mail. Parcelforce Worldwide has appointed Tim Brown as its top marketer and commercial director Chris Kalla-Bishop is considering his options.
At the end of every week, we look at the key stories, offering our view on what they mean for you and the industry. From the impact of marketing budgets being cut to the value of longevity, it’s been a busy week. Here is my take.
Netflix says it will stop reporting subscription numbers, instead looking at engagement as a key indicator of customer satisfaction and the future strength of the business.
‘That’s why mums go to Iceland’ has been a long-running slogan for the retailer, but it has been tweaked to reflect “all aspects” of its consumer base, its chairman says.
In a bid to create best-in-class teams, how are marketers striking the balance between rewarding existing talent and bringing in new blood?