Why advertising will never die
Tom RoachAdvertising’s not dead, it’s not dying and no one’s going to kill it any time soon. It’s never been more alive, so instead of taking aim, let’s be dead proud of it.
Manchester City on taking the ‘City DNA’ global
Charlotte RogersHome to league leading clubs across five continents, including the Premier League champions, the City Football Group is intent on sharpening its brand storytelling to deliver on its key metric – fan engagement.
YouTube, E.ON, KP Snacks: Everything that matters this morning
Marketing Week ReportersGood morning and welcome to Marketing Week’s round-up of the news that matters in the marketing world today.
Algorithms are powerful new agents of double jeopardy
Grace KiteThe algorithms of big tech firms favour big brands, meaning they are at an unfair advantage over their smaller competitors. But more meritocratic algorithms would be better for small businesses with a quality product and the economy.
‘Smartphones on wheels’: Why Ford is prioritising innovation
Lucy TesserasConsumers are comparing brands across sectors more than ever, fuelling Ford’s appetite for innovation. This will become even more essential given the move to electric vehicles is a “huge brand switch moment”, says marketing boss Pete Zillig.
What to consider when measuring influencer marketing
Econsultancy TeamAs brands increase influencer marketing spend, it is vital to be able to accurately quantify the return on that investment.
Consumer confidence plunges to lowest ever level with worse to come
Lucy TesserasAs inflation reaches a 40-year high, driven by soaring food and energy bills, consumer confidence plunges.
Marketing Week Awards deadline extended
Marketing Week ReportersThe Awards celebrate the industry’s most effective work, from strategy through to execution, judged by a 50-strong jury of the UK’s most respected marketers.
The five driving forces of FMCG consumer behaviour
Marketing Week PartnerConsumer research from GfK reveals how post-pandemic behavioural trends are playing out, and what marketers should do to adapt.
Why greenwashing should never wash with brands, or their agencies
Marketing Week PartnerBrands can’t pay lip service to sustainability, they must back up their creative with planet-friendly behaviours, the newly launched agency Morpho believes.
Brand diagnosis and the cost of living crisis: 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 the need for brand diagnosis ahead of setting strategy to Premier Food’s investment in brand, it’s been a busy week. Here is my take.
BT on why it won’t shy away from ‘spiky topics’
Molly InnesDeciding to “step up” and take a stand on online hate with its ‘Hope United’ campaign, BT knew it needed to move away from the standard campaign process in order to succeed.
Reach: Consumers aren’t sat at home thinking about brands
Molly InnesBrands should be bringing their purpose inwards, not outwards, says Reach’s director of market insight and brand strategy Andrew Tenzer.
Marketers reveal the secrets behind brand diagnosis
Matthew ValentineTo get brand diagnosis right, marketers must be willing to hear some uncomfortable truths, get the whole business on board and seize the opportunity to improve.
Premier Foods confident consumers won’t ‘trade down’ to own-label
Niamh CarrollConvinced more consumers will buy into its brands amid the cost of living crisis, Premier Foods plans to continue investing in marketing to grow market share.
Asda talks up ‘massive’ opportunity for retail media
Charlotte RogersAs we head towards a cookie-less future and brands explore the open web, Asda’s Alex Crowe believes now is the time for retail media to shine.
Virgin Media on avoiding ‘innovation for the sake of innovation’
Michaela JeffersonMarketing director Amy Gilbert explains how the broadband firm ensures its marketing innovations are relevant, credible and connected to the brand.
Smash the ‘class ceiling’: Can marketing become a meritocracy?
Matthew ValentineWith Marketing Week research revealing a socio-economic pay gap of 19.1% and the representation of working-class people in the creative industries going backwards, is it time marketing addressed its “class crisis”?
Marketers, put widening accessibility top of your to do list
Russell ParsonsMarketing Week’s Opening Up campaign is calling on the industry to put widening access to marketing careers top of the agenda. Recruiting differently to attract under represented groups into marketing will benefit the industry and your brand.
A marketer’s socio-economic background dictates their earning potential, study finds
Charlotte RogersThe statistics suggest marketers from working-class backgrounds are less likely to be in senior roles or earn as much as their peers from upper-class backgrounds.
Meet the brands prioritising social mobility
Charlotte RogersBy rethinking recruitment, democratising work experience and sharing the stories of senior leaders, organisations are finding ways to make social mobility a reality.
To nurture marketing’s future, champion others
Ritchie MehtaWant diverse talent to thrive in marketing? It starts with having someone in your corner. Just ask Usain Bolt.
Would a Patagonian toothfish by any other name taste as sweet?
Richard ShottonExperiments show the framing of language used to describe products influences how consumers perceive them and their propensity to purchase.
If you don’t invest 5% of your budget in research, you don’t know what you’re doing
Mark RitsonThe BBC’s decision to invest heavily in research should be celebrated by us all and noted by marketers. Investing 5% of your budget in market research is not superfluous, it’s key to understanding customers, serving them better and growing your business.
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Understanding of the fundamentals of good storytelling
A look the fundamentals of storytelling that marketers should consider in both external and internal communications, covering topics including storytelling elements, aligning stories with explicit and implicit brand values and how data can inform storytelling in marketing.
The benefits and opportunities for brands in B2B social selling
This quick guide covers the benefits and opportunities for brands in B2B social selling, looking at the key steps for planning a social selling strategy, evaluating the main social platforms and giving advice on empowering employees and measuring success.
What to consider when developing a social media strategy
This quick guide gives marketers the tools to develop a social media strategy, detailing how to align social with content, and approaches to measurement based on identifying clear objectives.
Sports Direct to continue ‘transformation’ as data reveals success of brand building push
Michaela JeffersonSports Direct has moved its brand health forward across a number of key measures since investing in brand building, but CMO Beckie Stanion says the journey is far from over.
Sainsbury’s ‘eye-catching’ recipe crowned most effective ad of February
Michaela JeffersonSainsbury’s magazine recipe scored in the top 30% of UK ads for its ability to grab attention, as well as in the top 25% for building salience and the top 10% for brand cues.
How Boots balances creativity and science to drive effectiveness
Michaela JeffersonUsing new tools to optimise campaigns before launch and taking a “brave” approach to driving progress have helped Boots CMO Pete Markey produce more effective advertising.
In-housing: The solution to an industry skills gap?
Molly InnesWith research suggesting the appetite for in-housing is ramping up as new skills gaps emerge, is this the answer for all brands and what is the future for agency relationships?
Can marketing ever be a ‘green’ job?
Matthew ValentineWtih 11% growth in ‘sustainability’ as a skill for marketing jobs in the past year, do marketers have the right skills to thrive in the green economy?
M&S and Unilever address marketing’s lack of socio-economic diversity
Charlotte RogersOn a mission to tackle the lack of socio-economic diversity within marketing, M&S, Unilever and the School of Marketing discuss why championing apprenticeships could be the answer.
Inside Coke’s new London store aimed at building ‘brand love’
Niamh CarrollCoca-Cola says it is focused on bringing “unique” experiences to consumers both online and through physical offerings, starting with its new London store.
Brands on why loyalty is their ‘secret weapon’
Molly InnesWith new research revealing a 7% drop in consumer participation in loyalty schemes, brands from Boots to BMW are innovating their propositions to keep consumers engaged.
Octopus Energy: Customer experience is not just a job for marketing
Niamh CarrollCommunicating goals to everyone across the business is vital to ensuring a great customer experience across all touchpoints, say senior marketers from Octopus Energy and the FT.
Insights from our roundtable series in partnership with eBay
Marketing Week PartnerTakeaways from our exclusive programme of events for marketers in the FMCG, finance, media and technology, home and garden, and fashion and lifestyle sectors.
Marketing Week Top 100 2021: We reveal the UK’s most effective marketers
Marketing Week ReportersMarketing Week reveals the Top 100 Most Effective Marketers for 2021, sponsored by Salesforce.
