The Independent’s commercial director, Lawrie Procter, is leaving to join sales house Mediaforce as managing director. In a separate move the newspaper has recruited former News International director of strategic planning Andrew Christie as group strategy director.
While its tactics will evolve, the fast food giant believes the consistency of its overarching marketing strategy is what grounds the brand.
Agencies will complain pre-testing snuffs out the creative spark, but in reality it helps brands identify the best-performing ads and make them even better.
The retailer, which has traditionally focused on in-store shopping only, also plans to roll out its click-and-collect initiative to all stores in Great Britain.