British Gas appoints Amanda Mackenzie
British Gas has appointed Amanda Mackenzie as marketing chief to replace Nick Smith. Mackenzie, the former HP vice-president of marketing for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, joins on November 1.
‘High support, high challenge’: Marketers on how to manage teams in 2024
Ian BurrellFrom setting the vision in a hybrid world to learning to play for “club and country”, marketers discuss the nuances of management.
Main media budgets down as brands ponder economic recovery
Grace GollaschAs “greenshoots” of economic recovery appear, marketers are shifting focus to promotions, events and direct marketing, according to the latest IPA Bellwether report.
Saga cuts marketing spend by £4m amid ‘cost-efficient’ push
Niamh CarrollSaga cut marketing spend by £4.2m in 2024, pausing investment in some areas of its insurance business in a challenged market.
Asos reduces reliance on promotions as ‘transformation’ continues
Niamh CarrollDespite revenues falling 18% year-over-year in the six months to March, Asos’s CEO insists the retailer is “delivering” against its turnaround plan.