Google restructure: Brittin to Europe, Cobley up to MD
Google has undertaken a major restructure that sees UK MD Matt Brittin moved up to a European role, replaced by Google’s European marketing chief Dan Cobley. Read the full story here.
Will Nokia speak the right language?
Mark ChouekeNokia is changing its strategy to focus on young people. A brave move. A friend of mine, who teaches 11 to 18-year-olds at a north London comprehensive, has told me about the “different language” kids speak these days. It might sound like the pair of us were having the same sort of conversations that every […]
Clintons launches celebrity video cards
Rosie BakerClinton Cards is launching a celebrity video cards service, as part of its strategy to grow the business through digital innovations and take on online rivals such as Moonpig.com.
Lack of web data will hurt TV channels
Michael BarnettPeering into the crystal ball to divine the future of internet-connected TV, it has been alarming to see the gap in expectations between broadcasters and the advertisers that bankroll them. At the Royal Television Society’s Cambridge Convention in September, there were two overwhelming sentiments given off by the most senior executives of some of the […]
‘Apply your own oxygen mask first’: Why marketing bosses should address their skills gaps
Michaela JeffersonRather than only prioritising training for their teams, marketing leaders should carve out time for learning and rethink what ‘upskilling’ really means.
Advertising returns a short-term ROI of £1.87 for every pound invested, study finds
Grace GollaschAnalysing £1.8bn of media investments across the UK, a post-Covid/Brexit advertising effectiveness study found profitability varies greatly by media, with TV the greatest driver of overall profit volume.
McDonald’s on why the ‘stillness’ of its marketing strategy sets it apart
Niamh CarrollWhile its tactics will evolve, the fast food giant believes the consistency of its overarching marketing strategy is what grounds the brand.
Pre-testing ads is not divisive, it’s a no-brainer
Mark RitsonAgencies 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.