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Of all the concepts in the marketing universe, the most important gift we give our organisations is market orientation. It’s the omega of our discipline because it challenges a manager to recognise the fundamental truth that a) consumers are the source of a company’s success, but that b) these consumers inevitably see the world very differently from the employees that work within the company and who devise the strategies aimed at those consumers.
When was the moment your industry changed? The Big Four supermarkets may look back and say that early 2014 was the moment they knew retailing as they knew it was over. Almost £3bn was wiped off the share values of the Big Four last week as they embarked on a new price war.
Despite indications that large businesses will invest in innovation and marketing to drive growth, cost-cutting and efficiencies are still top-of-mind for many, according to a new report.
The need to deliver growth on a reduced budget is the reality for many marketers but its not just a job of optimising investment. For marketing leaders, it’s also about maintaining motivation and managing expectations.
Brands need to work ‘hand in glove’ with agency partners to get the best results, suggests Matalan marketing boss Ali Jones as she undergoes brand transformation.
Marketing Week’s The Language of Effectiveness Report, supported by Kantar, is back for the third year and we would like your help to help you understand how marketing effectiveness is defined, measured and communicated.