Advertising is having a “crisis moment”, according to the president of the Advertising Association (AA) Andy Duncan. The industry body’s own report found that people are more likely to recommend a career in banking than advertising, with it urging the industry to prove it can act responsibly, as well as boost the economy.
By Sarah Vizard
Jamie Oliver has issued a damning indictment on the state of the food and drinks industry’s attempts to tackle childhood obesity, saying it is barely managing to get the basics right and that brands need to take more risks to make eating healthy food “cool” and come up with a holistic approach to meet the challenge.
As the public becomes more health conscious and plans for a ‘sugar tax’ remain firmly on the table, big brands such as Coca-Cola, Britvic and Innocent are determined to respond to consumer needs – and are more vocal than ever.
The European Union has finally agreed on the text of its new General Data Protection Regulation after four years’ debate, with marketers forced to seek a “clear affirmative action” from consumers if they want to use their data.
Lucozade has united its Energy and Sport offerings under one masterbrand in an attempt to increase brand equity while also creating huge efficiencies in its marketing spend.
Nationwide’s ad being banned for misleading customers over store closures has left more than a third of consumers feeling more negatively towards the brand.
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Deborah Dolce has been with TJX Europe, best known for owner TK Maxx, for 30 years and joined as the ‘off-price’ fashion store launched in the UK. She praises culture and curiosity as being key to her longevity at the business.