Why Fitbit is shifting focus from fitness to fashion
Despite its share price dropping by half in the past month, wearables brand Fitbit is forging ahead with a new marketing focus, sponsorship of BBC Sports Relief and fashion-focused products.
Despite its share price dropping by half in the past month, wearables brand Fitbit is forging ahead with a new marketing focus, sponsorship of BBC Sports Relief and fashion-focused products.
With smartwatch and fitness band sales more than doubling in the UK last year, brands are placing an impetuous on wearable technology in a bid to stand out from the competition.
When two brands come together, the results are always interesting. But when the brands in question are Apple and Hermès, the co-branding strategy is going to be headline news.
A clear majority – 70% to be precise – of senior marketers believe wearables and smart watches are more hype than substance, according to a new study from digital marketing firm Greenlight.
At the end of every week, we look at the key stories, offering our view on what they mean for you and the industry. From the increasingly convoluted marketing recruitment process to Coca-Cola’s warning against getting stuck in a marketing bubble it’s been a busy week. Here is my take.
Entrants now have more time to apply for Marketing Week’s annual celebration of effectiveness, creativity and innovation.
The travel business is aiming for more direct bookings over those generated through paid marketing investment, something that it claims will benefit its P&L.
The juice category has become “commoditised” in recent years, with its leading brands underinvesting in it. Tropicana is aiming to push back against this by dialling up its brand assets, investing in innovation and reconnecting with key occasions.