Instagram Stories: Snapchat imitation or a statement of intent?
Instagram is hoping to resonate more with millennials after launching the ‘Snapchat-esque’ Instagram Stories. But will it succeed with marketers?
Instagram is hoping to resonate more with millennials after launching the ‘Snapchat-esque’ Instagram Stories. But will it succeed with marketers?
Amy Cole talks about what it takes to be a visionary and what changes she expects from marketing in the next 10 years.
Following the news that Instagram’s user base has reached half a billion people, Marketing Week sat down with its director of market operations, Jim Squires, to discuss the milestone, what it means for brands and advertisers and what comes next for the social media platform.
Unilever CMO Keith Weed believes Snapchat has “come of age” and can be used for big brand campaigns, as he urges marketers to embrace new channels and take failure “on the chin”.
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 impact of marketing budgets being cut to the value of longevity, it’s been a busy week. Here is my take.
Netflix says it will stop reporting subscription numbers, instead looking at engagement as a key indicator of customer satisfaction and the future strength of the business.
‘That’s why mums go to Iceland’ has been a long-running slogan for the retailer, but it has been tweaked to reflect “all aspects” of its consumer base, its chairman says.
In a bid to create best-in-class teams, how are marketers striking the balance between rewarding existing talent and bringing in new blood?