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 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.