Are brands over-investing in digital?
As Sir Martin Sorrell claims brands are questioning the returns from digital marketing and P&G moves away from Facebook targeting, marketers are considering “rebalancing” their spend.
As Sir Martin Sorrell claims brands are questioning the returns from digital marketing and P&G moves away from Facebook targeting, marketers are considering “rebalancing” their spend.
Malibu is looking to capitalise on consumers’ “contactless payment behaviour” by turning 40,000 of its bottles into media platforms, offering consumers access to exclusive content simply by tapping their smartphone on the bottle.
The ‘attention minutes’ currency is gaining ground as marketers question the true relevance of an impression.
The debate about ‘digital’ tends to deny its existence as a distinct business discipline, but there is a substantial body of work to demonstrate the revolutionary thinking that makes it unique.
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.