Why live TV ads won’t work for every brand
As live TV ads become increasingly popular among marketers, ITN Production’s head of commercials Adam Barnett explains how brands can make the most of the format – but warns it isn’t for everyone.
Screw it, let’s do it: Virgin Holidays on the launch of its ‘most ambitious campaign’ yet
Rachel GeeVirgin holidays is launching its first live ad in a bid to get more people to take long-haul holidays, as it says that Brexit has made people want their money to work harder than ever.
ITV and Channel 4 on how the ad break takeover is reigniting TV advertising
Thomas HobbsAs ITV prepares to air a ‘world first’ ad break takeover during its programming around this weekend’s 90th birthday celebrations for the Queen, the move reflects a wider shift as more and more brands spend big on long-form TV advertising.
Stand Up To Cancer tests YouTube fundraising with record-breaking live stream
Sarah VizardStand Up To Cancer is opting not to run a telethon this year, instead exploring how YouTube can be used for fundraising with what it claims is the longest ever live stream by a UK charity.
Five common traits that make a marketing leader
Joe GloverFrom positivity and clarity to the need for humility, speaking to a number of top marketing leaders has revealed five common traits that all possess.
3 questions I wish I’d asked as a junior marketer: Booking.com’s Natalie Wills
Josh StephensonAlongside making time to meet interesting people and learning to ask for help, the Booking.com brand boss believes embracing difficult conversations is key to a happy working life.
‘We have to be patient’: One brand on making a name for itself during a category decline
Josh StephensonOddlygood is launching the UK on the back of a seven-figure investment at a tough time for the plant-based category. But it hopes that by doing the hard work now, it can reap the rewards in the future.
Misinformation, media budgets, soft skills: 5 interesting stats to start your week
Marketing Week ReportersWe arm you with all the numbers you need to tackle the week ahead.