The sponsorship model is broken – here’s how to fix it
Brands need to do something surprising and different as part of their sponsorship strategy otherwise competitors will always know what to expect.
Brands need to do something surprising and different as part of their sponsorship strategy otherwise competitors will always know what to expect.
Despite standout campaigns from Samsung and Nissan, many sponsors struggled to create any significant level of discussion around the Rio Paralympics, with one expert questioning their commitment to the event.
Team GB is turning the traditional sponsorship model on its head, instead forging collaborative brand partnerships, says head of marketing Leah Davis.
Outgoing Coca-Cola GB marketing director Bobby Brittain has admitted being an Olympic sponsor isn’t an easy ride despite the brand’s strong performance at the recent Rio Games.
Analysing £1.8bn of media investments across the UK, a post-Covid/Brexit advertising effectiveness study found profitability varies greatly by media, with TV the greatest driver of overall profit volume.
While its tactics will evolve, the fast food giant believes the consistency of its overarching marketing strategy is what grounds the brand.
Agencies will complain pre-testing snuffs out the creative spark, but in reality it helps brands identify the best-performing ads and make them even better.