How new hyperlocal apps are connecting communities
There has been a surge in hyperlocal apps and services that bring people closer together as the popularity of the sharing economy continues to rise.
There has been a surge in hyperlocal apps and services that bring people closer together as the popularity of the sharing economy continues to rise.
HomeAway is using its biggest ever marketing campaign to highlight the differences between its service and that of Airbnb as it looks to show that the ‘sharing economy’ can sometimes lead to oversharing.
With Airbnb now appearing on the high street thanks to a new partnership with STA Travel, James McClure, its general manager for the UK and Ireland, has told Marketing Week that the disruptive travel startup is committed to developing into an ‘iconic super brand’.
Making the transition from disruptor to viable long-term business is not easy but in order to stand the test of time brands must continually evolve and take risks while staying true to the values that made them a success in the first place.
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 Elon Musk sacking Tesla’s 40-strong marketing team to McDonald’s shining a light on the power of ‘stillness’, it’s been a busy week. Here is my take.
The FMCG giant is looking at “new category opportunities” as it looks to regain market share and tackle the threat of private labels.
Morrisons CMO Rachel Eyre describes loyalty as a two-way street so says the supermarket must be “hyper-personalised” in its offer to get more people “voting with their feet”.
Marketers may like to be believe they can identify with a wide range of people but, in reality, they are as likely to be led by their biases as anyone else.