The rise of ‘social realism’ in advertising
Brands are increasingly using real people in their ads, as consumers reject flashy big-budget campaigns in times of austerity, but does this approach resonate with audiences?
Brands are increasingly using real people in their ads, as consumers reject flashy big-budget campaigns in times of austerity, but does this approach resonate with audiences?
As more brands turn to real-life people and situations in ads to connect with consumers, Marketing Week studies the emotional responses these ads elicit in comparison to big budget campaigns.
After Marketing Week columnist Mark Ritson called into question the validity of content marketing as a discipline, a range of senior marketers have their say.
Senior marketers from Unilever and Sport England have urged brands to take more risks and nurture creativity.
If authenticity comes from within, marketers should free themselves from expectations and identify the difference between competencies and skills.
Having created a new category, functional juice shot brand Moju, first had to educate consumers about the product before turning its attention to brand.
While changing jobs frequently may be good for career development, what are the unintended consequences for brand building?
From the persistent data skills gap to rampant restructuring, the Marketing Week Career & Salary Survey reveals how teams are evolving in 2024.