Marketoonist on evidence-based marketing
Tom Fishburne is founder of Marketoon Studios. Follow his work at marketoonist.com or on Twitter @tomfishburne
Tom Fishburne is founder of Marketoon Studios. Follow his work at marketoonist.com or on Twitter @tomfishburne
It is all too easy to base marketing strategies on hope, fear, what has worked in the past and what others are doing, but the best marketers will hinge their decisions on the facts.
Mars’s chief marketing and customer officer Andrew Clarke tells Marketing Week his plans for the consumer goods giant and how purpose-based marketing will help achieve his goals.
From embracing new technology and partnerships, to taking a ‘test and learn’ approach, the confectionary company behind brands including Oreo, Toblerone and Milka is undergoing a cultural shift to ensure it can keep up with changing consumer demands.
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 impact of marketing budgets being cut to the value of longevity, it’s been a busy week. Here is my take.
Netflix says it will stop reporting subscription numbers, instead looking at engagement as a key indicator of customer satisfaction and the future strength of the business.
‘That’s why mums go to Iceland’ has been a long-running slogan for the retailer, but it has been tweaked to reflect “all aspects” of its consumer base, its chairman says.
In a bid to create best-in-class teams, how are marketers striking the balance between rewarding existing talent and bringing in new blood?