Why Black Friday is now a vital part of Christmas for UK retailers
Despite critics previously dismissing it as a brittle American import, Black Friday has gone on to become a vital occasion for many British brands.
John Lewis winning Christmas ad battle as ‘big four’ struggle
Thomas HobbsNew data shows ad campaigns that generate social buzz, as well as a popular TV ad, are performing well with consumers this festive season.
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How Black Friday has evolved into online first for brands
Thomas HobbsBlack Friday 2014 was a PR nightmare. The media coverage, despite many brands achieving record one day sales figures, defined by scenes of angry Brits brawling in the pursuit of budget televisions. Yet fast forward 12 months and things feel very different.
Tesco and Asda ditch one big ad for focus on ‘Christmas moments’
Leonie RoderickTesco and Asda are moving away from launching one big Christmas ad in favour of running a number of videos, as they look to celebrate customers’ ‘Christmas moments’.
Amazon, Zoom, Patagonia: Everything that matters this morning
Marketing Week ReportersGood morning and welcome to Marketing Week’s round-up of the news that matters in the marketing world today.
Growth Hacks: Cazoo on the importance of nailing the marketing mix
Charlotte RogersOn course to hit revenues of $1bn in 2021, used car startup Cazoo has developed a formula for fast-paced growth, mixing the right talent and a fixation on customer experience with a commitment to brand building.
‘Warmer, human, empathetic’: Inside the Mirror’s new brand strategy
Michaela JeffersonAs the Mirror revamps its brand for the first time in eight years, director of insight and brand strategy Andrew Tenzer explains why adding strategy to his remit was a “natural evolution” of his role.
P&G CEO pledges ongoing support for marketing as brand spend ramps up
Manny PhamProcter & Gamble promises to maintain its investment in “brands that are winning” following the departure of CEO David Taylor, who credits innovation and superior brand communications for driving a 7% boost to net sales.