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’.
‘Premier league’ marketers: What brands can learn from elite sport
Marketing Week PartnerMarketers, like sportspeople, must focus on the ‘hard yards’ that make the moments of glory possible.
Why TikTok went into ‘professional mode’ to win B2B hearts
Marketing Week ReportersA LinkedIn takeover helped TikTok persuade marketers the social media app could become their new home for performance marketing.
Future Marketing Leaders 2023: George Rivers, Tesco
Marketing Week ReportersMarketing Week is proud to name Tesco’s George Rivers as one of our inaugural Future Marketing Leaders, sponsored by Digitas.
One beauty brand on becoming a 25-year-old startup after ending exclusivity with Boots
Molly InnesHaving ended its retail exclusivity deal with Boots, Mark Hill Hair has appointed its first ever marketing director to steer the brand into a new era.