Marketers reveal the secrets behind brand diagnosis
Matthew ValentineTo get brand diagnosis right, marketers must be willing to hear some uncomfortable truths, get the whole business on board and seize the opportunity to improve.
Premier Foods confident consumers won’t ‘trade down’ to own-label
Niamh CarrollConvinced more consumers will buy into its brands amid the cost of living crisis, Premier Foods plans to continue investing in marketing to grow market share.
Reach: Consumers aren’t sat at home thinking about brands
Molly InnesBrands should be bringing their purpose inwards, not outwards, says Reach’s director of market insight and brand strategy Andrew Tenzer.
Marketing Week Awards deadline extended
Marketing Week ReportersThe Awards celebrate the industry’s most effective work, from strategy through to execution, judged by a 50-strong jury of the UK’s most respected marketers.
Virgin Media on avoiding ‘innovation for the sake of innovation’
Michaela JeffersonMarketing director Amy Gilbert explains how the broadband firm ensures its marketing innovations are relevant, credible and connected to the brand.
Asda talks up ‘massive’ opportunity for retail media
Charlotte RogersAs we head towards a cookie-less future and brands explore the open web, Asda’s Alex Crowe believes now is the time for retail media to shine.
Meet the challenger brand recreating the local pet shop experience online
Michaela JeffersonGrowing online retailer Paws.com is using both technology and a medically-trained customer service team to create a “personalised wellbeing service” for cats and dogs.
Why Toblerone ‘baked commerce into brand building’ to drive awareness
Lucy TesserasHaving earned itself a reputation as a chocolate bar people either bought at the airport or discount shops, Covid gave Toblerone the punch it needed to reposition and relaunch the brand.
Navigating the cultural changes of pandemic-driven digital transformation
Marcus LambertDigital buyer journeys in B2B are not going away, so sales and marketing teams must continue to adapt, breaking down silos and following the data in order to keep improving.
Consumer confidence plunges to lowest ever level with worse to come
Lucy TesserasAs inflation reaches a 40-year high, driven by soaring food and energy bills, consumer confidence plunges.
BT on why it won’t shy away from ‘spiky topics’
Molly InnesDeciding to “step up” and take a stand on online hate with its ‘Hope United’ campaign, BT knew it needed to move away from the standard campaign process in order to succeed.
How the role of the CMO is evolving in an increasingly digitalised world
Marketing Week PartnerInsight-driven decisions and a data culture that supports creativity are the lynchpins of the CMO role in today’s digital economy.
Dr. Martens: Brands need the confidence to constantly ‘reframe’ themselves
Niamh CarrollMarketers should view their relationships with consumers as a “collaboration”, said global brand marketing manager Janine Hearn-Odell.
Aviva’s Raj Kumar on why simplicity is freedom
Charlotte RogersThe outgoing group brand and reputation director explains why it’s crucial for marketers to avoid the “pet projects” of senior leaders and keep their eyes on the prize.
Marketoonist on omnichannel customer engagement
Tom FishburneTom Fishburne is founder of Marketoon Studios. Follow his work at marketoonist.com or on Twitter @tomfishburne See more of the Marketoonist here
Britvic ramps up marketing activity to drive long-term ‘growth ambitions’
Niamh CarrollBritvic is using its “highly relevant” marketing strategy to maintain the momentum of its core brands, while expanding its portfolio to move into new growth areas.
The road to Qatar: Is your brand ready?
Michael BarnettAmid the run-up to Christmas, the 2022 World Cup will create more competition for media, higher prices and bigger planning challenges.
Smash the ‘class ceiling’: Can marketing become a meritocracy?
Matthew ValentineWith Marketing Week research revealing a socio-economic pay gap of 19.1% and the representation of working-class people in the creative industries going backwards, is it time marketing addressed its “class crisis”?
Marketers, put widening accessibility top of your to do list
Russell ParsonsMarketing Week’s Opening Up campaign is calling on the industry to put widening access to marketing careers top of the agenda. Recruiting differently to attract under represented groups into marketing will benefit the industry and your brand.
A marketer’s socio-economic background dictates their earning potential, study finds
Charlotte RogersThe statistics suggest marketers from working-class backgrounds are less likely to be in senior roles or earn as much as their peers from upper-class backgrounds.
Meet the brands prioritising social mobility
Charlotte RogersBy rethinking recruitment, democratising work experience and sharing the stories of senior leaders, organisations are finding ways to make social mobility a reality.
To nurture marketing’s future, champion others
Ritchie MehtaWant diverse talent to thrive in marketing? It starts with having someone in your corner. Just ask Usain Bolt.
Would a Patagonian toothfish by any other name taste as sweet?
Richard ShottonExperiments show the framing of language used to describe products influences how consumers perceive them and their propensity to purchase.
If you don’t invest 5% of your budget in research, you don’t know what you’re doing
Mark RitsonThe BBC’s decision to invest heavily in research should be celebrated by us all and noted by marketers. Investing 5% of your budget in market research is not superfluous, it’s key to understanding customers, serving them better and growing your business.
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Understanding of the fundamentals of good storytelling
A look the fundamentals of storytelling that marketers should consider in both external and internal communications, covering topics including storytelling elements, aligning stories with explicit and implicit brand values and how data can inform storytelling in marketing.
The benefits and opportunities for brands in B2B social selling
This quick guide covers the benefits and opportunities for brands in B2B social selling, looking at the key steps for planning a social selling strategy, evaluating the main social platforms and giving advice on empowering employees and measuring success.
What to consider when developing a social media strategy
This quick guide gives marketers the tools to develop a social media strategy, detailing how to align social with content, and approaches to measurement based on identifying clear objectives.
Sports Direct to continue ‘transformation’ as data reveals success of brand building push
Michaela JeffersonSports Direct has moved its brand health forward across a number of key measures since investing in brand building, but CMO Beckie Stanion says the journey is far from over.
Sainsbury’s ‘eye-catching’ recipe crowned most effective ad of February
Michaela JeffersonSainsbury’s magazine recipe scored in the top 30% of UK ads for its ability to grab attention, as well as in the top 25% for building salience and the top 10% for brand cues.
How Boots balances creativity and science to drive effectiveness
Michaela JeffersonUsing new tools to optimise campaigns before launch and taking a “brave” approach to driving progress have helped Boots CMO Pete Markey produce more effective advertising.
In-housing: The solution to an industry skills gap?
Molly InnesWith research suggesting the appetite for in-housing is ramping up as new skills gaps emerge, is this the answer for all brands and what is the future for agency relationships?
Can marketing ever be a ‘green’ job?
Matthew ValentineWtih 11% growth in ‘sustainability’ as a skill for marketing jobs in the past year, do marketers have the right skills to thrive in the green economy?
M&S and Unilever address marketing’s lack of socio-economic diversity
Charlotte RogersOn a mission to tackle the lack of socio-economic diversity within marketing, M&S, Unilever and the School of Marketing discuss why championing apprenticeships could be the answer.
Inside Coke’s new London store aimed at building ‘brand love’
Niamh CarrollCoca-Cola says it is focused on bringing “unique” experiences to consumers both online and through physical offerings, starting with its new London store.
Brands on why loyalty is their ‘secret weapon’
Molly InnesWith new research revealing a 7% drop in consumer participation in loyalty schemes, brands from Boots to BMW are innovating their propositions to keep consumers engaged.
Octopus Energy: Customer experience is not just a job for marketing
Niamh CarrollCommunicating goals to everyone across the business is vital to ensuring a great customer experience across all touchpoints, say senior marketers from Octopus Energy and the FT.
Insights from our roundtable series in partnership with eBay
Marketing Week PartnerTakeaways from our exclusive programme of events for marketers in the FMCG, finance, media and technology, home and garden, and fashion and lifestyle sectors.
Marketing Week Top 100 2021: We reveal the UK’s most effective marketers
Marketing Week ReportersMarketing Week reveals the Top 100 Most Effective Marketers for 2021, sponsored by Salesforce.
