ActionAid launches first ever rain-triggered ad to ‘stop people in their tracks’
Leonie RoderickActionAid is launching a rain-triggered ad this week which will disrupt the Piccadilly Circus outdoor screens to highlight the impact of climate change and raise awareness for the London People’s Climate March that is taking place this Sunday (29 November).
What we learnt from the Festival of Marketing
Leonie RoderickThis year’s Festival of Marketing, which saw speakers from Lord Sugar to Monica Lewinsky, provided insight on marketing’s biggest issues.
CMOs: More imaginative, outgoing and bolder than the rest of the c-suite
Thomas HobbsChief marketing officer’s ability to act unconventionally makes them 49% more imaginative than other c-suite figures. However, the more flamboyant qualities of CMOs can also hinder their progress in becoming a CEO.
‘The right decision’: Lush on the impact of its social media ban one year on
Niamh CarrollRegardless of commercial impact, marketing director Annabelle Baker says the decision was the correct one ethically, as the retailer curates “fandoms” on other platforms.
CALM on how financial constraints became its strength
Marketing Week ReportersOn a budget of just £120,000, suicide prevention charity CALM used footage of iconic sporting moments to challenge the stigma around mental health.
Christmas budgeting, data accuracy, apprenticeships: 5 interesting stats to start your week
Molly InnesWe arm you with all the numbers you need to tackle the week ahead.
Maintaining brand spend and swapping sectors: Your Marketing Week
Russell ParsonsAt the end of every week we look at the key stories, offering our view on what they mean for you and the industry. From Britvic’s plan to tackle inflation to Unilever putting product before purpose, it’s been a busy week. Here is my take.