Andy Mihalop of Google on the biggest challenges marketers face
Andy Mihalop, head of network agencies, media platforms UK, Google, discusses the biggest challenges marketers face today at Marketing Week Live 2015.
Lego targets parents with global ‘Kronkiwongi’ campaign as part of co-creation strategy
Alison MillingtonLego is targeting parents on Facebook through a partnership with the social network for its “Kronkiwongi” campaign, the latest in a line of efforts to involve co-creation in its marketing strategy.
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Mark Ritson: What is the point of brand valuations if those doing the valuing are so off target?
Mark RitsonA few years ago I wrote about the wild and concerning variances across different brand valuations. In my usual understated style, I suggested that despite the power and prestige of big valuation firms Interbrand, Millward Brown and Brand Finance, there was a possibility that much of what they do was bollocks.
Tesco’s marketing must ‘go back to the basics’ as it continues to ring in the changes
Thomas HobbsNo matter what way you look at it, last week’s announcement by Tesco that it made a loss of £6.38bn in its last financial year represents a colossal fall from grace for Tesco, with shareholders once banking on the supermarket, in its Sir Terry Leahy heyday, for routine market consistency.
What does the term ‘marketing transformation’ really mean to businesses?
Niamh CarrollMarketing transformation is a term used by all sorts of brands and business but lacks a common term. What classes as truly transformative work, however, is a fiercely debated topic.
McVitie’s: Investment in brand is crucial for remaining in ‘hearts and minds’ of consumers
Niamh CarrollMcVitie’s claims to be the “definitive” UK biscuit brand, but its marketing director James King says it can’t afford to not invest in its position, as it launches a new masterbrand campaign.
Budgeting and changing strategy: 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 cautionary tales from the budgeting and planning frontline to the changing nature of retail, it’s been a busy week. Here is my take.
Nike pledges to ‘stay on the offensive’ as it increases focus on demand creation
Chris SutcliffeThe sportswear retailer is feeling buoyant after a strong first quarter, and vows to stay on the offensive into the rest of the year.