As Sir Martin Sorrell claims brands are questioning the returns from digital marketing and P&G moves away from Facebook targeting, marketers are considering “rebalancing” their spend.
By Sarah Vizard
Malibu is looking to capitalise on consumers’ “contactless payment behaviour” by turning 40,000 of its bottles into media platforms, offering consumers access to exclusive content simply by tapping their smartphone on the bottle.
The ‘attention minutes’ currency is gaining ground as marketers question the true relevance of an impression.
The debate about ‘digital’ tends to deny its existence as a distinct business discipline, but there is a substantial body of work to demonstrate the revolutionary thinking that makes it unique.
The classic marketing principles won’t change, but prevailing uncertainty means marketers must be able to adapt campaigns in response to changing events and consumer mindsets.
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