Beats CMO on Dr Dre, ambassadors and unconventional marketing
Omar Johnson discusses curiosity, creativity and why Beats thrives on the world’s big stages.
Craft beer brands risk a ‘clash of cultures’ as major brewers look to cash in
Leonie RoderickThe news that alcohol giant AB InBev bought Camden Town Brewery caused outrage among the craft beer community. But as mega-breweries seek to find new ways to appeal to millennials, it seems that craft’s corporate future is here to stay.
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Why social media is mostly a waste of time for marketers: Mark Ritson presentation
Mark RitsonMark Ritson – academic, brand consultant and Marketing Week columnist – recently gave a talk entitled ‘Why Social Media is Mostly a Waste of Time for Marketers’. Never one to shy away from a controversial opinion, Ritson’s presentation delves deep in to the data and concludes that social is of limited use for brands. So click play […]
‘Rugby is niche but we can bridge it into broader culture’ says Beats’ marketing boss
Thomas HobbsBeats by Dre’s EVP of marketing Omar Johnson says he is hoping to give rugby global appeal and help it expand into wider popular culture with the launch of a campaign focused on the Rugby World Cup.
Coca-Cola to hold marketing spend in countries with slow vaccine rollouts
Manny PhamThe beverage giant saw a boost to sales resulting in a 5% year-on-year increase in revenue to $9bn (£6.4bn), as CEO James Quincey credits the actions Coca-Cola took during the pandemic in helping its recovery.
Expedia rebrands to ‘aggressively and deeply’ support travellers post-Covid
Michaela JeffersonWith the reopening of travel on the horizon, Expedia hopes to be seen as the “ultimate travel companion” with its biggest brand spend in five years.
European Super League will need to convince brands of its authenticity
Matt BarkerThe proposed league format takes many of its pointers from the hugely successful US sports model, but can it win over local fans and brands, or is the reputational risk too high?
Personalisation, hiring, retail sales: 5 interesting stats to start your week
Marketing Week ReportersWe arm you with all the numbers you need to tackle the week ahead.