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.
Ikea on why agency relationships need consistency to thrive
Matthew ValentineA decade long agency relationship built on trust and consistency convinced Ikea to run with its 2019 Christmas campaign ‘Silence the Critics’, despite the concept floundering in pre-production tests.
Why marketers should feed consumers’ ‘need for autonomy’
Matthew ValentineAddressing three core needs – autonomy, competence and relatedness – can help bring brands closer to their consumers, says psychologist Natalie Nahai.
Ritson’s 10 marketing hacks to help small businesses go big
Charlotte RogersFrom a new recipe for pic n’ mix comms, to making extreme choices, Mark Ritson shares his marketing twists that can help SMEs get big brand outcomes.
Unilever pledges to maintain marketing spend amid rising costs
Manny PhamUnilever promises to continue investing in “the long-term health” of its brands despite the pressure of rising commodity costs, as third quarter turnover increases 4% to €13.5bn (£11.3bn).