The Big Shot: A Content State of Mind
Marketing Week PartnerAdvertisement feature Content marketing is evolving and can deliver results if executed well, but brands need to have clear objectives, a connected media and distribution strategy and relevant content to succeed.
Mobile accounts for a fifth of Argos’ total sales
Sarah VizardSales from mobile phones and tablets made up more than fifth (21 per cent) of Argos’ sales in its first quarter as the retailer’s digital transformation plan continues to take hold.
FIFA sponsors break silence over Qatar World Cup row
Seb JosephFIFA sponsors Adidas, Coca-Cola, Hyundai, BP and Visa have joined Sony in demanding the organisation investigate its controversial decision to award the 2022 World Cup to Qatar, fearing the “negative tenor” around corruption allegations is damaging their brands. Moves that demonstrate sponsors are more willing to take an ethical stance to protect their reputation, according to sponsorship experts.
SMEs on reaching the brand building ‘tipping point’
Matthew ValentineBy working up to investing in brand building – rather than adhering to the 60:40 rule – are small businesses on the road to success or setting themselves up to fail?
Socio-economic diversity is the tide that floats many boats
Daryl FieldingAddressing marketing’s lack of socio-economic diversity could be the key to creating a more inclusive industry in general. However, making a difference starts with taking practical steps.
If marketing leaders don’t take a stand we all risk losing control
Secret MarketerIt takes courage to challenge the status quo and drive change but marketers are increasingly bowing to the pressure of the C-suite, which needs to stop.
How a Lurpak YouTube ad ranked among the most effective in March
Michaela JeffersonLurpak’s sizzling spot has many of the characteristics that “underpin” creative effective video in a YouTube context, according to the latest The Works study.
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