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Suggested reading May 2016: a digest of new marketing literature
Mindi Chahal‘Emotion regulation and young children’s consumer behaviour ’ Young Consumers, Volume 17, Issue 2, June 2016 Researchers explore how children’s growing ability to effectively regulate their emotions influences their consumer behaviour. The authors use direct observations of children and a survey of parents about their child’s emotional development to give predictions of consumer behaviour. They explore […]
Unilever issues rallying cry to the marketing industry to ‘unstereotype’ gender portrayals
Sarah VizardUnilever admits marketing industry has been gripped by “inertia” in how it portrays men, women and families and is still succumbing to outdated stereotypes that are negatively impacting both society and business results.
Do marketers really need 100% viewability for digital ads?
Sarah VizardTwitter has introduced a new lower standard for the viewability of digital ads on its platform following requests from advertisers. The move comes despite widespread industry calls for 100% viewability and raises questions over it is really as effective as some marketers think.
TikTok on empowering the next generation of Paralympians
Amrit VirdiTikTok is working with ParalympicsGB to raise awareness of the games and inspire future athletes by reaching new audiences.
Balancing promotions and the rise of Guinness 0.0: Your Marketing Week
Lucy TesserasAt the end of every week, we look at the key stories, offering our view on what they mean for you and the industry. From the growth of Guinness 0.0 and the marketing strategy that has driven its success to Nuby becoming the first baby brand to secure a title sponsorship in English football, it’s been a busy week. Here is my take.
Barclays appoints VMO2’s Simon Groves as global brand boss
Niamh CarrollSimon Groves joins Barclays after almost 25 years working at O2, and will report into former O2 colleague Nina Bibby at the bank.
One CMO on coming ‘home’ to marketing after years in general management
Niamh CarrollCMO of Warner Hotels, David Murdin, worked at big brands including British Airways and Sky before moving into general management at Costa and Debenhams. And while the experience was crucial in making him a more rounded leader his passion for brands has ultimately seen him return to marketing.