At the end of every week I look at the key stories, offering my view on what they mean for you and the industry. From marketers championing their true purpose to the return of KFC’s ‘Finger lickin’ good’ strapline, it’s been a busy week. Here is my take.
Neuroscience shows how brands use (and misuse) stories when trying to connect with consumers.
The travel accommodation business cut sales and marketing spend by 28% to $229m over the first quarter of 2021, “primarily” a result of slashing performance marketing investment.
Being consumed by ‘work about work’ is leading to heightened burnout and imposter syndrome among marketers, but new research from Asana sheds light on a way out.
As Nina Bibby unveils her last major campaign for O2 after eight years heading up marketing, she says her team’s ability to drive commercial growth while delivering for customers is one of her proudest achievements.
In Mental Health Week, it’s a good time to highlight your brand’s efforts to protect staff wellbeing, but you need to spend the rest of the year putting them into practice.
The former agency boss replaces Jude Bridge at the helm of the marketing consultancy.
Currys is by far the superior brand of the four merging businesses, but a number of challenges lie ahead for the electrical goods retailer.
Five years ago, NatWest CMO Margaret Jobling thought the marketing industry would naturally become more diverse, but she realises now more action must be taken.
Mark Ritson outlines how to build a robust research plan and explains why marketers must find time to get to grips with diagnosis.
Marketers cannot be an expert in everything, so instead they should home in on opportunities that excite them, advises Waitrose customer director Martin George.
Stella Artois global vice-president Tim Ovadia believes Gen Z marketers are more receptive to autonomy and creating space attracts diverse talent, which in turn helps foster an “ownership mentality” .
Thirty marketers have been selected to take part in this year’s UK Scholarship programme, which aims to prepare emerging leaders to take on senior and board- level roles.
The Government has confirmed that it is moving forward with its proposals for HFSS advertising restrictions, under which Cadbury will be unable to widely advertise its 30% reduced sugar Dairy Milk chocolate.
The famous slogan has been revived for KFC’s latest advertising campaign, after a year on temporary hiatus as the brand responded to Covid-19.