Cannes Lions cancels 2020 awards and festival
Sarah VizardThe festival’s organiser says that, with the industry “in turmoil” due to the coronavirus pandemic, it has made the decision to cancel this year’s event altogether.
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Irreplaceability is the ultimate goal of a brand
Helen EdwardsAs marketers work from home and strive to make sense of their marketing priorities, there is a case to be made for optimism, pragmatism and perspective.
Consumers ‘pay more attention’ to ads next to coronavirus news content
Ellen HammettAn increasing number of marketers are pulling back from advertising around news related to the coronavirus outbreak, yet there is evidence to suggest they should in fact be seeking it out.
Digital services have a new level of responsibility
Ben DavisAs the coronavirus crisis worsens, brands would do well to remember people just want access to the services they need and signs that brands are helping.
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EasyJet scraps CMO role as Lis Blair departs
Molly FlemingHer departure has prompted the airline to restructure its board so that marketing, customer, digital and insight will now report into EasyJet’s chief commercial officer.
How Skyscanner is helping people navigate ‘the stages of grief’ during coronavirus
Molly FlemingAs the travel industry faces a crisis amid closed borders and grounded flights, Skyscanner is using its marketing to offer people hope and build trust in the brand.
Brands must help rebuild society post-coronavirus
Tanya JosephAs we look to a future when the Covid-19 crisis has abated, brands have the power to unite us, inspire us and forge a new way forward if they are willing to try.
The untapped potential of podcast advertising
Marketing Week PartnerPodcast advertising is a growing marketing channel, with demonstrable returns for brands that know how to use it.
Innocent prioritises ‘thoughtful innovation’ as it launches juice shots
Charlotte RogersAfter an analysis of emerging sectors and shifting consumer trends, Innocent is branching out into juice shots as it looks to bring some flavour to a burgeoning category.
How marketers are fostering creativity in the age of the lockdown
Charlotte RogersIn a world of social distancing and enforced remote working, brands are finding new opportunities to let creativity flourish.
Giffgaff turns around new campaign in a week in response to Covid-19
Sarah VizardGiffgaff brought forward the launch of an ad campaign it was planning to run later in the year as it looked to “put something positive out in the world” amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Brands that treat customers unfairly during the coronavirus crisis will be punished
Richard ShottonBrands that are tempted to raise prices during this time of scarcity are likely to be punished by consumers afterwards, as experiments show they don’t tolerate those who take unfair advantage of market power.
Marketoonist on decision paralysis
Tom FishburneTom Fishburne is founder of Marketoon Studios. Follow his work at marketoonist.com or on Twitter @tomfishburne See more of the Marketoonist here
Sport in lockdown: Why brands are looking online for answers
Matt BarkerWith traditional live sporting events on hold during the coronavirus crisis, action-starved fans are turning to esports for their competitive fix. Now sponsors and broadcasters are taking note.
Brands should take opportunity ‘to shine’ as lockdown takes toll on consumer confidence
Ellen HammettConsumer confidence is likely to plummet even further as Covid-19 continues to spread across the UK, but brands should see this as an opportunity to be noticed, rather than keeping quiet.