Brand sticking power
Marketing WeekWith its near monopoly on the UK chewing gum market torpedoed by rival Cadbury’s launch of Trident, Rupi Gohlar asks what Wrigley can do to wrest back the initiative from its competitor
With its near monopoly on the UK chewing gum market torpedoed by rival Cadbury’s launch of Trident, Rupi Gohlar asks what Wrigley can do to wrest back the initiative from its competitor
DM’s ability to deliver accountability is recognised more and more, so expect massive growth for those companies that get it right , says Hugh Bishop
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The Wrigley Company is gearing up to launch its counter-attack against Cadbury-owned chewing gum brand Trident with the launch of two fruit-flavoured gums under its Extra brand. The launch comes as Wrigley axes its revolutionary Extra Thin Ice breath strips after five years. It is understood the two limited edition Extra flavours, strawberry and watermelon, […]
Sponsoring the England football team was the brand’s high-water mark, but if Green Flag can clarify its insurance links, it could be a force to be reckoned with again, says Matthew Gorman
Cinema advertising is seen as an integral part of the cinema-going experience, giving marketers the opportunity to engage with a receptive audience before, during – and even after – blockbuster films
Media Planning Group is launching a research programme designed to provide insights about British family life to advertisers and the media. The research, called Fabric, will use a nationwide panel of 50 families, who will regularly give their opinions on issues such as premium-rate phone calls on TV, recycling at home, bank customer service and […]
The Wrigley Company, the confectionery and chewing gum giant, is looking to consolidate its £200m global advertising business. It is not expected to affect BBDO, which will remain its key network. It is thought to be inviting non-roster agencies to pitch and it is not clear how it will affect its other agencies Bristol-based […]
Nationwide has launched a multi-million-pound sponsorship campaign with the four national football associations in a bid to offer its customers “empowerment”. The “Sponsored by you” campaign breaks at the end of May. Under the partnership, Nationwide will offer its full ticket allocation for matches played by the England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales football teams […]
No matter how successful an ad campaign may be, consumer goodwill risks being eroded unless frontline staff have the skills and commitment to become brand ambassadors at the point of sale
Jamie Oliver’s crusade against Turkey Twizzlers, animal cruelty allegations and an outbreak of avian flu have damaged the Bernard Matthews brand. Caroline Parry finds hope for the future
Masterfoods is positioning its Snickers chocolate bar as a tough and manly snack in a 3.5m campaign aimed at growing sales among men. The campaign will break on April 22.
Traditionally, the definition of a full search agency is that of an agency which offers a wide breadth of search engine optimisation and pay-per-click services. As the responsibility of affiliate management increasingly slides towards search-savvy agencies and with Google offering cost-per-action advertising, it seems likely that the full search quality mark will be lifted even higher to include affiliates. You now need to be able to compare Affiliate Network X to Google.
Strong licensing deals, shrewd advertising and a willingness to broaden its remit have given EA brand-visibility in a games market dominated by a trio of consoles. Nathalie Kilby reports
Paid-for search may be a success story, but consumers have far more trust in natural search results, suggesting a need for a more joined-up approach to search engine and online sales strategies