Chinese brands find fans through football tie-ups
Chinese brands are boosting credibility in Western markets through strategic partnerships with European football clubs.
2016 was the year Chinese brands prospered in the West
Charlotte RogersFearless, savvy and ambitious, Chinese brands are shrugging off the critics and taking on the European market in a bid to become household names.
How City Football Group is connecting fans with technology
Jonathan BaconCity Football Group (CFG), the parent company of Manchester City FC and three other clubs globally, last month announced a major technology deal with cloud software firm SAP. Marketing Week’s Jonathan Bacon attended the announcement at the City Football Academy in Manchester to hear how technology will underpin CFG’s ‘family of clubs’ business model and its future fan engagement activities.
Football’s most innovative business model
Jonathan BaconSince its 2008 takeover by Abu Dhabi investors, Manchester City has established itself not only as one of English football’s most successful clubs but also its most exciting brand, forming a unique ‘family of clubs’ to reach new fans around the world.
Reddit on why brand safety is ‘not an issue’ on its platform
Matthew ValentineConfident brand safety will not be an issue on its platform, Reddit is branching out to the UK in a bid to serve its second biggest market.
Diageo, John Lewis, Camelot: Everything that matters this morning
Marketing Week ReportersGood morning and welcome to Marketing Week’s round-up of the news that matters in the marketing world today.
Marketers misunderstand the two tasks of online advertising
Grace KiteConfusion over the twin functions of digital advertising could lead marketers into flawed decision making, especially when ads used to signpost customer journeys are treated as if they can generate demand.
Brand strategy and distinctive assets: Your Marketing Week
Russell ParsonsEvery Friday afternoon, I look at the key stories of the week, offering my thoughts on what they mean for you and the industry. This week, it is all about brand strategy – from Tesco’s master brand approach to OS’s aim to boost mental availability. Here is my take.