Companies warned on cookie directives
Companies have been warned to show they are working towards complying with the EU cookie directive before it is fully implemented next year. Read the full story here.
H&M should rethink its CGI models
Rosie BakerHot on the heels of the Advertising Association’s report into airbrushing in ads, H&M is coming under fire for opting to use completely computer generated images of women rather than real models to advertise its clothing online. The retailer has digitally fabricated a woman’s body and then adds on a model’s face, adapts the skin […]
Lemsip mulls comeback for ‘Hug in a Mug’ catchphrase
Rosie BakerLemsip is mulling the return of its original advertising strapline ‘Hug in a Mug’.
Coke is old enough to play with its brand
Mark RitsonIt’s hard work being the world’s most famous brand. Just ask executives at Coca-Cola. Yes, the title might come with enormous unaided brand awareness and a billion-dollar brand equity, but it also means that every strategic move you make goes under the media spotlight. Find out what happened when Marketing Week visited Coca-Cola in Atlanta […]
Budgeting and changing strategy: Your Marketing Week
Russell ParsonsAt the end of every week, we look at the key stories, offering our view on what they mean for you and the industry. From cautionary tales from the budgeting and planning frontline to the changing nature of retail, it’s been a busy week. Here is my take.
Nike pledges to ‘stay on the offensive’ as it increases focus on demand creation
Chris SutcliffeThe sportswear retailer is feeling buoyant after a strong first quarter, and vows to stay on the offensive into the rest of the year.
How Dunelm’s top marketer shifted focus from product to customer
Josh StephensonSean McGinty tasked himself with putting the customer at the heart of Dunelm when he joined the business from Aldi earlier this year.
Justify budget requests with a solid set of projections
Grace KiteRunning the numbers through different scenarios enables you to identify the budget that’s needed to reach your targets and will make it more likely to be approved.
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