The Marketing Year: The marketing trends that shaped 2015 (part 1)
Thomas HobbsIn a year that has seen campaigns shaped by virtual reality headsets, emojis and marketers focusing more on diversity and ad blocking, Marketing Week looks back at some of the key trends of 2015.
Why developing low-sugar options is the route to beating regulation
Mindi ChahalBrands could face a new sugar tax and restrictions on marketing sugary foods from January, but some are already showing the best response is to offer healthier options that research shows consumers want.
CMOs: More imaginative, outgoing and bolder than the rest of the c-suite
Thomas HobbsChief marketing officer’s ability to act unconventionally makes them 49% more imaginative than other c-suite figures. However, the more flamboyant qualities of CMOs can also hinder their progress in becoming a CEO.
Pricing and payback: 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 Moonpig’s focus on payback to the growth of Ella’s Kitchen, it’s been a busy week. Here is my take.
Industry welcomes delay to junk food ad ban but claims it is still the ‘wrong policy’
Lucy TesserasAdvertising groups still believe the proposed ban on pre-watershed junk food ads will do nothing to tackle the root cause.
One marketer on the power of a ‘sink or swim’ mindset
Molly InnesTaking on challenges and making strategic moves has helped Paws Group CMO Richard Clark forge a career from Boohoo and Feel Unique to Nationwide and IBM.
Is ChatGPT the next big threat to Google’s dominance in the AI market?
Mark RitsonCan ChatGPT use its AI-driven natural language processing to revolutionise marketing automation?