Could Google’s Alphabet infringe on a BMW trademark?
Alison MillingtonGoogle’s shock move yesterday (11 August) to separate its internet operations from its research divisions as part of an overhaul that will form new parent company Alphabet could “attract infringement action” from BMW.
Why Google is rebranding itself as Alphabet
Sarah VizardGoogle’s massive reorganisation to make it a subsidiary of a new company called Alphabet brings its focus on its ad business into sharp relief, as well as providing it with the means to innovate, take risks and keep investing in blue-sky technology.
Periscope has 10 million users but advertising is ‘nowhere near top of mind’
Sarah VizardPeriscope, the live video streaming app, has signed up more than 10 million users since it launched in March but says, despite its scale, that it has no plans to launch any marketing campaigns or to start thinking about how it will monetise the service anytime soon.
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?