The sponsorship model is broken – here’s how to fix it
Brands need to do something surprising and different as part of their sponsorship strategy otherwise competitors will always know what to expect.
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Paralympics 2016: Sponsors’ ‘sporadic’ efforts fail to engage
Thomas HobbsDespite standout campaigns from Samsung and Nissan, many sponsors struggled to create any significant level of discussion around the Rio Paralympics, with one expert questioning their commitment to the event.
Olympics 2016: Team GB on doping and building a modern British brand through partnership marketing
Charlotte RogersTeam GB is turning the traditional sponsorship model on its head, instead forging collaborative brand partnerships, says head of marketing Leah Davis.
‘Being an Olympic sponsor is a disadvantage’ says former Coca-Cola UK marketing boss
Leonie RoderickOutgoing Coca-Cola GB marketing director Bobby Brittain has admitted being an Olympic sponsor isn’t an easy ride despite the brand’s strong performance at the recent Rio Games.
Unsung heroes and asking the right questions: Your Marketing Week
Lucy TesserasAt the end of every week we look at the key stories, offering our view on what they mean for you and the industry. From learning to speak up as a junior marketer to IAG Cargo’s transformation, it’s been a busy week. I’m stepping in for Russell this week, so here is my take.
Coca-Cola, Unilever, Danone: 5 things that mattered this week and why
Marketing Week ReportersFrom Coca-Cola dialling down its Olympics activations and Unilever trying to calm the row surrounding Ben & Jerry’s, to the shortlist being revealed for the Marketing Week Masters awards, catch up on this week’s biggest marketing news.
Aviva on why in-housing econometrics is no ‘silver bullet’ for success
Marketing Week ReportersBringing econometrics fully in-house can work for some brands, but finding a balance between external expertise and internal knowledge works best at insurer Aviva.
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Tiffany’s brand needs an update – in fashion, that means alienating loyal customers
Mark RitsonThe new ‘Not your mother’s Tiffany’ campaign has angered the brand’s older customers, but this is new owner LVMH’s tried and tested formula for refreshing tired fashion labels for new consumers.