How wearables are changing the face of sports brands
With smartwatch and fitness band sales more than doubling in the UK last year, brands are placing an impetuous on wearable technology in a bid to stand out from the competition.
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How New Balance is reinvigorating its brand to move away from its lifestyle image
Sarah VizardNew Balance’s CEO Robert DeMartini admits the brand had unintentionally “become older” but says a renewed focus on its performance business will help it become more relevant to younger consumers and shake off its image as more of a lifestyle brand.
Apple promises new opportunities for brands with ‘killer’ native Watch apps
Sarah VizardBrands wondering how many consumers their Apple Watch apps are reaching were left disappointed by Apple’s decision not to reveal sales figures but CEO Tim Cook’s promise that native apps will “be killer” for the watch suggests future opportunities for marketers.
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Mark Ritson: Apple’s deal with Hermès is a clear signal that it now considers itself a luxury brand
Mark RitsonWhen two brands come together, the results are always interesting. But when the brands in question are Apple and Hermès, the co-branding strategy is going to be headline news.
Redefining purpose and P&G’s focus on product: Your Marketing Week
Russell ParsonsAt the end of every week, I look at the key stories, offering my view on what they mean for you and the industry. From unpicking what purpose means to P&G’s quest for “product superiority”, it’s been a busy week. Here is my take.
How the global ad industry is evolving to meet data privacy expectations
Marketing Week PartnerMarketing departments are acting now to meet growing privacy expectations, with a focus on internal organisational improvements.
Grub Club wins £1m media investment from Sky’s sustainability ad fund
Molly InnesThe dog food brand has won the top prize from Sky’s Zero Footprint ad fund, now in its third year.
Is an inability to understand audiences holding back women’s sport?
Molly InnesBrands and broadcasters should be developing fan bases more to transform attention into revenue for women’s sport.