Instagram Stories: Snapchat imitation or a statement of intent?
Instagram is hoping to resonate more with millennials after launching the ‘Snapchat-esque’ Instagram Stories. But will it succeed with marketers?
Instagram’s head of brand development on the future of marketing and what it takes to be a visionary
Rachel GeeAmy Cole talks about what it takes to be a visionary and what changes she expects from marketing in the next 10 years.
Instagram talks TV, reaching 500 million users and what comes next
Sarah VizardFollowing the news that Instagram’s user base has reached half a billion people, Marketing Week sat down with its director of market operations, Jim Squires, to discuss the milestone, what it means for brands and advertisers and what comes next for the social media platform.
Unilever says Snapchat has ‘come of age’ as it links activity with sales boost
Leonie RoderickUnilever CMO Keith Weed believes Snapchat has “come of age” and can be used for big brand campaigns, as he urges marketers to embrace new channels and take failure “on the chin”.
Authentic, aggressive, deep: Expedia repositions brand to support travellers post-Covid
Michaela JeffersonWith the reopening of travel on the horizon, Expedia hopes to be seen as the “ultimate travel companion” with its biggest brand spend in five years.
European Super League will need to convince brands of its authenticity
Matt BarkerThe proposed league format takes many of its pointers from the hugely successful US sports model, but can it win over local fans and brands, or is the reputational risk too high?
Personalisation, hiring, retail sales: 5 interesting stats to start your week
Marketing Week ReportersWe arm you with all the numbers you need to tackle the week ahead.
How brands can tackle the growing sophistication of ad fraud
Marketing Week PartnerAdvertisers’ desire for low-cost impressions puts them at risk of buying fraudulent inventory, but they can protect their investments by partnering with platforms using advanced anti-fraud measures.