Just 8% of brands are ‘very satisfied’ with their agency partners
As more brands consider taking activity in-house, how is the client-agency relationship changing and do marketers have greater control?
As more brands consider taking activity in-house, how is the client-agency relationship changing and do marketers have greater control?
For many fashion brands, Instagram is no longer just a ‘gimmick’ used during fashion weeks to create a buzz, but a serious part of their social strategy.
Disney’s head of audience strategy Richard Ellwood says brands must focus on making their brands relevant to people’s lives and ensure they are not overwhelming them with choice if they want to drive interest and sales.
As Coca-Cola extends its ‘one brand’ strategy to packaging it needs to make sure consumers still understand the difference between its products and that it doesn’t lose any brand love.
Inflation in the UK fell to 8.7% in April, but this is unlikely to translate to confident consumers or companies just yet.
Morrisons is hoping that being ‘bolder’ about what makes its brand distinctive will drive customer into store, with top marketer Rachel Eyre admitting the supermarket had been “playing it too safe”.
At the end of every week, we look at the key stories, offering our view on what they mean for you and the industry. From the BBC’s brand plans to Oatly’s positioning, it’s been a busy week. Here is my take.
The line between real ads and copycats is being deliberately blurred, argues Gymbox’s brand and marketing director Rory McEntee.