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?
How fashion brands are taking Instagram from gimmick to strategic
Leonie RoderickFor 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: ‘People are not walking around thinking about brands all the time’
Sarah VizardDisney’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.
Why Coca-Cola needs to focus on love not logic as it evolves its one brand strategy
Leonie RoderickAs 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.
McDonald’s on why the ‘stillness’ of its marketing strategy sets it apart
Niamh CarrollWhile its tactics will evolve, the fast food giant believes the consistency of its overarching marketing strategy is what grounds the brand.
Pre-testing ads is not divisive, it’s a no-brainer
Mark RitsonAgencies will complain pre-testing snuffs out the creative spark, but in reality it helps brands identify the best-performing ads and make them even better.
Primark bolsters brand investment as it looks to ‘go beyond’ price, product and stores
Niamh CarrollThe retailer, which has traditionally focused on in-store shopping only, also plans to roll out its click-and-collect initiative to all stores in Great Britain.