Diageo commits to ‘strong’ marketing investment as efficiency improves
Charlotte RogersThe alcoholic drinks giant halved the cost of digital ad views in the six months to 31 December, as it ramped up its global marketing investment by 6.8%.
The alcoholic drinks giant halved the cost of digital ad views in the six months to 31 December, as it ramped up its global marketing investment by 6.8%.
With 80% of marketers saying flexible/hybrid working is a key job characteristic, brands are still grappling with how to optimise the blend between home and office.
Artificial intelligence is a powerful and exciting technology with the potential to revolutionise many industries, including marketing. However, human intelligence ultimately determines how effectively AI is used to drive real-life benefits.
Although we never talk about it, marketers kill as many brands as we create, and doing so in the right way at the right time is crucial to business health.
Laying out her priorities for the marketing and advertising industry, Michelle Donelan said the DCMS would continue with its plan to introduce online advertising regulations.
Demonstrating effectiveness is one area where marketers should invest to prove their worth in uncertain times, says NatWest marketing boss and ISBA president Margaret Jobling.
Boasting its “biggest ever bundle of savings”, Boots plans to offer up to 50% off discounts on its most popular brands identified via customer research.
Meanwhile, real-term salaries for junior to mid-level marketers have decreased by 10% since 2011, despite a 42% rise in annual UK advertising spend.
As uncertainty continues to dent business confidence, brands are banking on team restructures and specialist skills to drive momentum forwards.
Experienced professionals are increasingly challenging their own assumptions about their purpose and work, but it doesn’t have to be a leap in the dark.
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The 2023 Marketing Week Career and Salary Survey reveals brands are continuing to restructure their marketing teams in search of future growth, with specialist communications, creative and content roles most in demand.
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Keen to avoid the “PPC slug-fest”, On the Beach developed a TV campaign to subvert Christmas ad season and reflect Britain’s unashamed love of a package holiday.