The way companies structure their brands gets little attention but is of huge importance, as three high-profile stories have reminded us this week.
By Mark Ritson
Cannes Lions 2018: Marketing still matters in a world of mass disruption, says P&G’s chief brand officer, it just means working smarter, cutting out waste and becoming more equal.
To maximise both revenues and savings, Sainsbury’s and Asda’s merger must get brand architecture right, unifying operations while keeping the brands distinct.
A lot has changed since Marketing Week was first published in 1978, but the search for differentiation, the need to understand customers and the battle for brand supremacy will always be marketers’ key challenges.
Regardless of commercial impact, marketing director Annabelle Baker says the decision was the correct one ethically, as the retailer curates “fandoms” on other platforms.
On a budget of just £120,000, suicide prevention charity CALM used footage of iconic sporting moments to challenge the stigma around mental health.
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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 Britvic’s plan to tackle inflation to Unilever putting product before purpose, it’s been a busy week. Here is my take.