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By Mark Ritson
In the second in our video series, created in partnership with Thinkbox, we speak to marketers, as well as those outside the industry about why evidence matters in marketing effectiveness, where to find the best learnings and why over-datafication is a challenge.
Both Pepsi and Sky admit they had too many KPIs that made measuring marketing effectiveness almost impossible.
As Facebook and Mark Ritson faced each other on stage at the Festival of Marketing, it became clear the range of challenges facing the social network as it looks to prove its place in the marketing mix and people’s lives.
Determined to engage a new generation of drinkers across a vibrant and rapidly evolving continent, Guinness opted for a blend of TV sponsorship, experiential, influencer marketing and outdoor to achieve its goals.
Consumer group Which? says Tesco’s Clubcard Prices deals are unclear and “could be breaking the law”, but even if Tesco is forced to make prices clearer analysts suggest it won’t have “any real negative impact”.
Brands such as Morrisons, Tango and Branston are bringing back slogans from their past, which they say still have resonance with consumers.
Heinz Beanz’s consideration and value scores have fallen as consumers switch to own-brand goods, YouGov BrandIndex data shows.