Founders live and breathe their brands, and Superdry’s Julian Dunkerton should be able to correct the strategic mistakes of the past, as long as he’s not stuck in the past himself.
By Mark Ritson
Time and again companies have proved unwilling to stick to their lofty purpose statements when it costs them money. For purpose to have any meaning, corporations need to put it before profit.
Distinctiveness and differentiation are both integral to brand success so there doesn’t need to be a trade-off between the two.
From titans of industry to serious misconduct investigations, this year high-profile founders lost their shine as employees and brands seized back control.
Renault is celebrating the Clio’s 30th anniversary with a campaign that quietly and thoughtfully tells a same-sex love story that doesn’t descend into cliche.
The combination of a clear purpose, editorial commitment and great timing helped The Guardian’s ‘Hope is Power’ campaign become a “huge driver” of financial support worldwide.
M&S is hoping to communicate its lower prices and points of difference on quality in a new campaign, ‘Re-Marks-able value’.
As chief growth officer of Mars, Berta de Pablos is dedicated to eliminating stereotypes, but as a junior marketer one senior leader’s advice to get rid of her accent and adapt her leadership style nearly changed the course of her career.