Marketers hail ‘remarkable’ success of mentoring scheme
In the space of just seven months the School of Marketing’s Mentoring Gen Z initiative has reached 500 young people hoping to kickstart their career.
Brands rally behind mentoring initiative to serve marketing’s ‘lost generation’
Charlotte RogersThe School of Marketing is launching Mentoring Gen Z, which aims to connect young people with marketing leaders from brands including Boots and Direct Line in a bid to avert the “ticking timebomb” of youth unemployment.
Is marketing ready to break down the barriers for diverse young talent?
Charlotte RogersCovid-19 and the Black Lives Matter movement have brought the issues of inclusivity and social justice to the fore but with unpaid internships still rife and a lack of apprenticeships on offer can the marketing industry really improve diversity?
Why brands must not forget young talent during Covid-19
Charlotte RogersThe coronavirus pandemic and fears of recession have pushed the recruitment of graduates and apprentices far down the marketing agenda. But, if brands want to adopt a high-performance mentality they should think twice.
How Guinness attracted 1.5 million customers in under a year
Marketing Week ReportersDetermined 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.
Tesco accused of misleading customers with ‘unclear Clubcard pricing’
Rachel LawlerConsumer 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”.
Everything old is new again: Why are brands resurrecting old assets?
Niamh CarrollBrands such as Morrisons, Tango and Branston are bringing back slogans from their past, which they say still have resonance with consumers.
Heinz Beanz consideration drops following price increases
Rachel LawlerHeinz Beanz’s consideration and value scores have fallen as consumers switch to own-brand goods, YouGov BrandIndex data shows.