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A metaverse reality check: What role for brands?
Many companies are eager to explore investments in the metaverse, but what is the best way to go about it?
How Mini persuaded the CFO on the potential of the metaverse
Michaela JeffersonAs Mini trials its first metaverse experience, the car marque’s brand lead says marketers must be clear on objectives when trying to get buy in.
Coca-Cola makes metaverse play with new innovation platform
Charlotte RogersWith its first flavour imagining what space might taste like, the Coca-Cola Creations platform will focus on limited-edition product innovations and digital-first experiences.
Marketoonist on the metaverse hype cycle
Tom FishburneTom Fishburne is founder of Marketoon Studios. Follow his work at marketoonist.com or on Twitter @tomfishburne See more of the Marketoonist here
Marketing’s pay inequalities and McDonald’s brand strength: Your Marketing Week
Russell ParsonsAt the end of every week I look at the key stories, offering my view on what they mean for you and the industry. From the persistent pay discrepancies in marketing to McDonald’s crediting its “marketing machine” , it’s been a busy week. Here is my take.
‘Bounce back’ or damp squib: What does the cost of living crisis mean for travel brands?
Niamh CarrollTravel brands need to think carefully about how and when they spend their marketing budgets and launch discounts, as British holidaymakers look to save their cash.
How BT Sport used data to tackle the unseen side of online hate
Marketing Week ReportersReflecting the obsession with stats in sport, BT Sport dug deep into the data behind the online abuse epidemic to start a nationwide conversation about the scale of unseen hate.
Marketing’s gender pay gap: Without quotas the clock will only turn back
Helen JamesThere are many intersecting causes for marketing’s gender pay gap – and the fact it has got worse – but failure to address it now will only exacerbate the issue.