Mobile smartphones set to take over handset market
Half of poll respondents say they intend to replace their traditional handset with a smartphone
RBS announces job cuts at Churchill and Direct Line
Marketing WeekState-owned Royal Bank of Scotland has announced that it is axing 2,600 jobs across the UK. At least 2,000 roles will go in the bank’s insurance arm – which controls Churchill and Direct Line. Another 600 are expected to go at the head office of its high street retail banking business.
Asda COO tipped to get the top job to replace Andy Bond
Louise JackIn a surprise move, Asda is reported to have appointed its chief operating officer Andy Clarke as its new chief executive, following Andy Bond’s decision to quit in April.
The non-commercial break
Marketing WeekBy the time you read this, I hope that we have a clearly empowered government rather than the committee-based world of a hung parliament. The global recession aside, so much of the economic deficit is caused by systemic bureaucracy, something that would only be accentuated by a lack of decisiveness at the very top table.
TUI ‘welcomes back’ holidaymakers with nostalgia filled campaign
Molly FlemingTUI is looking to build confidence as the travel sector begins to reopen with a multi-million pound campaign aimed at inspiring holiday nostalgia.
Surviving recession, shifting loyalty, understanding consumers: 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 squeeze on marketing roles to the question of loyalty, it’s been a busy week.
F1 celebrates the power of athlete activism with return to the track
Matt BarkerAhead of the new season kicking off on Sunday, the sport’s marketing boss Ellie Norman discusses racing, racism and responsibility.
Amazon, TikTok, Facebook: 5 things that mattered this week and why
Marketing Week ReportersFrom the Facebook ad boycott to the top 100 brands, catch up on all this week’s biggest marketing news.
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