Online the key difference for retailers’ sales and marketing success over Christmas
With the dust settling on Christmas 2015, online expertise looks to have made the biggest difference for brands – both in terms of sales and marketing.
M&S chief Marc Bolland says marketing ‘stronger than ever’ as he resigns following poor Christmas
Thomas HobbsM&S chief executive Marc Bolland surprised the retail industry by announcing his retirement this morning (7 January) but insists he’s leaving its marketing division in a stronger place than when he joined six years ago despite GM sales continuing to fall.
John Lewis sees online sales take off over Christmas as shop performance disappoints
Thomas HobbsJohn Lewis saw sales rise 5.1% increase over the Christmas trading period as the department store brand was boosted by strong online sales and the strength of its click and collect offers.
M&S and Aldi the big winners in the closing stages of Christmas ad battle
Thomas HobbsWith just over a week to go until the big day, Aldi has so far produced the most effective Christmas campaign as M&S sees a late surge in consumer buzz.
Smart marketers and lip smackin’ ads: 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 marketers championing their true purpose to the return of KFC’s ‘Finger lickin’ good’ strapline, it’s been a busy week. Here is my take.
Neuroscience can teach marketers to tell better stories
Laurie Castelli-GairNeuroscience shows how brands use (and misuse) stories when trying to connect with consumers.
Airbnb hails early results from shift to brand building over performance marketing
Michaela JeffersonThe travel accommodation business cut sales and marketing spend by 28% to $229m over the first quarter of 2021, “primarily” a result of slashing performance marketing investment.
How marketers can escape the ‘productivity paradox’
MaryLou CostaBeing consumed by ‘work about work’ is leading to heightened burnout and imposter syndrome among marketers, but new research from Asana sheds light on a way out.