Paul Geddes on turning Direct Line into a brand-driven business
The CEO and former marketer is committed to creating differentiation in what many consider a commodity marketplace.
The CEO and former marketer is committed to creating differentiation in what many consider a commodity marketplace.
Gaining experience across different sectors and disciplines can make you an attractive candidate and a more rounded marketer, however company ‘lifers’ can be just as successful. The key to becoming a CEO is credibility and a broad business understanding.
When it comes to climbing the career ladder and gaining a coveted place at the boardroom table, easyJet’s CEO Carolyn McCall believes marketers are “fantastically” placed to do so. But to become a senior leader, confidence is key.
Financial technology brands are shaking up what has been a stuffy and inaccessible industry by meeting changing consumer demands head-on, and marketers stand to learn a great deal from their disruption.
TikTok is working with ParalympicsGB to raise awareness of the games and inspire future athletes by reaching new audiences.
At the end of every week, we look at the key stories, offering our view on what they mean for you and the industry. From the growth of Guinness 0.0 and the marketing strategy that has driven its success to Nuby becoming the first baby brand to secure a title sponsorship in English football, it’s been a busy week. Here is my take.
Simon Groves joins Barclays after almost 25 years working at O2, and will report into former O2 colleague Nina Bibby at the bank.
CMO of Warner Hotels, David Murdin, worked at big brands including British Airways and Sky before moving into general management at Costa and Debenhams. And while the experience was crucial in making him a more rounded leader his passion for brands has ultimately seen him return to marketing.