Psychographic segmentation has been out of favour for a while despite its obvious usefulness, but combining it with behavioural and addressable data creates a potent mix that could make targeting supremely effective.
By Mark Ritson
There are many debates taking place around one of the most significant sections of marketing strategy – segmentation and targeting. Most are nonsense.
Social data is becoming a key part of online marketing campaigns, with Facebook data so pervasive that it can’t be ignored, but how do marketers deal with the fact that most social networks operate as walled gardens?
Brands don’t realise the depth of insight available on social media, and that social platforms are a window onto purchase behaviour as well as what people like to talk about.
Inflation in the UK fell to 8.7% in April, but this is unlikely to translate to confident consumers or companies just yet.
Morrisons is hoping that being ‘bolder’ about what makes its brand distinctive will drive customer into store, with top marketer Rachel Eyre admitting the supermarket had been “playing it too safe”.
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 BBC’s brand plans to Oatly’s positioning, it’s been a busy week. Here is my take.
The line between real ads and copycats is being deliberately blurred, argues Gymbox’s brand and marketing director Rory McEntee.