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Why a focus on artisan brands helped gin sales top £1bn
Sarah VizardSales of gin are expected to top £1bn for the first time this year and industry experts say this is down to some clever marketing by brands that are increasingly appealing to millennials by positioning the drink as “artisanal” and sophisticated, convincing consumers to trade up.
Can brands make an impact on social without paying?
Morag Cuddeford-JonesBrands’ use of social media has evolved from clumsy attempts to engage customers to slick content marketing, but as social networks push their advertising products brands must decide whether they need to invest to grow their reach.
Kellogg’s: ‘Like Team GB, we are part of the fabric of society’
Leonie RoderickKellogg’s will use its sponsorship of Team GB during the upcoming Olympic games in Rio next year to reaffirm its presence with British consumers and place its products at the forefront of people’s minds.
Budgeting and changing strategy: Your Marketing Week
Russell ParsonsAt the end of every week, we look at the key stories, offering our view on what they mean for you and the industry. From cautionary tales from the budgeting and planning frontline to the changing nature of retail, it’s been a busy week. Here is my take.
Nike pledges to ‘stay on the offensive’ as it increases focus on demand creation
Chris SutcliffeThe sportswear retailer is feeling buoyant after a strong first quarter, and vows to stay on the offensive into the rest of the year.
How Dunelm’s top marketer shifted focus from product to customer
Josh StephensonSean McGinty tasked himself with putting the customer at the heart of Dunelm when he joined the business from Aldi earlier this year.
Justify budget requests with a solid set of projections
Grace KiteRunning the numbers through different scenarios enables you to identify the budget that’s needed to reach your targets and will make it more likely to be approved.