Why marketing outsiders are a new necessity
Jonathan BaconEvidence suggests marketing departments are not just staffed by trained marketers, with data analysts, IT programmers and business strategists becoming essential components of the team and brands actively seeking candidates with varied skill-sets.
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BA’s restructure puts marketing at the forefront of its business strategy
Kaltrina BylykbashiBritish Airways’ recent marketing restructure will put marketing at the centre of its strategy as it attempts to keep up with the emerging trend, which sees marketers partner with commercial teams as well as focus on the consumer.
Five trends marketers need to know for 2015
Mindi Chahal‘Post-demographic consumerism’ (aka attitude, not age) and other hot topics for 2015.
Pricing strategy and building to an IPO: 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 P&G’s improvement in marketing effectiveness to the rise in investment for market research, it’s been a busy week. Here is my take.
Brands’ hiring intentions remain ‘strong’ but begin to soften
Michaela JeffersonWhile more than a third of marketers expect to see new hires over the next three months, expansion plans have begun to tail off since hitting a peak last year.
Volvo on using its ‘creative superpowers’ to attract next generation drivers
Matthew ValentineTargeting some “fairly lofty growth aspirations” in 2022, Volvo plans to use its “marketing machine” to attract a new generation of customers.
Confidence takes a knock as consumers brace for cost of living squeeze
Lucy TesserasRising inflation and energy price increases have dampened consumers’ confidence in January, but marketers are warned to “hold firm”.