Sir Martin Sorrell on digital, cost-cutting and client-agency relationships
The UK’s best-paid CEO shares his views on the future of advertising.
When Sugar met Sorrell
Lucy TesserasAhead of Lord Sugar’s appearance at the Festival of Marketing, we asked fellow business behemoth and WPP chief Sir Martin Sorrell to interview him. Then we sat back and let the action unfold.
Differentiation makes the difference for top 100 brands
Lucy TesserasMillward Brown’s BrandZ ranking shows that the brands growing in value demonstrate ‘meaningful difference’ and disrupt competitive markets, with the retail sectors providing key examples.
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Ad fraud: The marketing industry’s $7.2bn problem
Sarah VizardBrands are continuing to waste billions of pounds on digital ads that consumers never see despite repeated warnings over the prevalence of ad fraud. It is time for marketers to step up and ensure they understand the issue and have procedures in place to deal with it or be more realistic about the efficacy of digital advertising.
The talent pipeline and laying the groundwork: Your Marketing Week
Lucy TesserasAt the end of every week we look at the key stories, offering our view on what they mean for you and the industry. From getting young people interested in a marketing career to the need to balance brand and performance, it’s been a busy week. I’m stepping in for Russell this week, so here is my take.
Nike credits ‘innovation, brand strength and scale’ for DTC success
Manny PhamNike pointed to direct sales increasing 28% to $4.7bn (£3.4bn) and a rise in online sales, as proof of its digital strategy is working, as it aims to be a 40% digital business by 2025.
‘It’s time to shout about the brand’: How Purplebricks plans to win over sceptics
Michaela JeffersonNew CMO Ben Carter has launched the online estate agency’s biggest brand campaign in five years, fronted by TV personality and comedian Mo Gilligan.
Consumer confidence dips as ‘cost-of-living crisis’ looms
Manny PhamConsumer confidence has dropped due to concerns about rising tax, food and fuel prices, while the end of the furlough scheme means consumers are “slamming on the breaks” in anticipation of economic hardships.