How Cancer Research UK is bringing together direct response and brand marketing
Sarah VizardCancer Research UK has launched a new ad that it says marks the start of a new way of communicating with the public, rather than just acting as a one-off campaign. Its marketing boss Anthony Newman talks through the strategic thinking behind it and why his team wanted to take a risk with the new creative.
Secret Marketer: Marketers and agencies gain real strength by believing they are the best at what they do
David CoveneyI am often asked about the core skills to become a CMO with a major brand. Having considered this, I believe one of the measures that sets apart a true leader from a wannabe is their ability to orchestrate and coordinate a group of disparate individuals – both within the team, and across one’s agencies – […]
‘Blasphemous’ Mulberry Christmas ad escapes ban
Sarah VizardMore than 40 people complained that Mulberry’s Christmas ad, which replaced the baby Jesus in the traditional Christian Nativity scene with a handbag, was “blasphemous” but the ASA ruled the ad was poking fun at consumerism not religion and decided not to ban it.
Pricing and payback: 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 Moonpig’s focus on payback to the growth of Ella’s Kitchen, it’s been a busy week. Here is my take.
Industry welcomes delay to junk food ad ban but claims it is still the ‘wrong policy’
Lucy TesserasAdvertising groups still believe the proposed ban on pre-watershed junk food ads will do nothing to tackle the root cause.
One marketer on the power of a ‘sink or swim’ mindset
Molly InnesTaking on challenges and making strategic moves has helped Paws Group CMO Richard Clark forge a career from Boohoo and Feel Unique to Nationwide and IBM.
Is ChatGPT the next big threat to Google’s dominance in the AI market?
Mark RitsonCan ChatGPT use its AI-driven natural language processing to revolutionise marketing automation?