The collective silence of sponsors during the European Super League fiasco spoke volumes, but brands should still be looking at ways to rebuild trust and engagement for fans of the beautiful game.
Louise Maugest will lead UK marketing operations, replacing Kris Robbens who takes on a global role as senior director of brand strategy at the soft drink giant.
The Global Alliance for Responsible Media’s new report into digital brand safety performance is a “notable milestone” for the industry, says Isabel Massey, but that does not mean marketers can rest on their laurels.
In an age of image fatigue, audio is fast becoming a favoured medium for brands looking to up the emotional engagement.
Marketers are less advanced on sustainability than their businesses as a whole, so with the backing of brands including Diageo, Mastercard, Tesco and Unilever, the WFA has launched Planet Pledge to help bridge the gap.
Procter & Gamble saw a 5% revenue increase and credits this to “doubling down” on marketing and innovation over the past year.
Sarah Everard was a marketer like us, and we can honour her memory through work and workplaces that exclude violence from the definition of masculinity.
Tesco CEO Ken Murphy claims it has strengthened its brand health across all metrics this year – but how does the supermarket compare to its UK competitors?
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The beverage giant saw a boost to sales resulting in a 5% year-on-year increase in revenue to $9bn (£6.4bn), as CEO James Quincey credits the actions Coca-Cola took during the pandemic in helping its recovery.
With the reopening of travel on the horizon, Expedia hopes to be seen as the “ultimate travel companion” with its biggest brand spend in five years.
The proposed league format takes many of its pointers from the hugely successful US sports model, but can it win over local fans and brands, or is the reputational risk too high?
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Advertisers’ desire for low-cost impressions puts them at risk of buying fraudulent inventory, but they can protect their investments by partnering with platforms using advanced anti-fraud measures.
In the context of Covid and the wider change happening in the world over the past 12 months, Adidas’s head of global marketing believes the ‘Impossible Is Nothing’ message is even more critical as it shares untold stories of sports culture.
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Covid has forced an overhaul of research tools and approaches, making them quicker, more accessible and more focused on both long- and short-term KPIs.
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 downside of focusing on ROI to Tesco’s assertion that marketing is “mission critical”, it’s been a busy week. I’m stepping in for Russell this week, so here is my take.
As we come out of lockdown, solid foundations and a clear brand strategy are vital to guide short-term tactics and ensure long-term shareholder value, former group marketing director at Royal Mail.
Michelle McEttrick is leaving the supermarket after six years having played a “key role” in the turnaround of the Tesco brand.
Marketers are feeling optimistic about employment prospects as the UK’s lockdown restrictions ease, following a year marred by redundancies and furlough.
When the iconic channel launched 40 years ago this summer it didn’t just change popular music, it also helped pave the way for a new visual language in advertising, marketing and beyond.
The latest IPA Bellwether data anticipates particularly strong growth in main media advertising over the coming year, suggesting marketers are plotting a return to brand building.
The property company’s CMO Gary Bramall wants to unlock the positivity of moving home with a brand refresh designed to reflect his vision of a “holistic Zoopla”.
CEO Ken Murphy is “optimistic” about the future of the business, highlighting value, loyalty and online as the three areas Tesco will be focusing on in the year ahead.
Even before the rise of ecommerce, customers could reserve stock in one store at the till of another. Now the key to retail success is making it easy to access the right channel at the right time – and having a product worth buying.
Heineken’s beer director talks to Marketing Week about the trends the industry needs to pay closer attention to if it is to drive future growth, as he reflects on the launch of Birra Moretti’s first global campaign.
Aviva says marketing will play a “crucial role” as it looks to drive future growth, with the newly-created chief customer and marketing role designed to help it achieve those ambitions.
The sportswear retailer retained the majority of its revenues after moving consumers online during last year’s Covid-19 lockdowns, but physical retail remains a key component of its long-term plans.
Learn how Nationwide used comedy to reframe how consumers’ view their finances and arrest the decline in savings rates.
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While some brands have been forced to ramp up their focus on short-term ROI, others have held their nerve and sustained their commitment to brand building with a view to the world post-pandemic.
The classic marketing principles won’t change, but prevailing uncertainty means marketers must be able to adapt campaigns in response to changing events and consumer mindsets.
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At the end of every week, I look at the key stories, offering my view on what they mean for you and the industry. From Asos increasing marketing spend to Moonpig’s brand character revamp, it’s been a busy week. Here is my take.
New opportunities will always arise so make sure you have the inner confidence to persevere.
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John Lewis, Selfridges, M&S and Next have all taken different approaches towards the reopening of non-essential retail this week, but the real trial lies in the weeks and months ahead.
As Aviva kicks off a high profile brand relaunch and repositioning, group brand reputation director Raj Kumar sees a brighter future for both the company and its customer base.