Müller’s top marketer departs to set up sports consultancy
Manny PhamMichael Inpong has been at Müller since 2012 and has played a leading role in driving growth and the brand’s sports marketing strategy.
Selfridges, Activision Blizzard, Walkers: Everything that matters this morning
Marketing Week ReportersGood morning and welcome to Marketing Week’s round-up of the news that matters in the marketing world today.
One marketer on her knack for seeking out high-growth sectors
Matthew ValentineHaving started her career in telecoms working for T-Mobile, Virgin Media and Apple, Anisha Patel is now head of marketing at property firm GPE, and while she may have switched sectors she has stayed true to a commitment to making life easier for customers.
Why GSK has created a cross-functional team to ‘future-proof’ its brands
Manny PhamGSK Consumer Healthcare’s CMO Tamara Rogers believes there are “too many” siloes within organisations today, as she works on building collaborative and agile teams.
How Marcus Rashford and Co-op created a powerful advocacy campaign
Marketing Week ReportersIt started with a tweet and went on to raise over £20m to tackle food poverty.
Balancing skills and Tesco’s media play: 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 the rise of retail media to building marketing teams for success in 2022, it’s been a busy week. I’m stepping in for Russell this week, so here is my take.
From ‘co-operation’ to ‘collaboration’: Will the rise of retail media reshape relationships with brands?
Michaela JeffersonWith the roll-out of its media and insights platform this week, Tesco has expanded into a rapidly growing space for retailers which will offer brands the opportunity to better understand and target customers.
Unilever’s CEO on the ‘new mode of leadership’
Manny PhamAs the world adapts to new ways of working, Unilever boss Alan Jope says leaders today must learn to master their “inner game” before they can focus on driving business performance.
Tesco’s Christmas ad cleared of causing ‘widespread offence’
Lucy TesserasWith more than 5,000 complaints, Tesco’s Christmas ad is the most complained about of the year, but the Advertising Standards Authority has ruled it is not “irresponsible” so will not be taking further action.
‘We’re bigger than clothes’: Why Gymshark is opening its first flagship store
Manny PhamThe online fitness giant’s first permanent store will dedicate less space to selling clothing apparel and more to customer experiences, as it builds out an “ecosystem of touchpoints”.
Aldi crowned this year’s most effective Christmas ad
Michaela JeffersonKevin the Carrot and Ebanana Scrooge have driven Aldi to the top of the Christmas rankings this year, as the supermarket continues its effectiveness streak.
Why Hofmeister is bringing back ‘George the Bear’ to front its crowdsourcing campaign
Manny PhamWith the help of its famous 90s mascot, Hofmeister raised over £632,000 with its crowdfunding campaign to fund the brewer’s marketing plans over the next few years.
Inside B2B: The art of experience in B2B
Marketing Week ReportersMarketing Week editor Russell Parsons asks leading B2B marketers to discuss how and why experience-focused B2B brands beat the competition.
The best marketing campaigns of 2021: Part 2
Marketing Week ReportersFrom Tesco and KFC to Weetabix and Moonpig, the Marketing Week team chooses the second set of eight campaigns that make up our best of 2021.
This Much I Learned: Forest Holidays on crafting a ‘naturally driven’ team
Charlotte RogersIn the latest episode of Marketing Week’s podcast series, the Marketing Week Masters Team of the Year discuss the value of specialisms, grassroots talent and going all in to achieve their transformation agenda.
Marketoonist on spam
Tom FishburneTom Fishburne is founder of Marketoon Studios. Follow his work at marketoonist.com or on Twitter @tomfishburne See more of the Marketoonist here
Tesco launches media platform for brands built on Clubcard data
Lucy TesserasTesco says the closed-loop platform, which has been launched in partnership with Dunnhumby, will help brands and agencies better understand changing consumer needs and deliver more relevant campaigns.
The founder model works, even if Jack Dorsey didn’t for Twitter
Mark RitsonDorsey’s contention that founder-led businesses are overhyped doesn’t hold water. The right founder offers huge marketing advantage – that just wasn’t him.
The best marketing campaigns of 2021: Part 1
Marketing Week ReportersFrom Airbnb and Aldi to Boots and Deliveroo, the Marketing Week team chooses the first eight campaigns that make up our best of 2021.
Weetabix: We want our marketers to push boundaries
Charlotte RogersA reorganisation of the marketing team has seen Weetabix promote in-house talent and recruit from outside for key roles, with the focus firmly on building a team of commercially savvy brand marketers.
Forest Holidays: Six lessons for success from Marketing Week’s team of the year
Charlotte RogersBeating stiff competition from the likes of Aldi and O2, Marketing Week Masters award winner Forest Holidays knows that open communication, having a vision and talent spotting are the hallmarks of a successful marketing team.
Humanising finance for a digital consumer
Michael BarnettFinancial brands often have a glut of customer data, but need to use it better to create joined-up customer experiences.
Why Tesco’s ‘No Naughty List’ hit the right note with consumers
Marketing Week ReportersWhile others retailers opted for a more sober approach to Christmas campaigns in 2020, Tesco chose humour and cheekiness.
BT, Virgin Media, Uber: Everything that matters this morning
Marketing Week ReportersGood morning and welcome to Marketing Week’s round-up of the news that matters in the marketing world today.
How Morrisons found its effectiveness ‘sweet spot’ with this year’s Christmas ad
Michaela JeffersonMorrisons’ Christmas ad is the third most creatively effective this year, according to System 1’s analysis, with a star rating of 4.7 out of 5.9. The supermarket’s marketing director says the brand is increasingly focused on delivering effectiveness with its advertising.
How marketers are setting up teams for success in 2022
Megan TatumFrom upskilling existing teams and collaborating with other departments to exploring new ways of finding talent, marketers are working hard to ensure they have the right skills mix for what has been described as a “transition year”.
Why 2022 is the year to explore marketing across the open internet
Joshua KoranMatching first-party data with publishers offers an alternative to walled gardens, enabling brands to reach target consumers once third-party cookies disappear.
Personalisation and BrewDog’s brand health: 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 the success of Pets at Home’s micro-targeting efforts to the development of Britvic’s “centre of excellence”, it’s been a busy week. Here is my take.
How Toyota Yaris increased its market share to an all-time high
Marketing Week ReportersWith a series of strategic ‘flips’ Toyota Yaris was able to attract new audiences and shift perceptions of the brand.
Unilever on why sustainability has acted as a ‘talent magnet’
Manny PhamUnilever says in 54 out of 75 markets where it tracks staff attitudes, sustainability comes out as the top reason for joining the company.
Growth Hacks: Ufurnish’s Toni Wood on how not to waste time
Charlotte RogersDescribing time as the most precious commodity in a startup, Wood explains how being disciplined and taking inspiration from outside ensures Ufurnish does not skip a beat.
Three easy ways to boost growth for DTC businesses on Facebook
Marketing Week PartnerBy simply testing how to prioritise brand or conversions, and narrow or broad target audiences, advertisers can drive significant improvements in the cost, lead generation and return on investment of their Facebook campaigns.
How Aldo’s ‘unified commerce’ approach is helping it stay on top of consumer demands
Manny PhamWhile ecommerce has grown in importance for shoe retailer Aldo since the pandemic, physical stores remain critical. One way the retailer is bridging the gap is through the introduction of “omni-associates”.
‘The stakes are higher than ever’: Can retailers make up for lost ground this Christmas?
Michaela JeffersonAfter all the disruption of the last year, major retailers are doubling down on advertising this Christmas. But with stock and price challenges still in play, the real focus should be on what’s coming around the corner.
How YouTube creators helped Vodafone drive new awareness for VOXI
Sean HargaveWhen Vodafone’s youth-oriented mobile brand VOXI wanted to tell young people about its ‘Endless Video’ service, it found tapping the authenticity of creators through YouTube BrandConnect was the best way to drive up awareness and consideration.
Britvic preps CX centre of excellence amid marketing spend boost
Manny PhamWith plans underway to develop a centre of excellence for consumer experience, Britvic intends to ramp up its marketing investment and enhance its digital marketing capability in a bid to chase growth.
Marketing Week Meets the CX50: Ursula Dolton, CTO, British Heart Foundation
Marketing Week ReportersOne of the 10 Technologists named in the 2021 CX50 list, BHF’s chief technology officer Ursula Dolton explains how technology enables brands to deliver empathetic customer experiences, including by elevating the employee experience.
‘Covid lit the touchpaper’: Exploring the ‘inexorable’ rise of ultra-fast convenience
Matthew ValentineAccelerated by lockdown and spanning everything from meal kits to grocery deliveries, the convenience revolution shows no signs of slowing down.
Pets at Home credits personalisation for accelerating ‘marketing velocity’
Manny PhamBoasting a growing loyalty membership and subscription base, Pets at Home is investing significantly in personalisation in a bid to boost its marketing effectiveness.