How negative health reports are hitting trust in food brands
Lucy TesserasAn influx of negative news focusing on sugar, trans fats and misleading food labels has led to a distrust of brands and change in consumer buying behaviour, new research shows.
Secret Marketer: High street retailers should focus on the benefits of being local to compete with digital
David CoveneyAs retailers announce their Christmas trading figures, it is interesting to note that those that did well credit their success to online sales almost without exception. In contrast, those that underwhelmed the markets blame digital competitors and their own inability to respond quickly.
Are Barbie’s new curves just a ploy to boost sales?
Sarah VizardBarbie has introduced a range of new Barbie dolls with more diverse body types and from different ethnicities as it looks to arrest a steep decline in sales. But while some may be cynical the brand is actually going back to its roots.
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?