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.
Cost of living impact, economy shrinkage, cutting marketing spend: 5 interesting stats to start your week
Niamh CarrollWe arm you with all the numbers you need to tackle the week ahead.
Tesco, Zalando, Butlin’s: 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.
To succeed in transforming your brand, you must also transform yourself
Andrew GeogheganEmbarking on organisational change means being willing to challenge yourself and others, and leading people through uncertainty with courage.
Do aspiring marketers misunderstand marketing?
Charlotte RogersWith A Level results being awarded to aspiring young marketers this week, long-running research from Nottingham Trent University has explored the shared characteristics of students embarking on marketing degrees.