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.
Bridging skills gaps and Pepsi’s new logo: 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 Pepsi ushering in a “new era” with its logo revamp to revealing the biggest skills deficit in marketing teams, it’s been a busy week. Here is my take.
CMOs from NatWest, Boots and TikTok named Marketing Week Awards judges
Marketing Week ReportersAn unrivalled group of marketers in number, seniority and expertise will determine the shortlist and winners of this year’s awards.
Marketing Week Meets the CX50: Rachel Kerrone, Starling Bank
Marketing Week ReportersThe challenger bank’s director of brand and marketing tells Marketing Week how important customer experience was when building the brand from scratch, and why doing right by customers is a competitive advantage when times are tough.
How the metaverse could change our lives
Marketing Week PartnerThere are countless ways the metaverse may affect how we live, work and play – but with the future still unwritten, how should marketers plan for it?