Super Bowl 50: As it happened
Marketing Week brings you all the best marketing stories that happened during the Big Game, as the Denver Broncos beat the Carolina Panthers in Santa Clara to win American football’s top prize.
Google, Mini and Kia share the secrets to Super Bowl success
Thomas HobbsWith TV spots costing brands up to $6m during this year’s Super Bowl, the pressure is on for marketers to justify splashing out.
Twitter on why long-term storytelling and emojis are key to Super Bowl success
Thomas HobbsBrands including Skittles, Doritos, Amazon and Kia are all advertising during the Super Bowl this Sunday (7 February). But according to Twitter, the campaigns that win will be those that take a long-term approach to storytelling.
Super Bowl 2016: Brands turn to social for added value
Thomas HobbsWith a record 114.4 million Americans tuning into last year’s match, it’s clear the Super Bowl remains a huge draw for advertisers. However, with Super Bowl ad slots now pricier than ever before, many brands are changing the way they advertise around US sport’s biggest event.
Brand diagnosis and the cost of living crisis: 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 the need for brand diagnosis ahead of setting strategy to Premier Food’s investment in brand, it’s been a busy week. Here is my take.
‘Smartphones on wheels’: Why Ford is prioritising innovation as cross-category comparisons rise
Lucy TesserasConsumers are comparing brands across sectors more than ever, fuelling Ford’s appetite for innovation. This will become even more essential given the move to electric vehicles is a “huge brand switch moment”, says marketing boss Pete Zillig.
What to consider when measuring influencer marketing
Econsultancy TeamAs brands increase influencer marketing spend, it is vital to be able to accurately quantify the return on that investment.
Algorithms are powerful new agents of double jeopardy
Grace KiteThe algorithms of big tech firms favour big brands, meaning they are at an unfair advantage over their smaller competitors. But more meritocratic algorithms would be better for small businesses with a quality product and the economy.