5 things we learnt at Advertising Week Europe
As Advertising Week Europe draws to a close, we take a look at the big issues – from ad blocking and data regulation to marketing’s image problem – that have been up for discussion.
The uncomfortable truths about marketing: agency siloes, image problems and data obsession
While brands and agencies love to celebrate their successes, there are certain issues such as an over-reliance on data and a siloed approach to work that too many marketers are avoiding talking about according to top marketers from Sainsbury’s, Unilever and Travelex.
Tinder CEO Sean Rad on why innovative brands need an ‘aura of naivety’
The chief executive of social dating app Tinder believes innovation in brands comes from people “who are not experts in their field” and being naïve can help leaders be more creative.
Snapchat’s Nick Bell: ‘Our audience is not as young as people think’
Snapchat’s vice-president of content Nick Bell is trying to banish the misconception that the vast majority of its audience are teenagers, claiming two-thirds are over 18 and 50% of new daily users are aged over 25.
How Under Armour and Coca-Cola are overcoming ‘brand laziness’ in marketing to women around sport
Brands are too “lazy” when it comes to marketing to women through sport but marketers that have worked for Coca-Cola, Under Armour and Heineken say there are plentiful opportunities for better storytelling and grassroots community work if marketers can ignite a conversation.
Nicola Mendelsohn and Matt Brittin on VR, AI and why the future is bright for marketing
Nicola Mendelsohn, Facebook’s vice-president of EMEA and Matt Brittin, president of Google EMEA, share their thoughts on the changing digital landscape and what it means for brands at Advertising Week Europe.
Britvic tests new way of pitching as it looks to improve ‘inefficient’ process
Britvic trialled a new format when it pitched for work on its Wisehead Productions brands as it looks to reduce the amount of time, energy and cost that pitching can generate for both clients and agencies.
2018 Marketing Year in Review
Diageo’s Andrew Geoghegan’s five tips for surviving the planning season
The end of the year often sparks marketers to look ahead, but to ensure they come up with future plans that lead to growth they need to make sure they are getting the best out of their teams.
How Vodafone’s chatbot ‘revolutionised’ its online customer experience
Vodafone has improved customer experience by streamlining its order process online thanks to its “intuitive” chatbot TOBi.
