Why Ted Baker’s Ray Kelvin is not your average CEO
Ted Baker’s energetic founder Ray Kelvin refuses to show his face in public and believes shoppable film will change marketing “forever”.
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Ted Baker founder: ‘The public hates to see CEOs like Sir Philip Green flaunting their wealth’
Thomas HobbsHaving a famous CEO – in the mould of a Mike Ashley or Sir Philip Green – can hurt the way the public perceives a brand, according to Ted Baker founder Ray Kelvin.
Jo Malone on refreshing the retail experience
Charlotte RogersThe fragrance entrepreneur is reinventing retail for the second time with Jo Loves.
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How VR and real-time data are changing shopping
Jonathan BaconPhysical stores are being transformed as virtual reality and real-time data enable retailers to offer immersive experiences and adjust the shopping environment.
Marketing effectiveness and CFO buy-in: Your Marketing Week
Russell ParsonsAt the end of every week I look at the key stories, offering my view on what they mean for you and the industry. From celebrating marketing effectiveness to learning from Boots’ CFO about how to strengthen the tie between marketing and finance, it’s been a busy week. Here is my take.
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BT Sport: A small budget is an opportunity to think differently
Michaela JeffersonBT Sport head of marketing Ed Cracknell says strong creative work can still be produced on a budget, if marketers allow their agencies the time and freedom to create bold ideas.
Almost half of marketers plan to recruit staff over the next three months
Michaela JeffersonPlans to expand staffing levels have now been recorded for three successive quarters, signalling progressively stronger conviction in employment growth expectations.
How Coca-Cola maintained ‘human-centric’ insight throughout the pandemic
Manny PhamCoca-Cola had young participants take part in a digital diary during lockdown to gauge consumer habits and ensure marketing activations remained relevant.