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The value of emotion in E-Commerce

Coral Payne

We have all seen the effect of ‘best practice‘ on digital design, particularly when it comes to ecommerce. Is there more to consider when designing for ecom? And are we missing an opportunity by driving more and more towards ‘a singularity‘? Brands spend a huge amount of time and money on standing out and creating […]

The Digital Customer Journey Kit: Let your Optimisation Journey Begin!

Portia McNamara

In a highly competitive digital marketplace, optimising your website for a unique and seamless digital customer journey is no longer just a competitive advantage — it’s a necessity. We’ve put together a content kit of excellent resources that break down the seven distinct phases of the digital customer journey like you’ve never seen before. Each […]

The Language of Effectiveness 2023

Ellen Whitehead

In 2022, Marketing Week launched a unique and unprecedented investigation into marketing effectiveness – how it was regarded, measured and communicated within businesses. The centrepiece of that project, named the ‘Language of Effectiveness’, was a landmark survey and report that uncovered how companies large and small defined marketing effectiveness and the metrics they prioritised. This […]

Marketing Week Marketer’s Manual: What Marketers need to know about digital audio’s untapped opportunity

Coral Payne

In the evolving audio landscape, traditional radio marketing has ceded ground to Spotify, Deezer, podcasts and digital radio. But despite increased digital audio investment, experts observe a lag compared to rising listenership, indicating untapped growth potential. This Marketer’s Manual explores the audio advertising landscape, addressing challenges, outlining success strategies, and showcasing brands leveraging the opportunity. […]

Measuring Marketing’s True Effects

Ellen Whitehead

Marketing mix modelling (MMM) helps marketers quantify the effects of different media and activations within a marketing plan, and to predict the optimal marketing mix for driving incremental sales from campaigns. Many brands are placing their trust in analysis that misrepresents both the short- and long-term effects of their marketing. However, change is now on […]

What’s the Point of Purpose?

Ellen Whitehead

Research conducted by Marketing Week and Zone reveals the extent to which purpose is being embraced and neglected by brands. In this Marketer’s Manual, we explore what they need to do to realise the benefits of a strong brand purpose, such as incorporating it into all parts of the organisation and, crucially, embedding it in […]

The transformative power of AI in digital advertising

Ellen Whitehead

Surveying over 100 European media professionals, this research dives deep into the rapid adoption of AI tools by brands and agencies, revealing a staggering 87% reporting positive impacts on campaign efficacy and ROI. Discover how AI-powered targeting is combating advertising waste, and learn about the primary barriers to adoption, including data privacy concerns and AI […]