What next for Pokémon Go?
With a move into wearable tech, in-game events and global expansion on the cards, Pokémon Go is devising new opportunities for brands to connect with its 20 million plus daily users.
Why Pokémon Go is a game changer for augmented reality and marketers
Thomas HobbsThe global success of Pikachu in augmented reality-form presents a massive opportunity for marketers.
Mark Ritson: The real lesson of Pokémon Go is that today’s marketers will jump on any bandwagon
Mark RitsonLike Cabbage Patch Kids, the Rubik’s Cube and the Tamagotchi, Pokémon Go is a fad destined to burn out quickly, but that doesn’t stop clueless marketers abandoning their brand positioning in favour of luring any teenage boy with a smartphone.
McDonald’s on Pokémon Go: ‘We are enjoying what it is doing for our business’
Sarah VizardMcDonald’s was the first brand to advertise on Pokémon Go and says the tie-up is part of its strategy to ensure it is involved with innovative and new marketing platforms.
Brand investment crucial to women’s football development, say fans
Molly InnesA study by Visa, UEFA’s women’s football sponsor, has found 70% of fans believe brands help boost the visibility of women’s football, and 67% say brands are essential to its development.
The Week in Tech: Instagram, TikTok and controlling your social narrative
Josh StephensonMarketing Week’s weekly round-up of the technology stories that impact the marketing sector: from AI to martech, regulation to public perceptions.
PZ Cussons pledges focus on ‘right brands in the right sizes’
Niamh CarrollCarex and Original Source owner PZ Cussons identifies strengthening its brand building capabilities as a strategic priority for 2025, as it chases profitable growth.
Over a third of B2B marketers ‘often’ in conflict with sales
Hannah RashbassMisaligned priorities and misconceptions about the role of marketing are fuelling the tension, according to Marketing Week’s exclusive new research.